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The Da Lat maple leaf tourist area is one of the hottest destinations in the land of a thousand flowers. If you have an affection for the land of cherry blossoms, then this is the place to be. Visiting the maple leaf forest in Da Lat, you'll feel as if you've stepped foot into Japan. The ambiance and scenery here will provide you with authentic feelings and experiences.
Basic information about the Da Lat maple leaf tourist area
Since its inception, the Da Lat maple leaf tourist area has been a favorite destination for many. Almost every Da Lat tourism tour includes this spot in its itinerary. This place is famous for its stunning scenery and unique architectural structures.
Do you know where the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area is located? What is the current ticket price for the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area? This tourist area is situated at 45 Dang Thai Than Street, Ward 3, Da Lat City. It is open to visitors from 8 am to 5 pm every day. You can organize your time accordingly to visit the tourist area.
The Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area with its lush green space (Photo Source: Collection)
According to the latest update, the ticket price for the Maple Leaf Tourist Area is 50,000 VND/adult and 35,000 VND/child. This price is considered quite reasonable. You can enjoy playing and checking-in without any time constraints. However, if you require other services, you will have to pay separately.
The Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area is designed based on the idea from the heavenly garden. Combined with the mysterious fairy tales of the Central Highlands, it has become a wonderful destination. This place has a relatively large area, up to 5 hectares. As a result, many species of trees and flowers are planted here.
How to get to the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area?
The Maple Leaf Area in Da Lat is located quite close to the city center. This place is only about 3 km away from the central area. Therefore, tourists can easily find their way here. You can use Google Maps to assist in the travel process.
Being close to the city center is one of the strengths that makes it very convenient for tourists to visit (Photo Source: Collection)
Here, Mytour will guide you on the route to get to the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area:
Starting from Da Lat market, head towards Le Thi Hong Gam Street. Cross the first roundabout to enter Tran Quoc Toan Street. Then, proceed to the next roundabout, where you'll take the direction of Ho Tung Mau Street. After an additional 300 meters, you'll reach 30/4 Street. Another 350 meters ahead, you'll arrive at Dang Thai Than Street. The Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area will be located on this road.
What makes the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area special?
The Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area has what it takes to attract visitors. To find out the answer to this question, please follow the information below. Rest assured that the answer will not disappoint you.
1. The unique 132-roof house
One of the outstanding highlights is undoubtedly the unique 132-roof house. This house covers an area of up to 300 m2 so it is extremely spacious. These 132 roofs resemble 132 maple leaves. The entire roof is modeled after the architecture of the Egyptian pyramids. The structure symbolizes prosperity and good luck.
The roof section is one of the prominent highlights at the tourist area (Photo Source: Collection)
Inside the house, there are 80 paintings of maple leaves hanging. Additionally, there are 800 pots of flowers and 80 pottery vases. The owner of the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area strongly believes in feng shui. Therefore, they always want their guests to receive lots of joy and blessings.
This unique architecture will create a highlight for your photo. Even when witnessed firsthand, you will be truly impressed. This is indeed a super hot check-in spot in the heart of Da Lat.
2. The 'drum' house with unique architecture
Another remarkable architectural work is the 'drum' house at the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area. This building consists of 20 drum-shaped faces of various sizes. Additionally, tempered glass panels are used to cover the drum faces. When sunlight shines in, the interior 'drum' faces reflect vibrant colors, creating an artistic appearance.
The colorful interior of the 'drum' faces looks very artistic (Photo Source: Collection)
This structure is inspired by the fairy tales of the Central Highlands people. The colorful space inside the house will make you feel like you're entering another world. The exterior of the 'drum' house is planted with a variety of different plant species. Here, you will feel extremely relaxed and capture many beautiful photos.
3. Impressive and unique structures, landscapes
In addition, the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area also boasts impressive and distinctive structures, landscapes. For example, the convergence gate of dragon pants. This structure is crafted from dried branches. The delicate and clever lines will bring you cool check-in photos.
Here, you will also see stone statues carved in the shape of Central Highlands people. These statues are quite large, standing out amidst the lush greenery. Moreover, the small stream in the forest also contributes to making the scenery more romantic. The small stream winding through the forest creates a beautiful landscape painting.
