Dalat is a famous tourist spot in Vietnam. It is a beautiful hill town that is located on a plateau 1,500 meters (4921 feet) above sea level. This charming town offers an amazing vibe despite the cold climate. Dalat has beautiful landscapes and the locals of the hill town are lovely and helpful. Hilltown is a paradise for all nature lovers. With enchanting waterfalls, innumerable water-based activities and delicious street food, Dalat has everything to make it to your bucket list. Sounds interesting? Let’s have a look at the detailed list of the things to do in Dalat, Vietnam.
1. Enjoy a romantic picnic at the Valley Of Love
If you are travelling to Dalat with your partner, there can be no place more romantic to picnic in than the Valley of Love, located in Little Paris in the heart of Dalat. This is a popular honeymoon spot for a lot of couples, and it is also known as the Niagara Falls of Vietnam. There are plenty of private tours you can sign up to if you don’t wish to explore the place alone. The entry fee includes a buffet lunch that serves authentic Cambodian food, and you can spend most of the day exploring the beautiful waterfalls, the wax museum, and Instagram-worthy backdrops for pictures.
Valley Of Love
Address: 3 - 5 - 7 Đường Mai Anh Đào, Phường 8, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng 670000, Vietnam
Website: Valley Of Love
Opening hours: 7:30am - 5pm (daily)
2. Admire the coloured glass buildings at Lam Vien Square
Located in the heart of the flower city, Lam Vien Square is a popular landmark that is frequented by tourists and locals alike. It overlooks the gorgeous Xuan Huong Lake, offering beautiful views for miles, and features a sunflower-shaped building that is made of stained or coloured glass. Inside, you will find a stylish and modern bar that will serve your favourite cocktails or other beverages as well as a shopping mall where you can enjoy window-shopping or purchase your choice of apparel or accessories. You can visit this place in the evenings in summer as it can get quite hot because of its glass structure.
Lam Vien Square
Address: Phuong 10 tp., Da Lat Vietnam
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
3. Check out the clay sculptures at Clay Tunnel
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If you are interested in art and craft, then you have to visit the beautiful Clay Tunnel in Dalat that features some of the most beautiful sculptures and architectural marvels constructed entirely out of, you guessed it, clay, and spend a day marvelling at the beauty of this place. This is also known as the sculpture tunnel and you can visit it by paying a nominal entrance fee. Because this attraction is fairly away from the city, you can pair it with a visit to another nearby attraction like Datanla Falls or Truc Lam Monastery.
Clay Tunnel
Address: Unnamed Rd,, Phường 4, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Opening hours: 8am - 5pm (daily)
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4. Explore the lovely gardens of DaLat Otel Home
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Posted by DaLat Otel - Khách Sạn Ống Cống on Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Dalat Otel Home is located right beside a farm, and it is a fun-filled daytime activity for the whole family. Featuring quaint and colourful cottages arranged around a tranquil garden with plenty of benches and fences, your kids can frolic around all day until they are tired. In addition, there is also a youth hostel here in case you wish to stay the night. For dinner, the host will often cook meats on the barbecue grill available, along with baked potatoes.
DaLat Otel Home
Address: 75 Hùng Vương, Phường 11, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
5. Marvel at the natural beauty of the Golden Valley
For nature lovers, this attraction is a must-visit in Dalat. This sprawling garden spreads over several acres of lush green meadows interrupted only by a sparkling blue lake. The pine trees surround the meadows, lending it a very mountain-like vibe, and you can go bird-watching or enjoy a nice picnic here. Filled with unique ornamental plants and bonsai trees, this is a treat for any tourist interested in botany or gardening. In addition, there are artificial waterfalls, recreational areas, orchards and plenty of structures constructed to showcase sacred Asian beliefs. You can also enjoy fishing at the lake or set up a tent and go on a camping adventure.
Golden Valley
Address: Lạt Đồng, Lát, Lạc Dương, Lâm Đồng 672700, Vietnam
Website: Golden Valley
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
6. Explore the scenic wonder of the Maple Leaf tourist area
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Another gorgeous nature-oriented attraction that you can visit is the Maple Leaf tourist attraction. Beautiful sculptures and architectural designs in the shape of unique animals and plants such as dragons and mushrooms will welcome you as you step inside the premises. With thousands of maple trees and plenty of other coniferous local trees, this place is a hidden gem in Dalat. Explore unique buildings such as the roof house that has gorgeous gables that showcase its architectural wonder, a drum house that is shaped like a drum, mushroom house, Eden babbling brooks and more. You will feel like you have been transported into a fairytale.
Maple Leaf tourist area
Address: 45 Đường Đặng Thái Thân, Phường 3, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Website: Maple Leaf tourist area
Opening hours: 8am - 5pm (daily)
7. Explore the mesmerising lavender fields at Lavender Dalat Tourist Area
Dalat is known for its sprawling lavender fields that have been featured in Instagram pictures of world-famous influencers as well as magazines and movies. Do make sure you visit the lavender gardens here during the season when you are sure to see lavender flowers blooming. There is a small admission fee that is totally worth it, and you can also get some delicious coffee on the farm. You can take lots of amazing Instagram-worthy shots with the lavender fields in the foreground and the mountains and lake in the background.
Lavender Dalat Tourist Area
Address: Số 1 Hoa Hoàng Anh, khu du lịch Hồ Tuyền Lâm, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Vietnam
Website: Lavender Dalat Tourist Area
Opening hours: 7am - 5pm (daily)
8. Check out the Dalat Eiffel Tower
Dalat is a former French colony and it is also known as Little Paris of Vietnam. Due to its geographical location, the climate here tends to be very European. So, when you are in Dalat, why not go for the ultimate Parisian experience and visit the Eiffel Tower replica here? The replica overlooks the manmade lake and it is truly a wonderful place to spend a free evening. The surrounding buildings and streets were built during the French colonial times, and are reminiscent of French architecture through and through.
Dalat Eiffel Tower
Address:8 Đường Trần Phú, Phường 3, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
9. Relish a delicious cup of Nari avocado ice-cream
You may have heard of avocado toast, but when in Vietnam, be sure to try the ice-cream! Avocado ice-cream, known as “kem bo” in Vietnamese, is one of the most popular desserts available in Ho Chi Mihn and Hanoi, and especially Da Lat. Served in small plastic cups, you can find this ice-cream in the night markets that sell food and beverages. These ice-cream shops are often quite crowded, with a long queue made up of people just waiting to get their hands on the avocado ice-cream! Prepared from real avocado pulp, this dessert makes an ice-cold smoothie out of the avocados and then tops them with vanilla ice-cream.
Nari Avocado Cream
Address: 74c Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Phường 2, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)
10. Have a cosy boat ride along the Hồ Tuyền Lâm Lake
The Hồ Tuyền Lâm, also known as Tuyen Lam Lake, is a manmade lake that is surrounded by some of the best landmark attractions in Dalat, and it is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. It is one of the country’s national tourist areas and is frequented by tons of tourists from around the country. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride with your friends or family, or simply take a long walk around the perimeter of the lake lined by beautiful coniferous pine trees. In the early mornings, the whole place looks absolutely magical as you get to see the pine trees poking out from the fog, the grass with dewdrops settled on it, and the orange sky reflecting off the lake.
Hồ Tuyền Lâm
Address: Tran Thanh Tong, Da Lat, Vietnam
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
11. Learn about Vietnamese history at Lam Dong Museum
If you are a history buff or are interested in learning about the rich Vietnamese history and the ancient Khmer civilisation, this museum displays relics and artefacts from centuries ago. From ancient Cham excavations to more recent art exhibits, there is just so much to explore and learn about. This museum used to be a mansion, and it has been renovated and opened to the public, and the exhibits are very well-organised and easy to understand even for someone who may not know much about Vietnamese history. There is an admission fee, although it is very reasonable and totally worth it.
