But when is the best time to visit Dalat to ensure your trip is truly magical? Whether you are looking for vibrant flower seasons, misty mornings, or cozy culinary experiences, this guide by Lux Travel DMC will help you choose the perfect moment for your journey.

1. The Two Faces of the Highlands: Dry vs. Rainy

Dalat doesn’t follow the typical four seasons. Instead, it oscillates between two distinct rhythms.

The Dry Season (Late November – March): The Golden Days

If you love bright blue skies and golden sunshine that feels like a warm hug, this is your time. This is widely considered the best time to visit Dalat for outdoor enthusiasts. The air is fresh, the humidity is low, and the city is a kaleidoscope of colors as flowers bloom in every corner.

The Rainy Season (April – Early November): The Misty Romance

Don’t let the word “rainy” deter you. In Dalat, rain isn’t usually a gloomy affair; it’s a romantic transformation. The showers wash the pine forests into a deep, vivid green, and as the rain clears, the famous Dalat mists roll in. It is the perfect season for those who want to “slow down” and enjoy the poetic side of the mountains.

2. When is the best time to visit Dalat?

January to April: A Springtime Love Affair

This is when Dalat is at its most vibrant. If you visit Dalat in late January or February, you’ll witness the “Pink Revolution”—thousands of Mai Anh Dao (Cherry Blossoms) painting the streets in soft pastel hues.

The Experience: Take a leisurely drive along Tran Hung Dao Street or around Tuyen Lam Lake to see the blossoms.

The Taste of Spring: It’s peak strawberry season! We recommend visiting a local hydroponic farm where you can hand-pick the sweetest, sun-ripened berries.

May to September: The Art of “The Chill”

As the rest of Vietnam enters the summer heat, Dalat remains a cool sanctuary. The rain usually comes in the afternoon, leaving the mornings perfect for exploring.

The Vibe: This is the season of cozy interiors. It’s about finding a hidden boutique café, ordering a hot Artichoke tea, and watching the clouds crawl over the hills.

The Comfort Food: There is nothing quite like sitting around a bubbling Beef Hotpot (Lau Bo) or enjoying a crispy Vietnamese Pizza (Banh Trang Nuong) while the air outside turns chilly. The rain makes every bite feel warmer.

October to December: Of Wildflowers and Cloud Seas

As the rain fades, Dalat turns into a dreamscape. This is the transition into winter, marked by the arrival of the Wild Sunflowers (Da Quy), which carpet the hillsides in brilliant yellow.

Cloud Hunting: For the adventurous, this is the prime time for “cloud hunting.” Imagine standing on a hilltop at 5:00 AM, watching the sunrise over a literal ocean of white clouds. It’s an ethereal experience that stays with you forever.

3. Curated Experiences for Your Dalat Trip

To help you plan, here are the top spots our experts at Lux Travel DMC recommend, tailored to the weather:

When the Sun Shines (Dry Season Favorites)

Cau Dat Tea Hill: The sight of endless green tea rows and giant white wind turbines against a blue sky is breathtaking.

Zoodoo Zoo: A gentle, Australian-style open zoo. It’s a wonderful place to walk among Alpacas and ponies under the shade of the pines.

Tuyen Lam Lake: Perfect for a private boat trip or a peaceful kayak session in the early morning.

When the Mist Rolls In (Rainy Season Gems)

Bao Dai Summer Palace: Explore the Art Deco architecture and the history of Vietnam’s last Emperor while staying tucked away from the rain.

Dalat Railway Station: One of the most beautiful colonial-era stations in Asia. The short vintage train ride to Trai Mat is incredibly atmospheric when it’s misty.

The Night Market: Even in the rain, the market is a hive of energy. Put on a raincoat and dive into the world of hot soy milk and grilled skewers.

4. Travel Tips from Lux Travel DMC

Layer Up: Dalat is famous for having “four seasons in one day.” It can be sunny at noon but quite cold once the sun goes down. Always carry a light jacket.

Morning People Win: In Dalat, the best light and the calmest weather are almost always before 10:00 AM.

Go Private: To truly appreciate the winding roads and hidden villas, a private car with a local guide is the best way to travel, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable regardless of the weather.

Are you ready to write your own Dalat story? Contact Lux Travel DMC today, and let us design a journey that captures the very best of the “City of Eternal Spring” just for you.

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Director Nguyen Quoc Tuyen, at the helm of the area’s management board, joyously shared the news that Tuyen Lam Lake stands as the first site in Vietnam to receive this remarkable recognition, a rare honor that sets it apart as the sole recipient in the entire Asian continent on this occasion. The official disclosed the meticulous efforts behind this achievement, with registration dossiers diligently submitted to UNESCO back in March.

Encompassing an expansive water surface of 350 hectares, Tuyen Lam Lake resides merely six kilometers south of the famed tourist destination, Da Lat. Its formation is the result of the convergence between the Tia stream and the Da Tam river, a natural marvel that captivates the imagination. While the origins of its name remain shrouded in mystery, it is surmised that the lake’s appellation may draw inspiration from its majestic surroundings, where the intertwining of the stream and forest evokes awe. Tuyen, meaning stream, and Lam, signifying forest in Chinese Vietnamese, encapsulate the essence of this enchanting locale.

