The Lake of Sighs is located about 6 kilometers distant from the center of Dalat, following Chi Lang area direction. Under French colonialism, the lake was named “Lad des Soupirs”. After 1976, the lake’s name was changed into “Suong Mai” (the Mist Lake), but most tourists are still more familiar with the name “Lake of Sighs”.
The lake gently moves between the pine forests.
The Lake of Sighs is located about 6 kilometers distant from the center of Dalat, following Chi Lang area direction. Under French colonialism, the lake was named “Lad des Soupirs”. After 1976, the lake’s name was changed into “Suong Mai” (the Mist Lake), but most tourists are still more familiar with the name “Lake of Sighs”.
This name is closely attached to the story about the passionate love of a young couple the old days. Legend has it that, two people were deeply in love but one day, the young man had to set off for battle. The only suitcase he brought along was his promise with the one he loved.
Suddenly, the girl received the announcement of his death during the battle. Completely broken hearted, she went out to the lake where their promised was marked and drowned herself into the cold water forever. Once the war was over, the young man came back and heard the terrible news that the girl he loved had committed suicide because of him. He finally chose to drown into the cold water to fulfill his promise with his lover. Feeling great anguish over the fate of the unfortunate couple, the pine forests constantly mourn with sighs and laments later on.
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