January
17.3°C ~ 63°F
7 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
Cau Dat Tea Hill
Rolling tea fields above the clouds, east of Da Lat, with cool morning mist.
- Location
- Da Lat
- Time needed
- From 1 hour
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best months
- Nov – Mar
Overview
Cau Dat is a tea-growing area on a high plateau east of Da Lat, with tea rows spread across the hills. In the early morning, mist and cloud often sit below the hills, which makes it popular with photographers. There are cafes, a farm shop and a tea factory tour.
General entry was listed as free, while farm tours cost about 90,000 to 130,000 VND in a December 2023 listing. Prices change, so confirm them on arrival. The area is about 25 km from the city centre by road.
Highlights
- Tea fields and morning mist
- Cloud views in the early morning
- Tea tasting and a factory tour
- Cafes on the hills
Visitor information
| Opening hours | About 7:30 – 17:00 on weekdays (listing); go early for mist and cloud views |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free general entry; farm tours about 90,000 – 130,000 VND (Dec 2023 listing); parking about 5,000 VND per vehicle |
| Time needed | 1 – 2 hours |
| Best time of day | Early morning for clouds and mist |
| Good for | Photographers, nature lovers, early risers |
| Accessibility | Paths and steps through tea rows |
| Facilities | Cafes, farm shop, toilets |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Da Lat by month.
February
17.7°C ~ 64°F
5 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
March
19.3°C ~ 67°F
9 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
April
20.1°C ~ 68°F
15 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
May
20.1°C ~ 68°F
26 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
19.6°C ~ 67°F
27 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
July
19.2°C ~ 67°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
August
19.3°C ~ 67°F
27 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
September
19°C ~ 66°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
October
18.6°C ~ 65°F
25 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
November
18.3°C ~ 65°F
15 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
December
17.4°C ~ 63°F
8 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
How to get there
- From Da Lat centre
About 25 km east of central Da Lat by road, roughly 40 – 50 minutes by taxi or motorbike.
- Cau Dat Tea Hill
Tips before you go
- Go at sunrise for the best views
- Bring a warm layer
- Confirm tour prices on arrival
- Combine with a countryside loop
Location
Xuan Truong, Da Lat
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FAQs
Is Cau Dat Tea Hill free?
General entry was listed as free. Tours cost extra.
When is the best time to go?
Early morning, for mist and cloud views.
How far is it from Da Lat?
About 25 km by road.