Immersed in an atmosphere of tranquility, the lake and its surroundings offer a refreshing respite for visitors, a haven of diverse natural landscapes that beckon exploration. With its compelling array of attractions, Tuyen Lam Lake is poised to emerge as a premier destination for distinctive tourism experiences. From leisurely sight-seeing to adventurous camping, revitalizing health retreats to exhilarating trekking and mountaineering, and the allure of fishing, historical exploration, and sports and recreational activities, particularly in the realm of eco-tourism, there is an enticing plethora of activities awaiting travelers.

A unique vantage point awaits those who choose to view Tuyen Lam from above or embark on an unforgettable cable car journey. The scene unfolds as a mesmerizing miniature ocean, with each oasis on the lake akin to a self-contained continent. Gazing at this picturesque vista, visitors are transported to a realm of boundless horizons, where the sky and water surface merge, creating a breathtaking experience that will forever etch the beauty of Da Lat in their hearts.

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I. Why Da Lat is so perfect for night travel?

Maybe the name “the city of sadness” makes Da lat so perfect for a trip with looming lights and a cold atmosphere.

Unlike the energetic vibe from large cities like Ho Chi Minh City or beach cities like Phu Quoc or Phu Yen, Da Lat is a place of feeling and, according to Vietnamese, to enjoy yourself and to befriend your inner sadness. The whole reason for this saying may lie in Da Lat’s temperature and natural scenery. This mountainous area is an ideal place for romance lovers to visit with many special lighting at strawberry gardens, coffee shops, and camping valley. There is also a saying that, a coffee late at night in this romantic town tastes nothing like the coffee you have anywhere else.

Moreover, along with the development of Da Lat, tourists have the chance to try many activities that one can only do at night like visit the night market, campfires or wishing with a paper lantern with candle lighting up the whole river, and so on. The BBQ culture at Da Lat is so popular that you can’t say you have been to Da Lat if you did not try the unique taste of grilled meat here.

II. Best things to do at night in Dalat

1. Visit Lâm Viên Square

What’s the fun at night in Da Lat? If you are looking for a place to visit in this small town, there is no place more unique and typical than Lam Vien Square with its two most famous architectures:  The Artichoke and The Mexican sunflower. If you check the hashtag Dalat on Instagram, the chance are you see most people check-in with the enormous Artichoke made of green glass.

Besides, the square is so huge that it has enough room for every activity you can think of such as skateboarding, street food area or public dancing of the elders. Some foreign tourists even jokingly called this place “The little mountainous Paris” because you can easily catch some street artists playing the piano or violin on this square. You can have your portrait drawn by many talented artists sitting along the sidewalk.

Lam Vien Square is a MUST in the check-in list of all tourists coming to Da lat, but enjoying a hot soy milk at this busy square while watching the surrounding is something you should try. It will give you a totally different impression of Da Lat.

2. Dalat Night Market

It will be a pity if you go to Da Lat without visiting its famous Cho Am Phu. This night market has a very scary name in Vietnamese: The Afterlife market due to the fact that it only opens at night, from 6pm to 2 or 3 am the next day. You can go to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street right at the city center and experience all the exotic food, ethnic-patterned clothes, and souvenirs here. The price for Da Lat’s fresh vegetables and flowers is more reasonable and elsewhere in Vietnam, so if you need so accessories for your photoshoot in Da Lat or you are simply a flower lover, don’t forget to buy some lovely flowers here.

You should ask for the price before making any decision for purchase. You can also ask your tour guide or receptionist at your hotel for the average price in the market. Below are some notices to remember when you come to the Afterlife market

• Some may appear all of a sudden and ask you to pose for a picture and resell it to you. If
• Always keep an eye on your purse and pocket since the night market is very crowded, especially at festivals or holidays.
• If you bring your kids with you to the market, always hold their hand and keep an eye on them because kids are easily distracted by the colorful goods displayed all over the market and they may get lost if kept unwatched.

3. Xuan Huong Lake

It is unknown that the name “Xuan Huong” meaning “The lovely smell of springs” comes from a famous female poet named Xuan Huong, who lived in the 18s century or the name given to honor the fact that every spring, the herbs, and flowers grew around the lake will bloom, giving out a unique and soothing smell.

Most cities in Vietnam especially and in the world generally make their central area near a lake or river, and Da Lat is no exception. Considered the “Heart of Dalat city”, there are many things you can do here in a beautiful evening: watch the white La Grenouillère built in the French Colony area, have a nice, hot cup of hot chocolate or coffee while walking around the lakeside, or ride a pedalo. Kids here love the lake because there are shops that offer princess and fairy or Marvel characters for them to have a photoshoot by the lake.

4. Explore The Gong Culture With Ethnic Minority Communities In Da Lat

Because Da Lat located in a mountainous area, foreign tourists should not miss the chance to explore the unique culture of the Gong with Vietnam’s ethnic minority community. You are more than welcome to visit the foot of Langbiang, where the Lat village nestled. Traveling here, outsiders can join their campfire with old, strong wine made by the most experienced elders in the village. You will be amazed when learning about the rich and bizarre history and culture of the Gong and understand its importance to the community.

