Dambri and Dasara waterfalls. Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam
From Dalat we headed towards Ho Chi Minh City. Our car raced past the most beautiful hills with coffee and tea plantations. It was on this road that we drank the most delicious coffee during our stay in Vietnam. And then you could buy the cheapest coffee. The park with Dumbri and Dasara waterfalls is located near the town of Bao Loc. In my opinion the best way to get there is by your own (rented) car.
Entrance to the park costs 5.000 dong per person + 1.000 per car. The park itself is not small, and there are three options for descending to the waterfall: walking up the stairs (it’s fun to go down, it’s sad to go up); by elevator for 1.000 one way; on my favorite typewriters coasters (I don’t remember the price).
We unknowingly decided to first walk through the park and then go down the elevator to the Dumbri waterfall. I must say right away that we did not go around the entire park, there was not enough time. We never made it to the lake.
There were almost no people in the park, you could safely walk, look at various iron statues of animals, and it was worth it!
When we descended to the Dumbri waterfall, we were breathless. Huge water flow, bridges, flowers and ...incredible moisture. As if artificial rain was created by the wind from the waterfall. You could stand facing the waterfall, and the gusts of wind threw a lot of drops on you.
Because of the moisture, there are a lot of mosquitoes in the park, so I advise you not to forget the protective cream against insects. Well, the sun wouldn't hurt either.
A stone path leads through the jungle from Dumbri Falls to Dasara Falls. Well, maybe it's not a real jungle, but when you stand alone on the path, and there are ferns around you that are your height, you start to believe that this is the same jungle!
Dasara did not impress us, as it was almost "empty". Only small streams merged from its top. There is a place for lowering/ascent of the coaster near Dasara.
And then we had a painful climb. It seems to be physically not frail, but the heat exhausted us. We could not think of using the elevator, and we thought that the new road would bring some new impressions. Contributed! When they got up to the entrance, they simply fell on the benches and poured liters of water into themselves. But we still love the park! !
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We didn't see much of Ho Chi Minh City, mostly we spent time not far from the hotel, walking along the streets, drinking alcohol and tasting the local cuisine. Once even got into a local club.
We did not bypass the famous Ben Thanh market. It is more touristy, prices are higher here, but here we tried the most delicious Bo soup.
I don't know why, but I love it here! In the evening there was an indescribable atmosphere. Entire cafes grew up near the shops, where, sitting on miniature tables, ass to ass, we communicated with travelers from all over the world. Here you could buy a cocktail for $2 maximum, or a beer for $0.80.
We did not see any sights, and did not even set such goals. Saigon was the beginning and end of our journey, the city that was supposed to set the tone and mood for our movement. I believe that he fully justified my, first of all, expectations!