Lam Dong Museum
Address: 4 Hùng Vương, Phường 10, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Website: Lam Dong Museum
Opening hours: 7:15am - 11:30am, 1:30pm - 5pm (daily)
12. Go on a camping adventure at Mong Mo Hill
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Posted by Mong Mo Hill Theme Park on Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Mong Mo Hill, also known as Dream Hill, is a theme park that combines the scenic natural beauty of Dalat and the contemporary theme park rides and attractions that are sure to offer a fun-filled experience for you. Explore the lovely Golden waterfall, the ancient house, the flower gardens filled with ornamental plants and unique local species of trees and flowers, and the beautiful poetry of Han Mac Tu on display carved into the wood. There is also a restaurant where you can grab a delicious authentic Vietnamese meal after exploring the park. There are residential amenities on the premises as well, including guesthouses and camping facilities for a truly spectacular experience.
Mong Mo Hill Tourist Area
Address: Số 5 Đường Mai Anh Đào, Phường 8, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng 670000, Vietnam
Opening hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm (daily)
13. Visit the Buddhist temple of Linh Son Pagoda
As one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Vietnam, Linh Son Pagoda is truly a beautiful structure. Located upon a small hill in the highlands of Dalat, this temple is about an hour away from the main city, and you can also enjoy the nearby lakes and scenic spots. The pagoda is surrounded by a quiet courtyard where you can sit in peace, meditate or simply relax for a while before leaving. The interiors of the pagoda feature beautiful sculptures of Buddha and other sacred symbols in Buddhism.
Linh Son Pagoda
Address: 120 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Phường 2, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
14. Sip on some local coffee at La Viet Coffee
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Posted by La Viet Coffee on Friday, January 15, 2021
If you are a caffeine addict like so many of us, Vietnam is a wonderful place to be as it grows its own coffee. La Viet is a lovely café that also has its own farm and coffee factory, where you can witness how your coffee is prepared from the cherry-picking to the final brew. The tour here is worth opting for, as the staff will explain to you how your coffee is prepared and all the different washing and roasting processes involved.
La Viet Coffee
Address: 200 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Phường 8, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng 66000, Vietnam
Website: La Viet Coffee
Opening hours: 7am - 10pm (daily)
15. Sing along to your favourite tunes at Karaoke Sơn
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Posted by Karaoke Sơn Đà Lạt on Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Who doesn’t love a karaoke night? This karaoke restaurant is open all day and all night, and it allows you to sing along to your favourite tunes in style. Even if you aren’t travelling with anyone else, you can have an amazing time and make new friends while singing along with them. This bar offers English music as well.
Karaoke Sơn
Address: 38 Đường Hai Bà Trưng, Phường 6, Thành phố Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
16. Taste the local street food of Dalat (from USD 36.0)
If you are craving some unique and traditional local bites, then you must walk through the streets of Dalat. Here you can find a good number of street food stalls that sell simple noodle dishes, barbecued meats, and fried snacks. It is also a fantastic place to come for breakfast. Bring your family and friends for a good time.
Dalat Street Food Tour
Duration: 3 hours
17. Learn about the history of Dalat Bao at Dai’s Summer Palace
Bao Dai was popular for being the last monarch of Vietnam. He was also famous for owning a summer palace in Dalat, which was constructed in 1933 by a French architect. The palace is still as gorgeous as it would have been in the past and is equipped with Bao Dai’s furnishings and his belongings. It is a beautiful place to learn about the history of Dalat. The building has a lovely atmosphere, and it is highly recommended to visit if you are in town.
Bao Dai’s Summer Palace
Address: 1 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
Opening hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm (daily)
18. Get a glimpse of pretty flowers at Dalat Flower Park
Dalat has made a name for itself in Vietnam because of its breathtaking views. If you wish to see the beautiful cluster of flowers, then Dalat Flower Park is a must-see destination for you. It is stretched over an area of 7,000 square meters (75347 sq. ft.) and has over 300 species of flowers. The flowers blossom at different times of the year, so the gardens always remain colourful. If you want to witness the gardens at the pinnacle of their beauty, then you should visit in the summer months.