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5. Flower Village Thai Phien

You will be surprised at how different and magical a simple flower garden can become once all the lights are turned on. Also called “Trai Mat”, many young people living in Da Lat visit here sometimes to enjoy the romantic scenery of a thousand lights, go camping or watch the peach blossoms in springs.

At night, all the huge greenhouses in the garden lit up, giving out a cozy and very Christmas-y vibe to anyone looking at them. The fact that Da Lat is a huge provider of fresh vegetables, flowers, and fruits in Vietnam is the main contributor to this strange scene since the fragile plants need to be warm in order to grow normally. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to miss the amazing scene if you walk around Da Lat at night. The best time to go to the valleys or hills to watch the flowery lights are a warm and starry night.

6. “Foreigner Street” Truong Cong Dinh

The name of the street has spoken for itself – this street is crowded with foreigners all over the world. Some of them are tourists, but some of them are restaurants and bar owners who run business here for quite a long time. On special occasions, such as holiday or festival, this street is even more busy with colorful decorations and people coming all the way here to enjoy an authentic Italian cup of coffee or have a bite of the original New York Pizza. You can barely feel any quiet or sadness, which contributes to the fame of Da lat here.

Go to Truong Cong Dinh street in the evening and watching crowded bars and restaurants with the amazing smelling of food, you may be given the illusion that you are in some European country at Christmas!

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7. BBQ Dinner At Your Hotel Garden Or On The Street

With its mild and mountainous temperatures, it is common sense that the most famous fest in Da Lat is BBQ-style dinner. Tourists can choose between a homemade fest from your homestay hosts, hotel owners or enjoy your meal at a fancy restaurant. But even if your choice is just a street food stall with simply plastic stool to sit on, you will feel content eating the delicious grilled food here.

Here is a list of the specialties of Da Lat that you should not miss.

a. Grilled potatoes and corns

You will love how sweet and chewy these grilled foods are! You can walk right to Xuan Huong Lake to see that there are several street food stalls selling these two rural-styled Vietnamese dishes. People may or may not boil the food before grilling it, making it softer and chewier with enough moisture. You can also have the chance to enjoy boiled corn seed duck, some cake on a windy night.

b. Warm noodles

There is nothing better for your stomach than a warm bowl of noodles with the phenomenal Vietnamese broth after a long walk to discover Da Lat’s nightlife. There is a wide range of choices for you: crab vermicelli, Pho, Chinese noodles, and so on. Imagine drinking some hot and spicy soup while listening to the cries of food vendors in a chilling evening? What an experience!

c. Grilled Vietnamese-style pizza

There are many places in Vietnam that sell this special dish, but Da Lat’s magic makes this rice-based pizza tastes so amazing you can find the flavor in nowhere else. This dish may be the most popular one in Da Lat, yet it is so delicious, crunchy and comes with such a reasonable price that you will feel the need to try again and again to taste every flavor this dish has. It includes crunchy fried or baked onion rings, cooked quail eggs, meat, roasted cloves, and some chili. You can eat it unseasoned or add more ketchup and mayonnaise to enhance the flavor.

d. Porridge and sausage soup

One more warm dish for a night walk around Xuan Huong Lake. The porridge in Da Lat is barely cooked and comes with pork congee or dumplings. You can pay for extra special breadfruit cake such as rubber, sponge cake, or pie pepper.

e. Soymilk

Soymilk sounds… normal, right? But in fact, soymilk is a hot-selling across all markets in Da Lat. You will realize this when walking around the night market or any hot spot with soy milk pot everywhere. The rich, hot flavor from a sip of warm soy milk can easy your cold and bubble hot, content feeling inside your stomach.

f. Crab soup

Crab soup with spicy and delicious crab meat selling everywhere is also a highlight of Da Lat cuisine. With a very reasonable price, you can have a big bowl of hot crab soup with thickening texture and lovely fragrant

g. Yogurt

You have some bizarre choice of yogurt flavor when coming to Da Lat like Pumpkin, fermented rice or lemon. Here, all the jars of yogurts are not frozen or cold but warm instead.

8. Go To A Bar Or Club At Night

With the sadness and quiet vibe of Da Lat, it is hard to find the energetic and crazy atmosphere of nightclubs and bars in big cities like Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Nha Trang, but there are some good one to give a shot.

a. The Hangout Bar (71 Truong Cong Dinh street)

This bar is so popular among tourists who love to meet up and exchange stories about their journeys in Vietnam. Located in the center of the city, it is surprising that the prices here are very reasonable. You can also pick the music of your linking and ask them to play after a warm welcome when walking in.

b. Beepub (74 Truong Cong Dinh Street)

Small and so yellow-y, the bar provides a lovely and cozy place for all customers coming to their place. With its desirable drink menu and a great acoustic band every evening, Beepub attracts not only foreign tourists but also young locals who love music and making new friends. You will listen to a DJ playing pop until 9 pm that the band arrives.

c. Cafe 13 ( 75 Truong Cong Dinh Street)

