Have you ever been captivated by dreamy Da Lat and yearned for a new experience, closer to nature? Step away from the bustling city and come to Bao Loc, the “green tea kingdom” nestled in the Lam Dong highlands. This place boasts a year-round cool climate, morning mist, and endless green tea hills stretching as far as the eye can see. Discovering Bao Loc in green tea season is a journey to find peace, embrace a slower pace of life, and immerse yourself in the pure beauty of nature.
Located at an ideal altitude of 800m above sea level, Bao Loc enjoys a mild and pleasant climate. Not as cold as Da Lat, nor as sweltering as Saigon, Bao Loc is the perfect blend of both extremes. The average annual temperature ranges from 21-23 degrees Celsius, creating an ideal living space for both people and tea plants. Every early morning, the entire city is shrouded in a mystical mist, painting a poetic and mysterious natural picture, inviting visitors to explore.
The Endless Beauty of Bao Loc’s Greenest Tea Hills
If Da Lat is famous for its thousands of blooming flowers, Bao Loc is renowned as the land of tea. In Bao Loc, you’ll feel tea is omnipresent. From courtyards filled with drying tea leaves to bustling tea purchasing agents and shops displaying tea in eye-catching packaging. Even in the cool air of Bao Loc, you can sense the faint, distinctive aroma of green tea. And when visiting any family, you’ll be invited to savor a warm cup of green tea, with its characteristic mild astringency and sweet aftertaste of this land.
Tea farmers harvesting green tea leaves on hills in Bao Loc during tea season.
Tea farmers harvesting green tea on the hills of Bao Loc during tea season
Tea first took root in Lam Dong in 1927, and Bao Loc quickly became the “tea capital” of the region. Visiting Bao Loc during green tea season, you’ll be overwhelmed by the beauty of the endless tea hills. From small, charming tea gardens embracing houses with bright red tiled roofs, to vast tea hills spanning tens, even hundreds of hectares, gently rolling across hillsides and valleys. All creating a magnificent natural painting, with the boundless green of tea, like giant waves caressing the highlands.
Scattered among the lush green tea hills are small murmuring streams and white foamy waterfalls, creating a serene and melodious natural symphony. Newly harvested tea rows display a deep green color, interspersed with rows of tender, young tea, painting a colorful picture, both simple and poetic. Standing amidst the vastness of the tea hills, breathing in the fresh air, you’ll feel all worries and troubles vanish. Try immersing yourself in the life of the locals, harvesting young tea buds yourself, and capturing memorable moments amidst the green nature. Spring and early summer are the ideal times to explore Bao Loc in green tea season, when the tea buds are at their most tender, promising wonderful experiences.
Savoring the Pure Flavor of Bao Loc Tea: From Tea Hill to Tea Cup
Not only famous for its stunning natural landscapes, Bao Loc is also a “paradise” for tea lovers. In particular, Bao Loc Oolong tea has become a widely known brand, comparable to Oolong tea from Taiwan or China. More than 10 years ago, premium Oolong tea varieties were introduced to Lam Dong and quickly took root and flourished in Bao Loc. There are many famous Oolong tea farms here, such as Tam Chau tea hill, a popular destination for tourists. Coming here, you not only get to admire the scenery and take photos, but also have the opportunity to learn about the process of planting, harvesting, and processing tea, as well as enjoy premium Oolong tea.
Close-up of green tea buds in Bao Loc, the premium ingredient for Oolong tea.
Bao Loc green tea buds, precious ingredient for Oolong tea
Bao Loc boasts many rare Oolong tea varieties, such as Kim Xuyen, Thanh Tam, Tu Quy, Thuy Ngoc… To create high-quality tea products, Bao Loc tea growers pay great attention to the care process. Tea plants are “nourished” with powdered milk, chicken eggs, and fermented soybean fertilizer. Tea leaves are harvested in the early morning, when dew still lingers on the leaves, and the harvested buds must meet the “one bud, three leaves” standard. The Oolong tea processing is also very elaborate and meticulous, going through many stages: harvesting, withering tea in the sun and wind, aroma turning, fermentation, enzyme deactivation, rolling, drying, shaping, drying, sorting, and packaging.
Bao Loc Oolong tea with its distinctive golden-green color and refined flavor.
Bao Loc Oolong tea with its distinctive golden-green color and refined flavor
Bao Loc Oolong tea has a distinctive flavor, different from other types of tea. The tea liquor has a golden-green color, a slightly astringent taste initially, but then leaves a sweet aftertaste and a deep, captivating aroma. Amidst the fresh, green tea hill space, enjoying a hot, fragrant cup of Oolong tea, admiring the majestic mountain scenery, you will feel your soul relaxed, and all worries disappear. Don’t forget to buy a few packs of premium Bao Loc Oolong tea as gifts for family and friends after your trip to explore this wonderful green tea land. You can visit tea farms or local specialty stores to choose quality and authentic tea products.
Beyond Tea: Unmissable Travel Experiences in Bao Loc During Green Season
Bao Loc not only captivates visitors with its vast green tea hills, but also possesses many other attractive destinations. About 18km west of the city center, Dambri waterfall is known as the most majestic waterfall in Lam Dong. The 60m high waterfall cascades down from above, spraying white foam, creating an extremely magnificent natural scene. Surrounding Dambri waterfall is a vast primeval forest, with a diverse and rich ecosystem.
Majestic Dambri waterfall cascading through the lush green landscape of Bao Loc.
Majestic Dambri waterfall amidst the green forests of Bao Loc during green season
There are many ways to explore Dambri waterfall. You can walk along the concrete paths on both sides of the waterfall to admire its beauty from different angles. Or you can follow the trails through the forest to explore the rich ecosystem of the area. In particular, there is also a 50m high elevator system, running parallel to the waterfall, allowing you to see the entire Dambri waterfall from top to bottom, enjoying the cool feeling from the splashing water.
If you are a thrill-seeker, don’t miss the modern mountain slide system at the Dambri tourist area. With the highest starting station (12m) and the longest mountain slide in Southeast Asia (1650m), the Dambri mountain slide promises exhilarating “wind-tearing” experiences amidst the vast forest. After having fun, you can relax at the cafe at the foot of the waterfall, enjoying the rich coffee flavor of the highlands. Or you can paddle boats on the lake, go fishing for recreation, and enjoy local specialties. In the evening, you can participate in gong performances, cultural exchanges with the Chau Ma ethnic people, bonfires, dancing, and enjoy grilled meat and fragrant rice wine.
Besides Dambri waterfall, Bao Loc also has many other attractive destinations such as Linh Quy Phap An pagoda with unique architecture, ancient Di Da pagoda, poetic Nam Phuong lake, and majestic Pongour waterfall (not far from Bao Loc). Coming to Bao Loc in green tea season, you will feel the slow, peaceful pace of life, completely different from the noise and bustle of the city. The quiet, fresh space of Bao Loc will help you relax, refresh your soul, and find balance in life. Come and discover Bao Loc in green tea season to experience the unique beauty and exciting things this land has to offer.