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With this Dalat exploration itinerary, you'll taste delicious cuisines while leisurely visiting the most famous tourist spots.
A Guide to Dalat's Culinary and Recreational Gems for First-Time Dreamers in a 2D1N Trip
Amidst the chaos of work and life, sometimes we crave a pause to set everything aside and escape to a place that soothes the mind and body. Perhaps, Dalat travel comes to mind for many.
However, with busy schedules and a desire for leisurely days, wandering around Dalat, admiring its natural beauty, indulging in its famous delicacies, and pondering life can be achieved with just a modest amount, not less than 1 million VND, in a 2-day 1-night stay.
Day 1
Starting the Day with Delicious Xiu Mai Baguette
When it comes to breakfast in Dalat, one must mention Hoang Dieu's xiu mai baguette. Located at the corner of Hoang Dieu and Tran Nhat Duat streets, the shop only opens in the morning until around 10 a.m. It's always crowded, serving quickly. If you arrive late, you'll only regret and have to wait until the next day to come back. The baguette here is crispy, fragrant, served with hot, tender xiu mai. The xiu mai sauce is quite spicy, so if you can't handle spice, remember to ask the owner to reduce it.
Price: Around 25,000 VND per serving
Sip Coffee at Cafe Tung
After breakfast, head to Cafe Tung and order a glass of iced milk coffee to enjoy while watching life pass by through the glass window. This place is famous because musician Trinh Cong Son used to sit here and compose numerous timeless pieces. Let your soul wander here and seek the essence of life through a cup of coffee; you'll realize that Dalat is one of the most livable places in the world.
Price: Around 25,000 VND per glass
Explore Central Flower Garden
Dalat is famous for its diverse range of flowers. To fully appreciate the variety of flowers here, visit the central flower garden. It's home to a wide array of flowers, from roses, dahlias, lavender to cosmos, poppies, and more.
Entrance Fee: 30,000 VND
Visit the Train Station
Dalat Train Station is the oldest railway station in Dalat. Preserving its nostalgic, vintage charm, stepping inside will give you countless opportunities for stunning photographs.
Enjoy Lunch
Try the Special Stuffed Snails at Quan 33 and experience the unique flavor of stuffed snails filled with minced meat, steamed in a clay pot, served with various dipping sauces to suit individual tastes. The sweet, crunchy, fragrant taste of snails and meat combined with the aroma of lemongrass, plus a hint of mild spiciness from the dipping sauce, creates a distinctive flavor for this dish. Besides stuffed snails, they also offer beef tail hotpot, grilled meat, and fried dishes that are worth trying.
Price: Around 200,000 VND per person
Stroll around Xuan Huong Lake
In the late afternoon, when the sun's intensity has diminished, take a leisurely stroll around Xuan Huong Lake. Surrounding the lake are numerous types of flowers, along with small pine trees and apricot blossoms planted in between. If you visit here in spring, you'll be amazed by the vibrant pink flower strips adorning the entire area. Take a walk around the lake, watch the grazing horses, rest under the shade of trees; life in Dalat is so relaxing like this!
Indulge in Grilled Rice Paper Rolls for Tea
Dalat is famous for grilled rice paper rolls. As the afternoon sets in, eateries begin to set up, and the fragrant aroma of grilled rice paper fills the air. As the evening chill sets in, head to Nguyen Van Troi Street, sit around the charcoal stove, watch the hostess skillfully make the rolls, and then savor the hot, crispy, fragrant grilled rice paper rolls. With their unique recipe, it seems that the rolls here have a very delicious and special flavor that few places outside Dalat can replicate.
Price: Around 60,000 VND per person
Have Dinner with Chicken Hotpot with Elephant Ear Leaves
As the night falls and the cold sets in, amidst the mist, there's nothing like sitting with friends around a bubbling pot of chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves, enjoying the rich aroma, and relishing the tender, flavorful chicken. When talking about chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves, one cannot overlook Tao Ngo restaurant on 3/4 Street. It was the first restaurant to introduce this dish in Dalat, earning praise and recognition, leading to the emergence of other eateries serving it. A pot of chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves typically includes half a chopped chicken, a plate of thick vermicelli, a plate of mushrooms, a few slices of sliced bamboo shoots, and of course, a plate of elephant ear leaves.
Price: Around 230,000 VND per person
Take a Stroll at the Night Market
When visiting Dalat, don't forget to stroll around the night market. Here, you'll find a wide range of items, from plants, clothes, souvenirs to various street foods. You can also take the opportunity to buy gifts for your family and friends here.
Day 2
Breakfast
Anyone traveling to Dalat should try the local breakfast like a native with a humble dish called 'banh can'. Dalat's 'banh can' comes in two types: quail egg cake and duck egg cake served with fish sauce. For a richer flavor, add minced meat or homemade sausage. Scoop plenty of scallion oil into a bowl, dip the cake in it, then enjoy with sausage and minced meat. You'll understand why everyone wants to try this simple dish once they visit Dalat.
Price: Around 30,000 VND per person
Visit Langbiang
As one of the tallest mountains in Dalat, Langbiang is perfect for outdoor activities and nature exploration. If you want to admire Dalat from above, this is definitely the place you should spend time visiting.
The popular way to reach Lang Biang is by Jeep. The winding roads, murmuring pine trees, and stunning views from the mountaintop will surely leave a lasting impression. From the peak of Lang Biang, you can see the vast mountains and the impressive Golden Stream.
Lunch
In the chilly atmosphere of Dalat, savoring a bowl of piping hot smoked fish cake soup with golden fish cakes is unbeatable. Add a bit of lime and chili for extra flavor, with chewy yet soft noodles, flavorful broth, this lunch is satisfying until the evening comes.
Price: Around 30,000 VND per person
Visit Strawberry Gardens
It would be a miss not to visit strawberry gardens in Dalat for photo opportunities. The following strawberry garden addresses will fulfill your desire for photography and allow you to pick and taste authentic Dalat strawberries.
Dalat boasts numerous strawberry gardens, among which the famous ones include Bio Fresh, Japanese Garden, and Mr. Hung's Garden on Thanh Mau Street. Usually, these gardens either do not charge an entrance fee, or they charge a nominal fee of 10,000 VND, but in return, you're only allowed to admire the strawberries. If you want to pick strawberries, you'll have to purchase them at the garden's price. It's a fact that not every garden always has an abundance of strawberries available for self-picking, but regardless, the experience of walking through a strawberry garden and admiring the ripe, juicy berries is very enjoyable.
Afternoon Snack
When in Dalat, you must try the avocado ice cream. Avocado in Dalat is renowned for its creamy texture, richness, and lack of fiber. Paired with coconut ice cream, it's a delightful treat to enjoy on a chilly afternoon in Dalat.
Price: Around 30,000 VND
Dinner
Beef hotpot at Ba Toa Area is also a highly recommended dinner spot. The beef hotpot here is famous for its thick, tender, and long beef slices. Not to mention, the pot is filled with tendons, tails, and brisket, which makes your stomach bubble with excitement just by looking at it. Besides the abundance of beef, the hotpot also contains egg noodles and fresh vegetables. The broth is deliciously sweet and fragrant; you'll know it's good as soon as you taste it.
Price: Approximately 250,000 VND per person
According to Afamily
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJune 1, 2018