The name cafe doesn’t defy how variety Cafe 13 is. Nestled in Tang Bat Ho Street, this small place is a good place to relax after a busy day. You can stay indoors or walk out to enjoy your nice drink in the green garden bar, decorated by many pop culture décor. They also provide a wide range of Vietnamese and Western fast food including fried bacon and eggs, steaks or burgers.

d. Larry’s Bar (Basement of the Hotel Sofitel Dalat Palace, 12 Tran Phu Street)

This fancy bar is located inside the vintage and legendary Hotel Sofitel Dalat Palace with wood panels and a swimming pool and darts. This lovely bar is named after an American billionaire businessman Larry Hillblom, who played an important part in turning Da Lat into the up-market resort it is now. You can freely enjoy the pool tables, private corners, games and Oled TV with a delicious menu of cocktails and French-styled finger food.

e. Rain Club (1 Lê Hồng Phong Street)

The night club located on Lê Hồng Phong is frequented mostly by young locals who love EDM music with exotic dancers and strong drinks to blow off some steam on the weekend. This lace is loved by many foreign tourists for its services and drinks.

9. Go To A Coffee Shop

For elder tourists or people who are more into the chill and cozy atmosphere, the coffee shop culture in Dalat is quite attractive. In Vietnam, there is no such place that has the coffee culture as huge as this small city. There are countless coffee shops in town with cute, mysterious or vintage decorations that provide either lively scenery of locals’ life or an astonishing natural view. Many live bands lay many old, traditional Vietnamese songs or hot hits from Billboard 100.

Some recommended coffee shops for tourists to try out at night:

a. The Panorama cafe (Circular 723 Trại Mát)

This very bizarre and unique coffee shop is located on a rooftop overlooking Dalat. You can have an overview of this lovely city at night, glowing u under thousands of city lights while enjoying a hot drink or lay with the pets living inside the cafe.

b. Up Coffee (6 Triệu Việt Vương street)

This lace is called ‘the most ideal place to see Da Lat’ because it is such a cozy coffee shop with a nice view of the town.

c. Cafe Nông Trại Vui Vẻ (Sunny farm)

Actually, this cafe sho is not in town – it is 7 kilometers away from the city center. But if you love a Da Lat nightlife watching tri, the chances are you don’t want to miss this special coffee shop with a view over the glowing greenhouses at the vegetables and flower gardens.

There are many things to do in Da Lat, not only during the day but also at night. The nightlife in Da Lat is so different, so unique yet have a subtle ‘sadness vibe’ that you can only feel when you are in Da Lat. So, don’t miss out on the chance to visit this lovely town in Vietnam!

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Dalat is the capital of Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. At 1,500 m above sea level, Dalat has a cool atmosphere and it is the ideal resort in the South. It is once famous for its attractions such as the Valley of Love, Than Tho Lake, Hill of Two Tombs and Elephant Falls. Dalat today can no longer retain the wild look as before. The main tourist attractions of Dalat include Xuan Huong Lake, Langbiang Mountain, Bao Dai Palace, Tran Le Xuan Palace, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Tuyen Lam Lake, Dalat Train Station (Trai Mat Station). Only about 300 km from Saigon, Dalat is a great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the southern delta.

I. THE BEST TIME TO VISIT DALAT, VIETNAM

Unlike other tourist destinations which are only seasonal, Dalat can be reached year round because each season has its own beauty. You can freely choose the best time for your trip to Dalat.

If you want to watch the cherry blossom blooming around Xuan Huong Lake, from February to April when the spring comes is the most beautiful time to see the flowers. The purple flowers on the streets at this time also began to show off the sparkling flowers in the spring light glow.

During the rainy day, sunshine suddenly comes and goes very quickly, making Dalat tourists make astonished. Let’s go about a trip to Dalat with the peaceful weather and “strange” summer days cannot forget. The rainy season in August will increase the attractiveness of the waterfall.

In the autumn, if you travel in Dalat in October, November or December, the clouds are hovering in the blue sky. From October to December, the sunflowers reach for their beautiful sunshine and shine in the new wind. The flimsy mimosa leaves spread along the plains like a painting. And there are many other brilliant flowers such as white field, sunflower garden, velvet rose garden and reeds field. Each season is Dalat show with its own performance and always attracts visitors.

II. THINGS TO DO IN Dalat FROM A TO Z

1. THE ATTRACTIONS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN Dalat

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a. In the center of Dalat – Ho Xuan Huong – Dalat Market

Dalat Market and Sheol Market – Indispensable destinations of Dalat tourism

There is a very nice second-hand clothing store, along with specialty items like mulberry juice, artichoke tea, dried broccoli, jams and beans. Dalat Market is not open at night (open at 7:00 and closed at 19:00 daily). However, Sheol Market (“Cho Am Phu”) appeared with items such as wool, food, vegetables and fruits for tourists to shop and walk at night in downtown Dalat.

Xuan Huong Lake – The symbol of Dalat tourism

Early morning and sunset is the most beautiful time of Xuan Huong Lake. There are duck boats, motorboat races or rubber boats on the lake.

Any visitor to the center of Dalat city must be surprised by the beauty of a year-round blue lake known as the heart and the jade of the dream flowers city. Xuan Huong Lake is extremely romantic.

