Camli Waterfall
Vietnam, Da Lat city

Kamli Waterfall is located 2 km west of the center of Dalat, at the end of Hoang Van Thu Street, between houses 57 and 59. The waterfall originates in a stream with the same name. Water flows down the granite rock so calmly and softly that it resembles a girl’s hair. The height of the waterfall is 15 meters. At the foot of the waterfall is a picturesque park with many flowers. Kamli Waterfall became a tourist attraction in 1911. The name "Camley" came from legends associated with the history of its formation. According to the first legend, the French, who dominated the region at that time, for some reason tortured the son of the head of the local commune of Dagut, Hamon Kam Lee, near the waterfall, and then executed him. The son, despite the pain, hunger and thirst, suffered a lot, but did not say a word. Since then, people named the waterfall by his name. According to the second legend, the French cartographer asked Mr. Dagut Hamon Kam Lee what the name of the local waterfall is, and he mistakenly thought that the cartographer was interested in his name and answered “Kam Lee”. Since then, officially began to use the name Camley for a waterfall and stream. Many people believe that the word "Camley" means "cool streams of fresh water in the depths of the human heart." In 1998, Kamli Waterfall was recognized as a national cultural historical heritage. But there are also unpleasant aspects associated with the waterfall. Just a couple of kilometers upstream, the city discharges sewage into the stream. A lot of garbage floats in it and an unpleasant sulfuric smell emanates. Nevertheless, the waterfall is visited by many tourists. Against the background of the cascade, tourists are offered to take pictures in a cowboy costume and riding a horse.

Tourist Objects nearby
Bao Dai Summer Palace
Bao Dai Summer Palace
Flower Gardens of Dalat
Flower Gardens of Dalat
Xuan Huong Lake
Xuan Huong Lake