Have you heard of Cu Lan village, a village with a touching love story. But how is it to visit Cu Lan village? What makes Cu Lan village attractive? Whether to visit Cu Lan village or not is a question many people are always seeking answers to. With the information from the Cu Lan village review below, I think you will find the answer.
Where is Cu Lan village located?
Da Lat always has an irresistible charm for any traveler. In the summer, people come to Da Lat to find a coolness that is hard to find elsewhere, in the winter, they come to Da Lat to enjoy the unforgettable cold of this mountainous land. Visiting Da Lat is to admire the moments when land and sky harmonize with people. In Da Lat, there are many beautiful tourist destinations, if you are looking for a place to visit, have fun, and take Instagram-worthy photos, then Cu Lan village in Da Lat is such a place.
Cu Lan village is located at: Suoi Can Hamlet – Lat Commune – Lac Duong District – Da Lat. Cu Lan village phone number: 0985 199 992 – 063 222 9 222.
What does Cu Lan village have?
Cu Lan Village in Da Lat is a completely new tourist spot on the Da Lat tourism map, only operational for over a year. Indeed, this is a tourist spot located deep in the valley, with a wild, romantic, and untouched nature. The first feeling when you set foot here is “what is there to do in such a deserted place” when there is only a gate with a sign: Cu Lan Village and the surroundings are deserted without the appearance of a tourist area.
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However, after descending below, passing over 100 steps, crossing 2 suspension bridges, you have reached Cu Lan Village. At this point, looking down from above, we can see the majestic beauty of the village as in legend.
Legend of Cu Lan village
There have been many explanations as to why this Da Lat tourist spot is called Cu Lan Village. Each way is interesting, but the oral storytelling method is still the oldest and most widespread. The story goes that long ago, there was a young man from the plain who went up the mountain, into the forest with a dream of picking stones to build a paradise in the forest to give to his beloved.
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Perhaps with the dream of “picking stones to mend the sky” and a crazy way of doing things, the eccentricity of that young man made people call him Cu Lan. The rumor about a Cu Lan picking stones to build a paradise on a high mountain, in the middle of a deep forest to give to his beloved has reached the ears of the girl that Cu Lan loved. The girl left the city and ventured up the mountain into the forest. Dazzled by the magnificent beauty of the wild mountain forest, touched by the sincere love of Cu Lan.
The girl stayed in the deep forest with Cu Lan. They could never build the dream paradise. But they built a small village by the deserted stream amidst the green hills, amidst the wildflowers. From then on, people called the village Cu Lan Village. Today, the villagers still tell their story through songs like Cu Lan, Cu Lan’s Heart, Cu Lan Village, Cu Lan’s Dream.
Design of Cu Lan Village
Cu Lan Village in Da Lat is a village designed by 3 talented architects based on the criteria of romantic beauty, on the criteria of perfect uniqueness. Every step of the traveler walking on the village road easily perceives a message of passionate love for peace, for nature, and the wild mountains. Every frame captured is a unique memory. Every image taken at Cu Lan Village, from any angle, is a beautiful and unforgettable image, a precious memory to be preserved and carried throughout life.
The Cù Lần Village is a tourist area in Đà Lạt with a very large area, very spacious indeed, where visitors can get tired feet before exploring every corner. Not only does it make visitors “tired” because of its vastness, but it also makes visitors extremely excited about any space. Therefore, tourists visiting Đà Lạt and exploring Cù Lần Village can spend the whole day there, as the village has all the services to meet your eating, accommodation, and entertainment needs.
Although this Đà Lạt tourist spot is only about 20 km from the city center of a thousand flowers, about a 30-minute drive north through the golden valley, for those who are not familiar with the route, it may take longer.
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This Đà Lạt Cù Lần Village is divided into areas such as:
- Xóm K’ ho
- Phòng Tranh
- Chợ Chồm Hổm
- Xóm Đuốc
- Khu Bảo Tồn Cù Lần
- Nhà Rông Cổ
- Khu Trung Tâm Làng
- Nhà hàng
Services at Cu Lan Village
When visiting this tourist destination in Da Lat, you can also participate in very interesting activities and experience refreshing activities such as:
- Boating
- Mountain climbing
- Wedding photography
- Off-road Jeep tours to explore Cu Lan
- Traditional gong performance
- Hunting
- Jeep tours to explore the primeval forest
- Conference space rental
- Military-themed experiences
- Military training camps
Cu Lan Village Entrance Tickets
Regarding entrance tickets to this tourist destination in Da Lat, many people consider the ticket prices to be among the highest in Da Lat, with tickets priced at 100,000 VND per adult, the most expensive being the Valley of Love and Dream Hill with tickets priced at 250,000 VND per adult.
