Da Lat – The City of a Thousand Flowers

Da Lat holds cherished memories for a significant portion of Saigon's city dwellers. The atmosphere of Da Lat slows people down, partly because the cold prevents them from hurrying, and partly because they fear rushing, worried that the hustle and bustle will seep back into the earth, making Da Lat less "Da Lat." Da Lat soothes still-swelling wounds, poeticizing every treetop, every rock, every slope and hill, as if even the most ordinary creatures placed within this place acquire a soul. People easily fall in love with Da Lat gently, loving it in a unique way, sometimes becoming infatuated simply to breathe in the fresh air and heal their lungs weary from urban smog.

Go to the night market.

No matter how many times people visit Da Lat, they still eagerly flock to the night market, as if just to see if anything is still available, to admire and enjoy the variety of goods unique to this cold climate: sweaters, hats, and socks in a multitude of colors, all kinds of food made from local produce, fresh Da Lat vegetables and fruits, and the sweets and preserves that everyone must buy as souvenirs after their trip.

Let your mind wander as you gaze upon the plateau.

The cool, crisp air, even on sunny days, creates a gentle and harmonious feeling. Standing anywhere in Da Lat, you can take a deep breath and exhale softly, experiencing the unique tranquility of the highlands. Da Lat is also home to magnificent scenery. Lakes stretching to the horizon, mountain ranges with peaks hidden behind mist, hills covered in flowers… all evoke strong emotions in viewers.

Eating and drinking to your heart's content, forgetting the way home.

Food is everywhere, in every nook and cranny; from the moment you open your eyes, there's food. Tourists easily succumb to the temptation of food, stuffing their stomachs to the brim regardless of whether it's morning, noon, afternoon, or late at night. The smoky grilled food stalls, the sizzling sound of bread in the small market, the roadside stalls under the trees where young people eagerly await their turn to eat freshly baked rice cakes, the old wooden hot pot restaurants that are always bustling with customers, or simply enjoying a hot grilled rice cracker while lounging on the steps and sipping on soy milk – all are culinary delights.