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There's nothing here but a bunch of peace. A green space large enough so that everyone can find their own relaxing corner
With a large flower garden planted with hundreds of different species of flowers, the scenery and atmosphere here are extremely pleasant.
The Florest - Flowers in the Forest of Da Lat was built in accordance with nature, without interfering with the terrain or surrounding living environment.
When standing on the top of a high hill, you can see far away and look around, everywhere is filled with flowers.
With a total area of up to 60 hectares, the flower growing area is up to 6 hectares with hundreds of species of flowers and plants creating a colorful picture.
The Florest - Flowers in the Forest of Da Lat was officially put into operation from the Lunar New Year 2023 but has attracted a large number of visitors every day.
The Florest - Flowers in the Forest Da Lat is known as a sleeping fairy in the forest of the poetic city of thousands of flowers.
Possessing the wildness and intensity typical of a waterfall in the highlands, Pongour Waterfall has become an exciting destination for souls who love wild nature, and is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls. Southern Central Highlands region. Pongour Waterfall is located on the flow of Da Nhim River, which has created many beautiful waterfalls and lakes in Da Lat. The waterfall is about 40m high, more than 100m wide, flowing gently through 7 natural stone steps, creating carpets of white foaming water; That's why people call it "Seven-Storey Waterfall". Surrounding Pongour Waterfall is a primeval forest system of more than 2.5 hectares with diverse vegetation. The downstream area of the waterfall is a vast lake surface, with many undulating rocks in the middle of the water, suitable for camping, resting, and admiring the scenery. Currently, above the flow of Pongour Falls is dammed to build Dai Ninh hydroelectric power plant, so the flow of Pongour Falls is no longer as strong as before. However, the beauty of the waterfall has not diminished much. Coming to Pongour waterfall, you will not only enjoy the majestic and poetic scenery of the mountains and forests, but also experience a feeling of peace amid the cool water, the echoing sounds of forest birds, and the sound of flowing water day and night. . According to some geological research documents of the French, this land is rich in kaolin minerals, a type of white clay, so they gave the waterfall the name Pongour, transliterated from K'. Ho is Pon-gou, which means "master of white clay". At that time, the French also voted Pongour Waterfall as "The most majestic waterfall in Indochina", and also once made King Bao Dai praise it as "Nam Thien's number one waterfall" when witnessing firsthand its stunning beauty. beauty of this waterfall. In 2000, Pongour Waterfall was recognized as a National Scenic Spot. Pongour Waterfall is the only waterfall in Vietnam that holds an annual festival on the full moon day of the first lunar month, which is the Lunar New Year. On these days, many cultural and entertainment activities are organized by local people in an extremely bustling and fun way. There are many ways to get to Pongour Waterfall by private vehicle. If traveling from Ho Chi Minh City, follow Highway 20 to Km260 in Duc Trong district, then turn left, go about 6km further to reach Pongour Waterfall Ecotourism Area. In the opposite direction, if you take Da Lat city center as the starting point, the fastest route is through Lien Khuong - Prenn highway. After exiting the highway, continue following Highway 20 to Km260 in Duc Trong district, then turn right, go about 6km further to reach Pongour Waterfall Ecotourism Area. A tip for #teamKlook: in the last days of October and early November, if you go across Highway 20, passing through Dai Ninh Dam, you will see the hills filled with yellow wild sunflowers, with a faint smell of Fragrance in the wind, fields in the distance, looming hills and mountains... create a very charming and poetic scene. After arriving at Pongour Waterfall Ecotourism Area, you can park your car and walk about 15 minutes to the waterfall. If you don't want to walk to the waterfall, you can use the shuttle service with a ticket price of 15,000 VND/person. Pongour Waterfall is associated with the legend of beautiful Kanai, a female chief who governs the land of Phu Hoi - Tan Hoi - Tan Thanh now. She has a special talent for taming wild animals and commanding them to serve human interests. Among those ferocious beasts, there were four giant rhinos, always following her orders to move mountains, block streams, clear fields, and be ready to fight against invaders of the village. Thanks to that, the life of the K'Ho ethnic community is always peaceful and prosperous. On the full moon day of the first lunar month, the female chief passed away. The four rhinos did not care about eating or drinking, but stayed by her side day and night until they died. Some time later, the villagers were extremely surprised to see that at the place where she died, a beautiful waterfall called Thien Thai Waterfall suddenly appeared. It turned out that Kanai's hair stream had turned into clear blue water, and the layered mossy green rocks were fossils of rhino horns. Also from this legend, the K'Ho people explain that the name Pongour also means "four rhinoceros horns". To commemorate Kanai, every year, on the full moon day of the first lunar month, villagers organize a festival at Pongour Waterfall with folk games and activities imbued with national identity, attracting visitors from all over to participate. and learn about K'Ho ethnic culture. In general, you can visit Pongour Waterfall in any season of the year, but it will be most beautiful during the rainy season, from July to November every year. At this time, the amount of water falling will be more, stronger, and more intense than the dry season. Note that you can climb 3-4 floors of the waterfall to admire and take pictures, but you should not climb too high because it can easily lead to slipping and falling, which is very dangerous. Pongour Waterfall eco-tourism area does not have a restaurant or eatery, but only sells and rents grilling equipment. Therefore, if you intend to picnic here, you should prepare your own food and some necessary equipment. The road from Da Lat to Pongour Waterfall is quite beautiful and flat, however, there are still steep sections and sharp turns. Drivers, remember to pay attention to your speed to ensure traffic safety.