The skillfully crafted statue stands out amidst the scenery (Photo Source: Collection)
If you're a fan of greenery, you can also stroll through the flower garden. You'll see flowers like tulips, begonias, and paper flowers showcasing their beauty. During the blooming season, the natural scenery here suddenly becomes colorful and vibrant.
4. The largest self-planted maple forest in our country
As mentioned, the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area has a very large area. Most of the space here is used to plant trees. The tourist area has up to 2,000 maple trees. This has made it the tourist destination with the largest self-planted maple forest in our country. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow and red, creating a beautiful sight.
A scene enveloped by numerous green trees will make you feel unusually relaxed (Photo Source: Collection)
In addition, the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area also cultivates some species of trees from Japan and Vietnam such as:
- 500 cherry blossom trees, a typical tree species from Japan.
- Approximately 20,000 pine trees. This plant species has very high medical value and is considered the 'national treasure' of our Vietnam.
- Over 2,000 Snow Shan trees over ten years old.
- Along with hundreds of different rare and precious flower species, trees, and herbs.
5. Koi Fish Lake
With a design following the Japanese style, a Koi fish lake is indispensable. The Koi fish lake at the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area has a very large area. The number of Koi fish in the lake reaches up to 230, bred from Japan. Watching these colorful fish swimming happily in the lake brings an unusually relaxing feeling.
The eye-catching Koi fish will make your photo stand out (Photo Source: Collection)
Surrounding the lake are distinctive landscapes such as bridges, rocks, pine trees... These landscapes have contributed to making the scenery more attractive. The Koi fish here are very lively, so you can admire and take photos with them. From the position of the lake, you can admire the scenery of Dalat's forests and mountains.
6. Café with authentic Japanese architecture
The Kokoro Café in the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area also attracts many tourists. The café, located next to the Koi fish lake, leans towards a minimalist style. With white walls and black letters, this is a simple check-in corner but looks exceptionally beautiful in photos. That's why this café is very popular.
This is not only a stopover but also a fantastic check-in spot (Photo Source: Collection)
The café specializes in beverages such as tea and coffee. So, there will be many choices for you. You will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious drinks while admiring the mountains and forests. That will definitely be an incredibly wonderful and 'chill' experience!
7. Underground Hostel
If you love admiring maple leaves, you can stay at the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area. Let me tell you a secret, there is a hostel here located underground, which is extremely unique and mysterious. This will surely be an exciting experience that you will never forget. The hostel has up to 56 dorm beds with different prices.
A hostel with cozy decoration that brings a very warm feeling (Photo Source: Collection)
You can join a tour to Da Lat to admire maple leaves. In each season, the maple leaves will have different colors. From January to March is the time when the maple leaves are green. From March to August, the leaves will turn yellow. By the time from August to November, the color of the leaves begins to turn red. And this is also the time when the hostel welcomes the most tourists.
Some attractions near the Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area
The Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area is located near the central area, so it's very easy to arrange your schedule. There are quite a few tourist attractions nearby for you to add to your itinerary. These nearby attractions make it easier and more convenient for you to move around. Let's see what these unique places are!
Just standing still, you can capture beautiful photos at Xuan Huong Lake (Photo Source: Collection)
- Xuan Huong Lake - This lake is already familiar to those who love the land of thousands of flowers. The lake has a spacious area and boasts a very romantic scenery. You can take a leisurely stroll here, or enjoy some snacks in the afternoon. Let me tell you a secret, the sunset at Xuan Huong Lake is also very beautiful!
- Lam Vien Square - The square is famous for its artichoke and sunflower glass sculptures. This construction is considered a distinctive symbol of Da Lat.
- Bao Dai Palace 2 - This is both a tourist attraction and has historical value. When you come here, you will gain very valuable knowledge.
- Da Lat Cathedral - The cathedral possesses an ancient and solemn architectural style. This is not only a religious destination but also an ideal tourist spot.
The information shared above will surely be helpful for your trip. The Da Lat Maple Leaf Tourist Area will definitely make your journey more enjoyable. If you're looking for a place to stay and close to the city center, then choose this place. If you need to book a Da Lat tour, contact the hotline Mytour of Mytour now!
