Lam Vien Square

Lam Vien Square (Vietnamese: Quảng trường Lâm Viên) is the central square of the former Da Lat, Lâm Đồng Province. It has become one of Da Lat's most popular public spaces and a major venue for cultural and tourism events, including Dalat Flower Festival.^[1]

Lam Vien Square
Quảng trường Lâm Viên
The Artichoke bud-shaped building at Lam Vien Square
Type	Public square
Location	Xuân Hương - Đà Lạt Ward, Lâm Đồng Province
Coordinates	11°56′19.5″N 108°26′40.3″E
Area	about 72,000 m²
Opened	2016

Name

In its early days, the square was called Đà Lạt Central Square. On November 10, 2011, the People's Council of Đà Lạt City approved its official name as Lâm Viên Square. On November 10, 2011, the People's Council of Đà Lạt City approved its official name as Lâm Viên Square.^[2] The name recalls Đà Lạt's location on the Lâm Viên Plateau as well as the former Lâm Viên Province.^[3]

Location

Lam Vien Square is located on the southern side of Xuân Hương Lake, surrounded by Trần Quốc Toản Street.

Architecture

Giant wild sunflower building

The space in front of Xuân Hương Lake

This landmark was constructed with an impressive budget of 681 billion VND (nearly 30 million USD) and has the capacity to hold around 60,000 people.^[4]Covering more than 70,000 m², the square includes open plazas, gardens, fountains, underground parking, and recreational areas. The two iconic structures are:

• The "giant wild sunflower", about 18 meters tall, built from green and yellow stained glass. Inside is a performance hall used for art shows and exhibitions.
• The "artichoke bud", about 15 meters tall, inspired by Da Lat's famous artichokes. It currently houses a café and serves as a tourist attraction.^[3]

Functions and activities

Lam Vien Square serves multiple roles:

• A community gathering space for residents.^[4]
• A venue for official celebrations, festivals, and cultural performances.
• A popular tourist destination for sightseeing and photography.