Exciting News: Bảo Lộc and Đà Lạt to Host the 2017 Dalat Flower Festival

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Lam Dong province has recently approved the plan for organizing the 7th Dalat Flower Festival. This year's festival will showcase a unique feature as it expands beyond Dalat to include Bảo Lộc and surrounding districts.

Hot Update: Bảo Lộc and Đà Lạt Set to Host the 2017 Dalat Flower Festival

When is the Dalat Flower Festival 2017 taking place?

As per the schedule, the 7th Dalat Flower Festival is set to take place over 5 days (from 23-27/12/2017) under the theme 'Dalat Flowers - Marvels from the Blessed Land,' spanning across Đà Lạt, Bảo Lộc, and several adjacent districts.

What makes the Dalat Flower Festival 2017 special?

Being one of the largest festivals in Lam Dong province, attracting numerous tourists both domestic and international, the Da Lat Flower Festival is always meticulously and elaborately invested in.

According to the plan, the festival will feature 15 main programs such as the Da Lat night festival 'Crystalized from fertile land,' the fashion art program 'Charming Vietnam,' Ao Dai – Silk Fashion Week, Da Lat Wine Night, the art program 'Yearning for the cold land'; Da Lat vegetable and flower market...

In addition, the Flower Festival also includes 14 supporting programs, including calligraphy space, painting and photography about flowers, the art photography exhibition of the Central Highlands and the Central coastal region, flower bike parade, B'Lao tea street, and the 'Wandering in B'Lao' experiential tourism...

A new point of the festival this year is the first time that the Da Lat Flower Festival and the Lam Dong Tea Culture Festival are organized as a joint program.

Means of transportation to Bao Loc and Da Lat for participating in the 2017 Da Lat Flower Festival

* Moving to Bao Loc

Bao Loc is approximately 190 km away from Ho Chi Minh City. If you want to experience the scenic routes, beautiful mountain passes, and have the freedom to take pictures, you can travel by motorbike. Alternatively, if you prefer taking a bus, the travel time is around 5 hours. It's advisable to depart in the evening so that you can start your exploration the next morning.

Here are some recommended bus services:

1. Thanh Buoi Bus

Miền Đông Bus Station
Address: Ticket booth 23, 292 Dinh Bo Linh, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 08 38306306

Miền Tây Bus Station

Address: Lottery booth 26 – stand 5+6, 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 0838 333 999

Le Hong Phong – District 10

Address: 266-268 Le Hong Phong, Ward 12, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 08 38306306

Lam Dong Province

Address: 05 Lữ Gia, Ward 9, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province

Phone: 063 3 813132 – 063 3 813133

Bao Loc Office

Address: 139 Tran Phu, Loc Son Ward, Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province

Phone: 063 3 727727 – 063 3 736736

2. Phuong Trang Bus Company

For bus information in Bảo Lộc, call: 063 3 731 731 (Ben Xe Khach Bao Loc) or 080 1900 6067 (Ben Xe Mien Dong).

Ticket prices for the Sài Gòn – Bảo Lộc route range from 150,000 to 220,000 VND.

* Getting to Đà Lạt

To reach Đà Lạt, you can take a direct flight from Hanoi, Đà Nẵng, or TP.HCM to Lien Khuong Airport. Prices range from 900,000 to 1,600,000 VND, with a flight time of 50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. Click HERE to book your flight.

Note: From Lien Khuong Airport, you can take the airport shuttle bus to Đà Lạt (stopping at the Hang Khong Hotel on Pasteur Street near Xuan Huong Lake) for 50,000 VND per passenger, or take a taxi for around 300,000 VND per trip.

Long-haul buses such as Phương Trang and Thành Bưởi operate on the Sài Gòn – Đà Lạt route, with ticket prices ranging from 220,000 to 240,000 VND per leg. Buses run continuously, with intervals of 30 minutes to 1 hour between each trip.

For convenience in travel and dining, consider renting hotels along Tran Phu Street as it is the central area in Bao Loc. Room rental prices here range from 200,000 to 400,000 VND per day.

Linh Phuong Hotel - 2B Ha Giang, Ward 1 - Phone: (063)3861523

Gia Hao 2 Hotel - 58 Ha Giang, Loc Son - Phone: (063)3725806

Thanh Van 1 Hotel - 63 Le Hong Phong - Phone: (063)3863005

Huong Tra Hotel - 70 Pham Ngoc Thach - Phone: (063)3860372

Hoa Vien Quan Hotel - 250/22 Tran Phu - Phone: (063)3725162

Huy Tan Hotel – 370 Tran Phu Street – Phone: (063)3866904

Mai Quyen Inn – 471B Tran Phu Street – Phone: (063)3862185

Phuong Linh Hotel – 463 Tran Phu Street – Phone: (063)3861565

Hoang Long Guesthouse – 288/3 Tran Phu Street – Phone: (063)3860730

Ngoc Kim Guesthouse – 461 Tran Phu Street – Phone: (063)3864334

Hang Chau Hotel – 843 Tran Phu Street – Phone: (063)3732666

Huong Binh Guesthouse – 359B Tran Phu – Loc Son – Phone: (063)3725490

Da Lat Hotel

Generally, hotels in the city center of Da Lat such as areas: Ho Xuan Huong, Da Lat market,… tend to be more expensive compared to guesthouses and hotels further from the center. The accommodations outside the central Da Lat still provide full amenities and have relatively lower prices, allowing you to save a considerable amount on accommodation costs. Moreover, Da Lat often experiences a high demand for rooms during holidays and festivals. Therefore, to ensure you get the best price and guarantee availability, it is advisable for travelers to make reservations in advance at Mytour, around 2-3 months before the planned stay.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide