The dreamy city of Da Lat continues to be the top destination attracting tourists from all over Vietnam. mytour.VN presents to you the 'Da Lat tourist map' covering every corner of this beautiful city along its various routes.
Heading towards Tà Nung Pass outside Da Lat
Locations: Vạn Thành Flower Village + Mê Linh Coffee Shop + Green Symphony Villa + Cricket Farm + Silk Weaving Factory + Elephant Waterfall + Linh Ẩn Pagoda
Vạn Thành Flower Village is the oldest flower village in Da Lat, boasting a variety of different flowers blooming in abundance in its greenhouses (Photo: Instagram littlelen1610)
Da Lat Wild Sunflowers (Photo: Instagram thangngocdang)
Mê Linh Coffee Da Lat is a renowned cafe with beautiful views in Da Lat, situated in a small plantation with spacious design for you to enjoy the surrounding cityscape (Photo: Instagram aholovics)
Located at the end of Lam Sinh Street, Green Symphony Villa is a new check-in spot loved by many young people for its romantic atmosphere and stunning scenery. The rustic wooden houses blend seamlessly with the modern touch amidst the greenery of the mountains, intertwined with the characteristic flowers of Da Lat (Photo: Collected)
Silkworm Farm is a unique destination, especially favored by foreign tourists. Here, you will not only be introduced to the model of caring for and raising silkworms but also be treated to crispy plates of silkworms.
Visiting the Silk Factory, you will hear the tour guide here introduce the process of making the famous silk of Da Lat as well as buy beautiful new silk sheets produced here as gifts for friends and family (Photo: Collected)
Elephant Waterfall in Nam Ban town has a total height of over 30m. This is one of the few waterfalls that still retains its pristine beauty. The waterfall is surrounded by a pristine forest with a series of fascinating caves and ancient green trees (Photo: Instagram priscillaps).
Located near Elephant Waterfall, Linh An Pagoda is considered the second Truc Lam Zen Monastery of Da Lat. Unlike most other pagodas located near residential areas to serve the incense needs of the people, the difference of this pagoda lies in its rather remote location, situated on a simple hill devoid of much human activity, resembling a secluded mountain retreat with a cave (Photo: Collected).
Direction: Suoi Vang - Cu Lan Village
Locations: Domain de Maria Church + Langbiang Mountain + Golden Valley + Dark Forest Inn + Suoi Vang + Cu Lan Village + Pink Grass Hill (December).
Domain de Maria Church (Our Lady's Domain), also known as Mai Anh Church, is an ancient church built with donations from the First Lady of Indochina, Jean Decoux, and the local congregation since 1940. Therefore, this church bears a strong European architectural style with the main prayer house and two rows of houses for convents. The distinctive feature that sets this place apart is the stained glass windows playing a role in illumination, along with the absence of a bell tower (Photo: Instagram Jan.wsd).
Langbiang Mountain belongs to Lac Duong town, Lac Duong district. This mountain is not only associated with the love story of K’Lang and Howbiang but also an ecosystem with a diverse system of forests not only with animals but also with various plant species, especially herbs, medicinal plants, and rare animals. In addition, visitors can participate in activities such as mountain climbing, camping to learn more about the rich and diverse biodiversity here (Photo: Collected).
Golden Valley captivates tourists with its picturesque beauty featuring a serene lake, lush green grass amidst pine forests, the cool and fresh air typical of Da Lat, and a plethora of different flower species. This place has become an eco-tourism hotspot loved by many when visiting Da Lat (Photo Instagram nhattruong163).
Dark Forest Inn is often visited by guests as if it were a fairyland amidst the mountains of Dalat. The 'twisted' path to get here only adds to the curiosity and 'achievement' for those who come here for the first time. The poetic scenery, mixed with a hint of mystery, has made this place the most attractive discovery spot in Dalat, especially for young people or adventure enthusiasts seeking new experiences (Photo Collected).
Golden Stream Dalat not only boasts a stream but also two large lakes (Ankroet and Dankia), nestled amidst a series of pine hills. This area is also home to the Lat ethnic people (Photo Collected).
