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Wake up early to catch the sunrise from high hills, wander around tasting diverse street food... These are priceless experiences not to be missed in Da Lat.
Experience the top 9 must-try adventures when traveling to Da Lat
Mentioning Da Lat brings to mind a plethora of dining and sightseeing spots, but truly understanding and appreciating the beauty of this place like a local is another story.
1. Wake up early for sunrise
One of the common mistakes people make when visiting Da Lat is sleeping in. But did you know, sleeping in Da Lat means missing out on one of the most beautiful moments of the plateau: sunrise. Da Lat is famous for its sea of clouds and mist enveloping the city. Watching the early morning sun rays piercing through the clouds is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience.
For the ultimate experience, choose a high hill to enjoy the sea of clouds and early morning sunshine in Da Lat. Some destinations you can consider for this activity are Thiên Phúc Đức Hill, Thánh Mẫu Hill, and Bồ Islet, about 8 km from the city center. To catch the sunrise at these spots, you'll need to wake up at 5 a.m. and hike up the hill to fully appreciate the scenery. And if you're into 'living the moment', don't forget all your gadgets and equipment!
2. Stroll around Xuân Hương Lake
Usually, people have too many places to visit and inadvertently forget about Xuân Hương Lake – the symbol of Da Lat city and a place where locals bond every morning on their jogging routes. Xuân Hương Lake actually has a lot of interesting things.
Around the lake in spring, cherry blossoms bloom, and in March and April, there's often dense fog covering the lake, from afar it looks like a thin veil of mystery, even on regular days, it's very beautiful and refreshing. If you're tired of walking, you can stop by the lakeside cafes to enjoy the 'slow and smooth' Da Lat scenery that's worth remembering.
3. Trek through pine forests
If you want to see a different side of Da Lat, you should do something different. Like taking a leisurely stroll through the forest to discover more about this dreamy city. About 30 km from the city towards Cù Lần Village are vast pine forests with green hills, where if you visit, you'll be amazed by the scenery here. Surely, the moments lying on the grass and listening to the conversation of the wind with the river will become a beautiful part of your own memories!
4. Explore Đà Lạt Market
Đà Lạt Market is famous for its produce, something everyone hears often. Here you can find fruits from both Đà Lạt and other regions. Additionally, there are dried fruits and plenty of tempting snacks.
In addition, there's a clothing section on the second floor of the new Đà Lạt Market, with incredibly cheap and quality items. You can completely relax if you happen to bring too few warm clothes before your trip because here, there's simply everything.
5. Experience the diverse cuisine of Đà Lạt
Đà Lạt is obviously beautiful, but people aren't just drawn to its scenery, they're also captivated by its cuisine. Đà Lạt boasts a long list of street foods you shouldn't miss, such as soy milk, pancake rolls, rice paper... Hot food pairs well with the chilly weather of Đà Lạt to the extent that you won't find that flavor anywhere else.
Another important note is that most street food starts selling from 4 p.m., so be sure to time it right for your feast. Some suggested places to try include the pancake rolls at Nhà Chung Street, grilled rice paper at Hoàng Diệu Street, chicken hotpot with elephant ear leaves at 3/2 Street, Ba Toa beef hotpot...
6. Admire cherry blossoms along small hills
Cherry blossoms are the signature flowers of Da Lat spring. The pink and white blossoms may resemble northern cherry blossoms at first glance, but they are denser and more abundant. What's special is that Da Lat always has long stretches of cherry blossom roads, giving tourists the feeling of being lost in paradise.
The roads along Tuyền Lâm Lake and Xuân Hương Lake are the easiest places to spot cherry blossoms. Additionally, you can get lost in Lac Duong towards Suoi Vang Lake or Da Quy Hill towards Trại Mát...
If you didn't know, Da Lat is a paradise for homestays with hundreds of charming ones worth trying. If you love beauty and connection, you definitely have to stay in a homestay once you're in Da Lat. The beautiful houses with unique designs on the hillsides always bring much more joy than solid hotels around the city center.
At a homestay, you can live comfortably like at home, with a kitchen for cooking, cozy corners for reading, and importantly, you can come back late... it's certainly a much more reasonable plus point compared to guesthouses or hotels. Some fresh homestays in Da Lat include: Home of dreamers, Yên’s house, Lam's house, ...
8. Take a stroll around beautiful cafés
Đà Lạt is the only place in Vietnam where high-quality Arabica coffee beans are grown, ranked top in Vietnam. These coffee beans are inspected and harvested by skilled baristas, using techniques and a passion for the craft to deliver satisfying coffee shots to customers.
Not only that, Đà Lạt also boasts cafés that are both beautiful and high-quality, well worth spending time sitting 'together' for the whole day. Some beloved cafés in Đà Lạt include: Là Việt coffee, An coffee, Up bicycle...
9. Capture photos at iconic tourist spots in Đà Lạt
Đà Lạt has many famous tourist spots like the artichoke and wild sunflower symbols, the Đà Lạt steam train, strawberry gardens, or the Youth Cultural Center... Not only are they beautiful, but you can also freely capture beautiful photos here. In fact, whether you're taking photos with your phone or digital camera, you can have very beautiful and unique moments for yourself. So, if you love the virtual world, absolutely don't miss these destinations!
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourFebruary 6, 2017
