The golden sunshine stretches across the majestic Langbiang range, in Lac Duong district (Lam Dong), arousing the wild beauty of the Southern Central Highlands with the legend of Lang and Biang.
Spring is coming to Langbiang starting with strong winds. The cold air came in waves, the K'ho girls shivered slightly under their thin shirts. On the far mountainside, the old cherry apricot forest hastily sheds its leaves, the sound of a horn echoes from the waist of the mountain, the sobbing sound of gongs calling for friends... That is a sign that another spring is near.
Cherry apricot forest in Lac Duong during blooming season. Viet Hoang's photo
Once a year, at the time of flowering, the cherry blossom forest tries its best to show off its beauty. For the K'ho people in Langbiang, cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring, a season of joy, a season of children and grandchildren reuniting with their families after a busy year of daily living.
The origin of cherry blossoms on the Langbiang plateau is still a topic for biologists to discuss. One opinion is that cherry apricot originates from abroad, and was imported and planted in Da Lat by Southern agronomists in the 1960s of the last century. Another opinion affirms that this is a native wild plant, originating from mountainous areas, stretching from the Langbiang range to the Da Nhim region, at an altitude of over 1,500m above sea level.
Cherry blossoms are grown by ethnic minorities in Lac Duong district (Lam Dong) on their family's campus. Viet Hoang's photo
Realizing the beauty of this flower, biologists "acclimated" it from the old forest to plant it in the grounds of villas, streets, and public places and soon became a famous and characteristic flower in the world. Langbiang plateau. Therefore, Da Lat city today also has another name "cherry plum city".
Since ancient times, when the economic life of ethnic minorities in Langbiang was still facing many difficulties, food was not enough, clothes were not enough, but many families "picked up" this flower to plant. in my family's yard. For people, cherry blossoms are associated with delicate beauty while still retaining wild and rustic features. From the day of planting until the flower leaves fall is a long time. No need for human hands to fertilize, care for or pamper them, but that flower still grows strongly to attract people with its beauty.
Cherry blossoms are the symbol of spring on the Langbiang plateau. Photo by Nguyen Van Hao
Nowadays, cherry blossoms have become a symbol of spring on the Langbiang plateau.
Then, when spring begins to come, in front of the lovely houses at the foot of Langbiang mountain of the K'ho ethnic minority, tourists from near and far are suddenly surprised by the brilliant pink color of wild flowers racing each other. show the Beauti...
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Update day : 28/01/2024
Explore 11 famous historical sites in Lam Dong to help you better understand the history, culture and people of this land. Let's find out right below.
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With a prime location, located on the top of Cau Dat's tea hill, 360-degree view of hills, flower village valley, Cloud hunting paradise Wooden bridge - Binh Minh is known as the best place to hunt clouds in Da Lat .
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(SGTT) - In the days approaching the Lunar New Year, cherry blossoms cover many roads and hillsides in Da Lat with pink flowers, attracting tourists to see the flowers and take photos. Below are some cherry blossom viewing spots that tourists can visit when coming to Da Lat.
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Da Lat is in the midst of the brilliant and attractive purple poinciana flower season, attracting a large number of tourists and people to enjoy the beauty of this flower season.
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(CLO) Lu Bu Mountain - the "roof" of Da Huoai district, Lam Dong province is considered a sacred mountain peak because of the spiritual elements that nature has accumulated and created. This place has extremely important cultural and spiritual significance for the near Southeast region.
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June-August is the most beautiful cloud season in Da Lat.
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Waterfalls are a rare sight in cities, not only in Vietnam but all over the world. Da Lat is an interesting exception, when in this highland city, there are three waterfalls open to tourists to visit.
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With the typical climate and terrain of a locality in the Central Highlands, Bao Loc is sought after by many tourists to immerse themselves in the fresh nature...
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TPO - The time when the water tree produces young leaves, accompanied by the morning dew, makes visitors feel like they have entered a fairyland when visiting Tia stream, Da Lat. Notably, this destination has now become a source of inspiration for many domestic photographers.
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The orange cocklebur flowers are quite large and grow in clusters at the top of the branches, the flowers are shaped like flames.
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(PLO)- The peach tree is blooming brightly in Da Lat, attracting hundreds of people to check-in every day.
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Phi Lieng Waterfall is located in Phi Lieng commune, Dam Rong district, Lam Dong province, about 70km from Da Lat city center. The waterfall is not only famous for its rare beauty, but is also an ideal place for tourists who want to challenge themselves.
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The name "Datanla" of the waterfall is derived from the language of the K'Ho ethnic group: "Dàh-Tam-N'ha", which means "under the leaves there is water". Around this name, there are two legends handed down by the locals.
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(SGTT) - Hoa Binh stream is located in Hoa Binh village, D'ran town, Don Duong district, Lam Dong province, about 40km from the center of Da Lat city. The stream is still unspoiled, the water flows gently, so it is quite safe to explore.
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When winter passes, the yellow color of wild sunflowers fades, and Da Lat enters new flower seasons. Not bright, nor widely distributed throughout the mountain town like wild sunflowers or cherry apricot, white banyan and purple poinciana bring pure, quiet beauty on central roads.
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Da Lat Purple Stream is one of the attractive stops in the foggy land. Coming here, visitors can admire the magical beauty as if lost in a horror movie scene.
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All the roads in Bao Loc district, Lam Dong, from the city center to remote communes, are filled with blooming pink trumpet flowers.
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