Dalat – A miniature Paris

Located on the Lam Vien plateau at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level, Da Lat city has a poetic and majestic beauty, sometimes glowing with the scent of thousands of flowers, sometimes hidden in the misty fog. Da Lat is like a miniature Paris with ancient French architecture that has existed for centuries. This is the first and most complete resort of the French in Vietnam, planned in the first half of the 19th century, and was the largest resort in Indochina at that time.

Beauty scene

Prenn Pass : Walking on the winding Prenn Pass road with green pine forests rustling on both sides, you will see the playful sunlight through the gaps between the leaves, falling onto the road, touching your shoulders, your hair, and feeling the wind playing around singing the song of the great forest in harmony with the chirping of birds. Crossing Prenn Pass will lead to the city center. From here, you can plan a tour of Lang Biang Mountain, Cu Lan Village, strawberry garden, Love Valley, Cau Dat tea hill, Datanla waterfall, Pongour waterfall, pine forest to fully explore the wonderful natural beauty. Lonely pine tree : You can check-in with the "lonely pine tree" on Thien Phuc hill or by Dan Kia Lake - Suoi Vang. They are just ordinary pine trees growing alone but attract many couples, not only because of the poetic scenery but also because of the curiosity about the rumor that: any couple who comes here will break up. Ancient French architectural works : A place that cannot be missed when coming to Da Lat is the unique French architectural works that have become heritage here. Con Ga Church, Da Lat Pedagogical College, Da Lat station, Bao Dai palace, each work has a unique architectural style associated with interesting historical stories. Da Lat station : Da Lat station is the oldest station still existing in Indochina, with a unique beauty combining French architectural art and the style of the Central Highlands communal house roof. Ancient French villas : In the middle of the city, hidden under the deep green pine forest are thousands of ancient villas of the old resort, still retaining the French architectural features on every row of bricks, roof tiles, and windows.

Cuisine

Da Lat cuisine is famous for its unique snack stalls and night market culture. Banh can, banh uot long ga, avocado ice cream, grilled rice paper, artichoke stewed with pork leg, Da Lat vegetable hotpot, Da Lat sturgeon hotpot are specialties that you must try when coming here. In the cool, sometimes chilly weather, it is wonderful to be able to hang out on the streets and sip delicious food, feeling the rich, salty or fatty, sweet taste. With a cool climate, Da Lat is the land of fruits, especially strawberries. When coming here, you must definitely buy a few baskets of strawberries as gifts for family and friends. The shiny, smooth red strawberries are inviting, seductive, and captivate even the most fastidious people. From strawberries, Da Lat people also make countless delicious dishes such as strawberry jam, strawberry ice cream, strawberry shake to satisfy diners. Activities Amidst the beautiful and majestic nature of Lam Vien plateau, you can experience many adventurous and outdoor activities such as: ziplining over Datanla waterfall, conquering Lang Biang peak, camping in Cu Lan village... Moments of shouting together in front of the white waterfall, jumping for joy when conquering the mountain peak or gathering around the tent to chat and joke will dispel all the fatigue of daily life, bringing you moments of peace and relaxation. If you travel to Da Lat at the end of the year, you can also immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Da Lat Flower Festival. The festival takes place every two years around Xuan Huong Lake area, displaying thousands of types of flowers from many regions of the country and some neighboring countries with many special activities such as: street flower parade, mass wedding ceremony, wine festival...

Move

When flying to Da Lat, passengers land at Lien Khuong airport, about 30km from the city center, taking 40 - 50 minutes to travel. You can catch a bus at the airport gate. On average, there will be a bus every 15 - 30 minutes, the fare is about 40,000 - 50,000 VND/person, operating from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can also catch a taxi at the airport gate or go to Highway 20 to catch a motorbike taxi to take the initiative in travel time. Taxi costs from 400,000 - 450,000 VND/trip, motorbike taxi costs about 250,000 VND/trip. Useful information

• Travel time: From about November to March next year
• Wi-fi 3G/4G
• Visa Exemption with temporary stay not exceeding 15 days from the date of entry.
• Language English and Vietnamese
• Flight information: Currently, Vietnam Airlines is operating many flights to Da Lat, with diverse frequencies and attractive prices to serve the needs of business trips, tourism or vacations. Flights will land at Lien Khuong airport, with frequencies of 3 flights/day from Hanoi, 2 flights/day from Ho Chi Minh City, 1 flight/day from Da Nang, 4 flights/week from Hue, 1 flight/day from Hai Phong, 3 flights/week from Vinh. Interested travelers can directly look up the best ticket prices here .