About Cu Lan Village
Cu Lan Village is an eco-tourism and cultural village located in Lat Commune, Lac Duong District, about 20 km northeast of Da Lat city center in Lam Dong Province. Set in a valley surrounded by pine forest, lakes and streams, the village recreates traditional K'Ho ethnic stilt houses and showcases local crafts and customs. It is notable for its preserved natural landscape, cultural performances and outdoor recreational activities in a rural highland setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rural valley setting surrounded by pine forest, a central lake and streams with wooden bridges and traditional K'Ho stilt houses. The site includes open-air exhibition areas, craft displays, cultural performance spaces and landscaped gardens. Visitors can walk along village paths, view traditional architecture and handicrafts, enjoy lake views, take photographs, and participate in organized outdoor activities such as jeep tours and team-building games.
Key highlights
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Traditional K'Ho stilt houses and cultural exhibition area
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Scenic valley with pine forest, lake and streams
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Cultural performances including gong music and folk dances
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Outdoor activities such as jeep tours and hiking trails
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Handicraft displays and local souvenir shops
History of Cu Lan Village
The village is named after the Cu Lan tree found in the surrounding forest and was developed as an eco-tourism village from 2011 to preserve and present the traditional settlement pattern and architecture of the K'Ho ethnic group native to the Lang Biang plateau.
Culture & Context
The village showcases the culture of the K'Ho people, including traditional stilt houses, weaving, handicrafts, gong performances and community rituals, providing visitors with an introduction to highland ethnic traditions of Lam Dong Province.
Route
| By road | Approximately 20 km northeast of Da Lat city center via DT722 through Ankroet - Suoi Vang area; accessible by car, motorbike or taxi in about 30-40 minutes |
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