Da Lat Cable Car · Truc Lam Monastery · Tuyen Lam Lake · Datanla Waterfall Itinerary
This suggested route highlights Da Lat’s natural scenery and distinctive attractions. Use it to plan a visit at your own pace.
Da Lat Cable Car, Truc Lam Monastery, Tuyen Lam Lake and Datanla Waterfall offer distinct views of highland scenery, Buddhist culture, forested lake landscapes and waterfall terrain.
Southern Da Lat has several natural and cultural sites with very different characteristics. The cable car from Robin Hill overlooks pine forests and the highland cityscape; Truc Lam Monastery combines Buddhist architecture with landscaped gardens; Tuyen Lam Lake is a broad forest-fringed highland lake; and Datanla Waterfall is known for its falls and gorge terrain in the Prenn Pass forest. Check current operating hours and facility availability before visiting.
Suggested itinerary
Da Lat Cable Car
Da Lat Cable Car runs for about 2.3 km from Robin Hill toward Truc Lam Monastery. The cabins provide broad views over pine forests and the surrounding highland terrain. Operating hours can change with weather, maintenance or on-site conditions, so check before visiting.
Truc Lam Monastery
Truc Lam Monastery sits on Phoenix Hill above Tuyen Lam Lake. Its architecture interprets traditional Vietnamese temple forms in a modern way, set among landscaped gardens. As a religious site, it should be visited quietly and with respectful clothing.
Tuyen Lam Lake
Tuyen Lam Lake is a broad highland lake south of Da Lat, known for calm water and surrounding forest. It lies close to Truc Lam Monastery and combines lake and woodland scenery. The appearance can change with weather and water levels.
Datanla Waterfall
Datanla Waterfall lies in the forest along Prenn Pass, with a drop of about 20 metres and a gorge continuing below. It is also known for walking paths and an alpine coaster facility, whose operation and waiting times can vary with weather and visitor numbers.
Suggested Visit Duration
Time at each place varies with cable-car waits, access, walking and visitor numbers. Use the individual visit-time guides and check travel time between locations separately.
Getting around
Robin Hill, Truc Lam Monastery, Tuyen Lam Lake and Datanla Waterfall are all in southern Da Lat. Check each location and travel time on a map, as actual travel depends on your starting point and road conditions. Transport options can also differ depending on whether the cable car is operating.
Before you go
- Cable-car hours or service can change because of weather, maintenance or operating conditions, so check before visiting.
- Truc Lam Monastery is a religious site; visit quietly and wear respectful clothing.
- On-site facilities at Datanla such as the alpine coaster have their own operating hours and conditions, and waits can be longer on busy days.
- Paths around the waterfall can be slippery in rain, so comfortable shoes with good grip are useful.