Dalat, the capital of Lâm Đồng Province in southern Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is centred around a lake and golf course, and surrounded by hills, pine forests, lakes and waterfalls.
For lovers of the outdoors, there are tonnes of activities to get involved in in the area surrounding Dalat. From Mountain biking to trekking, rock climbing and canyoning, Dalat is a mecca for the adventurous.
Lovingly referred to as the ‘Alps of Vietnam,’ Dalat is a cute mountainous town which enjoys cooler climate than the surrounding area. At 1500 metres above sea level, it’s an area where agriculture thrives in the cooler air making it even possible to produce wine here.
Places To Stay In Dalat:
Hobbit Hostel
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This place really makes you feel like you are home. The staff very friendly and helpful, the breakfast every morning was delicious, the rooms are clean and comfortable. It was an incredible value and I will stay here again.
Da Lat Crazy house
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Looking to splurge on a unique experience? Not only is Dalat Crazy house open for tours it can also be enjoyed for the night. Stay in your own private bee hive or curl up in a tucked away bed next to an egg-shaped fireplace.
Things to Do In Dalat:
Datanla Waterfall:
Dalat is surrounded by waterfalls and lakes, this one is a few minutes away from the city centre and it has self-controlled roller coaster to go downhill. It has a beautiful river flowing down and it’s surrounded on all sides by trees.
Linh Phuoc Pagoda:
It’s a large, modern pagoda known for its intricate mosaics made from broken glass & pottery shards. At the top there is a massive bell and give it a try and ring it! I did and it was loud to say the least!
Crazy House:
Hằng Nga guesthouse, popularly known as the “Crazy House”, is an unconventional building designed and constructed by Vietnamese architect Đặng Việt Nga in Đà Lạt, Vietnam. It’s a weird place to say the least! It is listed as one of the top 10 strangest hotels in the world.
Dalat is a city that is more of a popular vacation spot for Vietnamese families than foreign backpackers. Locals come here for the popular wine, coffee and large selection of dried fruits. It also has more French influence than other Vietnamese cities which is why it is called “Le Petit Paris.” The street food in Dalat is absolutely amazing especially, at the night market.
Getting To Dalat:
From
Nha Trang:
A bus will only take 4 hours. Most leave in the morning around 8am getting you into Dalat by early afternoon.
From
Mui Nei:
The journey by bus takes about 5 hours.
Where to go next:
Mui Nei:
Known for its sweeping red and white sand dunes, vast beaches, and tranquil fishing villages.
Nha Trang:
Ready to party? This city is non-stop, and wonderfully close to a plethora of deserted beaches.
HCMC:
The commercial capital of Vietnam is a hustling bustling centre of controlled chaos.
Hoi Ann:
Plan to stay longer than expected in this charming UNESCO world heritage town, known for its beaches and tailor made shopping options.
