# Pongour Falls, near Da Lat > Pongour is a broad, stepped waterfall on the Da Nhim river, about 50 km south of Da Lat: the water drops nearly 40 m and spreads over 100 m across seven rock terraces. Entry is about 20,000 VND (unofficial), and it's open daily roughly 7:00–17:00. It runs full in the rainy season, July to November. Allow an hour each way and 1–2 hours on site. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/pongour-falls - City: [Da Lat](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat), Vietnam - YesGo score: 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h 30 min - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: About 20,000 VND; one guide says 40,000 - Hours: Daily roughly 7:00–17:00 - Electric buggy: About 15,000 VND each way between car park and falls - Scooter parking: About 10,000 VND - Season: Full from July to November; little water in the dry months - Where: Duc Trong, off highway QL20 — ≈ 50 km south of Da Lat, ≈ 20 km from Lien Khuong Airport - Payment: Cash in VND - Coordinates: 11.68750, 108.26500 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **≈ 40 m** — the drop, spread over seven steps of rock terraces (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Local Vietnam guide (21.05.2026)) - **100+ m** — wide — locals also call it the Seven-Tier Waterfall (Thác Bảy Tầng) (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Local Vietnam guide) - **Da Nhim** — the river it sits on; upstream dams strongly affect the flow (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Local Vietnam guide) - **July–November** — the best months, when water fills the whole rock face; in the dry season it thins to streams (source: Local Vietnam guide) - **≈ 20,000 VND** — entry, unofficially; VinWonders gives 40,000 (source: Local Vietnam; Vinpearl; MIA.vn; VinWonders) - **≈ 50 km** — by road from Lam Vien Square in Da Lat — about an hour's drive (source: Wikidata; OpenStreetMap; OSRM route) - **≈ 10 minutes** — on foot down from the car park through a garden — and back up the hill (source: Local Vietnam guide) - **Kanai** — in K'Ho legend, the falls are the hair of chieftain Kanai and the terraces the horns of her loyal rhinos (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) ## Entrance fee and opening hours There's no official website or price list, so prices come from guides. **Entry is about 20,000 VND** per person (Local Vietnam, Vinpearl, MIA.vn); VinWonders' guide says 40,000 VND for adults and 20,000 VND for children. **Scooter parking** is about 10,000 VND and the **electric buggy** from the car park to the falls about 15,000 VND each way. It's open **daily, roughly 7:00–17:00** (one source says until 17:30). Bring cash in dong — the ticket desk and cafés rarely take cards. > **In the dry season there's little water** Pongour depends heavily on the season and on dams upstream. From July to November the water fills the whole width of the cliff and it's one of the most beautiful sights around Da Lat. In the dry months, roughly December to April, it thins to a few streams — worth an hour's drive only if you'll enjoy the rock amphitheatre itself. Check recent photos or ask your guide before you go. ## What is Pongour Falls? **Pongour** (Thác Pongour) is a waterfall on the Da Nhim river in Duc Trong, about 50 km south of Da Lat. It isn't a single plunge: the water drops nearly **40 m** and fans out **more than 100 m** across **seven steps** of flat basalt terraces, which is why it's called the Seven-Tier Waterfall. Around it are forest and a deep valley that's noticeably warmer than cool Da Lat. K'Ho legend tells of a chieftain, Kanai, who ruled here with four loyal rhinos. When she died, her hair became the falls and the rock terraces the rhinos' horns. The name "Pongour" was recorded by the French. Today the falls are a ticketed tourist area with a garden at the entrance, a buggy down and cafés by the water. ## What to see - **The seven rock steps** — the highlight: water flows in broad sheets across each terrace before spilling to the next. - **The lower terraces** — you can walk across them and see the falls from different angles; higher up the rocks are slippery. - **The valley amphitheatre** — the scale of the cliff impresses even in the dry season. - **The garden at the entrance**, with flowers and shady paths on the way down. - **Cafés by the water** for a drink before the climb back. ## How to get to Pongour Falls 1. **From Lam Vien Square in Da Lat** it's about 50 km south on highway QL20, past Lien Khuong Airport — about an hour by car. Part of the way is an expressway for cars only; scooters use the old road alongside. 2. **By taxi or Grab**, book a return trip with waiting time — taxis are hard to find at the falls. 3. **By scooter or with an Easy Rider**, the road is paved and signposted; you can return via Ta Nung Pass and Elephant Falls, which is longer but prettier. 4. **On a tour** — almost every Da Lat agency sells Pongour, usually with Elephant Falls and Linh An Pagoda. 