Cù Lần Village - a must-visit destination when traveling to Da Lat

Cù Lần Village is one of Da Lat's most famous tourist destinations, considered a must-visit when traveling to Da Lat. A tourist destination honored by UNESCO as a "worthwhile cultural tourist destination that has changed the face of tourism in Lam Dong province."

So what makes this place so attractive to tourists?

Below, HDV Local will briefly introduce some highlights of the Cù Lần Village tourist area in Da Lat and share some tips for visiting this place. Please refer to them.

What's fun about visiting Cù Lần Village in Da Lat?

Cù Lần Village is one of the top 50 beautiful and famous tourist destinations in Da Lat that should be visited in 2023. The village is located in a poetic primeval forest valley with a total area of about 30 hectares. Cù Lần Village has been voted as one of the six most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam.

The village was built and developed by GBQ company to become a tourist destination with 5 main areas: Sightseeing, teambuilding, camping, relaxation, and cuisine.

Enjoy the wild beauty of the mountains and forests

What creates the attraction for Cù Lần Village is the pristine, majestic beauty of its mountains and forests. Located in a long-standing primeval forest valley at the foot of the majestic Langbiang mountain, Cù Lần Village offers a unique beauty that no other tourist destination in Da Lat possesses.

When visiting the village, tourists have the opportunity to admire the clear streams flowing through the rocks, the lush green hills, the cheerful rustling of pine leaves, and the chirping of forest birds.

Spacious area for team building activities

Cù Lần Village is blessed by nature with a long stretch of lush green grass. Taking advantage of such a large space, visitors can freely design group activities comfortably.

In front of the Village, there is a very large pond, where water activities can be freely organized, making team building programs in Da Lat more exciting than ever.

Overnight camping experience

Cù Lần Village has been voted as one of the top 10 most beautiful camping spots in Da Lat by a large number of tourists. The evening scenery of Cù Lần Village always captivates people with its poetic and magical beauty. Therefore, when visiting this place, tourists should not miss the experience of overnight camping, to immerse themselves in the tranquil and peaceful mountain forest scenery.

Visitors can rent services or set up their own tents on the grasslands. They can light a fire, chat with friends, enjoy specialties of the Central Highlands, and experience the cool atmosphere of Da Lat.

Enjoy specialties

When you come to Cù Lần Village in Da Lat, you will have the opportunity to experience dishes with the rich flavors of the mountains and forests. The most distinctive dish is grilled chicken with bamboo-tube rice (cơm lam), an indispensable traditional dish of the Central Highlands people.

The bamboo-tube rice, served with grilled chicken, has a crispy outer layer and a fragrant, sticky rice interior. Dipping the rice in a bowl of peanut salt, one bite is sure to make anyone exclaim at its delicious sweetness.

In addition to grilled chicken with bamboo-tube rice, the culinary area at Cù Lần Village also serves a variety of other dishes made from grilled chicken, deer, porcupine meat, wild boar, etc., along with extremely appealing wild vegetables.

Experience a Jeep tour through forests and streams

Cù Lần Village in Da Lat is not only famous in the central area, but the surrounding pine forest also offers quite a few beauties that should not be missed. However, to fully admire the natural beauty of this place, you should experience the journey by Jeep.

When traveling by Jeep, you will have an exciting experience on winding trails, immersing yourself in the beautiful nature. A thrilling feeling with adventurous spins will help you relieve stress extremely effectively.

Cultural exchange with Central Highlands gongs and drums

One experience you definitely must try when visiting Cù Lần Village in Da Lat is the gong festival. The gong festival is a cultural identity closely associated with the daily life of the Central Highlands people. It is an activity with great significance to the people and is often present at major events and festivals.

Participating in the gong festival at Cù Lần Village, you will learn about ancient rituals, hear historical stories, and witness the sacred fire ritual. After the ceremony, there will be singing and dancing by the ethnic people with the joyful sound of gongs. Moreover, you will be able to drink can wine with grilled meat, which are specialties of the Central Highlands.

Explore the distinctive cultural features of the indigenous people

When you visit Cù Lần Village, you will witness the unique stilt houses of the ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands. These houses still retain their unique ancient architectural features, helping you learn more about the daily life of the ethnic people. If you come here on special occasions, you will witness unique traditional festivals firsthand.

Walking around the village, you will see women diligently weaving brocade, a long-standing traditional cultural feature that is still preserved. You should also stop to admire the brocade weaving or buy some brocade clothes as gifts.

Experience military life

A practical experience at Cù Lần Village that you should also take the time to do is experiencing military life. With this activity, you will experience and live the daily life of a soldier.

Through military uniforms and carrying out the daily tasks of a soldier. Day and night protecting the homeland by standing guard and fighting battles. In addition, there are also short training courses to help visitors transform into soldiers and cultivate self-defense skills. Or daily tasks, training in military discipline.

Souvenir shopping

After immersing yourself in the pristine beauty of Cù Lần Village, you can freely buy souvenirs to decorate or give as gifts to your loved ones right at Chồm Hổm Market. Here, you can not only buy various souvenirs but also learn more about the cultural characteristics of the daily utensils of the ethnic people in the Central Highlands.

