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Da Lat, with its temperate climate, cool weather, and stunning natural scenery, has long been a popular destination for both domestic and international travelers. Therefore, during your budget travel journey to this paradise, make sure not to miss the specialties that are deeply connected to the reputation of the land of a thousand flowers, as highlighted in the following article.
Specialties to buy when visiting Da Lat
Da Lat Wine
Introduced in 1999, Da Lat wine has become a renowned name in both domestic and international wine circles. Made from mulberry, a unique fruit that is abundantly grown in Da Lat, this wine is crafted through a special distillation and fermentation process, setting Da Lat wine apart from other types of wine.
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On a cool day in Da Lat, sipping a warm glass of wine is a memorable experience for visitors. If you're looking to buy a souvenir, you can purchase it from reputable places like the local wine factories or various shops along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Le Hong Phong Street, and more.
Jam
Jam is also quite famous when talking about the list of specialties in Da Lat tourism. There are countless types of jam made from the local flowers, roots, and fruits in Da Lat, produced year-round, not just during the Lunar New Year.
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The most popular places to buy jam are Da Lat market or reputable shops along Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street, Mai Anh Dao Street, and Nguyen Tu Luc Street. Domestic travelers can visit these spots to select from a colorful range of jams with different flavors, such as dried persimmons, milk peach jam, sweet potato jam, rose jam... with various tastes, from sour, spicy, soft, to chewy.
Artichoke Tea
Artichoke is a medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean, introduced to Da Lat by the French. Thanks to Da Lat's cool climate, it has become the ideal place to cultivate artichokes, producing the finest, most nutritious and aromatic tea leaves.
With its delightful flavor and health benefits, artichoke tea is always one of the top choices for souvenirs when visiting Da Lat. Reputable places to buy artichoke tea include artichoke stores on Tran Quang Khai Street and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street.
Strawberries
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Just like the tam dao squash of Tam Dao and the tam hoa plums of Sapa, strawberries are considered the most iconic fruit of Da Lat. Da Lat strawberries are famous for their sweetness, firm texture, beautiful appearance, and health benefits, including preventing eye diseases, beautifying the skin, and detoxifying the body. Visitors can buy fresh strawberries at Da Lat market or visit strawberry farms for a combined sightseeing and shopping experience.
Woolen Items
At Da Lat market, along with jams, woolen items are among the most commonly sold products. Da Lat woolen goods come in a wide variety of cute and creative designs, including sweaters, gloves, socks, scarves, and phone covers.
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Da Lat woolen items are among the warm and charming gifts you shouldn't miss if you're looking to buy something special for your loved ones. Popular places to buy woolen goods are the Da Lat Old Market, Da Lat New Market, and stores along Bui Thi Xuan Street, Hoang Dieu Street, and 3/2 Street.
Art Embroidery Paintings
Da Lat is a famous travel destination known for its wide variety of paintings, with the most famous being embroidery paintings.
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One of the most famous embroidery villages in Da Lat, well-known to many, is XQ Su Quan, located on Mai Anh Dao Street. This long-established and renowned embroidery village is a highlight of Da Lat tourism. Visitors can explore the embroidery workshop, the exhibition area, and choose meaningful paintings for themselves.
Additionally, visitors can also purchase embroidery paintings at various shops along Truong Cong Dinh Street, Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, and Me Linh Street.