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Bao Dai Palace (also known as Mansion III)

A beautiful and elegant palace located on a hill 1539 m high.

• Location: Trieu Viet Vuong Street, 2.5 km south of Dalat center.

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Dalat train station – An unforgettable natural landscape.

• Address: No.1 Quang Trung Street, Dalat City, Dalat station.

This is a familiar shooting location of visitors. When the train climbs to the Bellevue pass, passengers will have a wonderful feeling with the scenery: on one side is green mountains, one side is immense space, stretching endless to the faint horizon. The far side is the Pacific Coast. The scenery changes dramatically in every terrain until the train reaches the summit, the haze-covered Lam Vien plateau and begins to approach the pine forest.

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Dalat flower garden – where love exists

It is located at no.2 Phu Dong Thien Vuong, 2km from the city center. Those who travel to Dalat often visit flower gardens to admire the colorful flowers and hunt beautiful pictures.

Dalat flower garden is a wonderful wedding location for couples to travel to Dalat. Talking to this place, everyone knows that this is the place where all the beautiful flowers of Dalat and the world are gathered. At every Flower Festival, the Flower Garden is one of the most popular tourist destinations.

Dalat Cathedral (Con Ga Church):

At the top of the bell tower is a large chicken. This is the largest church in Dalat. It is also one of the most ancient and architectural buildings of this city left by the French.

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Tay Nguyen Biology Institute/Dalat Biology Institute:

It is on the top of Tung Lam hill, 10 km far from the center of Dalat city on the way to Suoi Vang. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the Institute of Biology is also a museum of animals and botanical gardens.

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Domaine de Marie Church/Notre Dame Cathedral:

People also call it as Mai Anh Church. The church is on Ngo Quyen Street, about 1 km southwest of the center. The church was built in the style of Europe in the 17th century, with a harmonious combination of Western architecture with the architecture of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands.

Dalat Teachers’ College:

It is recognized by the World Association of Architects as one of the 1,000 unique works of the world in the twentieth century. The highlight of the arcade is the bell tower, called “Curved House”.

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Trai Mat Temple – Linh Phuoc Pagoda:

At Trai Mat, there are tourist attractions such as Bao Dai King’s Resort, Trai Mat Market or Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Linh Phuoc Pagoda is unique in architecture, especially dragon statue made of 12,000 bottles of beer, so the temple is also known as Ve Chai Pagoda.

b. In the Northern Center of Dalat – Interesting landmarks

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Valley of Love:

It is the most romantic and lyrical place when traveling in Dalat, about 6 km to the northeast of the city. You can go up the Vong Canh hill and enjoy panoramic views of the Valley of Love.

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Golden Valley / Suoi Vang Lake:

From the center of Dalat to the north to Lac Duong, to km 7 Tung Lam, then you turn left, crossing the road about 12 km, you will get to the Suoi Vang. The Golden Stream is beautiful, so bring food and spreadsheets to start the picnic anytime you want to.

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Lang Biang Mountain – 12 km north of the center

At the foot of the mountain, there are two options: climbing or jeep. The jeep’s total cost is about VND 200,000. If you go individually, you have to wait for the car until there are 6 people, and each person has to pay VND 50,000. The route goes about 15 minutes to the top. If you choose climbing (take the asphalt to the top), you have to go about 7 – 8 km and it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to the top. On the road to the top of the mountain, there is full of pine and flowers. At the top of the mountain is a fascinating scene, and you can also enjoy the barbecue here.

c. In the Southern Center of Dalat – Interesting landmarks

Tuyen Lam Lake:

Here you can rent boats to the island. A round trip is VND 200,000, so you should rent with other guests to save your money. Or you can go around the lake (turn left) en route to the island. Go to the island to enjoy the wild meat. Remember to bring the canvas to spread. Beautiful scenery makes it is suitable for taking pictures and selfie.

Truc Lam Monastery:

This is not only Lam Dong’s largest monastery but also an attractive tourist attraction of Dalat. In front of the monastery is a cable car station. Take the cable car to see the city and the pine forest (VND 50,000/return ticket).

Prenn Waterfall:

Located at the beginning of Prenn Pass, on National Road 20 from Saigon to Dalat, Prenn Waterfall is 10 km south away of the center. Coming to the Prenn waterfall, besides watching the spectacular waterfall and the vast pine trees, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy specialty snake porridge with the price from VND 160,000 to 200,000 for 4 people to eat.

Datanla Waterfalls:

Datanla attracts visitors with clear water flowing through seven layers of rock and then pour down the large stones with white foam.

2. UNIQUE CUISINES THAT YOU MUST TRY

Dalat is also a chance for you to enjoy Dalat cuisines including wine, fruits (avocado, strawberry, mulberry,…), jams, Bao Loc tea, artichoke tea and vegetables (cabbage, spinach, cauliflower, artichoke, celery, peas, carrots, potatoes, chayote sweet, etc.)

Hotpot chicken with “e” leaves (a kind of fresh basil)

Tao Ngoi Restaurant at the beginning of 3/4 Street (about 2 km from Xuan Huong Lake). A pot of chicken with “e” leaves is VND 200,000, including about half a chicken cut in pieces, a large plate of vermicelli, a plate of mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and of course, a plate of basil to try on.

