Langbiang Mountain, Da Lat

Langbiang entrance fee and jeep price

According to the operator, Dalattourist: entry to the tourist area is 50,000 VND for adults and 25,000 VND for children. The car to Radar Hill is 120,000 VND per person; it leaves once six passengers are aboard, or you can hire the whole vehicle. Walking is free, but it's 6 km uphill.

FlyDalat paragliding is extra at 2,200,000–2,500,000 VND, including entry, the ride to the top, insurance and video. There's the Radar restaurant at the top and the 100-Year Valley restaurant at the foot, serving Central Highlands food. Bring cash in dong for the ticket desk.

What is Langbiang Mountain?

Langbiang is the mountain massif north of Da Lat, known as the "roof of the city". It has two peaks: Ba (2,167 m) and Ong (2,124 m) — from central Da Lat, Ba is on the left and Ong on the right. K'Ho legend says the mountain is named after two lovers, K'Lang and H'Biang, from clans that wouldn't let them marry.

Most visitors don't climb to the summits but go to Radar Hill (about 1,930–1,950 m) in the Dalattourist tourist area. From there you see Da Lat, the reservoir and the valleys of the Suoi Vang and Suoi Bac (Golden and Silver) streams. At the foot you'll find K'Ho culture — stilt houses, gongs and traditional dress. Climbing the actual peaks is a separate, multi-hour hike with a guide.

What to see and do

• Radar Hill — the main viewpoint over Da Lat, the reservoir and the Suoi Vang and Suoi Bac valleys.
• The road through the pines — 6 km of switchbacks; on foot it's the best part of the trip.
• Binoculars on Radar Hill for a close look at the city.
• The Radar restaurant at the top — coffee with a view and highland dishes.
• K'Ho culture at the foot — the 100-Year Valley restaurant, gongs and traditional costumes for photos.
• Paragliding over the valley with an instructor.
• Hiking to Ba peak — for fit walkers, with a guide, half a day or more.

How long do you need, and when to go?

With the car to Radar, allow 2–3 hours; walking up or down makes it half a day; a hike to Ba peak takes most of a day. Go on a clear morning — clouds often gather at the top by midday and the view disappears.

The clearest weather is in the dry season, November to April. In the rainy season, roughly May to October, afternoon downpours are common and the forest road gets wet. It's noticeably cooler and windier at the top than in town, so bring a jacket even on a sunny day.

Is Langbiang Mountain worth it?

Yes, on a clear morning: the view over Da Lat and the valleys from Radar Hill is one of the best around, and the walk through the pines is lovely. With kids, take the car.

The YesGo take: the foot and Radar Hill are a developed tourist area with cafés, photo spots and rides rather than wild mountain. For real nature, walk up or hike to Ba peak with a guide. On a cloudy day the views vanish — better to reschedule.

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How to do it right

• Ride up and walk down — 6 km downhill through the pines.
• On Radar Hill, use the binoculars to pick out Da Lat — the city's clear on a fine day.
• Don't plan Langbiang for a cloudy day: clouds often hide the view by noon.
• If you're walking, bring water and a snack — there are no cafés on the way.
• Afterwards, head back to Xuan Huong Lake in the centre — 25–30 minutes by car.

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