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DA LAT
Da Lat, Xuan Huong Lake,
Linh Son Pagoda, Prenn Waterfalls,
Love Valley
 DA LAT
Dalat is located in Lam Dong
province, approximately 300 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. At
an elevation of 1,500 m, Dalat bears the look of an Old French
city. It was founded in 1897 when
City.
 Doctor
Alexandre Yersin recommended that the area be developed as a
resort town.Dalat has many natural and artificial lakes such as
Ho Xuan Huong, Than Tho, Da Thien, and Tuyen Lam bordered by
lines of pine trees, which are a well-known feature of Dalat.A
trip to Dalat is not complete until one goes to the Dalat Flower
Gardens. The temperate climate of Dalat is suitable for flowers
such as orchids, roses, lilies, and camellias.Nowadays, tourists
not only limit themselves to Dalat; they also visit the area of
Langbian Highland and the ethnic minorities. Langbian Mountain’s
highest peak at 2,165 m is very tempting for climbers. From Lom
Bieng Klo peak, one can see endless green mountains reflecting
the silver rays of the sun. Many tours are organized in the
area, including parachuting and climbing.
XUAN
HUONG LAKE
 Xuan Huong is a very beautiful lake located
in the centre of Dalat City. Previously, Xuan Huong was a big
lake in Dalat that was 5 sq. km in the shape of a crescent moon.
Xuan Huong lake is a poetic site, attracting leisure visitors;
it is also a popular rendezvous site for lovers. The surface of
the lake is as smooth as glass reflecting the shadows of
pine-trees which sing in the wind all day and night. The road
around Xuan Huong lake is fully surrounded by pine-tree shadows,
sometimes running straight, sometimes curved. Tourists can sit
under ancient conifers to fish , play on the lake with
pedal-boats in the shape of swans or rest at Thuy Ta, admiring
its exceptional architecture while enjoying a glass of fresh
sweet water.
LINH SON
PAGODA
Linh Son Pagoda is located on a hill 700m
from the center of Dalat. This attractive pagoda, built in 1938,
is still in very good condition. Among the dozens of monks who
take care of the pagoda is Thich Tu Man, who has been in charge
since 1964. The center for Buddhism in Dalat is exclusively for
men. A 1,250-kg bronze statue of Sakyamuni Buddha was made in
1952 and placed in the main hall. Next to the pagoda is a room
used for publishing Buddhist pamphlets and books and for selling
souvenirs.
PRENN
WATERFALLS
 Prenn Falls are located at the foot of the
Prenn Mountain Pass. The 10 km long pass is on the route from
Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City. The famous waterfalls are located
approximately 100 m from the road. As you approach the falls,
you will be able to notice the subtle change in temperature
brought by the mist from the water falling from a height of 10
m. The foot of the fall is a small valley covered with flowers
and pine trees. The cascading water falls down over a small
bridge that crosses the small lake.
LOVE
VALLEY
About 5 km north of the centre of Dalat is
the Valley of Love ringed by hilly slopes covered with pine
forest. Under King Bao Dai, the valley was called Hoa Binh
(Peace) and then its name was changed to the Valley of Love In
1972, Da Thien lake was created in the valley and thanks to this
enhancement, the beauty of the valley has become more poetic and
seductive for travelers and lovers.
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