Why should you visit Da Thien Lake first at Valley of Love Da Lat?

Da Thien Lake offers the scenery that makes Valley of Love worth visiting: calm water, pine-covered hills, and walking paths overlooking the valley. Starting here gives you time for photographs and a pedal boat ride before deciding whether to visit the flower gardens or try an adventure activity. With only three hours, that beats rushing through every attraction.

Where is Valley of Love in Da Lat, and what are its opening hours?

Valley of Love, officially called TTC World - Thung Lung Tinh Yeu, is located on Mai Anh Dao Street, northeast of central Da Lat. Despite the romantic name, it is a large tourism complex rather than a garden for couples, with a lake, pine forests, flower gardens, sightseeing areas, and recreational activities. It also takes in the former Dream Hill tourist area, known locally as Doi Mong Mo.

Here are the main details for planning a visit in 2026.

The gates open at around 7:00-7:30 AM and close at 5:00 PM. Arrive around 8:00 AM and you skip the wait at the gate with most of the morning still ahead.

The complex covers approximately 137.5 hectares. That includes the combined Valley of Love and Dream Hill areas, so it is much larger than a typical city park.

Electric shuttle vehicles help visitors move between attractions. Even so, expect some walking, gentle slopes, and occasional waiting at shuttle stops.

Is Valley of Love worth visiting?

Valley of Love is worth considering if you enjoy lakeside scenery, flower gardens, pine-covered hills, and having several activities within one attraction. Couples and groups of friends can comfortably spend around three hours here. Families with young children may want more time, especially for DalaZoo or recreational activities.

Travellers seeking untouched wilderness or a free hiking experience will find it less rewarding.

The park contains many decorative structures, sculptures, and photo installations. Da Thien Lake provides an attractive natural setting, but not every part of the complex feels wild or secluded.

Anyone who prefers quiet mountain walks without commercial attractions should keep that in mind before paying for admission.

How much are Valley of Love tickets in 2026?

Standard admission for 2026 is 250,000 VND per adult and 150,000 VND for children between 100 cm and 139 cm tall. These are ticket-counter prices, valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026.

Children under 100 cm are admitted free. Visitors measuring 140 cm or taller pay the adult rate.

Additional packages combine general admission with attractions such as the glass bridge, gravity-powered mountain coaster, museums, and lunch buffets.

Valley of Love ticket prices in 2026

These figures are useful for budgeting, but they are not a guarantee of the final price when you arrive. The admission and glass bridge package, for example, ranges from 400,000 to 420,000 VND per adult depending on the period.

Online platforms may also offer promotions or apply different service charges and cancellation conditions. Choose your activities first and compare the total price of the appropriate package rather than booking the first discounted ticket you see.

What does the standard admission ticket include?

In 2026, the general sightseeing ticket includes:

• Entry to the tourist complex and its standard sightseeing areas.
• Electric shuttle transportation within the park.
• Pedal boating on Da Thien Lake.
• Selected adventure and recreational activities.
• Access to the 3D entertainment area.
• Daily gong cultural performances according to the operating schedule.
• Sightseeing and photography at the park's general attractions.

Keep activities included with standard admission apart from those sold as separate experiences. The Ngan Thong Glass Bridge, mountain coaster, specialist museums, and DalaZoo have additional ticket options. Participation requirements may also vary by activity, particularly for adventure games with minimum height or age restrictions.

For a three-hour visit focused on sightseeing and photography, the standard ticket is usually the most practical choice. A combined ticket that looks like a better deal is no reason on its own to add a lunch buffet or the glass bridge.

How much should couples and families budget?

Based on 2026 counter prices:

These totals exclude transportation, parking, meals, and separately priced activities.

Two adults buying the admission and glass bridge package would pay about 800,000-840,000 VND in total, roughly 300,000-340,000 VND more than two standard admission tickets.

Everyone in your group can choose their own package; nobody necessarily needs the same one. One person may want to cross the glass bridge while another would rather stay in the gardens. Ask staff where to meet afterwards and whether different packages can be used conveniently within the same group.

Should you buy tickets online?

On ordinary weekdays, compare online prices with the counter rate before booking. Advance tickets earn their keep with a large group or once you know exactly which attractions you want.

Check the visit date, QR code instructions, child ticket conditions, and refund policy. Some tickets are valid only on a selected date. Others may have strict no-refund conditions, even when you cannot visit because of a change in plans.

International visitors should also confirm whether the ticket requires identification and whether the stated conditions, promotional prices, and concessions apply equally to Vietnamese and foreign guests.

How do you get to Valley of Love from central Da Lat?

