Trekking Langbiang on the weekend, bathing in the cold waterfall at 5 degrees Celsius

25 km from the center of Da Lat towards Langbiang peak is Tam Tham waterfall, also known as An waterfall. The reason is because it is hidden deep in the deep forest and people rarely approach it. However, the terrain here is suitable for tourists who love experiencing nature, camping or simply immersing themselves in the cold water of 5 degrees Celsius. If you want to experience a completely new Da Lat, you should not miss this 24-hour exploration.

At 8:00 am, the car will take tourists from Da Lat center to Lac Duong town then transfer to a jeep through forest roads and streams to reach the trekking point. At 10:00 a.m., before departure, visitors will be equipped with trekking poles and ion supplement drinks.

The trekking route to Tam Tham waterfall is located behind Langbiang peak, 7 km long with hills, mountains and streams. The road to Tam Tham waterfall is not difficult so it is very suitable for those new to trekking. The path between the pine forest is not too dense with trees. The most difficult thing is probably crossing the stream on monkey bridges made of planks or simply a tree trunk across. During the rainy season, the tree trunks become slippery so visitors must be very careful.

This place is mainly coniferous forest, typical of Da Lat and a little tropical forest along the stream. In the rainy season, the amount of water flowing into the waterfall will be larger, the water will be colder, and the coverage of the vegetation layers will be thicker. People have the saying "golden flies, silver mosquitoes, diamond squeezes", enough to see the proliferation of a variety of insects when it is wet. Mushrooms are also more abundant around June - August. At the beginning of the dry season, local people will burn the vegetation in a controlled manner once a year, so along the way you will see some dry patches of burned forest.

On the way along the forest, visitors can encounter K' Ho ethnic people entering the forest to herd cattle, farm, or catch stream fish. In addition, people here are responsible for controlling and protecting the forest. The forest is divided among households to look after, under the supervision of the forest management unit. They are very hospitable and happy to see groups of tourists coming to visit.

On the uphill road through the coniferous pine forests, visitors will be able to hear the sound of pine trees ringing like the sound of falling rain. When going downhill, you will encounter small streams flowing from the cool Tam Tham waterfall, so visitors can take the opportunity to wash their faces, hands or simply listen to the sound of the stream while resting.

At 12:00, visitors will approach Tam Tham waterfall. From the top of the waterfall, you have a panoramic view of a forest. Stopping at the waterfall, visitors can take souvenir photos, bathe in the waterfall, and soak their feet until they are numb from the cold water.

In the rainy season from May to October, more water flows into the waterfall, the temperature also drops to as low as 6-5 degrees Celsius, while in the dry season from November to April, the water is about 7 degrees Celsius cold. Cold water brings many health benefits such as increasing blood circulation and strengthening the immune system.

While tourists bathe in the waterfall and take photos, a field lunch begins to be prepared by the tour guide. At around 2:00 p.m., lunch ends and visitors will return to the overnight camping site.

On the way back, visitors will hear local people share about forest plants, some of which can be used as spices, as well as edible vegetables. To serve the evening barbecue, the kitchen prepares some wild pepper, which the K' Ho people callTieu bre. This type of pepper has a strong aroma but is not strong. Both seeds and leaves can be used for marinating or as a seasoning for dipping sauces.

At 3:00 p.m., arriving at the campsite in Bidoup Nui Ba National Park, visitors will have more time to rest, bathe in the stream, change clothes, and then help the kitchen prepare dinner. At 6:00 p.m., the whole group grilled meat and had dinner in the chilly atmosphere of the Central Highlands mountains and forests. By the burning donkey stove, intimate stories will begin, all the fatigue of the city will be put aside. At around 9:00 p.m., the whole group went to the tent to sleep so they could wake up early to catch the sunrise the next day.

If you want to catch the first rays of sunlight and enjoy the fresh, cold air that is rare in the city, you must get up at 5:30 a.m. This time is also suitable for cloud hunting. Breakfast starts at 6:30 am, with tea and coffee. After that, the whole group packed up their tents and waited for the jeep to take them back to Lac Duong town, ending the journey in the center of Da Lat at 8:30 a.m.