Perching 1,500m above sea level on the Lang Biang plateau, Da Lat is the capital city of Lam Dong province and the famous mountain resort town in Vietnam's central highlands. Surrounded by mountain peaks, waterfalls, flower conservatories and coffee farms, the air is fresh and the weather is cool, Da Lat has been praised as the ideal holiday spot for tourists. Da Lat is also famous for many beautiful attractions such as Love Valley, Than Tho Lake, Elephants Falls, Langbiang Peak, Bao Dai Palace, Tran Le Xuan Palace, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Tuyen Lam Lake and Dalat Railway Station.
Travel Guide
1. How to get to Da Lat?
Road: From Nha Trang, the journey is about 5 hours and from Ho Chi Minh City, about 6-7 hours.
Air: The airport, 30km south of the city, has daily Vietnam Airlines flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang.
Air: The airport, 30km south of the city, has daily Vietnam Airlines flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang.
2. Local foods you should try in Da Lat?
Grilled rice paper with egg (Banh Trang Kep)
This is one of the most popular street foods in Da Lat that enthralls both residents and tourists. Many Western tourists call it "Vietnamese pizza" because of its shape and color. The dish require very simple ingredients and it's also easy to cook. Its is extremely amazing.
Salad Da Lat
Locals usually eat this daily. When you go to any shop or restaurant that sell rice, they will have always give you a free dish of salad as a side-just like kimchi in Korea! A simple salad can have your typical ingredients such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, half-boiled eggs and comes seasoned with vinegar.
Xap Xap
Name of this dish sounds strange for many people. In fact, it is quitely like "Nom Bo Kho", a sweet and sour salad with dried beef sold in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. The main ingredients of Xap Xap are grated green papaya, simmer pork liver, peanuts, mint leaves, sweet and sour fish sauce and chili sauce on top. Many Western people think this food is a type of appetizer, however, people in Da Lat usually eat in the afternoon or late-night as a nosh.
Mini Pancake (Banh Can)
This dish is a popular breafast in Dalat. It may have originated in Binh Thuan province, but after making its way to Da Lat, it became a part of the food culture here. To me, sitting next to a stove in a cold morning, watching the Banh Can lady pour the white mixture of rice powder in a pottery pancake pan, fill it with egg, shrimp or squid and frying it until the pancake is burned slightly, is a nostalgic sight. To you, it may be unique. Normally, a dish of mini pancake have 10 – 12 pieces, and it is served with a bowl of broth, made of fish sauce, green onions, and meatballs. All you have to do is dip the cake in the broth and enjoy the harmony of flavors in your mouth.
This is one of the most popular street foods in Da Lat that enthralls both residents and tourists. Many Western tourists call it "Vietnamese pizza" because of its shape and color. The dish require very simple ingredients and it's also easy to cook. Its is extremely amazing.
Salad Da Lat
Locals usually eat this daily. When you go to any shop or restaurant that sell rice, they will have always give you a free dish of salad as a side-just like kimchi in Korea! A simple salad can have your typical ingredients such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, half-boiled eggs and comes seasoned with vinegar.
Xap Xap
Name of this dish sounds strange for many people. In fact, it is quitely like "Nom Bo Kho", a sweet and sour salad with dried beef sold in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. The main ingredients of Xap Xap are grated green papaya, simmer pork liver, peanuts, mint leaves, sweet and sour fish sauce and chili sauce on top. Many Western people think this food is a type of appetizer, however, people in Da Lat usually eat in the afternoon or late-night as a nosh.
Mini Pancake (Banh Can)
This dish is a popular breafast in Dalat. It may have originated in Binh Thuan province, but after making its way to Da Lat, it became a part of the food culture here. To me, sitting next to a stove in a cold morning, watching the Banh Can lady pour the white mixture of rice powder in a pottery pancake pan, fill it with egg, shrimp or squid and frying it until the pancake is burned slightly, is a nostalgic sight. To you, it may be unique. Normally, a dish of mini pancake have 10 – 12 pieces, and it is served with a bowl of broth, made of fish sauce, green onions, and meatballs. All you have to do is dip the cake in the broth and enjoy the harmony of flavors in your mouth.
3. Top attractions you can sightseeing in Da Lat ?
Langbiang Mountain
Langbiang Mountain, one of the must-see Da Lat attractions in Vietnam, is situated on Langbiang Plateau, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province. This is only approximately 12km far from Da Lat center and sometimes named Lam Vien Mountain as well. Legend says that the Langbiang name was originated from the name of a couple who were a deeply in love with each other - the man named K'lang and the woman named Ho Biang. Langbiang contains the two highest peaks of Lam Vien highland and one of them is usually regarded as the roof of Da Lat.
Da Lat Station
The next one in regarded to famous Da Lat attractions in Da Lat Railway Station, which is recognized as a historic culture by the Ministry of Culture - Information of Vietnam. This is one of the tourist hotpots in Dalat. Da Lat Station was a train station of Da Lat's city. The station has a unique architectural style, with three conical roofs, which are the stylization of three Langbiang mountain tops or the hollow of mountain Highlands. The station is currently a hotspot attracting tourists.