Nestled in a small valley, Cu Lan Village Dalat is the residence of the K’ho ethnic people and is also an ecotourism destination meticulously planned by Lam Dong province. This beautiful village is hidden under the trees with a unique architectural style of each small, charming house nestled closely together, exuding the peaceful atmosphere of daily life and bearing the distinctive beauty of Dalat (Photo Collected).
True to its name, Pink Grass Hill (December) is a vast expanse of grass with pink hues tinged with a hint of purple glowing under the morning sun. This type of grass often grows in clusters, so on winter days, you may feel like they are small snowdrifts scattered on the ground. Many visitors enjoy walking barefoot on the grassy mounds to experience the cool sensation and the lingering dew that the morning mist leaves behind (Photo Collected).
Following the Cherry Blossom Route
Locations: Van Hanh Zen Monastery + Mr. Hung's Strawberry Garden, Hiep Luc Strawberry Garden, the area of Saint Mother's Strawberry Plantation + Love Valley + XQ Historical Village + Dried Flower Showroom + Pepino Watermelon Garden.
Van Hanh Zen Monastery is a long-standing Buddhist monastery in Dalat, famous for the 24m-high statue of 'Buddha Thich Ca niem hoa vi tieu'. This place is not only a famous spiritual tourist destination in Dalat but also a cultural symbol with typical Buddhist architecture of Vietnam (Photo Collected).
When in Dalat, visiting strawberry gardens seems to be a must for everyone, whether it's their first time or they've been to Dalat many times. Mr. Hung's Strawberry Garden, Hiep Luc Strawberry Garden, the area of Saint Mother's Strawberry Plantation are all famous strawberry garden attractions beloved by visitors for the freshness of the strawberries and the hospitality of the hosts.
Mr. Hung's Strawberry Garden (Photo via Instagram vanxauxa)
Hiep Luc Strawberry Garden (Photo via Instagram tailanh90)
Love Valley is widely known for its dreamy beauty. Located at the heart of the area is Lake Da Thien surrounded by a series of pine forests, bringing a refreshing atmosphere to the entire region. Interspersed beneath the trees is a plethora of plant species with myriad different flowers blooming throughout the year, along with stone-paved paths catering to the leisurely strolls of tourists. The clear water lake is also utilized by locals here by offering pedal boats for rent to fully experience the refreshing atmosphere of the place (Photo Collected).
XQ Embroidery Village is perhaps the most prominent highlight, a very different aspect of Dalat. This is where embroidered paintings are exhibited, a cultural feature deeply imprinted with the ancient capital of Hue as well as traditional embroidery artistry. Visitors here will immerse themselves in the space of traditional embroidery craftsmanship as well as admire the embroidered paintings made with ancient techniques, exuding the beauty of ancient culture (Photo: Instagram minhphuc96)
XQ Embroidery Village (Photo: Instagram miah_tiara)
As the largest exhibition of both dried and fresh flowers in the country, Dalat Dried Flower Showroom boasts hundreds of dried flower models in various colors and styles to cater to the tastes of viewers. Besides the dried flowers, this place also features beautiful art pieces meticulously crafted from flower petals and dried flowers (Photo Collection)
Pepino Melon Garden is the only garden growing this South American melon variety. The rows of melons with each small, round fruit fitting in the palm of the hand amaze every visitor and bring a sense of great interest. It's for this reason that this place has become a favorite destination for many people whenever they visit Dalat (Photo: Tien Dalat).
Head towards Prenn Pass
Locations: Robin Hill Cable Car + Datanla Waterfall + Prenn Waterfall + Truc Lam Vien Tourist Area + Dalat Milk Triangle Flower Field + Pongour Waterfall + Linh Quy Phap An Pagoda
Dam’bri Waterfall Bao Loc with a height of up to 57m, is dubbed as the highest waterfall in Lam Dong province. In recent years, with the goal of developing tourism while still maintaining the natural characteristics of the environment, the provincial government has focused on developing tourism in the entire waterfall area while preserving its pristine beauty, such as the surrounding forests and caves at the foot of the waterfall (Photo Collection)
Tourism is increasingly thriving in this area (Photo: Instagram kangaboy7787)
If you want to have a panoramic view of Dalat from above, Robin Hill Cable Car is perhaps the most suitable choice. This cable route is built connecting from Dalat to Truc Lam Zen Monastery, starting from Robin Hill with an altitude of 1500 meters (Photo: Instagram chayapala).
