September in Da Lat
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September in Da Lat - the season of wild sunflowers covering every street. @Ngan_Bella
Đà Lạt ranks among Vietnam's most renowned tourist destinations. Hence, travelers can explore this place using a variety of transportation modes.
Airplane
September in Đà Lạt
Departure points include major cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Vinh... Landing point is Liên Khương Airport, approximately 28 km from the city center. Travelers needing airport transfer can utilize Mytour's Airport Transfer service.
Numerous domestic airlines operate direct flights to Liên Khương Airport in Đà Lạt @shutterstock
September travel in Đà Lạt
Hanoi to Đà Lạt flight tickets
Ho Chi Minh City to Đà Lạt flight tickets
In addition to booking tickets early, you can also opt for the Price Alerts feature to receive information on suitable weekly flights via email.
Coach
Coaches are suitable for those traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Đà Lạt. Sleeper coach tickets start from 220,000 VND per person, with a travel time of approximately 7 - 8 hours. For a more upscale experience, you can choose luxury coaches with amenities starting from 380,000 VND per person.
Traveling by coach from Ho Chi Minh City to Đà Lạt takes approximately 7 - 8 hours @shutterstock
Reputable coach companies you can choose from include Phương Trang, Thành Bưởi, Nguyễn Kim, Minh Trí... The ideal travel schedule is departing around 22 - 23 hours and arriving at 5 – 6 hours.
4. Accommodation options in Đà Lạt in September
September in Đà Lạt
Luxurious accommodation options await travelers visiting Đà Lạt in September. @thekupidvn
Discover great-value hotels in Đà Lạt:
5. What's Beautiful About September in Đà Lạt?
As mentioned, September is the best time of the year to visit Đà Lạt. It's when you can experience exciting activities that no other season offers.
Wild Sunflowers Season
Early September marks the appearance of wild sunflowers, painting the city in vibrant shades of yellow, brightening up the entire sky. Every dewy morning, travelers can stroll along flower-lined streets. To fully admire the beauty of these flowers, it's best to go between 9 – 10 AM and 3 – 5 PM.
September is the peak season for wild sunflowers. @Tram_Nguyen
In Đà Lạt, travelers can admire wild sunflowers along the following routes:
September in Đà Lạt
Vibrant yellow wild sunflowers bloom along the Đơn Dương Route. @Uyên_Trinh
This is a circular route starting from the city center, passing through Prenn Pass to National Highway 27, then returning to the city. For this route, it's best to travel by motorbike to fully enjoy the wild sunflower scenery.
Tu Tra, Bồng Lai, and Đà Lạt Milk Farm are the top 3 destinations with the most wild sunflowers in September. Flowers can be found everywhere, from roadside verges to both sides of the road, or even covering entire hillsides. With such stunning scenery, this place has become an unmissable check-in spot for young people every wild sunflower season.
September in Đà Lạt
Capture stunning 'Instagrammable' moments amidst the wild sunflower fields. @Trần_Hữu_Cường
If you're reluctant to travel far, you can hunt for wild sunflowers right in the city center. Some places with abundant flowers for you to visit include: Phạm Hồng Thái street (near Đà Lạt Station), Dalat University, the road leading to Minh Hoà Seminary...
Crispy Persimmon Season in Đà Lạt
The crispy persimmon season in Đà Lạt usually starts from mid-September and lasts until the end of November, beginning of December. Exploring Đà Lạt in September, you'll easily come across orchards laden with ripe persimmons along the roads leading to Cau Dat tea hill, Mimosa Pass, or Bảo Đại 3 Palace.
Misshapen persimmon orchards attract young visitors to visit. @tynkerry
Traveling to Đà Lạt in September
Admiring Buckwheat Flowers
September is also the time when buckwheat flowers bloom abundantly, Đà Lạt is filled with shades of deep pink, light pink, and pure white. The delicate petals gently swaying in the wind create vast, mesmerizing buckwheat fields, attracting every gaze.
The dreamy beauty of Đà Lạt's buckwheat flower fields. @Hoàng_Cao_Khánh
Unmissable destinations for buckwheat flower lovers in Đà Lạt:
6. What to Do in Đà Lạt in September?
After exploring a Đà Lạt adorned with exotic flowers and fragrant grasses, travelers should not forget to stroll around the unique architectural landmarks that bear the distinctive mark of the 'City of Thousands of Flowers' as listed below:
Lam Vien Square
Lam Vien Square is located on Tran Quoc Toan Street, Ward 1, Đà Lạt City, known for its two architectural masterpieces, the 'Wild Sunflower' and the 'Artichoke Flower'. Situated in an extremely beautiful location overlooking Xuan Huong Lake, Lam Vien Square features a shopping center, a stage, a fountain, cafes, and more for your entertainment and leisure.
Lam Vien Square - the symbol of the misty land of Đà Lạt. @ngletrthanh
Domain De Marie Church
Domain De Marie Church is about 1 km southwest of downtown Đà Lạt, located on Ngô Quyền Street, Ward 1. The church is built in the classic European architectural style, dominated by the pink color scheme.
The charming European architecture and lovely pink color scheme of Domain De Marie Church. @whereizhanhan
The main difference between Domain De Marie Church and other churches is its stained glass lighting system and absence of bell towers. With its magnificent and mysterious beauty, this place has become the hottest check-in spot in Đà Lạt.
Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery
Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery is situated on Phung Hoang Hill, Tran Thanh Tong Street, approximately 5 km from the city center. It is one of the largest Zen monasteries of the Trúc Lâm Yên Tử lineage in Vietnam, attracting a large number of Buddhist followers for sightseeing and pilgrimage. The surroundings of the monastery are always peaceful and tranquil, surrounded by nature, with lush forests.
Tranquil and serene atmosphere at the Zen monastery. @hatrangngo
September in Đà Lạt
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