Valley of Love is approximately 5-7 km from central Da Lat, depending on where you start and which route you take.

From Da Lat Market or the Xuan Huong Lake area, the journey normally takes around 15-25 minutes by road.

This is not a long mountain pass outside the city, but Da Lat has sloping roads, busy intersections, and tourist vehicles entering and leaving popular attractions. You have three practical transportation options.

By motorbike

A straightforward route from Da Lat Market is:

Da Lat Market - Tran Quoc Toan Street - Dinh Tien Hoang Street - Da Lat University five-way junction - Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street - Mai Anh Dao Street - Valley of Love.

From the junction near Da Lat University, continue along Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street for approximately 2.4 km, then turn onto Mai Anh Dao Street and follow the road towards the tourist complex. Keep a navigation app open to catch current traffic arrangements and junctions.

Riding yourself suits visitors already comfortable on a motorbike in Da Lat. You can leave whenever you want, avoid waiting for a return taxi, and stop for breakfast along the way.

Anyone renting a motorbike must carry a driving licence legally valid in Vietnam for the appropriate vehicle category.

International visitors should verify whether their foreign licence or International Driving Permit is recognised under Vietnamese regulations. Not every overseas licence or international permit is valid for riding a motorbike in Vietnam.

By taxi or ride-hailing car

A taxi is more convenient for families, older visitors, and international travellers unfamiliar with local roads.

Enter the destination as TTC World - Thung Lung Tinh Yeu, 3-5-7 Mai Anh Dao Street. The official name helps distinguish the main entrance from other parts of the combined Dream Hill and Valley of Love complex. Confirm the return pickup point outside the entrance as well.

A group of three or four people travelling together may find a car more convenient than renting several motorbikes, especially when carrying children's belongings.

Three hours inside the park does not include travel time. With a bus departure, airport transfer, or another fixed appointment later that day, leave extra margin for the journey back.

By private or rental car

A private car works well for families and groups. Follow the parking and traffic instructions at the attraction, since the entrance receives tourist buses, cars, and motorbikes, particularly during busy periods.

Bring the things you need for the full visit before leaving the vehicle, because walking back to the car halfway through can take considerable time on grounds this large. A light jacket, drinking water, phone, and essential items for children should cover most three-hour visits.

What is there to see at Valley of Love?

The biggest challenge at Valley of Love is deciding where to spend your time. The complex has eight main zones, including the central Valley of Love area, Dream Hill, the boat landing, Venus Flower Garden, Vong Canh Hill, and the Thousand Flowers Valley.

Three hours is not enough to enjoy all of them properly, so pick two or three places based on what you actually want to do.

01

Da Thien Lake: the best first stop

Allow 30-45 minutes, pedal boats available

Da Thien Lake is the scenic centrepiece of Valley of Love. Its water is surrounded by pine-covered hills and walking paths, giving it the familiar highland atmosphere that many visitors associate with Da Lat.

You can walk along part of the lakeshore, take photographs, or try a pedal boat when the service is operating. Couples and families who want a relaxed activity without leaving the main sightseeing area will be happy here.

Around 30-45 minutes of lakeside sightseeing fits a three-hour visit, plus extra time for a boat. Walking the whole shoreline is another matter: the route around Da Thien Lake is approximately 5 km, and completing it would take up a substantial part of your available time, especially with photo stops. Choose one scenic section instead, then use the electric shuttle to reach another attraction.

Families with young children should keep them within sight near the water. Follow staff instructions and wear the required life jackets when using boats.

02

Vong Canh Hill: for panoramic views

Lake and pine views from above, 20-30 minutes

Vong Canh Hill is the place for wide views of the surrounding landscape. From its elevated viewpoints you look out over the lake, pine forests, and hills around the complex, which makes it better for landscape photography than for pictures with decorative installations.

On clear days, the slopes and lake create a pleasant layered view. Cloud, fog, or rain can cut visibility, so the panorama varies from visit to visit.

Around 20-30 minutes is enough for a short stop, a few photographs, and a rest. Older visitors should ask about the nearest electric shuttle stop before walking uphill; there is no need to climb every path simply to reach another viewpoint.

03

Hydrangea garden and other flower areas

Hydrangea garden over one hectare, 30-40 minutes

The hydrangea garden covers more than one hectare and is surrounded by pine trees. It is one of the easiest places in the complex for portraits, couple photographs, and group pictures. Other areas include rose gardens, Venus Flower Garden, and Thousand Flowers Valley.

Pick whichever garden looks best on the day. Flower displays depend on the weather, planting schedules, and maintenance, and some sections may be full of blooms while others are being replanted. Staff at the entrance or the electric shuttle driver will know which area currently looks best.

