Alexandre Yersin served as the explorer who convinced the French colonial government to establish Da Lat as a high-altitude health resort in 1893.
The park is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, contributing to its cool highland climate.
The monument inside the park serves as a tribute to Yersin's dual role as a medical researcher and an agricultural pioneer who introduced cinchona and coffee to the region.
Yersin Park is a lakeside public space situated along the eastern shore of Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat. The park is named after Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist who discovered the plague bacillus and founded the city of Da Lat. A prominent monument dedicated to Yersin stands within the grounds to commemorate his scientific contributions. The park features paved pathways designed for walking and cycling that trace the edge of the water. Its layout serves as a transition zone between the city's commercial district and the recreational space of the lake. The area is characterized by open green lawns and manicured gardens. It provides unobstructed views across the lake toward the Da Lat City Square and the central market area. The site is frequently used by locals for morning exercise and evening leisure.
The lakeside path near the Yersin monument, providing a framed view of the lake with the Da Lat city skyline in the background.
Visit during the weekday mornings to experience the park when it is least crowded with pedal boaters and tourists.
Carry a light windbreaker or sweater, as temperatures drop significantly once the sun sets over the lake.
Use the bicycle paths to connect to the wider loop trail that circles the entirety of Xuan Huong Lake.
Avoid feeding the stray dogs or wildlife occasionally seen in the bushes near the lake's edge.
