7 Best Things to Do in Bao Loc, Vietnam
Planning to visit Bao Loc, Vietnam? Read this guide for the best things to do in Bao Loc, and travel tips to make the best of your trip.
Bao Loc was one of those places I ended up liking much more than I expected.
It’s quieter than Da Lat, greener than I pictured, and there’s something very easy about spending a few days here. We could start the morning surrounded by tea hills, end up at a huge waterfall later and still have time for coffee before dinner.
And that slower pace was exactly what I enjoyed.
If you’re wondering what to do in Bao Loc, these are the places I’d happily make time for again.
1. Get soaked at Dambri Waterfall
Dambri Waterfall is one of those places where you hear the water before you really see how big it is.
Once we got closer, the spray was everywhere. I loved getting down near the bottom because standing beside the falls feels completely different from looking at them from a viewpoint above.
You can walk down if you feel like getting some steps in, or use the elevator for the easier option.
And Dambri isn’t only about the waterfall. There’s an alpine coaster here too, which makes the visit much more fun if you want to add something a little less peaceful after admiring all that scenery.
I’d give yourself a few hours instead of treating it as a quick photo stop. There’s enough around the waterfall complex to make this one of the easiest half-day trips from Bao Loc.
2. Catch the morning view at Linh Quy Phap An
Linh Quy Phap An was one of the places I really wanted to see before coming to Bao Loc.
The pagoda sits high above the surrounding hills, and the view from the famous gate is the part that gets everyone excited. When clouds settle between the mountains, it really does feel like you’re standing above them.
I’d come early if you can. The softer morning light suits the place beautifully, and there’s something lovely about being up in the hills before the day properly gets going.
But don’t only take the gate photo and leave. Walk around the pagoda, enjoy the quiet setting and give yourself a little time to actually be there.
This is one Bao Loc attraction where I’d rather stay longer and take fewer photos.
3. Wander through the Tam Chau tea hills
Tea is everywhere around Bao Loc, so it would feel wrong to come here and not spend some time among the tea fields.
I loved seeing those neat green rows stretching across the hills. The landscape feels especially fresh in the morning, and it’s one of those places where simply walking around is enough of an activity.
Tam Chau is one of the best-known tea-growing areas around Bao Loc, and I’d combine the scenery with actually drinking some local tea afterward.
And if you’re a coffee person instead, don’t worry. Bao Loc has plenty of cafés too, so you’re very unlikely to go thirsty here.
4. Slow down by Nam Phuong Lake
Nam Phuong Lake is one of the quieter places around Bao Loc, and I liked having somewhere that didn’t feel like another attraction I needed to “do.”
The lake is surrounded by green hills, with plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the view. It’s nice when you’ve already had a busy morning and just want somewhere easy for a while.
I’d come here later in the afternoon, especially if you’re staying nearby.
There used to be a popular photo spot around the lake known as Chocolate Land, which we visited on an earlier trip. I wouldn’t plan your day around finding it now, but Nam Phuong Lake itself is still worth enjoying.
5. Have a quiet moment at Bat Nha Monastery
Bat Nha Monastery is a lovely stop when you want somewhere peaceful after the busier attractions around Bao Loc.
The monastery sits among green hills and pine trees, with temple buildings spread across a large, quiet complex. It feels much calmer than somewhere like Dambri, so I’d come when you’re happy to slow down for an hour.
You don’t need to rush around trying to see every corner.
Walk through the grounds, enjoy the gardens and take in the mountain setting. It works especially well alongside the tea hills because you’re already exploring the greener countryside around Bao Loc.
6. Wake up early for the Bao Loc clouds
Bao Loc is one of those places where getting up early can actually feel worth it.
Cloud hunting has become a big reason people come to the highlands around Bao Loc, especially around viewpoints such as Dai Binh Mountain. On a good morning, layers of cloud sit between the hills while the peaks rise above them.
You do need an early start, but that’s part of the experience.
If you’re already planning sunrise at Linh Quy Phap An, I wouldn’t force another dawn into the trip. Pick one cloud-hunting morning, enjoy it properly and then reward yourself with breakfast and coffee.
7. Have another day? Head to Madagui
Madagui is farther from central Bao Loc, so I wouldn’t squeeze it into a short trip.
But if you have another day and want something more active, Madagui Forest City has outdoor activities surrounded by forest. It works much better as its own outing rather than being listed beside places you can easily visit around Bao Loc itself.
I’d save it for a longer stay or when Bao Loc is part of a bigger road trip through the Central Highlands.
Where to stay in Bao Loc
I’d stay in central Bao Loc if you want cafés and restaurants nearby, but the countryside is tempting when you want a quieter trip.
SANDALS AQUILA is the one I’d look at for a more upscale city stay. You’re based conveniently in Bao Loc, which makes heading out to Dambri, Linh Quy and the surrounding tea country much easier.
For something more peaceful, I like the idea of Indochine Villas Tam Chau Bao Loc. Staying around the tea-growing area gives the trip a completely different mood, especially if slow mornings and green views sound better than being right in town.
Tea Resort is another nice option when you want more of a resort feel. There’s plenty of greenery around the property, so coming back here after a day exploring feels much more relaxing.
Final thoughts
Bao Loc isn’t a place where I’d arrive with every hour planned out.
I enjoyed it most when we had one or two places in mind, then left plenty of room for tea, coffee and random stops along the way. The cooler weather and green hills make slowing down here very easy.
And that’s probably what I liked most about Bao Loc.
Go see Dambri, wake up for the mountain views and spend some time among the tea hills. But leave a little space in your day to do absolutely nothing exciting too, because Bao Loc is very good at that.