Photographers will get more from 30-40 minutes in one good garden than from walking through several to take almost identical pictures.

04

Love Maze: fun, but not essential

About 24,000 trimmed plants, an optional extra

The Love Maze is a landscaped maze formed from approximately 24,000 trimmed plants. Its narrow paths and green walls make a small challenge that friends or families with older children can enjoy.

The catch is that you cannot always predict how long it will take to get out, particularly when stopping for photographs.

On a three-hour itinerary, treat the maze as an optional extra, worth a visit only after Da Thien Lake and your preferred flower garden. With a shuttle back to the entrance still to catch, skip it.

06

Dream Hill: better for a longer visit

Gong programme 9:00-11:00 AM and 2:00-4:00 PM

Dream Hill, or Doi Mong Mo, was once a separate tourist attraction. It has since been incorporated into the TTC World complex.

It includes landscaped hills, traditional cultural displays, decorative attractions, and areas associated with the culture of Vietnam's Central Highlands.

One of its activities is the gong cultural programme.

It runs from 9:00-11:00 AM and 2:00-4:00 PM, although actual performances and participation arrangements can change.

Dream Hill is worth considering for visitors interested in local culture or those spending at least half a day at the complex.

For a three-hour trip, decide beforehand whether it is one of your priorities.

Adding Dream Hill after visiting the lake, flower gardens, and glass bridge can make the morning unnecessarily rushed.

What activities and rides are available at Valley of Love?

Valley of Love has expanded beyond gardens and sightseeing. The complex now promotes adventure activities, elevated walkways, slides, and animal encounters. Some are included in general admission, while others require specific packages or additional tickets.

Pick one main activity for a short visit instead of squeezing several into the same morning.

Ngan Thong 7D Glass Bridge

Ngan Thong Glass Bridge is one of the best-known modern attractions at Valley of Love. It connects the Dream Hill and Valley of Love areas and stretches approximately 325 metres.

Sections of the bridge have glass flooring, so you can look down while crossing above the landscape, with views towards the pine forests and surrounding valley.

People who enjoy heights, unusual viewpoints, and panoramic photographs will love it. In 2026, admission-plus-glass-bridge packages cost approximately 400,000-420,000 VND per adult, depending on the date.

Nobody uncomfortable with heights needs to force themselves onto the bridge. Da Thien Lake and Vong Canh Hill provide attractive scenery without an elevated crossing.

Highwire, zipline, and aerial challenges

The park also has activities such as Highwire rope balancing, zipline challenges, and elevated adventure courses through the pine forest.

They suit visitors who want to get moving more than those after a quiet sightseeing walk, and they may require a minimum height, age, or level of physical fitness.

Selected adventure games are included in 2026 general admission, but check the precise activities and conditions at the entrance. Before joining a queue, ask about waiting times, height restrictions, and whether your ticket covers the intended activity.

One adventure activity is plenty in three hours. A long queue can easily consume the time you had planned for the lake or flower gardens.

Mountain coaster and sliding activities

The park also offers gravity-powered sliding experiences, including the Rider Valley mountain coaster, along with other recreational slides, each sold through its own package.

In 2026, the admission and mountain coaster package costs 300,000 VND per adult. Other sliding packages, including grass and tubing activities, cost approximately 300,000-370,000 VND per adult depending on the activity and period.

These experiences can be a better fit for energetic groups of friends than spending the entire morning at decorative sightseeing attractions.

Families should check minimum height, age restrictions, and whether children must ride with an adult. Do not buy several ride packages without first checking queue times and the total time needed.

DalaZoo: a new option for families

DalaZoo is an interactive zoo with animals from different regions of the world, introduced by TTC World in early August 2026. It adds animal encounters and educational activities to a destination previously associated mainly with flowers, hills, and romantic scenery. Children tend to find it more engaging than moving between numerous photography installations.

The 2026 admission and DalaZoo package costs 320,000 VND per adult and 200,000 VND for children in the applicable ticket category. Visiting mainly for the zoo? Compare the combined package with buying admission and an additional ticket separately.

Inside the animal areas, follow staff instructions. Do not feed or touch animals unless the activity is specifically permitted and supervised.

Young children will usually enjoy one well-paced visit to DalaZoo more than trying to cover the zoo, glass bridge, maze, and lake in the same morning.

A practical 3-hour Valley of Love itinerary

The simplest schedule is to arrive at 8:00 AM and leave around 11:00 AM, which gives you a full morning for the main outdoor attractions before lunchtime.

The complex is large, and electric shuttle routes decide how easily you move between areas. Treat the following times as a planning guide, not a guaranteed shuttle timetable.

