Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat Vietnam: All You Need to Know

Xuan Huong Lake, loacted in Dalat City center, is a beautiful lake of Da Lat. This is a poetic site that attracting a lot of tourists traveling to Central Highland City of Vietnam. It is also a great inspiration for poets and musicians to produce romantic and poetic works.

Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat

Xuan Huong Lake is considered a green pearl of Da Lat. Built in the early 20th century. With an area of up to 25 hectares and a circumference of 5 km. The unique lake surface with a crescent shape is located right in the middle of the city. Interference between major roads and many attractive tourist attractions in Da Lat.

Location: Ward 1, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province
Opening Hours: All day and Everyday
Area: 5 km²
Entrance Fee: Free of Charge

History of Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat City, Lam Dong:

Xuan Huong Lake was formerly a valley with Cam Ly stream flowing through, where the original Lach residents gathered.[citation needed] In 1919, from the initiative of the public servant Cunhac, civil engineer Labbé had proceed to prevent the stream from turning into a lake. In 1923, the contemporary government built another dam below, forming two lakes. In March 1932, a huge storm broke both dams. In 1934 - 1935, engineer Tran Dang Khoa again designed and built a large stone dam: that is the present day Ong Dao bridge. The French named it Grand Lac (Great Lake).

Xuan Huong Lake Dalat

This dam is located in front of the Palace of Quan Dao, but the Director at that time, Pham Khac Hoe, is still called "Mr. Dao" by the locals, so when the dam is completed, it is also a bridge built, people used to call it "Cau Ong Dao". In 1953, Nguyen Vy, chairman of the town council, proposed to change the name of Grand Lac to Ho Xuan Huong. Over the past few decades, Ho Xuan Huong has been a mirror in the city, adding a charming and charming look to Da Lat, which will be monotonous, lonely and lost with the vast pine forests.

How to Get to Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat, Lam Dong?

Currently, there are many means of transportation to Da Lat, depending on your budget and where you start from. Here is some of our suggestiongs to get to Xuan Huong Lake:

Airplane: The most popular means of transport. For safety and high cost savings. Visitors just need to book tickets and fly to Lien Khuong airport, then book a technology car to the city center.
Trains, coaches: You can move while enjoying the scenery. You don't need to spend a lot of time driving to get to Da Lat. Transportation costs are also quite reasonable.
Motorcycles, cars: For those who like to travel. With the advantage of being active during the trip, but you need to be firm on the steering wheel!

To get to Xuan Huong Lake, visitors can travel with a reputable taxi company. Such as: Mai Linh taxi, Thang Loi taxi, Phuong Trang taxi. Or use motorbike rental services with cheap prices. Quick procedures on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Bui Thi Xuan streets. But continue to move to Xuan Huong lake.

When is the Best Time to Visit Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat?

Da Lat is cool all year round, each season has its own beauty. Therefore, you can come to Da Lat at any time. However, the most beautiful time is summer, from February to April each year. It is the season when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. At the end of the year, especially in the months of October, November and December, many activities will take place. The cold of the air is the most beautiful season of mimosa flowers.

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