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Located in Don Duong district, Lam Dong province, D'ran is a small town with a romantic, nostalgic beauty that has captivated countless visitors.
D'ran's natural landscape is blessed with vibrant yellow wildflowers along its roads, winding mountain passes, lush green farms, and whispering pine trees. The gentle, peaceful pace of life here further enhances D'ran's serene and pure charm.
D'ran possesses a gentle, peaceful beauty.
The town of D'ran has a mild, cool climate, is full of life, and is known as the "green gem" of the Central Highlands. Visitors here can experience all four seasons in a single day: spring in the morning, summer at noon, autumn in the afternoon, and winter in the evening.
To reach D'ran, travelers take National Highway 20 towards Da Lat, then turn right at the Phi Nom intersection and drive for about 30 km to reach this quiet little town.
Da Man Red Leaf Forest
From the very first encounter, the town of D'ran has captivated and enchanted many with its picturesque natural beauty, adorned with shimmering colors.
Visiting D'ran during the autumn foliage season is incomplete without exploring the Da Man red leaf forest. This season only occurs once a year, from mid-February to April. The red leaves follow the green cycle, displaying a range of shades from orange-red, deep red, to plum-red. The entire forest seems to be covered in a soft, flowing red silk, rivaling the famous red leaf forests of Japan, Korea, and European countries.
Da Man Forest in the season of changing leaves
The leaves come in a range of colors, from orange-red and deep red to plum-red.
To reach Da Man Forest, visitors can experience hiking (a form of walking along a pre-determined route to enjoy the scenery) and it takes about 4 hours of hiking from D'ran town. Here, visitors can paddleboard (SUP) or cycle along trails to fully immerse themselves in the legendary red-leaved forest.
Reaching Da Man Forest takes about 4 hours of hiking from D'ran.
Here, visitors can paddleboard (SUP) to fully enjoy nature.
As night falls, camping together by the lake under a starry sky, gathered around a flickering campfire, and enjoying the tranquil, peaceful moments amidst the majestic mountains of the Central Highlands will be an unforgettable experience for any visitor.
Camping together by the lake around a warm campfire will be an unforgettable experience in the Da Man forest.
Da Nhim hydroelectric dam
Built 40 years ago, the Da Nhim Dam is one of Vietnam's largest hydroelectric projects. Standing on the dam and gazing into the distance, visitors will be overwhelmed by the majestic beauty of nature. However, visitors should note that they need to obtain permission beforehand or have a letter of introduction from an agency.
Da Nhim hydroelectric dam
The roads are covered in the golden color of wild sunflowers.
If you have the chance to visit D'ran between October and December, you certainly can't miss the roads lined with wild sunflowers growing around the mountain slopes, forming an endless, sparkling golden strip that is breathtakingly beautiful.
The D'ran wild sunflower road is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful roads in the Central Highlands. Although it's just a wild flower growing along the roadside, the wild sunflower still captivates many people who gaze at it endlessly.
Roads covered in the golden hues of wild sunflowers.
The area surrounding D'ran Pass is also a wonderful destination. Cycling through the Chau Son pine forest to listen to the rustling wind, visitors can immerse themselves in the fresh, clean air of nature.
Cycling in Chau Son pine forest
Sweetness of the ripe persimmon season
D'ran is beautiful in every season. But in the last months of the year, it seems even more vibrant with the ancient rose gardens, their ripe red roses spreading their fragrant aroma.
Perched on the trees after the leaves have begun to fall, the last of the persimmon season adds a sweet, reddish-orange hue, like flickering flames in the crisp winter chill. Stepping into the garden, the gentle, sweet fragrance of persimmons permeates the air, leaving visitors with lasting memories.
The ripe red persimmons resembled flickering flames.
Square-shaped persimmons are large, crunchy, and sweet. Wheel-shaped persimmons, when ripe, are chewy, sweet, and fragrant with a sugary flavor.
Returning to the town of D'ran, the traveler's heart beats with emotion at the simple things it sees. It could be just a road, a rooftop, a field, or the ancient, solemn, and dignified architectural structures. No matter how much time passes, D'ran remains peaceful and retains its enchanting beauty, captivating us as if it were our first encounter, no matter how many times we've visited.