Itinerary 1: lake, pedal boats, and flower gardens

This route is best for first-time visitors, couples, and travellers mainly interested in scenery.

1. 8:00-8:15 AM

   Entrance

   Enter, collect your ticket, check the map, and locate the shuttle stop

2. 8:15-9:00 AM

   Da Thien Lake

   Explore Da Thien Lake and its lakeside viewpoints

3. 9:00-9:35 AM

   Pedal boats

   Take a pedal boat or continue walking along the lake

4. 9:35-10:15 AM

   To the gardens

   Take the electric shuttle towards a flower garden

5. 10:15-10:40 AM

   Flower photos

   Photograph the flowers and nearby landscaped attractions

6. 10:40-11:00 AM

   Back to the gate

   Return to the main entrance

Once inside the park, photograph the map and ask staff which shuttle serves Da Thien Lake. Shuttles may run the stops in a different order, so adjust the plan to match.

The park runs more than 60 electric vehicles, with departures roughly every five minutes. That does not mean you will always board within five minutes, since crowds, service arrangements, and operating conditions all affect waiting times.

At Da Thien Lake, check whether pedal boats are available. A short queue means go now. A long one, or a paused service, means enjoying the lakeside scenery for a while and moving on.

Avoid leaving pedal boating until the final part of your visit. Waiting for a boat and then getting back to the entrance can easily make you late.

Itinerary 2: glass bridge and scenic views

This version gives the Ngan Thong Glass Bridge priority, for anyone whose main reason for visiting is the crossing.

1. 8:00-8:15 AM

   Entrance

   Enter and confirm glass bridge ticket arrangements

2. 8:15-9:15 AM

   Glass bridge

   Travel to and cross Ngan Thong Glass Bridge

3. 9:15-10:00 AM

   Garden or viewpoint

   Visit one convenient flower garden or viewpoint

4. 10:00-10:35 AM

   Da Thien Lake

   Explore part of Da Thien Lake

5. 10:35-11:00 AM

   Back to the gate

   Take the electric shuttle back to the entrance

Ask staff for the most convenient route connecting the glass bridge and lake.

This itinerary does not leave much time for pedal boating, the maze, or Dream Hill. A crowded bridge is no reason to drop the activity you paid for; cut an optional photo stop instead.

Two people can coordinate the schedule more easily than a large group, particularly when different members have different activity preferences.

Itinerary 3: Valley of Love with young children

Families do best with fewer stops and less unnecessary walking. A practical morning might look like this:

1. 8:00-8:30 AM

   Entrance and garden

   Enter, board the electric shuttle, and visit a nearby flower garden

2. 8:30-9:30 AM

   DalaZoo

   Explore DalaZoo if you have purchased the appropriate ticket

3. 9:30-10:15 AM

   Da Thien Lake

   Visit Da Thien Lake and take a short break

4. 10:15-11:00 AM

   Back to the gate

   Return to the entrance, allowing time for rest and toilets

DalaZoo is optional. Children who enjoy boats might prefer spending more time at the lake, while older children may be interested in suitable adventure activities.

Buying a glass bridge package, DalaZoo ticket, and several sliding activities for a three-hour family visit usually means paying for things there is no time to use.

With a pushchair or older relatives in tow, ask staff which shuttle routes and attractions are easiest to access. The electric shuttle reduces walking distances, but some paths, slopes, and attractions may still be difficult for visitors with limited mobility.

Is morning or afternoon better for Valley of Love?

For a three-hour visit, 8:00-11:00 AM is the easiest time to plan around.

You can explore the outdoor areas during the morning, return to central Da Lat for lunch, and keep the afternoon free for other activities. Arriving early also leaves slack for a busy attraction or a slow shuttle.

An afternoon visit from approximately 2:00-5:00 PM also works, as long as you keep an eye on closing time. Arriving at 3:00 PM and expecting to see Da Thien Lake, the glass bridge, and Dream Hill would make for a rushed trip. With only two hours left, choose one main attraction and perhaps one nearby stop.

What is the best season to visit?

Valley of Love is open for sightseeing throughout the year, but the experience changes with the weather. Da Lat's drier months make walking the grounds, photographing flowers, and outdoor activities easier.

In wetter periods, the pine-covered hills can look atmospheric under mist, but rain may affect outdoor games and elevated attractions.

Flower displays also change throughout the year, so gardens rarely look exactly like photographs taken several months earlier. Some flowerbeds may be at their best while others are being replanted.

If heavy rain is forecast for your visit, reconsider booking time-sensitive outdoor activities such as the glass bridge or adventure rides without first checking the operator's weather policy.

