The Valley of Love, a name that sounds sweet and romantic, has long been an unmissable tourist symbol when visiting Da Lat. Amidst the city of thousands of flowers with hundreds of new destinations, the Valley of Love still maintains its “top” position in the hearts of tourists thanks to its poetic beauty and unique experiences. So what makes the Valley of Love so attractive? Let’s explore all the secrets of this destination with “Du lịch khắp thế gian” in the article below, so you can have a truly complete and memorable journey to discover the Valley of Love!
Introducing the Valley of Love
The Valley of Love is located at 7 Mai Anh Dao Street, Ward 8, Da Lat City, only about 5km north of the city center. This place possesses a harmonious beauty between poetic nature and unique architectural works, promising to bring you unforgettable experiences.
History of Formation and Development
Few people know that the Valley of Love has gone through a rather long and interesting development journey. During the French colonial period, it was known as Vallée d’Amour, a romantic dating spot for the French aristocracy thanks to its pristine, lyrical beauty with lush green lawns and surrounding pine forests.
During the reign of King Bao Dai, the valley was renamed Thung Lung Hoa Binh (Valley of Peace), meaning a peaceful and beautiful land. It was not until 1953 that this place was officially called by its romantic and meaningful Vietnamese name – Thung lũng Tình Yêu (Valley of Love), a name that has gone into people’s hearts and become a symbol of love for couples.
Through many historical periods and developments, the Valley of Love today has become an attractive eco-tourism area with a large area of up to 150ha. This place not only preserves its inherent natural beauty but also has been invested in many unique architectural works and diverse entertainment areas, meeting the needs of all tourists.
Location and Transportation
The Valley of Love is located near the center of Da Lat city, which is very convenient for transportation. You can easily get here by many different means of transport:
- Motorbike: This is a popular and preferred means of transport for many tourists due to its convenience and proactiveness. You can rent a motorbike at hotels or motorbike rental shops in the city center for about VND 120,000 – 150,000/day. From the center of Da Lat, just follow Phu Dong Thien Vuong street or Nguyen Tu Luc street, then turn into Mai Anh Dao street to reach the Valley of Love.
- Taxi: If you travel in a large group or want to travel comfortably, a taxi is a suitable option. Reputable taxi companies in Da Lat such as Mai Linh, Da Lat Taxi, Lado Taxi are always ready to serve you. Taxi fare from the center to the Valley of Love ranges from VND 80,000 – 100,000.
- Bus: If you want to save costs, a bus is an ideal option. You can take bus route No. 5 (Da Lat – Thai Phien) or No. 6 (Da Lat – Xuan Truong) at Da Lat market and get off at the station near the Valley of Love. Then, walk a short distance to the tourist area gate.
- Self-driving car or car rental: If you have a driving license, you can rent a self-driving car or rent a car with a driver to travel to the Valley of Love and explore other places in Da Lat easily.
Ideal Time to Visit
Da Lat is beautiful in any season, but to fully enjoy the beauty of the Valley of Love, you should visit at the following times:
- Spring (January – March): Da Lat’s weather in spring is extremely pleasant, cool, and hundreds of flowers bloom. This is an ideal time for you to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and participate in outdoor activities at the Valley of Love.
- Summer (May – September): Da Lat summer is not too hot, still with typical cool climate. However, this is also the rainy season, you should prepare umbrellas, raincoats and follow the weather forecast before going. Morning and afternoon are the best times to visit the Valley of Love in the summer.
- Autumn (October – December): Da Lat autumn brings romantic beauty with rows of red maple trees, and roads covered with fog. The chilly weather in autumn is also very suitable for you to stroll, explore the Valley of Love and enjoy the fresh air.
Panoramic view of Valley of Love from above
Exploring the Beauty and Experiences at the Valley of Love
The Valley of Love is not just a sightseeing destination but also an entertainment complex with many attractive activities. Coming here, you will immerse yourself in the beautiful natural space, explore unique architectural works and participate in many interesting experiences.
Prominent Attractions
The Valley of Love owns many miniatures and unique architectural works, each place has its own beauty and meaning.
Love Maze
The Love Maze is one of the most special highlights of the Valley of Love. Created from 24,000 lush green ficus trees, meticulously trimmed into a giant heart shape, this maze covers an area of 4,000m2.
Entering the maze, you will get lost in a green world, with winding paths full of challenges. Overcoming the maze is not only a game but also an interesting experience, helping you discover your orientation skills and patience. In particular, if you “conquer” the maze within 5 minutes, you will receive a pink wish ribbon, bringing luck and fulfilling love according to Da Lat people’s beliefs.
Lush green heart-shaped Love Maze
Vọng Cảnh Hill and Đa Thiện Lake
Vọng Cảnh Hill is a high hill located in the Valley of Love campus, an ideal spot for you to admire the panoramic view of the valley and Đa Thiện Lake. From the top of the hill, you will admire the poetic beauty of the clear blue lake, the whispering green pine forests and the small houses hidden in the mist.
Đa Thiện Lake is located right at the foot of Vọng Cảnh Hill, an artificial lake formed by building a dam in 1972. The large, peaceful lake creates a romantic and lyrical setting for the Valley of Love. You can rent swan pedal boats or boats to stroll on the lake, enjoy the fresh air and admire the beautiful scenery around.