Lam Dong 2925 view
From July to November
Coming to Da Lat, perhaps, visitors will soon be captivated and fall in love with the mountain town immediately because of its countless interesting destinations. Save your detailed Dalat travel experience now with some destinations not to be missed below. Lam Vien Square: This is the first unique destination that tourists should visit every time they come to Da Lat. Lam Vien Square was built in 2016 with spacious space for you to stroll and enjoy the cool breeze. The square is known as "Da Lat's giant wild sunflower". From here, you can walk around Xuan Huong Lake, watching the leisurely flow of people on the street. That feeling is truly indescribable for young people. Just arrived on a solo trip to Da Lat. Don't forget to check-in with the giant wildflower designed with colorful glass, which is extremely special and unique! Inside it is a unique and impressive cafe and bar. Address: Tran Quoc Toan Street, Ward 1, City. Da Lat. Chicken Church is also a characteristic of Da Lat with ancient French architecture, bearing Western impressions. The reason it is called Chicken Church is because there is a large chicken image on top of the bell tower, creating a unique design. The church is open 24/7, convenient for tourists to visit and enjoy. You will get lost in the ancient European space, walk around the church grounds to breathe fresh air, meet parishioners to listen to stories about this ancient church. Address: No. 15, Tran Phu Street, Ward 3, City. Da Lat. Domaine de Marie Church. Dressed in a brilliant red-brown color, Domaine de Marie church is an extremely good background for young people who love to check in. Compared to the chicken church, the architecture of Domaine de Marie church is somewhat more modern. Address: No. 1 Ngo Quyen, Ward 6, City. Da Lat. Valleys love. The Valley of Love is as romantic and lyrical as its name. The attraction of this place is the poetic scenery with surrounding hillsides, green pine forests as well as sightseeing areas and large flower gardens with eye-catching decorations. Those who travel to Da Lat alone or in pairs will collect a treasure trove of photos that will never end. Address: 5km north of the city center. Ticket price: 250,000 VND/adult. Da Lat night market. The unique cultural feature of tourism in Da Lat is the Da Lat night market. Coming here, you will get lost in a bustling space full of goods or an endless culinary paradise. You can buy clothes, souvenirs, dried fruits as gifts, enjoy grilled rice paper, eggs, corn, potatoes, grill, and eat strawberry shakes. Address: Hoa Binh Area, Ward 1, City. Da Lat. Ticket price: Open and free. Tourists only pay parking costs of 10,000 VND/car and dining and shopping.
