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Lam Dong Travel
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Area:
9,764.8
sq. km.
Population:
1,138,700
habitants (2004)
Capital:
Dalat City.
Administrative divisions:
- Town:
Bao Loc.
- Districts:
Lac Duong, Don Duong, Duc Trong, Lam Ha, Bao
Lam, Di Linh, Da Huoai, Da Teh, Cat Tien.
Ethnic groups:
Viet (Kinh), Co Ho, Ma, Nung...
Geography
Located in the Central Highlands region, Lam
Dong is a mountainous province, and 70% of its
area is covered in forest. To the north, it
borders on Dak Lak and Dak Nong provinces, to
the south-east, on Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and
Binh Thuan provinces, and to the west, on Binh
Phuoc and Dong Nai provinces. The remarkable
characteristic of Lam Dong’s topography is the
fairly distinctive division of tiers from north
to south. The north of the province is high
mountains, the Lang Bian plateau, with summits
of altitudes between 1,300m – above 2,000m such
as Bidoup (2,287m), Lang Bian (2,167m). The east
and the west are mountains with modest altitudes
(500m – 1,000m). The south is topographically
the transition from the Di Linh – Bao Loc
plateau to the semi-flat country.
Climate:Lam Dong province has a tropical
climate with monsoon. On the whole territory,
due to a complex topography, there is a
difference in elevation and degree of vegetation
covering. However, the weather of Lam Dong is
temperate and mild all the year round, notable
changes are rare in the annual cycle. The
temperature varies distinctly between areas and
the higher it is, the lower temperature is. The
range of the average annual temperature is 16ºC
– 23ºC. Dry season is from December to March
next year. Rainy season is from April to
November. It is always sunny everyday. The
annual rainfall is not distributed equally in
time and place. Its range is 1,600 – 2,700mm.
The side of the area towards the southwest wind
(Bao Loc Town) has a high annual rainfall
amounting to 3,771mm.
Tourism
The unique tourism of Lam Dong Province is made
from the combination of topographical, climatic
and hydrographical factors. Together with its
forests and regional flora and fauna, Lam Dong
offers distinctive scenery with many picturesque
lakes, falls, hills and pine forests. Some of
the natural scenic spots include Xuan Huong
Lake, Dan Kia – Suoi Vang Lake, Tuyen Lam Lake,
Lake of Sighs, Valley of Love, Da Nhim Lake,
Camly Falls, Datanla Falls, Prenn Falls, Pongour
Falls, Dambri Falls, Bobla Falls, Liliang Falls,
Voi (Elephant) Falls, Ponguar Falls, Golf Hills,
Lang Bian Mountain, etc. Places of historical
and cultural interest include some French –
style palaces, Linh Son Pagoda, Linh Phong
Pagoda, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Dalat Cathedral,
Cat Tien archaeological site.
Dalat, capital of Lam Dong Province, exhales its
own poetic and romantic charm. Situated at
1,500m above sea level, Dalat has a cool
climate. The annual average temperature is 18ºC.
It is also famous for its lakes, waterfalls,
pine-tree forests, vegetable gardens and flowers
such as rhododendron, cherry, mimosa, hydrangea,
rose, daisy, and dahlia. Dalat offers a
harmonious combination of natural scenery and
historical sites.
Ethnic groups
The population is mainly composed of Kinh
people, Co Ho, Ma, Hoa, Nung, Tay, and Chu Ru
ethnic minorities. Starting from Dalat, tourists
will be able to visit villages of ethnic groups
in the Central Highlands in order to discover
their customs, festivities and original
handicraft products. This extraordinary
experience will leave the visitors with
unforgettable memories to cherish.Local minority
communities also hold a variety of festivals
including the buffalo sacrifice festival and the
gong performance festival. All visitors are
invited and welcomed to share in these
festivals.
Transportation
Road: Dalat is 110km from Phan Rang (Ninh
Thuan), 200km from Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak),
205km from Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), 293km from Ho
Chi Minh City, and 1,481km from Hanoi.
Airlines:Lien Khuong Airport is 30km
south of Dalat. There are daily flights to Ho
Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and two flights a week
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