The souvenir shop sells a full range of products such as masks, brocade clothes, tomb statues, etc. Especially, the image of a stuffed grasshopper, which can be considered an iconic image of Cù Lần Village. The market here is not as busy or crowded as in Saigon, but the people here are extremely hospitable.

Ticket prices for visiting Cù Lần Village, Da Lat

Currently, the entrance fees for the Cù Lần Village tourist area in Da Lat are as follows:

• Admission fee: 100,000 VND/person
• Children under 1m tall: Free admission

Price list for some services at Cù Lần Village tourist area:

Directions to Cù Lần Village, Da Lat

Cù Lần Village tourist area is about 21km from Da Lat city center, taking about 40 minutes by car. The road to the tourist area is very easy to navigate, with a large paved road, making it convenient for both motorbikes and large cars.

HDV Local will guide you to Cù Lần Village as follows:

• From the roundabout in front of Da Lat market, take Trần Quốc Toản street.
• After about 400m, you will reach a T-junction with Đinh Tiên Hoàng street, turn right onto Đinh Tiên Hoàng street.
• Go to the end of Đinh Tiên Hoàng street, turn left onto Nguyễn Công Trứ street.
• Go to the end of Nguyễn Công Trứ street, turn right onto Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh street.
• Go to the end of Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh street, turn left onto Ankroet street.
• Go to the end of Ankroet street, continue straight onto DT722 road.
• Drive along DT722 road for about another 10km and you will reach Cù Lần Village in Da Lat. The village entrance is on the main road, so it's very easy to spot.

Tips for visiting Cù Lần Village, Da Lat

Eating and drinking when visiting Cù Lần Village

Within Cù Lần Village tourist area, there are restaurants and eateries selling quite a few specialties. After your visit, you should stop at one of these places to eat. Most of the dishes at these establishments are characteristic of the Central Highlands, such as: grilled chicken with rice, wild boar meat, hill chicken, grilled fish, etc. The cost of eating and drinking at these restaurants is not too high compared to places outside.

In addition to eating in the village, HDV Local will suggest some good restaurants near Cù Lần village:

• Thu Thu Quán: It only takes about 8 minutes by motorbike from Cù Lần Village to Thu Thu Quán as it's only 3.8 km away. The restaurant's view is a harmonious blend of mountains and forests with cool, green flowing water. The menu ranges from 80,000 – 40,000 VND.
• Sơn Lâm Restaurant: About 4.9 km from Cù Lần Village, Sơn Lâm Restaurant offers dine-in and takeout services. Sơn Lâm Restaurant serves many delicious dishes from the mountains, seafood, and fast food to visitors.
• Sơn Thủy Quán: Located in a convenient location, only 3.3 km from Cù Lần Village. This is a family restaurant with an airy hill view, suitable for enjoying spicy dishes in cool weather.

Attractions near Cù Lần Village

• Golden Valley Tourist Area: This is one of the top 10 most worthwhile places to visit in Da Lat. Nature has skillfully arranged lush pine hills blending with tranquil lakes. Especially in spring, there are sparkling, romantic pink grass hills.
• Da Lat Pine Hills: A familiar tourist destination for visitors, this is a famous Instagrammable spot in the city of a thousand flowers. This place is blessed by Mother Nature with poetic and charming scenery, like a painting.
• Ma Rừng Lữ Quán (Forest Ghost Inn): A very famous tourist destination, a place with poetic scenery, a cool blue lake, and vast ancient pine forests. This place is a bit off the road to Cù Lần Village, but it's still worth your time to visit.
• Puppy Farm: A super beautiful photo spot with professional pet care services. Not only dogs, but around the farm are vast rose hills and fruit-laden orchards. If you are going towards Cam Ly, you should visit this place, because the previous direction is not as good.

Notes when visiting Cù Lần Village

• The road to the village is relatively long, so visitors should bring enough tools for repairs in case of problems and fill up their fuel tank to avoid running out halfway.
• Pay attention to children as the village is quite large, and with many visitors, children can get lost.
• Around the village there are many deep ponds and abysses, so be careful when traveling.
• Strictly adhering to the management board's regulations, there have been no incidents. At the same time, it has preserved the unique cultural identity of the village from its beginnings.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cu Lan Village Da Lat

How far is Cu Lan Village from Da Lat city center?

Cu Lan Village is about 21km from Da Lat city center, taking approximately 40 minutes by car. The road to the village is easy to travel, wide and paved, making it convenient for both motorcycles and cars.

What is interesting about Cu Lan Village Da Lat?

The interesting things about visiting Cu Lan Village Da Lat include: experiencing the pristine beauty of the mountains and forests, a spacious area for team building, overnight camping, trying local specialties, experiencing a jeep tour through forests and streams, enjoying the gong culture of the Central Highlands, learning about the unique culture of the indigenous people, and experiencing the life of a soldier.

How much is the entrance fee to Cu Lan Village Da Lat?

Currently, the entrance fee to Cu Lan Village is 100,000 VND/person, children under 1m tall are exempt from the entrance fee.
 

Above is the basic information about the Cu Lan Village tourist area in Da Lat. This is one of the famous tourist destinations in Da Lat, known for the enchanting and poetic beauty of its vast mountains and forests. If you've visited Da Lat, you should definitely come here once. Local Guide wishes you many beautiful memories in Da Lat.