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From January to December
Located in the middle of the foggy land of the highland country full of cold winds, Dai Ninh Lake is likened to a beautiful fairy with many mysterious beauty that fascinates those who like to explore. The chilly wind wafting in the morning dew blends with the sunlight shining down on Dai Ninh Lake, creating beautiful light films that make visitors admire. If you have the opportunity to visit the mountains and forests here, you should stop by Dai Ninh and Duc Trong once to admire the floating scenery of this lyrical place. Dai Ninh Lake is located in Ninh Gia commune, Duc Trong district (Lam Dong) in the Dai Ninh hydroelectric lake project in the Dong Nai river area to supply water to Binh Thuan. It is a large project located in all three provinces, but perhaps only with the cold air of the plateau, Dai Ninh Lake in Duc Trong is considered a masterpiece. Dai Ninh Lake is about 50km from the flower city of Da Lat in the direction of Bao Loc, next to Highway 20. The scenery of Dai Ninh Lake is most beautiful in the early morning, when the mist still covers the entire Dai Ninh space. The dry trees in the middle of the lake appear alone, bringing a strange and mysterious feeling like being lost in the land of ancient fairy tales. As the water drops, the dry tree canopy appears more and more clearly, as an indispensable important highlight that creates the appeal of Dai Ninh Lake. The moonlight still hangs somewhere in the sky, as if shining down on the whole lake of Dai Ninh, which is both real and fake. When sunlight penetrates every corner of the lake, breaking through the fog, Dai Ninh reveals its clear, sparkling, poetic beauty. The gentle girl gently touches the heart of the beholder with an unforgettable, enchanting beauty, the silvery surface of the water ripples as if happily awaiting a new day. In the distance, there are a few fishermen starting their daily livelihood on small boats. Human silhouettes loom in the vast contrasts of Dai Ninh Lake, as if proving their strength in front of the vast nature. Besides sightseeing, the biggest pleasure that cannot be missed when visiting Dai Ninh Lake is fishing. There are a lot of fish here, which is why this elegant pastime is loved by many tourists. Just choose a certain corner of Dai Ninh Lake, visitors can gently let go of the rod to show their level. After getting the results, visitors can search for dry tree branches scattered around the lake to reward themselves with the delicious flavor of grilled fish fresh on the shore. If the morning mist covering Dai Ninh Lake is considered a beautiful scene, then the sunset gradually dyeing the whole area red and purple will also be memorable moments that need to be saved. This is also the time when many boats begin the work of setting up lights to release their nets at night. Under the darkness that began to invade the whole area, bright lights spread across the lake like flowers blooming gracefully. Currently, the Dai Ninh commercial and resort urban project is being promoted by Lam Dong, which will be an opportunity for visitors to fully feel the peaceful and quiet beauty of Dai Ninh Lake in the near future. service to serve tourists in the best way. Hesitatingly walked towards Dai Ninh Lake on a day when the mountain town was full of mist and wind, to fully feel the mystical, poetic beauty but also full of true simplicity. Let your whole body drink in peace and forget the fatigue of everyday life. Let the indelible impressions remain forever in your mind when you leave.
Lam Dong 2937 view
From January to December
A famous and majestic landmark in Da Lat - Datanla waterfall is a stopover for those who want to find a place to "let loose" with thrilling and adventurous games to challenge themselves in the vast space. of mountains, forests, and waterfalls. In the beautiful highlands of Da Lat with a cool climate and majestic but no less poetic natural scenery, the famous Datanla waterfall also owns many classical architectural works from the French colonial period, with a unique beauty. The unique beauty will attract more tourists. The waterfall is located in the Datanla Waterfall Tourist Area, on Highway 20, Prenn Pass area, Ward 3, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. The tourist area is 8km from Prenn waterfall, and about 10km from the city center. Referring to Datanla waterfall tourist area, in addition to the highlight of the majestic waterfall and lyrical natural scenery, this place also attracts young and energetic tourists. motivated by outdoor activities, with many thrilling, exploratory, and adventurous games that are regularly invested and upgraded to ensure freshness and safety for visitors. A challenge considered the highest in Adventure games at Datanla waterfall tourist area, when players have to conquer the waterfall by climbing steep cliffs and plunging into the torrential water. It is a rather "consuming" experience and requires courage, but conquering the challenge will bring you extremely interesting and impressive feelings. This challenge has many levels suitable for your ability and age to choose from. Try your "risk" with an adventurous rope swing with a height of 10-20m for adults and only about 1m for children. A rope swing journey includes 6 rounds and you have to overcome 80 challenges with difficulty levels. gradually increase. This is a challenge that helps you practice team coordination skills, exercise your will, and is an activity that brings members together. The mountain slide is one of the experiences that attracts the most visitors. At the tourist area, the slide system is quite modern, you can adjust the speed of the sled to ride on the longest slide in Southeast Asia. This is an activity that anyone can participate in, it does not require much skill. It will bring you extremely "happy" feelings when the toboggan flies through the air, rushing through the windy forests, especially when going through the bends, it will give you a feeling of excitement and revitalization. box. You may have kayaked on rivers and seas many times, but this whitewater rafting experience is extremely thrilling. 1 boat will have from 2 to 6 people rowing, the challenge you have to overcome is 10 rapids in a fairly long period of time, up to several hours. The challenge requires smooth coordination and coordination to handle situations and challenges during the waterfall journey. If you don't like adventurous games, or your health doesn't allow it, or if your group includes older people or children, taking the cable car to see the panoramic view of Datanla waterfall is a great choice. With a cable car system more than 2km long, you will cross pine hills and valleys, encounter small houses scattered around the mountain, and admire the majesty of the waterfall from above. Unlike other trekking journeys, Full of other challenges and hardships, walking to conquer forest roads in other tourist areas is gentle and suitable for many people. You will stroll up about 200 steps with a gentle slope and only 1km long. This journey will give you moments to enjoy the cool, green atmosphere and the wild beauty of the tourist area with the sound of gurgling streams, birds singing and the rustling of forest leaves. extremely relaxing. Coming to Datanla Waterfall Tourist Area, you will not only enjoy the cool fresh air, explore the wild beauty of Da Lat's mountains and forests, but also have moments of "fire" with extremely interesting activities. , helps regain energy, refresh yourself very effectively and gives you beautiful memories of your youth.
