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October - hailed as the most enchanting month in Da Lat, brings transitional rains and the crisp chill of early winter. Notably, October is the period when Da Lat bursts into a riot of vibrant colors. Fields adorned with wild sunflowers, butterfly petals, pink grassy hills, and changing maple leaves will serve as the picturesque backdrop for your mesmerizing check-ins.
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Season of Blossoming Wild Sunflowers
Starting from late October is the prime time for the wild sunflowers in Da Lat to be in their fullest bloom. These wild flowers often form large clusters, creating vibrant, untamed fields of golden beauty. Wild sunflowers can be found everywhere, from roadside verges to hills and deep valleys.
If you want to capture some Insta-worthy moments with wild sunflowers, head to scenic routes such as Dinh 3 – Tuyen Lam Lake – Clay Tunnel Road, Prenn Pass – Lien Khuong Expressway, Elephant Waterfall – Ta Nung – Vạn Thành – Cam Ly, or the Vạn Thành flower village. If you prefer staying close, take a leisurely stroll around the city, snapping pictures with the wild flowers along the roadside or in front of ancient villas.
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Romantic Pink Grass Hills
Not only enchanting with the golden hues of wild sunflowers, Da Lat in October also features breathtaking pink grass hills. These pink grass carpets stretch across the hills, gently swaying in the breeze, creating a rare and captivating scenery.
To admire the pink grass hills, travelers need to venture into the outskirts of the city. From the city center, follow Tran Hung Dao – Hung Vuong, straight to Trại Mát, then turn left at the intersection to Thái Phiên flower village. After traveling about 2 – 3 km, you'll be amazed by expansive pink grass hills nestled along the lake. The best time to view the hills is from 8 – 9 am or 3 – 4 pm daily.
Enchanting 7-Colored Butterfly Garden
Butterfly flowers are delicate, light flowers that grow wild and bloom year-round. However, October is when they bloom most beautifully, gathering into large clusters, creating a poetic and romantic backdrop. This is the perfect 'Instagrammable' setting that travelers cannot miss when visiting the city of a thousand flowers.
Unique Changing Maple Forest
The changing maple forests are another reason to visit Da Lat in October. As October arrives, the green maple leaves gradually turn into a unique orange-yellow color, giving the entire forest a fresh and distinctive look. The most beautiful area is Tuyen Lam Lake with its thousands of vibrant maple trees, making visitors feel like they are wandering in Japan or Korea.
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White Cabbage Flower Season
The small and modest white cabbage flowers usually bloom in clusters around October. These flowers add a touch of purity and charm to the landscapes, especially on fields and hillsides. To appreciate the pure beauty of this flower, travelers can visit Ta Nung Pass, enjoying both the scenery and a cup of famous weasel coffee.
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October's Blossoming Pink Roses, Laden with Branches
October is the season when pink roses flourish in Da Lat, with the rose bushes shedding their leaves, leaving only the ripe, laden branches of pink roses. Rose gardens here open their doors to visitors for sightseeing, photography sessions, and purchasing roses at extremely affordable prices. When in Da Lat in October, don't forget to visit the rose gardens at Mimosa Pass or Xuan Truong commune.
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Let's explore the most romantic season of Da Lat – the land of a thousand flowers – in October!
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