Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Da Lat

Langbiang, the highest mountain range in Da Lat, is renowned for preserving the romantic tale of K’lang and H’biang from the K’Ho ethnic group. Exploring Lang Biang means navigating winding paths with lush pine trees casting cool shadows and enjoying a breathtaking view from the radar peak down to Dankia Lake – Suoi Vang. Ascending the radar peak via a Jeep ride is an exhilarating experience. Join a group tour for just 50,000 VND (round-trip ticket) and engage in adventurous activities like paragliding.

Dalat Station is the railway station of Dalat city, considered the oldest and most charming railway station in Vietnam and Indochina. Built by the French, it serves as the terminal station on the 84 km Phan Rang-Dalat Railway. The station boasts a unique architectural style with three pointed roofs, reminiscent of the peaks of Langbiang Mountain or the longhouses of the Central Highlands. As you step inside the station, ticket counters, brown-painted tables and chairs, wooden windows... will transport you to a small corner of beautiful France. Outside the station, vintage steam locomotives are still on display. For a unique experience, you can purchase a ticket, hop on the train, and treat yourself to a scenic tour of Dalat, passing through areas where locals cultivate vegetables and flowers, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty of Dalat.

Built in 1927, this unique architectural gem bears a strong European imprint while seamlessly incorporating many indigenous architectural details to create a harmonious blend of East and West. With gentle curves and a series of arched classrooms, highlighted by a towering bell tower. The red bricks forming the arched buildings were imported from Europe, and the roof tiles come from France. Every afternoon, after classes have concluded (around 4 pm), the school gates open for tourists to visit. This is also the ideal time to capture beautiful photos of the curved buildings or the French-inspired classrooms within the school grounds.

Domaine de Marie Church, also known as Vinh Son Church or Mai Anh Church, is an architectural masterpiece with a strong influence and style of French churches. Surrounding the church area are the prayer house and two rows of Vinh Son Holy Mercy Convent with a total area of ​​12 hectares located on Ngô Quyền Street, about 1 km southwest of downtown Dalat. What makes it special is that visitors not only enjoy the beautiful, ancient, and romantic scenery but also have the opportunity to engage in charitable activities, write prayers for family and friends, and purchase handmade woolen items at very affordable prices.

Hồ Xuân Hương, situated in the heart of Dalat city, is a picturesque artificial lake. Surrounded by pine forests, lush meadows, and vibrant flower gardens, it has become a favorite spot for leisurely strolls or horse-drawn carriage rides for visitors exploring Dalat. The lake boasts a circumference of approximately 5 km and covers an expansive 25 hectares. Shaped like a crescent moon extending nearly 7 km, it meanders through various tourist landmarks such as the City Flower Garden, Yersin Park, and the Cù Hill. Serving as the source of the Cam Ly Falls, Hồ Xuân Hương stands as the heart of Đà Lạt and is a rare gem with a lake right in its center. Renowned as a prominent landmark, it remains an enticing tourist destination, adding a distinctive charm to Đà Lạt tourism.

Love Valley stands as one of the most romantic landscapes in the city. Alongside it are entertaining activities beyond the exciting water duck riding, such as... Love Valley is approximately 5 km north of the city center. It is where the Da Thien Dam collects small streams flowing from high hills, forming the Da Thien Lake winding around the valley covered with green pine shadows. In the 1930s, the entire Indochina authority and French couples often chose this scenery for romantic dates, then named it Vallée d'Amour.With picturesque water scenes, silent mountains, Love Valley is not only a romantic destination for couples traveling to Dalat but also a space entirely dedicated to families. Surrounding the Da Thien Lake, right next to the Dream Hill. Love Valley is a familiar destination for all tourists visiting Dalat. In recent years, Love Valley has added very interesting wish-hanging banyan trees, a product inspired by famous tourist cities abroad.

Quite surprisingly, in this 'deep mountains and ancient streams' location, there exists an exquisite establishment known as Ghostly Forest Inn. Situated more than 20km from the city, visitors not only have to travel a long distance but also navigate a rough 2-3km dirt road, sometimes a deep ravine, just to reach this place. Despite the distant journey, once you arrive, you won't want to leave. The place is completely serene, separated from the noisy world, so quiet that you can hear the sound of flowing streams, the croaking of frogs during the day blending with the melodious tunes of instrumental music. The highlight of Ghostly Forest Inn is the wooden houses nestled among the pine trees, beside the willow trees, and paper flower pergolas... The houses create a magnificent picture.

Tea Hill is approximately 20km southeast of Dalat city center. Situated in Xuan Tho hamlet, Xuan Truong commune, it spans over 230 hectares of high-quality tea. The road leading to Tea Hill is convenient for both cars and motorcycles. When visiting this hill, tourists exploring Dalat will have the opportunity to see village women skillfully picking tea leaves, witness delicate white flowers, fragrant tiny tea buds, or round tea leaves resembling marbles under the ancient tea trees. In the distance lies the serene waters of the expansive Phat Chi Lake, calm and peaceful, seemingly dissolving the everyday worries and chaos. To visit Tea Hill, the best time is in the last months of the year when the weather is beautiful, the surroundings are lush green, and wildflowers bloom along the path to the village, creating a picturesque scene.

Dalat Market is a commercial hub situated on the main street, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, often referred to as the 'heart of Dalat city.' Beyond being a marketplace for buying and selling activities, it is also a focal point for visitors exploring Dalat city. Dalat Market is diverse and rich in merchandise, including Dalat vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, artichoke, celery, corn, etc.); Dalat flowers (roses, daisies, carnations, lilies, orchids, white lilies, etc.); Dalat specialties (strawberries, persimmons, avocados, strawberry jam, strawberry essence, sweet potatoes, dried roses, wine, and various other jams); food stalls offering dishes from the Northern, Central, and Southern regions; textile stalls, especially woolen products (woolen clothes, woolen hats, woolen scarves, etc., ranging from woven to handmade); souvenir stalls, etc. Dalat Market operates during the day, opening at 7:00 AM and closing at 7:00 PM daily. However, Dalat Night Market emerges with items such as woolen products, food, and fruits, allowing visitors to shop and enjoy a nighttime stroll in the center of Dalat city.