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From November to April
Cu Lan village is a beautiful, romantic village of the K'Ho ethnic group located in the middle of a primeval jungle, about 30 hectares wide, and is recognized as one of the six most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam. Located at the foot of the majestic Lang Biang mountain, the road to the Village is lined with pine forests, about 22km from the center of Da Lat and only takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the Village. Amidst the vast space, Cu Lan Village appears as an interesting purely Vietnamese place to visit and also imbued with the wild culture of the indigenous people. Cu Lan Village officially welcomed visitors in mid-2011 and immediately became a beautiful event in the first year. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, abbreviated as UNESCO, has honored the Village as a cultural tourist destination worth visiting, and contributes to changing the face of tourism in Lam Dong province. As a tourist destination that still retains its wild and carefully preserved beauty, Cu Lan Village in the eyes of visitors seems to open a new world with vast space, covered by lush green forests and green forests. A lake occupies most of the area here. Along the way to the sightseeing area, you will have the experience of driving a jeep across the stream and watching the scenery of trees passing quickly and the fresh, cool air. Enter the sightseeing area of Cu Village. Once in a while, you will quickly come across Chom Hom Market - a small market selling goods in a typical house of the highlands. The name Chom Hom Market is quite interesting when you hear it for the first time, imbued with the unique culture of the K'Ho ethnic people. In the past, the market was a place where people in the village exchanged goods. Nowadays, it also displays souvenirs for visitors to buy. Here, you can find extremely unique and interesting gifts, such as: musical instruments (goong, koi, silk with melodious sounds), crystal brocade products practical, highly applicable to high-end fine art items such as embroidery, wood paintings, etc. There are also special products of the Central Highlands mountains and forests such as: Can Cu Lan Wine, Forest Yeast Wine and especially especially the stuffed Cu Lans - shaped like the Village's mascot. In addition to the Chom Hom market, visitors can also continue to visit the next area which is the Rong House - one of the traditional and typical architecture of the K'Ho people. The house is often built from simple materials commonly found in everyday life such as thatched grass, bamboo, wood, bamboo,... and is often built on a large land area right in the center of the city. village. Cu Lan village is covered with vast, green nature and a very large lake, taking up most of the area here (if you look from above you will see it very clearly) called Heart Lake. This is a natural lake where you can raft in the early morning; Enjoy the chilly air, the sound of trees singing along with the sounds of the mountains and forests. If you love the feeling of being close to this rustic and authentic nature, you and your family or close friends can also register to camp overnight right at Cu Lan Village and experience the feeling of lighting a fire. camping in the evening as well as welcoming a new day in the high forest. It will definitely be one of those unforgettable experiences.
