Lang Bian Mountain in Dalat

Also called Lam Vien Mountain, it has five volcanic peaks ranging in altitude from 2100m to 2400m. Of the two highest peaks, the eastern one is known by the woman's name K'Lang while the western one bears a i man's name, K'Biang. Only the upper reaches of the mountain remain forested. Only half a I century ago the foothills had lush foliage thai sheltered wild oxen, deer, boars, elephants, rhinoceroses and tigers. The hike up to the top's spectacular views takes three to four hours from Lat village. The path begins due north of Lat and is recognisa-ble as a red gash in the green mountainside Dalat Travel Service offers guided tours which combine the mountain with Lat village.