Possessing an ideal location, Da Lat has been selected as a French resort city since the early years of the 20th century. Coming here, you are free to immerse yourself in the natural scenery with the relaxing works and resorts. With Lily’s Travel, we set the route to explore the Da Lat travel experience on our own to explore this resort city to the fullest please…
Truc Lam Monastery
About 5 kilometers from Da Lat City’s center, on Phung Hoang Mountain, is where you’ll find the Truc Lam Monastery. You can take the road here by taxi or motorbike. In addition, you can go up to Robin Pass to take the cable car to Truc Lam Monastery and combine the view of the city of thousands of flowers from above. Truc Lam Monastery is located on a high mountain, like a world separate from the outside space. You will have time to take in the serene and lyrical natural surroundings if you come here.
Bao Dai Palace
There are a total of 3 Bao Dai Palaces in Da Lat. The places you are most often taken to visit are Dinh 2 and Dinh 3. But recently, Bao Dai Palace 1 has been opened to visitors. The gate and the inside side of the mansion are about 100m, and the entrance is high and very impressive, with the path paved with stones and flowers along it. On the left of the palace is a small square with a fountain and rows of chairs arranged neatly. Today, this area is used as a coffee shop but in the past, it was a place to organize a party or welcome guests.
Dalat Railway Station
Built in the 1932s, it is one of the remaining French architectural symbols of Da Lat. From the outside, you can see that Da Lat Railway Station has 3 spires representing the top of Labiang Mountain. Inside, there are still rows of old wooden chairs stained with time. Although no longer operating, this place always has many “passengers ” to visit and take pictures. Today’s train carriages are still in place for visitors to admire, including a train carriage decorated as a cafe for visitors who like to experience strange sensations.
Linh Phuoc Pagoda
Linh Phuoc Pagoda is also known as “Chen Kieu Pagoda” because this place is carved outside by millions of unique pieces of glass. Located in Trai Mat village, nearly 8km from the city center, this place always attracts many Buddhists worldwide to worship. In the main hall of the temple, there is a vast gilded-painted Buddha statue.
Tuyen Lam Lake
At the top of the most popular places to visit, Tuyen Lam Lake has a clear blue lake, and the view from above is breathtaking. However, you should attempt to depart early because of its position outside of the city center. Or if you have a lot of money and want to enjoy a peaceful night, you can stay at a villa in Binh An village on Tuyen Lam Lake. The yellow villas have ancient French architecture, you will feel like a nobleman on vacation after a long time working.
LangBiang Peak
LangBiang Peak is in Don Duong town on the outskirts of Da Lat. The Lam Vien Plateau is covered by LangBiang Peak. From above, you are looking down on the majestic landscape below. The ticket for each Jeep ride to the top is 50,000 VND/person. Don’t skip this place, you’ll be sorry.
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Omega Pass
It is the connection between Da Lat – the city of thousands of flowers, and Nha Trang – a sunny and windy coastal city. This road, with sections over 1500 meters high and dozens of large and small waterfalls, is a familiar backpacking road for many young people. If you depart from Da Lat at 5 a.m., you can fully enjoy the view of the sun’s shining golden rays through the white mist.
However, note that this road has many thick fogs and narrow corners. You shouldn’t try to hold the wheel if you can’t.
Prenn Pass
Prenn Pass is the gateway to the city of thousands of flowers, you can easily see the scenery on one side of the cliff on the other side of the valley with pine forests, hidden flowers and grasses when riding. This location is also great in the morning. But at the same time, this pass is also one of the dangerous roads for young or inexperienced drivers because of the minor road and many large passenger cars and trucks.
Prenn Falls
Located near the Prenn Pass area, it was a favorite destination for many visitors. Today, although no longer comparable in scale, this is still the natural “welcome gate” of Da Lat and is visited by many tourists.
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Cam Ly Waterfall
It is considered one of the must-see landscapes when coming to Da Lat. In the past, the water of this waterfall was clear and highly pure. However, this waterfall has lost its natural beauty due to the dense tourism and the need for more care for the landscape today.
Dalanta Falls
Dalanta Falls is one of the waterfalls dedicated to thrilling fun. With rocky terrain and strong currents, visitors can participate in overcoming waterfalls and swinging ropes to conquer Dalanta. In particular, you can combine trekking through the forest with the above activities and feel a new Da Lat besides the delicate beauty of thousands of flowers.
Lat Village
It is a unique ethnic lane of the Lach ethnic group. When you visit, you can eat native cuisine while being fully immersed in the ethnic environment. And the most memorable is to discover the local culture of the gentle and friendly ethnic people.
Cu Lan Village
Although it was an emerging tourist area a few years ago, Cu Lan Village still attracts many tourists. Partly because the name is unique, partly because the natural scenery is fresh and full of recreational activities, you can enjoy the performances of ethnic people or walk around the open space of the forest and mountains. Or you can also take a trip to explore the tranquil lake on the children’s rafts.
Here are some advices for visitors to have a fantastic trip to Da Lat
You should go to Dalat in the low season to limit the crowded situation and the expensive cost. Because on regular occasions, you will have more options to stay than during the Tet holidays. Because of these specials, rooms in Da Lat are always run out and the team’s price is very high compared to regular days. You can find most of the big guys in the hotel industry in Da Lat: Muong Thanh, Pullman, Intercontinental… and the price for these 5-star hotels from 100 USD/night. If you choose a high-class room around Xuan Huong Lake and near Da Lat market, the price ranges from 400 to 1 million VND for a room with a balcony overlooking the lake or a good view. For self-contained rooms just for resting, the price ranges from 150,000 to 300,000 for a single bedroom.
The best self-sufficient Da Lat travel experience is to avoid the flower festival season and spring (December to March next year). Therefore, if you want to rest and enjoy the quiet atmosphere, you should not go to Dalat on weekends and Tet holidays.
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