Lam Dong 2425 view
Since November
When mentioning Lam Dong, any tourist will certainly immediately remember the dreamy city of Da Lat with its poetic destinations and pleasing weather. However, not far away, Dam Bri waterfall appears like a heavenly place amidst the vast forests and mountains of Bao Loc - Lam Dong, a destination, a unique symbol that any tourist coming to Bao Loc wants to see. once conquered. Dam Bri is the highest and most majestic waterfall in Lam Dong. Visitors will have wonderful experiences when admiring the wonderful scenery that Mother Nature bestows, and enjoying an extremely fresh green space. and participate in exciting outdoor activities. About 18 km northeast of Bao Loc city, Dam Bri is a famous and majestic tourist destination in Lam Dong province. On the journey to explore the Lam Vien plateau, the first stop of tourists must be this waterfall. With a space covered by the cool green of the highland mountains and forests and the magical landscape of a primeval forest. You will conquer a gentle slope, overcome each step to reach the waterfall, the road leading to the waterfall has been formed for more than 15 years. At the foot of the waterfall, a majestic scene appears before you, the waterfall rushes down, creating white foam as if it refreshes your soul. In addition to admiring the scenery and enjoying the peaceful space, at Dam bri Bao Loc waterfall you can also participate in very interesting picnic, fun and entertainment activities. With a height of more than 60 meters and a width of up to 30 meters, the first impression when you see the waterfall will be of majesty and magnificence, the rushing, white, and straight water flow creates a majestic scene. , when you witness it, you can see the magnificence that mother nature has given this place. Passing 138 steps on the cliff, you will reach the top of the waterfall. This is a quite interesting experience that any visitor to this waterfall wants to conquer once. At the foot of the waterfall is a lake containing large rocks covered with moss, adding more pristine and charming features to the tourist area. The zigzag wooden bridge covered with moss stands out, bringing the beauty of nature. That simplicity creates a truly poetic scene, helping you relax and feel more peaceful when coming to Dam bri waterfall. Coming here, you will not only be able to admire the pristine mountain and forest scenery, but this is also an opportunity for you and your team to participate in interesting fun activities to relieve stress and regenerate energy. Typical games include conquering the suspension bridge, exploring the life of the Chau Ma people, riding the Ferris wheel, and riding the Alpine Coaster. Since ancient times, Chau Ma people have lived in the Dambri waterfall area. To get to the village, you will have to cross a very steep suspension bridge. But when you arrive at the place of sale, you will be warmly welcomed by the local people - hospitable, friendly and approachable people. Possessing the wild beauty that nature has bestowed, Dam Bri increasingly attracts tourists to visit and participate in fun and entertainment activities. If you are looking for a place to let go of life's worries, this place is the ideal place for you.
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From December to April
The historical relic site of resistance base in Cat Tien zone VI has a total area of nearly 50 hectares, located in village 5, Duc Pho commune, Cat Tien district, Lam Dong province. This is an ideal address to attract people and tourists who love nature, explore and learn about history and national revolutionary traditions. Area VI relic, Cat Tien is a work of important historical significance, recording the merits and achievements of generations of ancestors in the struggle against the American invaders, period 1963 - 1966. Mold The relic site of Area VI, Cat Tien is designed harmoniously, scientifically and beautifully, suitable for the landscape space, with a system of clean, beautiful concrete-paved internal roads winding around cool, green ponds and lakes; The majestic monument located on the top of the central hill has created a highlight that attracts the attention of people and tourists when visiting the relics of Area VI, Cat Tien. Not far from Monument Hill is a display house with 108 collected artifacts and a number of primitive weapons restored for display and explanation. Scattered on the green hillsides shaded by forest trees are buildings of camps and shelters recreating the working and living spaces of "Region and Military Region Party Committee agencies" with a total of 23 categories. categories, in which, the Regional Party Committee agency has 12 categories and the Military Region agency has 11 categories. According to historical documents, in the period from 1963 - 1966, Cat Tien Party Committee and Zone VI made important contributions marking the continuous growth of our country's revolutionary forces. In the beginning, Area VI was the place to focus on consolidating and preparing the necessary conditions to coordinate with the entire South to attack the enemy, destroy strategic hamlets, expand the controlled and liberated areas, and create position and force. for the Vietnamese revolutionary movement to win great victories. Especially in the Winter - Spring of 1964 - 1965, the revolutionary movement in Area VI had a leap forward in both width and depth; The army and people of Zone VI proactively coordinated with the entire South to attack the enemy in the Dong Xoai campaign in the summer of 1965, contributing to the bankruptcy of the US imperialism's "special war" strategy. In the dry season of 1965 - 1966, the army and people of Zone VI defeated the enemy's first counterattack in the Zone VI battlefield. From here, the army and people of Zone VI continuously failed the enemy's pacification and search-and-destroy plan in the second strategic dry