Entrance tickets to Cu Lan Village in Da Lat for children under 1m tall accompanied by an adult are free, for children over 1m tall, adult tickets apply, and there are no discounts for children.
Oh, besides sightseeing, playing, and experiencing, many groups choose Cu Lan Village as a venue for team-building activities to strengthen the bond among team members.
Teambuilding Ticket
Price: 200,000 VND/person, children under 1m are half price of adults – Duration: 8:00 – 17:00,
(using grass field, lake, stream, forest equipped with skill games).
Please note that Lang Cu Lan Da Lat only accepts groups with a minimum of 30 people.
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Bonfire Space Ticket:
Price: 120,000 VND/person – Duration: 17:00 – 21:00
What to Eat at Lang Cu Lan
The dining area of Lang Cu Lan Da Lat is also a place that captivates visitors. When visiting Lang Cu Lan Da Lat, don’t just admire the scenery. Instead, spend some time at the food market here. With an interesting name, the market is called Chom Hom Market. Don’t laugh, it’s true that Lang Cu Lan has a market with that name. Additionally, in the upper hill area of Lang Cu Lan Da Lat, you will find rustic-style eateries selling Dalat specialties such as grilled chicken with sticky rice, peach blossom heart eggs, stir-fried squash shoots, etc. A meal for 2 people will cost just over 300k, which is worth it. A portion of sticky rice costs 60k, it may seem small, but it’s actually enough for 2 people because the rice is sticky. One person eating a portion will be very full and won’t be able to eat anything else. Just eat a little rice, and enjoy the grilled chicken.
The Cù Lần restaurant serves customers with specialty dishes from the Central Highlands and Vietnamese cuisine based on 5 clean standards at affordable prices.
1. Clean grains and food.
Most types of meat, such as wild boar, wild chicken, stream-lake fish, buffalo, and beef, are raised freely in the forest, and various vegetables are grown according to clean standards in Cù Lần Village.
2. Clean water source
The drinking water source at Cù Lần Village is brought from a natural rock stream on the Cổng Trời slope, completely pure. The water has been tested by the Pasteur Institute to meet the standards for producing pure water.
3. Clean processing
Cù Lần does not use chemicals in food processing; the rich flavor comes from the natural taste of fresh, clean ingredients in Cù Lần Village.
4. Clean space
With a main dining area that can accommodate 400 guests and a system of huts by the lake, stream, and in the forest, the cleanliness from the space, air, to the view is an excellent factor that Cù Lần is proud to have to serve its customers.
5. Clean utensils
The Cù Lần restaurant uses high-quality ceramic dishes. Metal or bamboo chopsticks are used only once to ensure customers enjoy their meal with peace of mind.
If you wish to stay and relax at this tourist destination in Đà Lạt, you can book a room at Cù Lần Village with prices for your reference. Oh, and these prices may vary depending on the season, if you visit Đà Lạt on regular days, you may get discounts, but if you visit during holidays, the room rates may increase a bit.
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Room rates at Cù Lần Village
Price list for accommodation services at Cù Lần Village
Forest flower resort
1. Spacious 100m² villa, luxurious and convenient interior (2 units available)
The villa has 3 rooms: living room, bedroom, bathroom (toilet) for 4 guests. The bedroom has 2 double beds (1.8m).
PRICE: 2,500,000 VND/villa/night
Extra bed: 200,000/person, maximum of 8 guests per villa.
2. Deluxe 50m² bungalow, luxurious and convenient interior (11 units available)
The bungalow has 4* standard interior, (For 02 guests).
PRICE: 1,500,000 VND/bungalow/night.
Extra bed: 200,000/person, maximum of 4 guests per bungalow.
Wilderness camping
Tents set up on the grass by the stream
12m² tent, each tent for 10 guests. 20cm above ground level, with foam, guests sleep in US military sleeping bags, with blankets and pillows.
PRICE: 1,800,000 VND/tent/night, (Minimum 2 tents).
Nhà sàn sơn cước ” Xóm Thượng Cù Lần” (6 Căn)
This is a type of resort that appeared in the Cu Lan village in Da Lat since early 2017, designed for young backpackers. Xom Thuong Cu Lan has 6 unique wooden houses, each house is for 10 people, each guest has their own mattress, blanket, and pillow.