On sunny days, alternate outdoor stops with breaks in shaded areas. A whole morning walking between exposed photo installations gets tiring fast.

What about weekends and public holidays?

Weekends and holidays may bring longer queues at ticket counters, popular activities, and shuttle stops. Leaving central Da Lat earlier is sensible, especially during busy travel periods.

Knowing which package you want lets you buy it in advance and spend less time at the counter. Check the cancellation terms before paying for an expensive one.

Visitors who want photographs with fewer people in the background should prioritise their favourite spot early rather than leaving it until the final hour.

Where can you eat at Valley of Love?

There are several dining venues within the complex, including Mimosa, Hanh Phuc, and Arapang. Mimosa is designed with architectural features inspired by traditional highland stilt houses, while Hanh Phuc and Arapang cater to groups and buffet diners.

The 8:00-11:00 AM itinerary leaves lunch for later: have breakfast before arriving, spend three hours sightseeing, and return to central Da Lat to eat. A buffet package makes more sense when you plan to stay until lunchtime or spend most of the day inside the complex.

In 2026, admission plus lunch buffet costs approximately 350,000-370,000 VND per adult, depending on the period. That is a combined sightseeing and buffet price, not the standalone cost of dining at a particular restaurant.

Eating inside? Check the buffet service hours and the restaurant's location before you start your sightseeing route, because the park is too large to assume every restaurant is only a few minutes away.

Carry enough drinking water for a morning outdoors. Outside food and drinks may face extra rules or charges in restaurant areas, so check the venue's policy before bringing any in.

What should you bring to Valley of Love?

An ordinary sightseeing visit needs no specialist equipment, but a little preparation will make three hours in this large park considerably easier.

Comfortable walking shoes

Expect to walk along garden paths, lakeside sections, and some sloping routes. Trainers or comfortable flat shoes are more practical than high heels.

Even a photography-focused visit means moving between different areas. Bring accessories for photographs by all means, just not large bags of unnecessary items.

A light jacket and rain protection

Da Lat's weather can change within a day. A light jacket, compact umbrella, or thin raincoat is useful, particularly during the wetter months.

For the glass bridge, zipline, or rope-based activities, wear practical clothing and follow staff instructions about loose accessories.

A short list of places you want to visit

A short list is the simplest way to save time. Before buying your ticket, decide what matters most: scenery, photographs, adventure activities, or things to do with children. Then select one main attraction and one or two additional stops.

Extra activities in a package are only good value when you have time to use them.

The electric shuttle route

As soon as you enter, ask where the nearest shuttle stop is, which route reaches Da Thien Lake, and how to get back to the main entrance. Photograph the park map or keep a paper copy if one is available.

Electric shuttles reduce the amount of walking, but they do not remove it entirely. Older visitors and anyone with mobility limitations should check the walking distance and access arrangements for individual attractions before setting off.

Your ticket and any add-on passes

Keep your admission ticket or QR code accessible throughout the visit, as some attractions may require a separate scan or proof of purchase. Save online tickets on your phone in a form you can open without mobile internet.

Groups should agree on a meeting point and return time, especially when some members want to try the glass bridge or an adventure ride while others prefer sightseeing.

International visitors can save the Vietnamese names of the main attractions to make asking for directions easier:

• Da Thien Lake: Ho Da Thien
• Ngan Thong Glass Bridge: Cau Kinh Ngan Thong
• Vong Canh Hill: Doi Vong Canh
• Dream Hill: Doi Mong Mo
• Valley of Love: Thung Lung Tinh Yeu

Staff will recognise these local names even when English translations vary between maps and ticketing platforms.

When should you skip an attraction?

Paying for admission makes many visitors feel they have to see everything. The complex is large, though, and moving between areas takes time. After an hour around Da Thien Lake, there is no point squeezing the maze, 30 Wonders, Dream Hill, and glass bridge into the remaining two hours.

Choose according to your interests.

First-time visitors to Da Lat will find Da Thien Lake and one flower garden the most straightforward combination. Returning visitors may get more value from newer activities such as DalaZoo or the Ngan Thong Glass Bridge.

Bad weather is a reason to cut the plan down, not to push through the same route in heavy rain. And if you have a fixed departure time, leave enough time to reach the entrance, collect your belongings, and arrange your ride back to town.

Conclusion: how should you spend three hours at Valley of Love?

For a first visit focused on scenery, buy the standard ticket and prioritise Da Thien Lake followed by one flower garden. Couples interested in heights can choose the glass bridge package, while families with young children may prefer DalaZoo or another age-appropriate activity. Two or three well-chosen stops will give you a more enjoyable three hours than rushing through the entire complex.