Da Lat is a city blessed by nature with many hills, waterfalls, rivers and streams, and vast pine forests. Here, we would like to introduce to you five beautiful waterfalls that are attractive tourist destinations in Da Lat to have the best vacation in the dreamy flower city.
Datanla Waterfall
Located about 5km south of Da Lat city center, on the national road near Prenn pass, Datanla waterfall is one of the beautiful waterfalls with characteristics of Da Lat nature but not too wild.
Datanla Waterfall has calm, clear blue water hidden in a deep hole and covered by many trees. Legend has it that fairies bathed in this waterfall.
At the foot of Datanla waterfall, the water flow slows down, wriggles, is stopped by the cliffs, and then flows into many deep holes between the two sides of the 40m high vertical cliff called the "Abyss of Death."
If you want to explore and conquer Datanla waterfall, then go along the steep path of about 200 steps to enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery and enjoy the cool fresh air of the mountain town. You can also take the modern slide to enjoy the beauty of the landscape fully. In addition, you will experience exciting moments when winding around the mountainside along with a 1000m long drop.
Pongour Waterfall
About 50km south of Da Lat city center, Pongour waterfall is known as Nam Thien De Nhat Waterfall - one of Da Lat's tourist attractions that attract many tourists when coming to this city.
Pongour Waterfall is a wild and majestic waterfall of the mountains. The waterfall also has another name, the Seven-tiered waterfall, because the waterfall flows through a 7-story terraced stone system with a height of nearly 50m.
Pongour Waterfall originates from the majestic Da Nhim River, pouring straight into the abyss. Below are the jutting rocks that blend with the water to create white streams of water with foam splashing the whole area.
When visiting Pongour waterfall, visitors will have exciting experiences when climbing the high stone steps and looking out to see the majestic mountain scenery. In addition, you also have the opportunity to explore the large valley at the foot of the waterfall with high cliffs and rest and play on the flat rock faces.
In particular, the road to Pongour Waterfall is relatively peaceful and poetic. If you come here in October, you will see the image of golden scallops in full bloom, creating a beautiful curved path leading to the waterfall.
Prenn Waterfall
Located about 13km from the city center of thousands of flowers, at the foot of Prenn pass, Prenn waterfall appears with wild and majestic beauty hidden among green pine forests. It creates a fresh and airy atmosphere that attracts many tourists.
To get down to the waterfall, visitors will have to go through a beautiful small bridge over a stream. On the way down to the waterfall, visitors can also admire the vibrant colors with blooming flowers.
When coming to the foot of the waterfall, visitors will have to admire a beautifully natural picture, the curtain of water falling from a height of more than 10m forming a beautiful white strip.
Not only that, when visiting Prenn waterfall, visitors can also follow the paths leading to the zoo, orchid garden or relax in the park to see the blooming flowers. Especially, visitors have beautiful tiny houses on top of trees or swing with a suspension bridge across a small stream.
With majestic beauty combined with many scenic spots, Prenn waterfall becomes a great tourist destination in Da Lat for your vacation.
Elephant Waterfall (Thac Voi)
It would be a pity if you came to visit Da Lat without discovering Elephant Waterfall - one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the city of thousands of flowers with a completely wild and mysterious beauty.
When visiting Elephant Waterfall - a beautiful sight in Da Lat, visitors can "conquer" 145 winding steps. You will enjoy the panoramic view of nature here with the discovery of thousands of forests, hundreds of years old trees with interlaced vines. Dotted greens are clusters of fiery red leaves and strangely beautiful bright yellow or purple flower beds.
At the foot of Elephant waterfall, behind the white water throwing white dust, is a deep cave with many mysteries.
Not only a beautiful and wild tourist destination in Da Lat, but Elephant Waterfall was also once a revolutionary base in the two heroic resistance wars against France and America of our nation.
Tiger Cave Waterfall (Thac Hang Cop)
Located in the middle of the vast green pine forest, about 15km from Da Lat, this waterfall seems relatively modest, isolated, and quiet.
This waterfall used to bring the majestic beauty of many waterfalls in the windy land. Experiencing many ups and downs, now, Tiger Cave waterfall has transformed and become an attractive tourist destination in Da Lat with its salty beauty.
From the foot of the waterfall, looking up, visitors will see a majestic waterfall pouring vertically from a height of more than 20m. Around the water are undulating ledges dyed with the color of time and challenging the conquest of visitors.
In particular, at the foot of the waterfall, there is a deep and wide cave with beautiful scenery and thrilling legends that attract many tourists.