Ba Toa Beef

The second hot pot dish to taste in Dalat is the beef hot pot in Ba Toa. The beef here is famous for the thick, big and long pieces. Not to mention the price of hot pot is very reasonable, a pot of meat for four people to eat is only about VND 250,000. Ba Toa area is filled with hot pots, but the most famous is A Ba Toa, Thanh Tam. In addition, Ba Toa hot pot of Wood restaurant on Hoang Dieu Street is also a worth visit.

Ayun bamboo cooked rice – Tam Nguyen

The restaurant is on the Ankroet Road to Cu Lan village. The owner is a couple of J’rai. It is special because of the strict rules that the owner set. To eat, you must call in advance one day and when you have to read the password which is the last three digits of your phone number. It also appears on Google Maps, so check “Com lam Ayun” and you can find the way easily.

Wet Cake – 47 Tang Bat Ho Street

The unique combination between wet cake and chicken’s viscera has attracted the curiosity of many visitors when coming to Dalat. Then, when tasting, everyone is interested in the very strange taste that is enticing of the dish. It is the soft and sweet taste of chicken. To enjoy, you go to a wet cake restaurant on Tang Bat Ho Street, near Dalat Market.

Baked rice – 180 Bui Thi Xuan

Go along Bui Thi Xuan Street until you see a small, warm restaurant. When seeing many people gathering and the friendly owners, you will come to the right place. A homemade VND 21,000 cake consisting of chicken eggs, a slice of cheese, liver pate, dried beef, and mayonnaise.

Baked rolls – 254 Phan Dinh Phung

Made from lean pork and grated on a chopstick, cooked ripe, eaten with rolls fried crispy rolls, pickles and herbs, the baked roll is one of the dishes not to be missed when traveling Dalat. The highlight is the sauce made from liver, shrimp, meat and mashed peanuts making a very special mixture. Besides the well-known Ba Hung, along Phan Dinh Phung Street, there are also many baked rolls restaurants.

Beef noodles – No.1 Phu Dong Thien Vuong

Located at the fall of the University, on the way to Lang Biang, Cong Beef Noodles is the famous breakfast address in Dalat. A bowl of noodles is only VND 35,000 but it is big and full of meat with pork. In the frosted morning of Dalat, call a bowl of noodles with hot cups of soy will make you load enough energy to prepare to climb Lang Biang.

Snails stuffed with meat – No. 33 Hai Ba Trung

This dish is very famous for Dalat people, especially the restaurant on no.33 Hai Ba Trung Street. The snails are stuffed with lean pork, finely chopped, add a few slices of citronella to deodorize, making you want to eat as soon as you see this complex of snails. The owner said that the reason for this dish is especially thanks to the cup of dipping sauce recipes of the first owner. Sometimes you have to wait 5-10 minutes for space. The price is about VND 50,000.

Pork-pie soup – 15 Nha Chung

A bowl of soup includes fried fish, fish balls, pork-pie and meat. Especially the noodles are made from grinded rice in the one-of-a-kind way of the restaurant. This is one of the delicacies in the morning of the Dalat people because the food is warm and suitable for the cold of the region. Many restaurants on Xuan Chung Street on the side of the Chicken Church sold this dish, but the Xuan An of no.15 Nha Chung Street is considered by many visitors as delicious and the best.

Hot soy milk – Dalat night market

Soy milk a familiar drink for many people, but soy milk in hot air in the cold air of Dalat is a very different experience. Besides soy milk, you can change the taste by green beans, black beans or hot cocoa. Various pastries at the street vendors are selling this drink in Dalat night market.

Cheese Yogurt – 48 Khe Sanh

This is a dish that many young people “tracing” when coming to Dalat. It is made like the ordinary yogurt but cleverly added cheese in the ingredients. Tasty fat yogurt is sold at no.48 Khe Sanh Street, at the price VND 7,000 for a pot.

Chicken soup, chicken vermicelli – No.10A Huyen Tran Cong Chua

The cold weather of Dalat makes chicken soup and chicken vermicelli be attractive. After wandering the city at night, stop at the small shop, enjoy cooked chicken soup, put onions and pepper to warm the body. The good restaurants you should visit are on Phan Boi Chau, Nguyen Cong Tru and Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, for VND 25,000-30,000/bowl and chicken salad from VND 40,000 a plate.

Bread rolls – Corner of Tran Nhat Duat – Hoang Dieu

Serve with bread is a bowl of bone broth with tiny meat, plus a little green onion, but when you eat, it is actually out-of-words. There are three popular ways to enjoy: to toss the bread into a bowl of bone broth, place a large piece of bread at the top of the broth or put it in the center of the bread. You can go to Tran Nhat Duat – Hoang Dieu intersection to feel the taste of the dish.

