Lâm Đồng

Lâm Đồng is a province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam that includes mountain ranges, lakes, and waterfalls. The landscape shifts between dense forests and open valleys where coffee and flowers grow.

The province was formed in 1976 from three smaller administrative units after the country reunified. French influences from colonial times remain visible in the architecture of Đà Lạt.

The name comes from two mountains that define the region, with „Lâm

Roads wind through mountains and can be curvy, so plan extra travel time. Those sensitive to cooler weather should bring a light jacket, as temperatures run lower than in other parts of Vietnam.

The cooler temperatures allow for growing strawberries and artichokes, which are rare elsewhere in Vietnam. Visitors often discover vegetable gardens along the roads, where farmers sell fresh produce directly.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Đà Lạt

Elevation above the sea: 743 m

Shares border with: Đắk Lắk, Bình Thuận, Đồng Nai, Bình Phước, Khánh Hòa, Ninh Thuận, Đắk Nông

Website: http://lamdong.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 11.95000,108.43333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00