Audio Guide of Trúc Lâm Monastery

Trúc Lâm Monastery usually opens from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM every day. To get there, you can take the cable car from Robin Hill Station, which is a beautiful experience, or take a taxi or motorbike to the main entrance.

Good news! Entry to Trúc Lâm Monastery is completely free. You only need to pay for the cable car if you choose to take it up, which costs about 100,000 VND round trip per person.

I recommend allowing between 1.5 and 2 hours to explore the monastery at a relaxed pace. That gives you enough time to admire the architecture, walk through the gardens, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere without rushing.

Trúc Lâm Monastery is one of the largest and most revered monasteries of the Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen Buddhist tradition in Vietnam. It is an important center of pilgrimage and meditation, established to revive Zen Buddhism in the country. Since its founding in 1994, it has played a key role in restoring and teaching these practices in the Da Lat region and farther south in Vietnam.

The best time to visit the monastery is early in the morning just after opening, or in the middle of the afternoon, to avoid crowds and enjoy a more serene atmosphere. As for the time of year, the dry months from November to April are ideal for pleasant weather.

Yes, the monastery has been designed with some accessibility in mind. The cable car is accessible, and much of the monastery’s main area and gardens are relatively flat, which makes access easier for people with reduced mobility or those using wheelchairs.

Very close to the monastery, you’ll find the stunning Tuyen Lam Lake, perfect for a boat ride or simply enjoying the scenery. You can also visit the Da Lat Cable Car (if you didn’t use it to go up) and the Da Lat Flower Park, a short drive away, to round out your day.

Of course—here are a few: dress modestly as a sign of respect (shoulders and knees covered), keep your voice low to preserve the peaceful atmosphere, and wear comfortable shoes for walking through the gardens. And don’t forget your camera to capture the beauty of the place!