3. SOME COFFEE SHOPS – A PLACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHER

a. Container coffee shop in Cau Dat hill

The new 360-degree view of Cau Dat Tea Hill is now one of the most check-in spots of young people visiting Dalat. It is built in the middle of the tea hill, the tree-lined café which is painted with outstanding colors is suitable for tourists to enjoy 360-degree views and feel close to nature. Especially, when coming here you will enjoy the hot cake and coffee fresh. How delicious they are!

b. Panorama

Dalat has a lot of beautifully designed coffee shops, and Panorama is one of them. The coffee shop looks like a glass house suspended in the sky. As the name implies, from any sitting position of the bar, you can also zoom out 360 degrees around without being out of sight.

• Address: Roundabout 723 Trai Mat, Ward 11, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province

c. Bui Van Ngo Coffee

The shop is designed elegantly around the glass. The plus point of the restaurant is a super nice view, from here with a horizontal view, you will see the car going downhill, look up to see the cable car which is quite beautiful and especially see the pine forest.

• Address: No31 3/4 Street, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province

d. Demi’70s

Space is cozy with delicious drinks and many strange dishes to choose. Especially, there are some rabbits in the coffee shop. It is an extremely cute “heart” attracting tourists. In addition, the plus point is that the owner is super cute and enthusiastic. Address: No.123 Yersin Street, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province

e. THONGDALAT.space

Located at the 1st floor on 90 Bui Thi Xuan Street is a coffee shop built on the idea of greenhouses in Dalat with glass space. As soon as you step into the restaurant, you will see the trees everywhere, making the space of the restaurant in green. The menu is varied from traditional coffee to matcha or Italian Coffee with prices ranging from VND 20,000-59,000 depending on type. In addition to drinks, to the THONGDALAT.space you can also enjoy different types of cake like Brownie or Salted Caramel, which is extremely attractive.

• Address: Floor 1, no.90 Bui Thi Xuan, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province

f. Misty forest

This is one of the first North European style cafes in Dalat. The coffee shop is strange and suitable for living virtual. Especially, in the restaurant, there is a place designed exactly like a camping tent. Let’s come here and take the best shot.

• Address: No.124 Bach Dang Street, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province

g. UP Coffee Dalat

UP Coffee Dalat fascinates visitors by the space style which is both “vintage” and modern. You will feel extremely warm in there. The shop is divided into many areas, from the indoor, the area close to the window with the terrace and has its own interesting. The design of UP Coffee Dalat is very well invested and creative. Mainly home furniture is a small wooden table with deep brown, each table is also placed a small delicate flower. The highlight of UP Coffee Dalat is the view of the whole city of Dalat, with Langbiang mountain, Hon Bo mountain, the Governor General, Palace 1,2,3, Robin hill, post office and Chicken Church.

• Address: No.6 Trieu Viet Vuong, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province

4. SPECIAL LOCATIONS FOR YOU TO TAKE THE BEST SHOT OF DALAT

a. Ghost Forest – Ma Rung Lu Quan

It Still retains the wild beauty of the forest, but the owner of the “Ma Rung Lu Quan” has created a “fanciful” scene from the aquarium, bonsai and wooden houses which are fascinated visitors when they arrive. You will have to cross the rugged soil and rough rocks about 25 km from the center of Dalat city in the direction of Suoi Vang. Although the road to reach this place is a bit difficult, but once you have conquered the street, you will admire the beauty of this place.

b. Van Thanh Flower Village

About 3 km from the city center, follow the 3/2 road, go to Sai Gon – Dalat hotel and turn left to Cam Ly, you will admire the famous flower village and the oldest one in Dalat. Not only the large green flower fields, but the petals of all kinds (from simple white to pure white, rose petals to beautiful gold or red velvet) will also immerse you. The brilliant flower world will make you forget the way back home.

c. Lac Duong grass

With an area of ​​more than 10 hectares of grass, now the white grass hill in Da Sar commune, Lac Duong district has become the ideal shooting destination for many visitors, especially young people who passionate and love the natural landscape, mountains and forests.

It is known in the early days of summer, May and June, this grass grows very fast and blossoms white throughout the Central Highlands. To get to this hill, you have to go more than 40 km long, including forest roads, so the most suitable means are motorbikes.

d. Ta Nung buckwheat

Dalat buckwheat garden located in Ta Nung commune, Lam Ha district on the road from Dalat to Elephant Waterfall. Not as big as a field in the North West, but it is enough to make visitors excited and anxious to once come here to admire the attractive pink flowers of the buckwheat.

e. Thien Duc Phuc Hill

Thien Duc Phuc Hill is one of the most ideal locations for seeing the city. Located in the position opposite Lang Biang so from here you can see the majestic picture of this famous landmark when traveling to Dalat. The most unique here is the image of pine trees on the hill, whose shape is on one side like waiting for someone and they are lonely between the cold of Dalat.

f. Dalat Milk Farm

Dalat Milk Farm is located in Tu Tra commune, Don Duong district, Lam Dong province. This farm attracts young people to find out by the vast field of flowers, romantic green lake and lovely dairy herd. To Dalat Milk Farm, you ride a motorbike from the center of Dalat city toward Duc Trong district about 25 km. When you meet the Bong Lai junction, then turn left an go on 10 km.

g. Lam Vien Square

It is one of the most sought-after of the youth in early 2016. The Lam Vien Square is filled with exotic and strange architectural elements that allow you to express your own style.

