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Dalat's Pedestrian Street is an ideal night destination in Dalat that you shouldn't miss. If Dalat during the day is mesmerizing with its dreamy landscapes, then at night, this misty city carries a magical beauty reminiscent of a fairy tale land. The night in Dalat brings about very peculiar emotions, enough to love and remember forever.
Panoramic view of Dalat's Pedestrian Street at night (photo collection)
Where is Dalat's Pedestrian Street
The pedestrian street is centered around Hoa Binh area and extends to main streets like Phan Boi Chau, Nguyen Van Troi, Truong Cong Dinh, Nguyen Minh Khai... within a radius of approximately 1km.
Insights into Dalat's pedestrian street
Dalat's pedestrian street at night (photo collection)
Dalat's pedestrian street is a must-visit if you are here. On November 22, 2013, the pedestrian street was officially inaugurated in the presence of locals and tourists. Since then, every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 10pm, Dalat has an unforgettable destination for pedestrians.
Signage regarding the rules of Dalat's pedestrian street (photo collection)
There's an interesting point here, starting from 5 pm, the swift exchange of positions between the trading stalls along the pedestrian street happens rapidly. Daytime goods quickly make way for cold goods shops, creating a bustling pedestrian area. This is a cultural aspect of this highland tourist city, satisfying every night visitor in the chilly weather, allowing them to experience the highland market culture, while also supporting thousands of Dalat households. It has created the charm of Dalat's pedestrian street that no one can forget after visiting.
What does Dalat's pedestrian street offer?
La Market
Dubbed 'yell market' because vendors here always shout prices without looking at customers, that's the price for old sweaters they pile up. Prices at the 'yell market' are fixed, customers just pick the item and pay according to the 'yell' of the shopkeeper, no need to haggle. Tourists visiting Da Lat unprepared for cold weather, just need to stop by the 'yell market' to buy a jacket for only 35,000 VND.
Yell Market in Dalat, a unique and unforgettable spot (photo collection)
Moreover, the 'yell market' in Dalat is also the land of sweaters. Here you can buy yourself beautiful and extremely cheap sweaters. Sweaters sold at the stalls on the second floor of Dalat Market are cheaper than those sold on the pedestrian street and customers can freely negotiate the price.
Stalls selling sweaters at very cheap prices (photo collection)
Many tourists are delighted to buy beautiful sweaters at low prices (photo collection)
Yell market lines along the sidewalk of Dalat's pedestrian street, where tourists can freely admire and shop at the stalls here.
Fruit market
Dalat is cold, and each season there are different fruits sold at the market by locals. This place always attracts tourists with unique specialties that only Dalat has.
Abundant fruit displayed at Dalat's pedestrian street (photo collection)
In particular, all of these specialties are locally sourced products brought out for sale by the locals. Specialties that can be mentioned here include sweet potatoes, potatoes, strawberries, bell peppers, corn, and various dried fruits, all sold at surprisingly low prices. Most tourists who come here buy some specialties because they are too cheap and safe in terms of quality.
Food market
The food market is the highlight of Dalat's pedestrian street. Previously, the food stalls were located on the left side of the road leading to the market, but after being reorganized, that area has become a park, and the food stalls have moved to the other side of the road.
Food stalls at Dalat's pedestrian street (photo collection)
All food stalls are closely packed together, brightly lit up. Each stall will sell some dishes, but mainly hot dishes such as: hot snails, Vietnamese sizzling crepes, pork knuckles, beef noodles,... all dishes are suitable for night market goers in the cold weather. In addition to the fixed food stalls, at Dalat's pedestrian street, there are also mobile food stalls from Hoa Binh down to the market. These mobile stalls usually sell popular dishes such as boiled sweet potatoes, grilled sweet potatoes, boiled corn, grilled corn, grilled skewered meat, grilled chicken wings, grilled chicken legs,...
The fragrant grilled sweet potato stalls attract tourists (photo collection)
Blending into Dalat's pedestrian street means blending into the atmosphere of the highland city of Dalat at night. Just strolling around to admire the city at night without shopping already feels refreshing. The diversity of livelihoods such as selling souvenir keychains, dolls, and many things you don't know what they're for, mixed in a very unique space in Dalat that few places have.
Souvenirs on display at Dalat's pedestrian street (photo collection)
Dalat's pedestrian street offers various activities; you can stop by a small area to watch a group of young people performing hip hop. Watch and contribute to their happiness by putting money in a hat, a gesture known as purchasing joy. Or on Le Dai Hanh street, witness a miniature car race in the night. The miniature cars speed up the slope amidst cheers in the night.
Fun activities at Dalat's pedestrian street (photo collection)
Fun activities at Dalat's pedestrian street (photo collection)
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- Zoodooo Dalat featuring the European-style zoo
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As travelers immerse themselves in Dalat's pedestrian street, they embrace a new cultural space, admiring and purchasing goods or savoring the flavors of the local cuisine. You can explore Dalat's pedestrian street in every nook and cranny, every alleyway, every stall, and most importantly, every person here. Discover to find the unique charm of Dalat's pedestrian street at night, infusing Dalat with the grace of the Central Highlands' mountains and forests.