Flower Garden and Miniature Landscapes
The Valley of Love is also known for its colorful flower gardens and harmoniously and delicately arranged miniatures. Coming here, you will admire hundreds of different flowers, from familiar Da Lat flowers such as hydrangeas, lavender, mimosa to unique and exotic flowers.
Miniatures such as the love lock bridge, lover swing, love gate… are ideal check-in spots for couples. You can capture memorable moments with your loved one at these romantic locations.
Statue De Cire Wax Museum
The Statue De Cire Wax Museum is a unique and interesting destination in the Valley of Love. This place displays hundreds of lifelike wax figures of famous people in the world in various fields such as politics, economics, science, film, sports, and music.
You will have the opportunity to admire wax figures of Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Charlie Chaplin, Iron Man, the British Royal Family and many other famous figures. The statues are designed in 1:1 scale, extremely realistic and impressive.
Wax statues of the British Royal couple at Statue De Cire museum
Giant Chessboard
The giant chessboard made of plaster and marble, placed in the middle of a green pine forest, is a unique and impressive miniature landscape in the Valley of Love. This is a check-in spot loved by many young people because of its uniqueness and “coolness” when photographed.
To have the most beautiful photos at the giant chessboard, you should choose neutral-toned outfits such as white, black, gray or solid colors to create prominence and harmony with the surrounding natural scenery.
Entertainment Activities
In addition to sightseeing and admiring the scenery, the Valley of Love also has many attractive entertainment activities, suitable for all ages and preferences.
Pedal Boating on Đa Thiện Lake
Pedal boating on Đa Thiện Lake is a relaxing and romantic activity that you should not miss when coming to the Valley of Love. You can rent paddle boats, canoes or swan boats to stroll on the lake, enjoy the fresh air, admire the beautiful scenery and relax after hours of sightseeing and exploration.
Adventure Games
If you are a thrill-seeker and want to challenge yourself, the Valley of Love has many attractive adventure games such as:
- Highwire: A tightrope walking game on a cable with a wooden bridge system more than 250m long, 9m above the ground and 21 obstacles with increasing difficulty.
- Zipline: A free-fall zipline game from above, bringing a strong and exciting feeling.
- “The Arduous Path”: A complex of continuous movement games on a 5.5km route across hills and pine forests, with many unique challenges such as tire swings, giant spider web crossings, horizontal cliff climbing, swamp crossings using wooden stakes and rope ladders.
Visitors experience the "Arduous Path" continuous game
Off-road Jeep
Renting an off-road Jeep is an interesting experience for you to explore the Valley of Love gently but still excitingly. The Jeep will take you through beautiful but challenging roads, along the hillsides to admire the panoramic view of the valley and Đa Thiện Lake.
Children’s Play Area
If you travel with a family with young children, the children’s play area in the Valley of Love is an ideal destination. This place has many movement games, bouncy houses, swings, slides… helping children have fun and explore.
Dining and Shopping
After hours of fun and exploration, you can stop at the dining and shopping areas in the Valley of Love to enjoy local cuisine and buy souvenirs.
- Vallée D’amour Restaurant: Luxurious restaurant with romantic space, serving Da Lat’s specialties and international dishes.
- Food court area: Food court with many diverse stalls, serving fast food, snacks and drinks at affordable prices.
- Souvenir shop: Shop selling souvenirs, Da Lat specialties, handmade crafts gifts… for you to buy as gifts for relatives and friends.
Experiences and Notes When Visiting the Valley of Love
To have a truly complete and memorable visit to the Valley of Love, you should note some experiences and information below:
Ticket Prices and Opening Hours
- Entrance ticket price (year 2023):
- Children under 1m tall: Free
- Children from 1m – 1m39 tall: VND 135,000/child
- Adults and children from 1m4 tall: VND 270,000/person
- Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily.
You should come to the Valley of Love around 7:00 – 9:00 AM or 3:00 – 5:00 PM to have beautiful light and cool weather, favorable for sightseeing and taking photos.
Means of Transport
You can choose to travel to the Valley of Love by motorbike, taxi, bus or self-driving car/car rental depending on your preferences and needs. If you travel by motorbike or self-driving car, pay attention to traffic laws and maintain a safe speed on hilly roads.
Necessary Clothing and Items
- Clothing: Should choose comfortable, dynamic clothing, suitable for outdoor activities. If you want to take beautiful photos, you can prepare more stylish dresses and bright colors.
- Footwear: Should wear sports shoes or flat shoes for easy movement and participation in fun activities. Do not wear high heels because the terrain of the Valley of Love has many slopes and walking paths.
- Personal items: Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, umbrellas, raincoats, drinking water, wet wipes, camera, phone…
Notes on Safety and Preservation
- Safety: The Valley of Love has hilly terrain and lakes, you should pay attention to safety when moving and participating in fun activities, especially when traveling with young children.
- Preservation: Maintain general hygiene, do not litter indiscriminately, protect the natural landscape and architectural works in the tourist area.
- Ask for prices before using services: Some miniatures such as horse-drawn carriages, antique cars may charge for taking photos, you should ask for prices before using the service to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
Conclusion
Valley of Love Da Lat is an attractive and romantic tourist destination, suitable for all types of tourists, from couples, families to groups of friends. With poetic natural beauty, unique architectural works and many interesting entertainment activities, the Valley of Love promises to bring you unforgettable experiences and memorable memories in your journey to explore Da Lat. Plan your trip and come to the Valley of Love to fully feel the beauty and romance of this place!