PRICE: 2,000,000 VND/house/night
Luxurious communal bathroom system, bathing in natural streams, hot baths in the middle of the wild forest
Note: The price above does not include VAT, when paying for the room, you will have to pay an additional 10% VAT.
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Room services at Cu Lan Village
When booking a room at Cu Lan village in Da Lat, you will enjoy 12 completely free services such as
High-class facilities in the midst of purple forests or on the hillside overlooking the valley or the green lake, all enjoy 12 special free services at Cu Lan Village.
- Free shuttle from the parking lot to the resort
- Free sightseeing
- Free teambuilding on a 12,000m² grass field
- Free campfire space
- Free boat rowing on the lake
- Free duck hunting on the lake
- Free wild boar hunting space
- Free night fishing
- Free mountain climbing
- Free exhibition of Vietnamese painters’ paintings
- Free breakfast + coffee
Cu Lan Village in Da Lat has a total area of about 30 hectares located in the middle of lush primeval forests and Cu Lan Village in Da Lat is also located at the foot of the majestic Langbiang mountain. Cu Lan Village in Da Lat is surely a familiar destination for tourists. Because when coming to the Mountain City of Da Lat, almost everyone has to come here to explore the vast and immense scenery of this pristine nature at least once. Once you have visited this tourist destination in Da Lat, surely everyone will have to admire and praise it.
With a charming small village surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Cù Lần Village in Đà Lạt has many picturesque scenes and friendly local people. What makes tourists most curious and excited is the very funny name of the village. The origin of the name Cù Lần Village, where it comes from, has been introduced on the travel blog.
Review of Cù Lần Village
Regarding the reviews of this Đà Lạt tourist destination, many people have provided insightful reviews of Cù Lần Village that Cuồng du lịch finds to be very fair. It is one of the extremely attractive destinations. With over 2,000 reviews and a rating of 4.0/5 on Google, you must know that not every tourist destination achieves such a high rating. Therefore, this place must have something special and attractive to draw many visitors.
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There are praises and criticisms. Besides the beautiful landscapes in Cù Lần Village, the prices and distance from the city center are also weaknesses of the village. Located 20km away from the city center of Đà Lạt, this distance may make many people a bit hesitant when they first hear this number. However, you must also know that most tourist destinations in Đà Lạt are far from the city center in order to have such majestic natural scenery.
Review a bit of experience in visiting and having fun in Cù Lần Village for you
- The road to Cù Lần Village is truly beautiful, but quite dangerous, especially the sharp turns, so be careful. Remember to drive slowly and cautiously to avoid accidents. Safety comes first.
- The prices for visiting this place are relatively high, not cheap. As mentioned in the travel blog, the entrance fee here is higher than other tourist destinations in Đà Lạt.
- If you want to explore the entire Cù Lần Village in Đà Lạt, you need to be in good health to be able to walk up the hills for exploration. If you are not feeling well, take a break, don’t push yourself too hard. It’s really tiring because it’s all up and down.
- The scenery here is extremely beautiful, so take this opportunity to take lots of photos. Capture as many moments as possible because every hour in Đà Lạt has a unique flavor. They say Đà Lạt has four seasons in a day, so try to capture these moments as much as possible, remember to bring a power bank, otherwise, you might miss out on some great shots.
- If you are traveling by motorbike, it’s best to fill up your tank and carry extra fuel as a precaution since the roads are generally empty.
- If you are in good health and want to challenge yourself, hike up the mountain. Otherwise, you can take a jeep for convenience.
- When traveling with children, be cautious as there are many deep ponds and lakes around.
- Cù Lần Village is an extremely wonderful place to visit and explore.
- If you don’t visit, it would be a waste for such a hidden beauty.
Should You Visit Cu Lan Village?
This depends on how much people love this beautiful Cu Lan Village. We only provide opinions below and surely when you finish reading our article, you will make a decision on whether to visit Cu Lan Village in Da Lat or not.
- Whether or not to visit Cu Lan Village is truly a difficult decision for many people.
- The road to Cu Lan Village is quite far and the steep sections are very dangerous. But the natural landscape surrounding it is very beautiful.
- The entrance fee and services are not cheap.
- The steep terrain and many slopes make it unsuitable for those with weak health.
- In conclusion, the scenery is very beautiful, and those without health issues should visit Cu Lan Village.
Tips for Visiting Cu Lan Village
- The road is quite deserted surrounded by hills. You should fill up your gas tank and avoid driving too late.
- The tourist area has many deep pits, ponds, and lakes that are very dangerous, so everyone should be careful, especially with young children.
Video Guide to Cu Lan Village
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