5. From the car park it's a 10-minute walk down through the garden, or take the buggy. The climb back is short but steep and hot. ## When to go and how long to stay Go in the **rainy season, July to November**, ideally **October and early November**, when the water is high and the skies are often clear. From December to April the flow is weak. Within the day, a **weekday morning** is best — fewer people and coaches, softer light. Allow **1–2 hours** at the falls and **half a day** including the drive. The valley is warmer and more humid than Da Lat: dress lighter, bring water and wear shoes with grip — flip-flops on wet rock are a bad idea. ## Is Pongour Falls worth it? Yes, in the rainy season: the wide seven-step cascade is the most unusual waterfall around Da Lat and nothing like Datanla or Prenn. It's also an easy stop on the way to the airport or Ho Chi Minh City, since it's on the same highway. The YesGo take: in the dry season, an hour's drive for a trickle isn't for everyone. There can be litter on site, and the upper terraces are easy to slip on. If time is short, choose Pongour between July and November, and stick to waterfalls closer to town the rest of the year. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Going between July and November, or ready for a weak flow - [ ] Return car with waiting time arranged — no taxis at the falls - [ ] Cash in dong for entry, parking and the buggy - [ ] Shoes with grip, not flip-flops - [ ] Light clothes and water — the valley is hot - [ ] Staying off the slippery upper terraces ## Waterfalls and nature around Da Lat: compare and choose Waterfalls and lakes around Da Lat rated by YesGo. - [Xuan Huong Lake](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/xuan-huong-lake) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free - [Datanla Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 80,000 VND; coaster extra - [Prenn Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/prenn-falls) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Combo about 110,000–250,000 VND - [Pongour Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/pongour-falls) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · About 20,000 VND ## Highway QL20 waterfalls in a day Pongour in the morning while it's quiet, then Prenn Falls and Datanla with its coaster on the Prenn Pass on the way back. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Pongour Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/pongour-falls) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · About 20,000 VND 2. [Prenn Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/prenn-falls) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Combo about 110,000–250,000 VND 3. [Datanla Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 80,000 VND; coaster extra ## Good to know Pongour is the waterfall in Duc Trong, an hour from Da Lat — not Datanla or Prenn on the pass near town, and not Elephant Falls, which is nearby but separate. In Vietnamese it's also called Thác Bảy Tầng, the Seven-Tier Waterfall. ## Tips - The best shot is from the flat rocks below the terraces, which shows the full width of the falls. - Take the buggy at least on the way back — the climb is steep and the valley hot. - Return to Da Lat via Ta Nung Pass to pass Elephant Falls and Linh An Pagoda. - Heading to the airport or Ho Chi Minh City? Fit Pongour in on the way — it's on the same highway. - On the way back, stop at [Datanla Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls) for the coaster on the Prenn Pass. ## Questions ### How do I get to Pongour Falls from Da Lat? It's about 50 km south on highway QL20, past the airport — about an hour by car. A return taxi or Grab with waiting time, a scooter or a tour is easiest. ### How much is the Pongour Falls entrance fee? About 20,000 VND, unofficially; one guide says 40,000 VND. Scooter parking is about 10,000 VND and the buggy about 15,000 VND each way. ### What are Pongour Falls' opening hours? Daily, roughly 7:00–17:00. There's no official schedule. ### When is the best time to visit Pongour Falls? July to November, especially October and early November, when the falls run full. In the dry season there's little water. ### How long do you need at Pongour Falls? 1–2 hours on site; half a day including the drive from Da Lat. ### Can you swim at Pongour Falls? There are no safe swimming areas — the rocks are slippery and the flow depends on dams. Stick to walking the lower terraces. ### Where is Pongour Falls? In Lam Dong province, Duc Trong area, off highway QL20 — about 50 km south of Da Lat and 20 km from Lien Khuong Airport. ### Is Pongour Falls worth visiting? Yes in the rainy season — it's the most unusual waterfall around Da Lat. In the dry season only if you don't mind a weak flow. ## How we checked The falls have no official website or price list, so entry, hours, parking and the buggy are marked unofficial. Entry of 20,000 VND is per Local Vietnam (05.2026), Vinpearl and MIA.vn; VinWonders gives 40,000 / 20,000 VND; we show both. Hours of 7:00–17:00 are from most sources, MIA.vn says until 17:30. Season: Local Vietnam names July–November as the high-water months; we use that as the most reliable window. The roughly 40 m drop, 100+ m width and seven steps are from Vietnamese Wikipedia and Local Vietnam. The legend is told briefly. The comment on litter is YesGo's judgement based on the guides. Distance is from an OSRM route, with travel time allowing for traffic. ## Sources - Vietnamese Wikipedia — Thác Pongour: Da Nhim river, height, width, seven steps, surrounding forest, legend - Local Vietnam travel guide (21.05.2026) — hours, entry, parking, buggy, walk down, season, routes from Da Lat, nearby stops - Vinpearl — entry, hours, best time - MIA.vn — address, hours, entry - VinWonders — entry (different price), distance - Wikidata Q10825668 — coordinates; OpenStreetMap and OSRM route — distance from Lam Vien Square - YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cash payments --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.