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Explore Vietnam from the Other Side: The Beauty of French Villages, Dalat City

Dalat City, Vietnam – Other than Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam also has Dalat City as a tourist destination that is being widely discussed because of the European vibes in the City. So if you want to travel in Asia with European vibes, Dalat can be your perfect destination t-mates!

To be more secure before going to Dalat, let’s check this guidance out! Wonderfully complete!

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Keep in Mind How to Get to Dalat City, Vietnam!

If you are traveling from Indonesia, you just need to book a direct flight to Lien Khuong International Airport, Dalat. However, if you plan to go to Dalat after visiting Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, there are several options for you to choose from. 

First, by taking a flight which takes about 2 hours from Hanoi and 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh. Secondly, you can travel by land using a city bus or a train, but it will take much longer, considering the distance between cities is quite far.

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Pay More Attention to the Weather: Choose the Best Time to Visit

Slightly different from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, Dalat which is located at an altitude has cooler weather than the others. 

The best time to visit Dalat is in December to early March, during the dry season, when you will get the best time for doing outdoor activities and coincides with the blooming of flowers in Dalat. The average temperature is approximately 19°C to 24°C.

Transportation Options in Dalat, Vietnam

The unique thing in Dalat is that you can rent a bicycle to stroll around the city, but don’t worry! If you feel too weary to cycling, you can also rent a motorbikes t-mates!

Besides bicycles and motorbikes, you will also easily find other transportation such as taxis, city buses, and motorbike taxis called  Xe ôm

Tourist Attractions in Dalat that Must be Included in Your Itinerary, From Destinations to Hotels!

1. Admire the French Architecture at Bao Dai Palace & French Quarter

Bao Dai Palace 1, Dalat, Vietnam (Picture via saiko3p – www.shutterstock.com)

Dalat has three palaces with original or adopted French architecture that you should visit. Start with Bao Dai Palace 1, Bao Dai Palace 2, and Bao Dai Summer Palace. 

Antique Villa in Dalat, Vietnam (Picture via Phuong D. Nguyen – www.shutterstock.com)

Not only do they stick to the palace, the French architecture also sticks on the villas that are located in the French Quarter, which is on Tran Hung Dao Road, Dalat City Center. One of the famous villas is Dalat Cadasa Resort.

2. The Antique French Architecture in Dalat Railway Station

The Historical Dalat Railway Station (Picture via xuanhuongho – www.shutterstock.com)

This historic railway station is one of the most visited and iconic destinations in Dalat. Beside the grand French architecture, this station is also a witness to the history of Dalat City.

The Ancient Train in Dalat Railway Station (Picture via USJ – www.shutterstock.com)

Even though the train no longer operates as public transportation, the train is still available for tourist purposes to explore Dalat and the mountain town of Trai Mat.

3. Charm of the Lakes in Dalat: Xuan Huong Lake and Tuyen Lam Lake

Switching from the splendor of French architecture in Dalat, another thing that is also the icon of Dalat is its diverse natural beauty. 

Tuyen Lam Lake, Dalat (Picture via NDQ – www.shutterstock.com)

Starting with several lakes in Dalat, the two popular ones are Xuan Huong Lake and Tuyen Lam Lake. Tuyen Lam Lake is one of the biggest, while visiting you also offered to do boating around the lake, t-mates!

Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat (Picture via Min Wan – www.shutterstock.com)

No less beautiful there is Xuan Huang Lake, which is located in downtown and while visiting Xuan Huang Lake, there are also many activities that you can do, such as pedaling a duck boat, horse carriage ride, cycling, and having a picnic by the lake.

4. The Breathtaking View of the Waterfalls in Dalat: Pongour Waterfall, Cam Ly Waterfall, and Datanla Waterfall

If you still crave to explore the nature of Dalat, several waterfall destinations can be your next choice! The three famous ones are Pongour Waterfall, Cam Ly Waterfall, and Datanla Waterfall. 

The Beauty of Pongour Waterfall, Dalat (Picture via Perfect Lazybones – www.shutterstock.com)

Pongour Waterfall is the largest compared to the others, and at certain times Pongour is also used as a location for holding certain festivals or events.

Cam Ly Waterfall, Dalat (Picture via Leonid Andronov – www.shutterstock.com) 
Fun Alpine Coaster Ride at Datanla Waterfall, Dalat (Gambar dari Ekkachai Kesanthia – www.shutterstock.com)

Secondly, Cam Ly Waterfall, which the closest waterfall to the city center, also has various activities to do. Lastly, there is Datanla Waterfall which is interesting with the famous roller-coaster ride known as the Alpine Coaster.

5. Take a Selfie at Dalat Flower Gardens: Dalat Flower Park and Hydrangeas Garden 

For your information! Dalat City is also known as the city of a thousand flowers, t-mates. Let’s prove the beauty of the flower gardens in Dalat that will make you stunned~

The Stunning DalatFlower Park (Picture via Zhukov Oleg – www.shutterstock.com)

Dalat Flower Park could be the right choice if you want to see various types of flowers from various countries. Beautifully arranged, Dalat Flower Park looks more artistic than just an ordinary flower garden. 

Blooming Hydrangeas at Hydrangeas Garden, Dalat (Picture via kitzcorner – www.shutterstock.com)

Not only that, there is also a Hydrangeas Garden filled with only one kind of Hydrangeas flower. The widespread hydrangeas create a panorama that is no less beautiful and aesthetic. 

6. Let’s Make your Tummy Happy at Dalat Night Market

Dalat Night Market (Picture via Akarat Phasura – www.shutterstock.com)

It doesn’t feel right to go for a vacation without having street food, remember t-mates happy tummy happy you! If you crave Vietnamese street food, you can find it right away at the Dalat Night Market! The location is in the center of Dalat city, precisely on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai road. You must try the Vietnamese pizza!

Various Street Food at Dalat Night Market (Picture via Tang Trung Kien – www.shutterstock.com)

A few additional recommendations for those of you who like to do cafe hopping, in Dalat there are several coffee shops that are quite hits and instagramable! Starting from Still Cafe Dalat with a Japanese interior with a ghibli theme, Tiem Ca Phe Tui Mo To equipped with beautiful views of the city, and last Chika Farm where all the alpacas and sheep waiting for you! 

7. Feel the Unique Sensation of Staying at Crazy House

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Crazy House is a tourist spot as well as an inn created by Vietnamese artist Dang Viet Nga. According to Dang Viet Nga, Crazy House is his work that expresses his highest imagination and creativity. No wonder the shape, even the interior of the room is very unique.

Crazy House

Price: Start from 478,679 IDR per night

Facilities: Parking, wifi, 24-hour front desk.

Address: 03 D. Huynh Thuc Khang, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Lam Dong 66115, Vietnam (Check on Google Maps)

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8. Aesthetic Stay in Dalat de Charme Village

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Is the unique lodging not fit for you? Maybe this aesthetic one can be the substitute! Dalat de Charme Village, fairytale-style architecture with super comfortable and aesthetic room interiors in every corner as if it guarantees coziness when you see it!

Charming Dalat Village

Price: Start from 533,383 IDR per night

Facilities: Restaurant, airport shuttle, wifi, etc.

Address: 94 Hoang Hoa Tham St- W.10 – kota Dalat.94 Hoang Hoa Tham – Ward 10 – Kota. Da Lat (Check on Google Maps)

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