Bao Dai Summer Palace
Bao Dai was the last emperor/king of Vietnam and ascened to the throne in 1926. He was only 12 years old at that time. With a reputation as a man who enjoyed parties and the goodlife. Bao Dai spent a good amount of time in Da Lat.
Xuan Huong Lake
At the very heart of Da Lat City, Xuan Huong Lake adds character to a beautiful town like Da Lat. This man-made lake has become a major landmark when it comes to romantic Da Lat attractions. Used to be the site in which a lot indigenous people of Langbiang highland inhabited, the lake supplies a good focal point to the city and is valuable landmark when you get lost on your wanderings.
Dalat Market
Dalat Market is a commercial center of Dalat city located on the main street: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street and is considered “the heart of Dalat city”. This market is not only for shopping activities but also attracting tourists to come to visit when they are in Dalat.
Langbiang Mountain, one of the must-see Da Lat attractions in Vietnam, is situated on Langbiang Plateau, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province. This is only approximately 12km far from Da Lat center and sometimes named Lam Vien Mountain as well. Legend says that the Langbiang name was originated from the name of a couple who were a deeply in love with each other - the man named K'lang and the woman named Ho Biang. Langbiang contains the two highest peaks of Lam Vien highland and one of them is usually regarded as the roof of Da Lat.
Da Lat Station
The next one in regarded to famous Da Lat attractions in Da Lat Railway Station, which is recognized as a historic culture by the Ministry of Culture - Information of Vietnam. This is one of the tourist hotpots in Dalat. Da Lat Station was a train station of Da Lat's city. The station has a unique architectural style, with three conical roofs, which are the stylization of three Langbiang mountain tops or the hollow of mountain Highlands. The station is currently a hotspot attracting tourists.
Bao Dai Summer Palace
Bao Dai was the last emperor/king of Vietnam and ascened to the throne in 1926. He was only 12 years old at that time. With a reputation as a man who enjoyed parties and the goodlife. Bao Dai spent a good amount of time in Da Lat.
Xuan Huong Lake
At the very heart of Da Lat City, Xuan Huong Lake adds character to a beautiful town like Da Lat. This man-made lake has become a major landmark when it comes to romantic Da Lat attractions. Used to be the site in which a lot indigenous people of Langbiang highland inhabited, the lake supplies a good focal point to the city and is valuable landmark when you get lost on your wanderings.
Dalat Market
Dalat Market is a commercial center of Dalat city located on the main street: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street and is considered “the heart of Dalat city”. This market is not only for shopping activities but also attracting tourists to come to visit when they are in Dalat.
4. What to experience in Da Lat ?
Water Rafting adventure
Fans of adventure will fall in love with Da Lat and the surrounding area as outdoor sports are available such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing and paragilding.
Da Lat Cable Cars
The cable car ride Truc Lam Monastery Complex is a popular way to see Da Lat from above, particularly during national and school holidays when families head there to enjoy a picnic. Along the two and a half kilometer ride, the cable car soars over pine tree-covered hills, rivers and rice plantations. Truc Lam Monastery Complex is rather new but already famous for its beautiful pagoda.
Elephant Riding
At Prenn Waterfall visitors can go elephant rides through small creeks, lakes and green forests. Adventure lovers can have a go at riding an ostrich, amazingly friendly birds. The idea of climbing up on an ostrich's back can be quite challange but once up there, the ride is an exhilarating one.
Hiking around Da Lat
Langbian Mountain (about 12km north of downtown Da Lat) is one of the most popular locations for a day or a half-day hike and it has five peaks that range from 2100m to 2400m in altitude. Other hot locations for hiking include Ba Be Lake National Park, Pongour Falls and the Lake of Sorrows.
Fans of adventure will fall in love with Da Lat and the surrounding area as outdoor sports are available such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing and paragilding.
Da Lat Cable Cars
The cable car ride Truc Lam Monastery Complex is a popular way to see Da Lat from above, particularly during national and school holidays when families head there to enjoy a picnic. Along the two and a half kilometer ride, the cable car soars over pine tree-covered hills, rivers and rice plantations. Truc Lam Monastery Complex is rather new but already famous for its beautiful pagoda.
Elephant Riding
At Prenn Waterfall visitors can go elephant rides through small creeks, lakes and green forests. Adventure lovers can have a go at riding an ostrich, amazingly friendly birds. The idea of climbing up on an ostrich's back can be quite challange but once up there, the ride is an exhilarating one.
Hiking around Da Lat
Langbian Mountain (about 12km north of downtown Da Lat) is one of the most popular locations for a day or a half-day hike and it has five peaks that range from 2100m to 2400m in altitude. Other hot locations for hiking include Ba Be Lake National Park, Pongour Falls and the Lake of Sorrows.
5. Where is Da Lat ?
Dalat is the capital of Lam Dong Province in Vietnam. The city is located 1,500m (4,900 ft) above sea level on the Langbian Pleateau in the southern parts of the Central Highlands region. Da Lat is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam.
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