season counterattack (1966 - 1967). By the dry season of 1967 - 1968, the army and people of the Zone VI stepped up its attacks and won great victories. From mid-1965 to the end of 1968, the Party Committee, army and people of Region VI coordinated with the entire region to defeat the "Local War" strategy of the US imperialists. The victories of the army and people of Zone VI - Cat Tien demonstrate the Party's ingenious and wise leadership. Among them, the ethnic community of Zone VI was united, heroic, and indomitable, achieving resounding victories, demonstrating the brilliance of revolutionary heroism, and with passionate patriotism helping the army. and the people of Area VI overcame countless difficulties and challenges, winning victory after victory in the resistance war against the US to save the country, contributing to completely liberating the South and reunifying the country. The construction and embellishment of the historical relics of the resistance base of Zone VI, Cat Tien has shown the spirit of drinking water, remembering the source, honoring and promoting the great historical values of the army and people of Zone VI, and the community. This is the place to educate, train and foster revolutionary traditions for future generations. Source: Cat Tien District Electronic Information Page
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Da Lat Children's Prison was built by the old regime with the beautiful name: "Da Lat Children's Training Center". at No. 9A, Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. This revolutionary historical relic was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Monument on June 22, 2009. "Da Lat Children's Education Center" was established in early 1971. The old regime used demagogy to deceive public opinion, covering up sinister plots to isolate, suppress, and eventually eliminate the elite. revolutionary spirit of the young generation in the South. This "center" is actually a children's prison, fully demonstrating the nature of an imperial prison. This special prison once detained more than 600 children from 12 to 17 years old with revolutionary spirit, gathered from all prisons in the South. The prison is designed as a closed rectangular block surrounded by stone walls. The two rows of houses along both sides are mainly cells and cells; The horizontal rows of houses create two courtyards in the middle to serve prisoners' activities when outside the cell. When allowed to sunbathe in the yard, prisoners are only allowed to move within small boxes marked on the yard adjacent to the entrance of each cell. In front is a normal A-shaped block, which is the office of the prison management apparatus. All activities of child prisoners are closed behind, within solid stone walls, with many rolls of thick barbed wire on the roof, only communicating with the outside through 2 layers of solid doors but barely always closed. Through the two doors of the A-shaped block is the flag yard area, the flagpole at that time permanently hung the flag of the Saigon government. Every morning at the beginning of the week, all child prisoners must gather here to salute the flag and sing the national anthem. Those who oppose, do not salute the flag, or sing the national anthem will be tortured until they submit. The prison has 8 cells, divided into 2 areas: the male prisoner area has 6 rooms and the female prisoner area has 2 rooms. Each room's area is about 30 square meters, usually holding 60 - 70 prisoners, with some rooms holding nearly 100 prisoners at peak times. At the end of the corridor of the two cell blocks are rows of solitary cells holding dissident soldiers. In particular, there was a stone cellar hidden behind the cell corridor, with no roof but only a thick barbed wire mesh on top for the enemy to carry out the dew and sun exposure punishment of prisoners. On April 23, 1971, the Saigon government sent 126 children prisoners from Ammunition Prison (Da Nang) to the Da Lat Children's Training Center, marking the official operation of this prison. After that, child prisoners from Hoi An, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Ben Tre... continued to be transferred; Especially at the end of 1971, the Saigon government gathered young revolutionary soldiers imprisoned in Con Dao prison and Chi Hoa prison to be detained here. From here, the young revolutionary soldiers gathered core forces, established a unified command, and set out specific demands to carry out continuous, persistent, and thorough fighting measures. the prison's existence process. During the struggle, even at a young age, child prisoners were still brutally abused and tortured in many forms: cross-cuffed, beaten with whips braided from electric wire, barbed wire, scout sticks, or Use a hot high-voltage electric bulb to press on your face... In the cell, in the middle of a cold Da Lat night, the temperature dropped below 15 degrees Celsius, the enemy also poured cold water to torture prisoners in solitary confinement. The young soldiers had to sleep on the cement floor, sharing each grain of rice, sip of water, bed... Young soldiers have also organized prison escapes seven times, expressing their desire for freedom and the desire to return to continue fighting. A shocking event at Da Lat children's prison on the evening of January 23, 1973 was when children prisoners organized to destroy prison guard Nguyen Cuong, who was willing to be a lackey for the enemy. It was the courageous and indomitable fighting movement of young revolutionary soldiers that failed the enemy's sinister plot to establish this prison, forcing it to disband in mid-1973. After the day of national reunification in 1975, former prisoners of Da Lat children's prison scattered to localities, continuing to promote the tradition of indomitable struggle in prison, actively contributing to the cause of building and preserving the country. protect the country. With particularly outstanding achievements in the cause of fighting the US to save the country, in 2009, the collective of former prisoners of Da Lat children's prison was awarded the title of Collective Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the President. The national relic of Da Lat Children's Prison (1971 - 1973) has now become a meaningful tourist destination in Lam Dong province. This is a "red address" in educating revolutionary ideals, patriotic traditions, and national pride for the young generation. Source: Lam Dong Museum
