Da Lat Lake in the Clouds Cafe: Review AZ experience of cloud hunting and virtual living

1 General introduction about Cloud Lake Cafe Dalat

Address: Group 2 (or Group 1), village 6, Ta Nung commune, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province.

Opening hours: From 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Reference ticket price:

– Adults: 100,000 VND/ticket (including a drink).

– Children: 80,000 VND/ticket (including a drink).

Ho Tren May Cafe is a famous coffee shop that has quickly occupied an important position in the tourist map of Dalat. This place is not just a simple coffee shop, but also a tourist area that brings diverse and attractive experiences to visitors.

Da Lat Lake in the Clouds Cafe is known as a “virtual living” paradise, extremely “worth the money”. The most unique and attractive highlight is the clear, “super huge” swimming pool. Although located quite far from the center of Da Lat, about 13-15km, the restaurant is still loved by tourists thanks to its large space, in harmony with nature and completely separated from the noise of the city.

2 Instructions for traveling to Lake on the Clouds

The distance from the city center to Lake on the Clouds is about 15km, and the current route is quite easy. You can follow Hoang Van Thu street, pass Van Thanh flower village, then turn into Ta Nung pass (DT725 road). After traveling about 8km on DT725 road, you will see the shop on the right.

3 Detailed review of “virtual living” experiences at Lake on the Clouds

3.1 Infinity Lake – The “super huge” symbol of Da Lat Lake in the Clouds cafe

This is definitely the most popular highlight of Lake on the Clouds. The lake is designed at a height of 1.5m above the ground, with a clear water surface like a giant mirror reflecting the clouds and sky. Visitors can experience the feeling of drinking coffee right on the lake, with reasonably arranged seats. Infinity Lake is where you can see the panoramic view of Ta Nung mountains and forests in the most complete and romantic way.

3.2 Other unique check-in miniatures

In addition to the famous infinity lake, Ho Tren May also invested in countless different artistic miniatures, turning this place into a mini film studio for “virtual living” believers. Outstanding miniatures include the Stairway to Heaven, stylized in the shape of a keyboard or guitar, with white stairs facing the hill, full of art and romance.

Next is the roof island simulated from Ha Long Bay, placed on the lake surface, creating a majestic and poetic scene. You also can’t miss the miniature version of the golden bridge, with the giant Buddha’s hand, which is a unique and impressive shooting angle.

In addition, the colorful hot air balloon printed with the cafe’s name is a brilliant highlight, floating in the vast space of the mountains and hills. The beautiful small wooden house with a long triangular roof is located in the middle of the garden, along with the windmill located in the flower garden, creating a rustic scene like something out of a European fairy tale.

3.3 Cloud Garden and green natural space

The Cloud Garden is a carefully cared for green space, with flowers blooming brightly all year round. Visitors can roam in the garden located right next to the infinity lake, enjoying the fresh, chilly air of Da Lat.

The garden grows many typical flowers such as roses, Da Lat chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, petunias, blue queen flowers and even purple lavender fields. The combination of the lake and the blue and colors of flowers and grass creates a perfect background for every photo, bringing a feeling of absolute relaxation.

3.4 Enjoy the panoramic view of Ta Nung and hunt for clouds or sunset

Lake on the Clouds is located on a high hillside, with a panoramic view of the entire Ta Nung valley. From here, visitors can see the rolling hills, lakes, clouds and sky as if connecting a strip, creating a wonderful natural picture.

This is one of the most ideal spots for cloud hunting and sunset hunting on the pass. Especially in the early morning, the clear blue sky and clouds create a magical scene, the perfect time to capture “check-in in the clouds” photos.

4 Drink menu and services at Lake on the Clouds

The shop serves delicious, rich coffee, roasted from high-quality coffee beans grown in the Lam Dong plateau. The drink menu is diverse and rich, meeting the taste of all visitors, including no-surcharge dishes such as peach tea, lychee tea, milk tea, soda, black/milk coffee, cocoa, silver sauce, passion fruit, fresh lemon, salted lemon, pineapple ginseng, lemon iced milk.

Besides drinks, Lake on the Clouds also serves snacks and amenities to support “virtual living” for visitors. Regarding food, the restaurant serves side dishes such as rib rice, snack combos, cup noodles, mixed noodles, fried chicken thighs, sausages, and fries.

5 Experience to remember when checking-in at Ho Tren May Cafe

5.1 Choose the ideal time to visit

Choosing a time to visit will greatly determine the quality of your experience and photos. The ideal time of year to go to Ho Tren May is the dry season (from November to around July of the following year) because Da Lat has little rain, cold weather and fog creating a poetic scene. To see the most beautiful sunset, you should come on sunny days, the best time is around March-April every year.

Regarding the time of day, if you want to have beautiful photos, Vietnamtravelio suggests that you should choose the time with the most perfect light, which is early morning (to hunt clouds) or sunset. Early in the morning, clouds often linger in the valley, creating a magical scene.

5.2 Tips for photography and costumes

Outfits and photography style are the keys to taking impressive photos at Lake of the Clouds. Suggested outfits are long, flowing dresses in princess or classic style, or sweaters, boots, hats, and scarves in the cold winter months. Regarding shooting angles, you should take advantage of shooting angles from above, or align the camera angle so that the infinity lake surface reflects the sky clearly.

5.3 Other things to note

The restaurant is very crowded, especially during peak tourist seasons or holidays, so you need to wait patiently and be polite, not jostling when taking photos at famous landscapes. If you go in the winter or early in the morning, bring a scarf or warm coat to keep your body warm, because the air on the hill is quite cold.

Note that when checking in at the flower garden, people should not trample, break branches, or pick flowers to keep the landscape always beautiful and poetic. Don’t forget to maintain general hygiene and don’t throw trash indiscriminately.

In conclusion, Da Lat Lake on the Clouds is the perfect combination of a relaxing coffee shop and a virtual living tourist area with countless unique landscapes. Immediately pull out your genuine suitcase and explore right away!