About Clay Tunnel
Clay Tunnel, also known as Clay Village or Sculpture Tunnel, is an open-air sculpture park at Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province. Created from basalt clay, the approximately 1.2 km long tunnel features large-scale sculptures depicting the history and culture of Da Lat. Opened to visitors in 2012, it is notable for its reddish clay artworks, replicas of heritage buildings, and lakeside forest setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors walk through a winding outdoor tunnel and open pathways lined with large basalt-clay sculptures illustrating Da Lat's history, from ancient times to modern landmarks. The site includes replicas of Da Lat Railway Station, churches, old villas, ethnic cultural scenes, and symbolic figures. The setting is forested hillside beside Tuyen Lam Lake with photo spots, lakeside views, and souvenir and refreshment areas.
Key highlights
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Approximately 1.2 km long tunnel made entirely of basalt clay
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Large clay sculptures depicting Da Lat history and cultural scenes
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Replicas of Da Lat landmarks such as Da Lat Railway Station and old villas
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Scenic location beside Tuyen Lam Lake surrounded by pine forest
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Infinity Lake and other themed photo installations within the park
History of Clay Tunnel
Conceived and built by artist Trinh Ba Dung starting in 2010 using basalt clay from the Central Highlands, the project was developed to recreate Da Lat's history in sculpture form and opened to the public around 2012. It documents the city's development from its early settlement period to modern times through sequential clay scenes.
Culture & Context
The park presents Da Lat's cultural heritage, including architecture, ethnic minority traditions, and local legends, rendered in a distinctive reddish clay medium that reflects the region's basalt soil. It serves as an educational and artistic representation of the city's identity for visitors.
Route
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