Lam Dong

Country: Vietnam

Province: Lam Dong

Da Lat Holiday Weather today

Date/time of update: November 5, 2024, 12:23 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Light Rain

Temperature: 17.21°C
Temperature feels like: 17.39°C
Minimum Temperature: 17.21°C
Maximum Temperature: 17.21°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1015hPa
Humidity:92%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 1.04m/sec
Wind Direction: 57 degrees
Cloudiness: 98%
Sunrise: 2024-11-04 10:39:56
Sunset: 2024-11-05 10:19:41

Lam Dong Province is located to the south of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The province is better known to the visitors for its capital – Da Lat which is located in the pristine plateau of Lang Biang.

Geography of Lam Dong Province

Lam Dong is composed of 2 plateaus (Lam Vien – Lang Biang and Di Linh) with hilly terrains alternated by flat valleys, and the average altitudes ranging from 800m-1,000m above sea level. To the north, there are 2 high mountains: Lang Biang (2,167m) and Bi Doup (2,287m); the terrain is lower to the with with rolling hills and plains on high altitudes.

Lam Dong is the originating land for some big rivers in southern Vietnam (Da Dang, La Nga, Da Nhim...).

Tuyen Lam Lake, Da Lat

Climate of Lam Dong

The province has a tropical monsoon climate with variations on high altitudes. There are 2 seasons per year: dry season from November through April; rainy season: May-October. The temperatures range from 18-25oC, the annual rainfall is from 1,750-3,150mm, the humidity 85-87%.

Agriculture

There are vast tea and coffee plantations of which the quality earns some reputation in Vietnam. There are several farms in Lam Dong supplying fresh flowers and organic vegetables to the lowlands.

A flower farm near Da Lat, Lam Dong

People and Population

There are 43 ethnic groups in Lam Dong such as Kinh, Kh'ho, Churu, Ma, Mnong, Nung, Rac Lay… Visiting their villages, you can have a glimpse into the daily life and taste of their culture.

Lam Dong Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, What to see in Lam Dong

1/ Da Lat

Da Lat is the provincial capital of Lam Dong Province. Da Lat is situated on the Lang Biang Plateau with elevation over 1,000m above sea level. The city is endowed with waterfalls, pine hill plantations, serene lakes, high mountain peaks...Da Lat is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam and the tourist attractions around the city can be found in our travel guide to Da Lat.

The Prenn Waterfall in Da Lat, Lam Dong

2/ The Elephant Waterfall (Thac Voi, 30m high)

This giant-roaring waterfall is located in Nam Ban, Lam Ha, 25km south of Da Lat.

The Elephant Waterfall (Thac Voi) in Lam Ha, Lam Dong

3/ Damb'ri Waterfall (60m high):

The majestic waterfall is 18km from Bao Loc City.

4/ Ponguor Waterfall:

This is among the most stunning waterfalls in Vietnam. The waterfall is 50km from Da Lat City, in Duc Trong District.

The Pongour Waterfall in Duc Trong, Lam Dong

5/ Hang Cop Waterfall (50m high):

The waterfall is 18km from Da Lat City.

6/ Lang Biang Mountain

The mountain is 12km from Da Lat City, in Lac Duong District. You can either visit Lang Biang by jeep from the mountain base, or go on a trekking adventure through the forest to the peak. On top of Lang Biang, you can have great views of the surroundings including Da Lat.

The Lang Biang Mountain, Da Lat, Lam Dong

7/ Bidoup Nui Ba National Park

The national park is among the few that is untouched by mass tourism. Visiting the national park, you can trek amid the wilderness and learn about the amazing diversity of the ecosystem.

Didoup - Nui Ba National Park in Lam Dong Vietnam

8/ Madagui Forest

The forest is 148km from Da Lat City. There are rivers, waterfalls and fresh nature which are good for a weekend escape.

9/ Ta Nang – Phan Dung Trekking Route

The trek goes from Lam Dong to Binh Thuan Province. This route takes 2 days, 1 night and considers one of the most beautiful treks in Vietnam. It is quite a dangerous one also and it is not advised to do the trek during the rainy season.

Things to do, Luxury Travel and Family Tours in Lam Dong

1/ Luxury Travel, Family Holidays

Da Lat, since its beginning, has had good infrastructures for luxury travel. There are luxury hotels with full range of first-class services, international-standard golf courses… Paradissa offers honeymoon tours, escape luxury holidays to Da Lat for 2-7 days.

Apart from tours visiting Lam Dong only, Paradissa also offers family tours which visit Lam Dong and other tourist attractions in southern Vietnam.

Treat yourself and your family to a classic luxury holiday in Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam

2/ Bird-watching Tours

Da Lat has amazing spots for bird watching. Paradissa offers birding tours around Da Lat City and at the Bidoup – Nui Ba National Park.

The Tuyen Lam Lake is among the most popular birding sites in Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam

3/ Adventure Tours: Trekking Tours, Biking Tours

Paradissa organizes several adventure tours tours to Lam Dong such as trekking, biking tours around the Lang Biang Mountain for 1 day and between Ta Nang – Phan Dung for 2 days, trekking tours at the Bidoup – Nui Ba National Park for 2 days.

The Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park in Lam Dong is a great spot for nature tours, bird tours and hiking tours

Accommodation, Where to stay in Lam Dong

There is a wide range of accommodations in Da Lat from standard hotels to luxurious 5 star properties. There's also a choice of staying overnight at a local ethnic family outside the city.