Not as noisy as other waterfalls, Datanla Waterfall brings tourists a strangely peaceful feeling because there are no rocks at the foot of the waterfall. The clear water flows from the waterfall to create a stream, often referred to by the locals as Fairy Stream (Photo: Instagram dangtamthanhtinh).
Besides admiring the beautiful scenery here, visitors can also experience the feeling of sliding down the mountain slope, both to admire the waterfall and to experience the thrill (maximum speed of the slide can reach 40km/h) (Photo Collection).
Prenn Waterfall lies at the foot of Prenn Pass, and is one of the waterfalls that still maintains the mysterious and pristine beauty of the Central Highlands forests. When you come here, you will be immersed in the natural scenery with the sound of the rushing waterfall, the birds singing on the high branches, and the clusters of wildflowers scattered near the foot of the waterfall (Photo Collection).
Originating from a humble hill, Truc Lam Vien Tourist Area is an architectural masterpiece imbued with the cultural essence meticulously crafted by human hands, along with a series of auxiliary works such as fake waterfalls, miniature mountains, bonsai trees... (Photo Collection).
Dalat Milk Triangle Flower Field is a true standard farm with flower fields stretching alongside the clear water lake, cows leisurely grazing on grass. Moreover, this place also has a vast triangle flower garden, guaranteed to satisfy the souls of those who love to 'live virtually' (Photo: Instagram myy.m55).
Pongour Waterfall is perhaps the most majestic and largest waterfall in Dalat. Visitors to this waterfall are all amazed and bewildered by its beauty, the cool freshness of the water, as well as the wilderness it has preserved until now (Photo Collection).
Linh Quy Phap An Pagoda is not only a serene place imbued with the essence of Buddhism but also famous far and wide for its shimmering and mysterious beauty with the Heavenly Gate still often likened to the 'gate to heaven' along with the majestic mountainous scenery surrounding it (Photo Collection).
Heading to Tuyen Lam Lake
Places to visit: Bao Dai Palace (Palace 3) + Crazy House (Hang Nga Villa) + Truc Lam Monastery + Tuyen Lam Lake + Clay Tunnel + Dalat Maple Forest.
Bao Dai Palace (Palace 3) is located on Trieu Viet Vuong Street, known as the residence of the last king of the Nguyen dynasty, it is a historic architectural work of high value. Situated on top of a hill, this palace bears the distinctive characteristics of European-style modern architecture of that time, praised for its elegant yet sophisticated beauty (Photo Collection).
Crazy House (Hang Nga Villa) resembles a small maze, a favorite destination for thrill-seekers. With architecture bearing the vivid colors of Halloween, winding paths, and unexpected slopes, this is undoubtedly a fascinating destination that you should not miss (Photo: Instagram idaevoltaoficial).
Tuyen Lam Lake lies just below Truc Lam Monastery with fresh air and serene natural surroundings, enveloped by pine-covered hills casting shadows over the cool water. Around the lake, there are small houses built to accommodate the resting needs of tourists (Photo Collection).
Clay Tunnel construction began in 2010 by Mr. Trinh Ba Dung, with a total length of 2km. The tunnel is sculpted with images to recreate the entire development process of Dalat, from its early days to becoming a popular tourist destination as it is today (Photo Collection).
Dalat Maple Forest is the most remarkable tourist destination here. Hidden deep beside Tuyen Lam Lake, filled with the red hue of maple leaves, this newly discovered destination is highly favored by tourists, especially those who always want to see the continuous rows of maple trees gradually changing leaf colors (Photo Collection).