Lam Vien Square is located between the “heart” of flower city, overlooking Xuan Huong lake with a total area of ​​72,000 m². Not only prominent with spacious space, but Lam Vien Square is also impressive with works of giant art with flower petal and flower buds are designed with fancy colored glass.

h. Lavender flower in Tuyen Lam Lake

This lavender is grown in the Lavender resort area of ​​Dalat, in the Tuyen Lam Lake area (about 7km from the center of Dalat). It is along the way to the Tunnel of Sculpture, but the Lavender Resort is quite wild. The tree is planted on hills of thousands of square meters and makes an eye-catching view.

III. THE WAYS FOR TRAVELERS TO ARRIVE AT Dalat

1. How to get to Dalat, Lam Dong

Airplane: There are direct flights offered by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjetair from Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City to Lien Khuong Airport (Dalat). Ticket prices range from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,600,000, and it takes from 50 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Note: From Lien Khuong Airport, you can catch the airport bus to downtown with the price of VND 50,000; or take a taxi about VND 300,000/time. Airport buses will run continuously during the day, the last stop in Dalat City is on Le Thi Hong Gam Street, right in the Dalat Market. You should ask the bus driver and the address of the hotel you booked to get off at the nearest stop.

Coach: Phuong Trang and Thanh Buoi Company have many trips of Sai Gon – Dalat route, the price is about VND 230,000 (with bed)/ticket/way. The car runs continuously, each trip from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Contact phone number:

• Phuong Trang: (+84) 283 837 5570 – (+84) 283 833 3468
• Thanh Bui car:  (+84) 283 830 6306 – (+84) 283 830 8090

Limousine: Minh Tri Limousine Super Car is an imported VIP car with the passenger compartment of 9 massage seats. Specifically, the four rows of luxurious leather seats are where you can rotate and slide and three rows of folding bed seats, bringing luxurious space and comfort during the journey. Ticket price is about VND 250,000/ticket. Booking via hotline: (+84) 263 655 9999 – (+84) 263 350 8989

2. How to get around Dalat, Lam Dong

• Motorbikes: prices from VND 80,000 – 120,000/ day.
• Dual bike: VND 50,000/hour. To rent a bike or motorbike you need to bring ID card.
• Car rental: The daily rent (from 8:00 to 17:00) from 1 million or more, overtime is VND 100,000/hour.
• Bus: Bus routes from the bus station in downtown Dalat follow the route to the communes and districts of Lam Dong.

IV. SOME OF THE ACCOMMODATIONS TO STAY AT Dalat

Below is the list of some hotels and resorts may suit your needs.

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Dalat – the capital of lam Dong province in south Vietnam’s central highland, surrounded by hills, pine forests,lakes and waterfalls, is known as “City of Eternal Spring”. It takes about 8 hour driving form Ho Chi Minh through Highway 20 To Dalat and from here you can take about 3 hour driving to Nha Trang. Dalat has become an attractive place to those who want to experience fun outdoor activities. Dalat is worth visit when you are on a Vietnam vacation.

Lang Biang Moutain

12 kilometers far from Dalat centre, located on Lang Biang  Plateau, with an altitude of 2767 meters, Lang Biang mountain is the highest point in the city of Dalat. From here, you can see the fantastic vista of surrounding hills and lakes. The statues of the Eternal love, called Lang and Biang are another striking feature when you climb up this wonderful mountain.

Elephant Waterfall

The local name of this waterfall is a Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew that means “Three steps waterfall” since the falls actually consists of three sections. It is 30 kilometers southwest of Dalat and very popular excursion for travelers who want to explore the Central Highlands. the waterfall still keep the original features that make many natural lovers fall in love with it.

Pongour Waterfall

On your Vietnam vacation, you can go through many highlighted destinations. If you choose Dalat in your wish list, don’t miss out this place, Pongour Waterfall. It is 45 kilometers southwest of Dalat and almost free of tourists. Pongour is comprised of natural rocky ledges and the stream of water powerfully plunges down seven staircase filling air with loud sound.

Valley of Love

Valley of Love is another dreamy place in Dalat you should visit in your Vietnam vacation. Being here, you can visit the forest fringed lake by hiring swan paddleboat then find some quiet spots for yourself to enjoy the surrounding ground and gardens.

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Dalat, located in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam, has become more popular to travelers, especial young travelers. The area is the combination of beautiful spots and artificial structures. The province is perfect for a photograph tours, cycling tour, trekking or just relaxing.

If you travel to Vietnam for a photograph tour, you can add Dalat in your wish list. Compared to the North of Vietnam, the mountainous areas which are famous of wide range of mountains, immense terraced rice fields and thrilling mountainous roads, Dalat brings you to “real” heaven on Earth. The Pinhatt Peak, which looms over Tuyen lam Lake, immersing in the danw is the scen you never want to miss. Other beautiful waterfalls are Pongour, Elephant and Datanla.

If you want more adventure activities for your holiday to Vietnam, try rowing boats on Tuyen Lam lake or crossing Tuyen Lam on a zipline. Discovering Dalat by motorbike is another choice. You will like the feeling driving along the streets through the fields, smelling the pines, seeing the flowers, breathing the cool air and enjoying the landscape.

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