Dalat Flower Park
Address: Top of Cu Hill, north of Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat
Opening hours: 7:30am - 4pm (daily)
19. Explore the various sections of Dalat Market
Dalat Market is an incredible place to visit if you wish to explore a more traditional side of the city. You will find some 1,000 shops which are situated across various buildings. The shops are filled with a variety of different commodities. You can find stalls loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables. You can also explore lovely flower shops and stalls that sell bottles of local wine. It is also a fantastic place to pick up some local handicrafts.
Dalat Market
Address: City Centre, Dalat Vietnam
Opening hours: 7am - 10pm (daily)
20. Enjoy Drinks at the 100 Roofs Cafe
The 100 Roofs Cafe is the most famous tourist spot in Dalat. Upon entering you will find a maze of winding tunnels and rooms, and you could be pardoned for thinking that you walked into Middle Earth and directly into a scene from the Hobbit. They also have a beautiful roof garden which looks like it has just come out of a fairytale. It is a beautiful place to watch the sunset with a fantastic drink.
100 Roofs Cafe
Address: 57 Phan Boi Chau, Ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
21. Get a glimpse of rural life in Vietnam at Lat Village
Located at the foot of Langbian mountain, Lat Village is the centre of the Lat ethnic minority. There is a huge concrete statue of a chicken at the entrance of the town. There are many legends about the statue, but the main purpose of that is to attract the many visitors who come here is to get a glimpse of rural life in Vietnam. You can also buy some fantastic local handicrafts here like wine, cotton textiles, traditional silk pieces which make lovely souvenirs.
Lat Village
Address: Foot of Langbiang Mountain, 15 kilometers to the North of Dalat
22. Explore Vietnamese Art at the Crazy House
Crazy House can really drive you crazy with its awkward architecture and weird frame. Its original name is Hang Nga Guest House and Art Gallery. The explanation for its quirky nickname is that the house is built to resemble a tree and was designed by the well-known Vietnamese architect Dang Viet Nga, in 1990. The Crazy House has many theme-based rooms. All the rooms are unique and creative. It is a perfect spot to spend some quality time with your kids.
Crazy House
Address: Crazy House, 03 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, St, Dalat City, Lam Dong 670000, Vietnam
Website: Crazy House
23. Explore Buddhism at Linh Phuoc Pagoda
Linh Phuoc Pagoda is one of the most popular temples in the nation. It has a bell tower that stands at a height of 37 meters. This makes it the tallest bell tower of its kind in all the Vietnam. There is also a vibrant central hall which has a series of murals that tell the tale of the life of Buddha. If you want to know more about the history of Buddhism, then this is an incredible place to visit, and the pagoda is also placed in the middle of a series of dense grounds and lakes.
Linh Phuoc Pagoda
Address: Spring Flower Village, Trai Mat, Dalat City, Lam Dong 550000, Vietnam
Website: Linh Phuoc Pagoda
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
24. Indulge in adventurous waterfalls tours (from USD 90.0)
Dalat has a beautiful landscape and magnificent natural beauty. It is also well-known for its waterfalls. Some of the most impressive waterfalls in Dalat are Datanla Waterfall, Prenn waterfall, and Elephant Waterfall. These waterfalls are major tourist attractions. They all have unique features that make them so beautiful. You can also indulge in activities like canyoning, chute-sliding, and waterfall gliding.
Dalat Waterfall Tour
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
25. Enjoy white water rafting at the scenic locations of Dalat (from USD 76.0)
Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular activities in Dalat. This activity, that sees ample participation, is held in the Da Don River. It is one of the most adventurous things to do in Dalat. You can explore some of the fascinating areas in this town and enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill town.
White water rafting and Countryside in Dalat Vietnam
Duration: 1 day
Cheers to amazing vacations in Dalat
The refreshingly cool climate has made Dalat an adventure-sports capital of southern Vietnam. You can indulge in many activities like mountain biking, canyoning, white-water rafting, and treks. Dalat is also popular for a romantic getaway. With so many amazing things to do, Dalat is a perfect place for a memorable and amazing vacation.
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