Heading to Trai Mat - Dau Dat Tea Hill
Places to Visit: Dalat Station + Dinh 2 Dalat + Dinh 1 Dalat + Linh Phuoc Pagoda + Linh Phuoc Pagoda + Black Tomato Garden + Cau Dat Tea Hill + Dran Pass Wild Sunflower Viewing Route.
Dalat Station, with a history dating back to the early 20th century, is one of the oldest railway stations in Vietnam still in existence today. It was designed and built by 2 French architects. This station bears a resemblance to the famous Langbiang Mountain with its unique architecture, a skillful combination of Western architecture with Eastern stilt house architecture (Photo: plsom).
Dinh 2 Dalat on Tran Hung Dao Street, also known as the Decoux Governor's Palace, served as the summer workplace of the governor Decoux. This majestic architectural structure was built to serve the purposes of its owner (Photo Collection).
Dinh 1 Dalat is the last palace of the 3 remaining palaces of King Bao Dai to this day. This ancient yellow-colored architectural marvel has doors weighing hundreds of kilograms and is reinforced with extremely sturdy bulletproof glass. It was severely degraded in 1975 but has since been restored and additional architectural structures have been built around it to serve tourism purposes (Photo: ppltp).
Chinese Pagoda, also known as the Thiên Vương Ancient Pagoda belonging to the Hoa Nghiem Zen lineage, is an ancient temple steeped in Chinese-style architecture and culture. Situated atop a hill, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with vast, airy spaces, this temple has become a favorite pilgrimage spot for many tourists (Photo: ann_simakova)
Linh Phuoc Pagoda is perhaps one of the most record-holding pagodas in Vietnam. What attracts tourists to this place is its extremely unique architecture, deeply imbued with Eastern culture, combined with pieces of broken glass and pottery meticulously adorned on the exterior of the pagoda, earning it the affectionate nickname of the “bottle pagoda”. With its immense size, this place has attracted countless tourists over the years (Photo Collection)
Black Tomato Garden is a garden of “peculiar” plants, from giant red pumpkins weighing up to a ton each, to black-skinned tomatoes and countless other varieties of plants. To this day, only Mr. Phan's garden and Mrs. Thuy's garden in Duc Trong, Lam Dong have successfully cultivated this special type of tomato (Photo Collection)
Cau Dat Tea Hill located in Xuan Truong commune, is a relatively large tea hill with lush green tea rows stretching endlessly, exuding the peaceful countryside atmosphere, and the fresh flavor of tender tea leaves (Photo Collection)
Dran Pass meandering is a stunning route with rows of pine trees, also an ideal route to admire the wild sunflowers. Cau Dat Tea Hill is also located on this route. The romantic beauty of Dalat on both sides of the road has made this place a must-visit for anyone coming to Dalat (Photo: mytour.vn).
Direction to the central area of Dalat around Xuan Huong Lake
Places: Dalat Market + Xuan Huong Lake + City Flower Garden + Lam Vien Square + Chicken Church.
Dalat Market is the most crowded place with specialties and souvenirs of Dalat, from various vegetables, flowers, to wine… along with food stalls, clothing stores, handicrafts… (Photo: instagram trinhduy.hoang).
Xuan Huong Lake is undoubtedly a must-visit destination when you come to Dalat, especially suitable for leisurely strolls or cycling around the lake, enjoying the cool breeze blowing from the clear lake surface, and admiring the lush green trees surrounding the lake (Photo: mytour.vn).
City Flower Garden is the most complete gathering place for flowers in Dalat, and also the venue for the annual Flower Festival, attracting many tourists. With a ticket price of only 20,000 VND/person, you will be immersed in a space full of colorful flowers as well as enjoy the fresh, cool air of this beautiful city (Photo: instagram cbzyx).
Lam Vien Square is located near Xuan Huong Lake, an interesting destination with unique artistic works such as wild sunflowers and giant flowers meticulously designed with colorful glass. This place also hosts a series of entertainment activities for young people (Photo: instagram i__chang).
Chicken Church, also known as the Chicken Cathedral, is an ancient architectural relic dating back to the French colonial period. With a European-style architecture and spacious grounds, this place is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a gathering place for many visitors and parishioners during Christmas (Photo: instagram ptrangggg).