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Linh Son Pagoda is located on the hillside at 120 Nguyen Van Troi Street, in Ward 2, Da Lat City, and is one of the largest and oldest pagodas in Da Lat city. This is also where the headquarters of the Lam Dong Buddhist Association is located. The pagoda was built in 1938 at the request of Mrs. Tu Cung (King Bao Dai's mother) to the Trung Phan Sangha Guardian since 1936, after she returned from Da Lat to the capital Hue. Linh Son Pagoda was completed and put into use in 1940 by Venerable Thich Tri Thu. The pagoda is named after a mountain in India and has been restored and embellished many times. Linh Son Pagoda is located on a hill of nearly 4 hectares, and is a complex of many architectural works of different sizes. Linh Son Pagoda was built on a land area of about 4 hectares following the architectural characteristics of harmonious and simple Asian countries. The design here is influenced by the architecture of ancient pagodas in the Ancient Capital. Hue. On the top of the pagoda's roof, there is a very flying, winding dragon's tail. The main hall is arranged in a nail shape. The steps leading into the main hall have two dragons on both sides. Go through the three-entrance gate and follow the steps into the pagoda, surrounded by rows of tall star trees, pine trees and eucalyptus trees. Near the temple yard, there are brick pillars engraved with Buddha's teachings on both sides. In front of the temple yard is the statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva standing on a lotus throne. On the left side of the temple yard there is a lake with delicate rockeries and ornamental plants, on the right side is a three-storey octagonal stupa with a 4 meter high tiled roof. In the middle is the main hall consisting of two houses with both sides of the steps flanking a pair of dragons symbolizing the Dragon God protecting and upholding the Dharma. Inside the main hall of Linh Son Pagoda, the main hall is solemnly decorated. The front hall has four large wooden pillars carved with parallel sentences in Confucian characters painted in red and gilded with heavy spiritual meaning: In the middle is the altar of Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus. Above is a bronze statue weighing 1.25 tons and 1.7 meters high, cast in 1952, inaugurated under the testimony of Venerable Thich Tinh Khiet, President of the Vietnam General Buddhist Association. On the left side of the main hall is where the Patriarch hall worships Dat Ma Master To, and places the tablets of monks who have passed away or deceased people brought to the temple by their relatives so that their souls can be purified. Outside is a large drum 0.75 meters in diameter. On the right side of the main hall, there are statues of Dharma Protector Amitabha and Dai Hong Chung weighing 450 kg hanging on a precious wooden frame. In Linh Son Pagoda, there is also a scripture distribution room and a house of rebirth, a place to bury the bodies of Buddhists whose families want to hold funerals at the pagoda. In addition, Linh Son Pagoda also has a fairly large lecture hall built in 1972 and is currently the basic Buddhist school of Lam Dong province. Source: Lam Dong Province Buddhist Church
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Da Lat is famous for 3 palaces during King Bao Dai's reign: Palace 1, Palace 2, Palace 3, associated with the ups and downs of our country's history. In 1940, a French millionaire named Robert Clément Bourgery built Palace 1. In 1949, King Bao Dai's father-in-law contributed money for the king to buy this mansion. King Bao Dai set up his General Headquarters here to work during his years as Head of State from 1949 to 1954. Besides Da Lat, King Bao Dai also owns another very famous mansion in Vung Tau, which is Bach Dinh. In 1956, Palace 1 was transferred to Ngo Dinh Diem for use. Many years later, this place became a resting place for heads of state until 1975. In 2014, the local government invested in restoring and repairing Palace 1, making this place available for sightseeing. vacation in Da Lat. Palace 1 of Da Lat (Bao Dai Palace) has undergone many renovations. The outside campus is spaciously designed and equipped with luxurious tables and chairs. Stepping through the gate into the campus, there are hundreds of blooming flowers, a giant flag garden, 7-color steps, hundreds of hanging lanterns... The fountain has a bold European feel as well. attracts many tourists. Stepping up to the first floor, in addition to the main lobby area, on both sides of the palace are 2 large living rooms, behind are 4 rooms of different sizes. In the past, these rooms were used as transition rooms, clerical rooms, kitchens and WCs. At the end of the first floor is a very majestic and magnificent photography room. Including a throne, a hammock painted in red and gold... When you step up to the 2nd floor of Bao Dai Palace 1, you will see 3 different bedrooms. The first room is the bedroom of King Bao Dai's mother (Mrs. Tu Cung). The second room is King Bao Dai's bedroom. Next is Queen Nam Phuong's bedroom, located opposite the palace hallway. It can be said that the second room is the most important in King Bao Dai's first palace. This is where important meetings took place during the reign of King Bao Dai from 1949 to 1954. This is also the place to discuss campaigns and wars from 1955 to 1963. During Ngo Dinh Diem's government, he renovated King Bao Dai's room and dug a secret tunnel here. The path down to the tunnel is disguised to look like a bookshelf to the right of the bed. This exit leads to the helipad behind the hill of palace 1. Especially in this mansion are military-style constructions, you will not help but be surprised and overwhelmed by its unique appearance. First is a large helicopter landing pad, gas depot, and emergency exit (tunnel). The tunnel door is equipped with metal weighing several hundred kilograms, artillery, bulletproof glass... Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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When mentioning Da Lat, no one knows about Xuan Huong Lake, a beautiful lake located right in the center of Da Lat city. Xuan Huong Lake is an artificial lake, with a circumference of about 5km and 25ha wide. The lake has the shape of a crescent moon, stretching more than 2 km and passing through many famous tourist attractions of Da Lat such as the City Flower Garden, Yersin Park, Cu Hill and Lam Vien Square. According to people here, the origin of the name Ho Xuan Huong comes from two different legends. The first legend says that every spring, there is a faint, fragrant scent around the lake, ecstatic. That's why people gave the lake the name Xuan Huong Lake. However, the second legend says that Ho Xuan Huong was named after a 19th century Vietnamese female poet named Ho Xuan Huong. Ho Xuan Huong is the author of a number of famous poems such as Floating Water Cake, Life as a Monk, Debt to Husband and Children,... Xuan Huong Lake was originally a large valley, and Cam Ly stream flowed through. In 1919, engineer Labbe blocked this stream so that water could accumulate and form a lake. Then, in 1923, French engineers built a dam at the bottom of the lake, but it broke after a storm in 1932. Engineer Tran Dang Khoa then rebuilt a new dam. made of stone. In 1989, Xuan Huong Lake was recognized by our state as one of the famous landscapes and historical relics in Da Lat, ranked as a national monument. Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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Da Lat Station is not only a unique architectural work of Da Lat city, but also a place that makes a special mark in the history of Vietnam Railways. Da Lat Station is located on Quang Trung Street (Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province), also the only train station in the Central Highlands region. Da Lat Station is associated with the history of formation and development of the "land of thousands of pines" urban area, considered the most beautiful ancient train station in Vietnam and Indochina. Da Lat Station was built from 1932 to 1938, located on the Thap Cham - Da Lat railway, connecting the plateau city with Phan Rang (Ninh Thuan). This railway line is 84km long, with an elevation difference of 1,500m, and was started in 1908 by order of Governor General of Indochina Paul Doumer. In 1932, the route was completed, which was also the time to build Da Lat station. The entire route has 12 stations and 5 underground tunnels. It is a special railway because it has 16km of cog railway climbing steeply, with an average slope of 12%. At that time, railways and locomotives with cog wheels only existed in Switzerland and Vietnam. In 1972, this railway line was destroyed by war. In 1975, the country was unified, this line was restored but only operated for a short time due to poor economic efficiency. The rail system and cog railway tracks were removed. The stations were abandoned. Dalat Railway Station was designed by two French architects, Moncet and Revéron, with bold indigenous architecture. The structure of the project is coherent and scientific, but the form is very sophisticated. The building has a symmetrical layout, with the architectural block in the middle simulating the three peaks of Langbiang Mountain and the roofs of the Central Highlands' communal houses; On both sides are two sprawling architectural blocks. In the middle of the building, outside, under the roof, there is a large clock face recording the time Dr. Alexan Dray Yersin discovered Da Lat. In the middle block, there are two front halls, one for passengers and one for cargo. Between these two paths is the train waiting area. This middle architectural block has only 1 floor with large space and a height up to the roof. Overall, the building's architecture is in harmony with nature and is a unique urban highlight. Da Lat Station was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic in 2001. Currently, Da Lat station has been separated from the Vietnam national railway system, but is still an attractive tourist destination. The station maintains a tourist train consisting of 1 locomotive and 4 carriages going back and forth to Trai Mat station (ward 11, Da Lat city), located in the east, 7km from Da Lat, about 25 minutes away. On this road, visitors can admire the romantic suburban landscape of the city. At the last stop is Trai Mat station, visitors can visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda (also known as Ve Chai Pagoda) - a famous and unique pagoda. In addition, Da Lat station still sells intermodal tickets on the Thong Nhat railway, departing from Nha Trang station (Khanh Hoa) and serving Da Lat - Nha Trang transit cars. Along with famous works of Da Lat such as: Cathedral, Bao Dai Palace, Da Lat Pedagogical College..., Da Lat Station is a destination not to be missed for tourists coming to the city. Da Lat. There is also an antique steam locomotive on display and a cafe located in a train car. The station's romantic scenery and ancient architecture is a place where many people come to "hunt" for beautiful photos Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration
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