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Complete Guide for Travelling in Da Lat - Explore Real Asia

Complete Guide for Travelling in Da Lat - Explore Real Asia

April 29, 2021

You will fall in love with Da Lat from the first time you arrive because the land is as peaceful as the breath. The names that the land carries are like a city of flowers, a land of love, a city of sadness, dream city ... How to go and fully experience Da Lat, let's see the Dalat travel guide with Explore Real Asia

 

1. General Information 

With a height of 1500m above sea level, the weather is cool and pleasant. This makes "city of flowers" the most ideal destination for all tourists. The interesting "nothing" of the beautiful city can be mentioned such as: no traffic lights, no police standing at traffic junctions, no pedicab to carry tourists, no Hoa, no staying up late, no Lam Dong newspaper at newsstands in Da Lat,

 

2. What is the most ideal time to travel to Da Lat?

 

Unlike other tourist destinations that are only seasonal, you can visit Da Lat year round because each season has its own beauty. You can freely choose the time for your Dalat trip.

 

Spring Dalat is sweet with the pink color of cherry blossoms blooming at every corner.
Spring Dalat is sweet with the pink color of cherry blossoms blooming at every corner. 

 

If you want to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom around Xuan Huong Lake, from February to April when spring comes is the best time to admire the flowers. Purple phoenix flowers on the streets at this time began to bloom shimmeringly to welcome the sunshine and wind in the gentle spring scent.

 

A stunning purple corner of flamboyant
A stunning purple corner of flamboyant


In the rain on a sunny and summer day, suddenly coming and going very quickly, the beautiful scenery of Da Lat made visitors surprised. The aftermath of a peaceful trip to Dalat with "strange" weather on the summer day will increase the endless nostalgia. The pouring rains in August will increase the attractiveness of the waterfalls, such as being strengthened to flow, white foam. Pren waterfall, Pongour waterfall, Dambri waterfall ... sounding like a natural love all night and day.

 

Wildflowers are like a typical symbol of the Central Highlands
Wildflowers are like a typical symbol of the Central Highlands


At the end of the year, if you travel to Da Lat in October, November, and December, there are clouds in the blue sky. From October to December the wildflowers reach out to welcome the beautiful sun shimmering in the new wind. And fragile mimosa flowers spread along the hills like a painting. And there are many other brilliant flowers such as cauliflower field, sunflower garden, rose velvet garden, reed grass field ... Every season, Dalat appears with its own flavor that always attracts visitors.

 

3. How to travel to Da Lat?

 

To cater to your Dalat travel, you have several ways to come to the land of flowers.

 

Planes

To save time, the plane will be the optimal choice. Dalat has Lien Khuong airport which is 30km south of the city center. You can take the flights of Vietnam airlines, Vietjet Air, and Jetstar to travel to the dream city. 

 

Lien Khuong Airport is 30 km from the city center
Lien Khuong Airport is 30 km from the city center


At the airport, you can choose a taxi to return to the city. Mai Linh , Phuong Trang, Thang Loi, Da Lat are the most prestigious car manufacturers with prices around 250-300k. Traveling in groups of 4 people will save money. Also you can choose an airport bus to Da Lat city for 40-50k, it takes 45 minutes to arrive.


Passenger Car

For those who want to save money or enjoy sightseeing on the way to Da Lat, a passenger car will be the right choice. However, it will take longer. You can go from Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City as the main starting points that are often chosen by tourists.


Motorcycle

Motorbikes are also a good choice for young people who love experiencing and saving costs. From Saigon to Dalat only about 300km, it takes about 7-10 hours if traveling by motorbike. Although it takes quite a bit of time and energy, these will be quite interesting experiences, as well as help you discover many beautiful scenes along the way.


How to move when staying in Da Lat?

Choosing a means of transportation like a motorbike will help you be proactive in your journey, the car rental price is 100k / day. The rental place is at the gate of Dalat market, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street or Bui Thi Xuan street. Because Da Lat has many passes, sharp and steep turns, motorbikes will be more suitable for moving and exploring every corner of the city.


Renting a motorbike is the cheapest and most convenient means of transport
Renting a motorbike is the cheapest and most convenient means of transport

 


There are many reputable taxi companies in Da Lat for you to choose during the journey
There are many reputable taxi companies in Da Lat for you to choose during the journey


However, if you are traveling in large groups or traveling with families of all ages, renting a car is more appropriate and saves time or renting a taxi because adults and children will not like to try the feeling. strong by motor vehicle.

 

4. Where to stay in Da Lat?

Of course, to have a perfect trip, you need to find and book a satisfactory room. Do not miss the following favorite Dalat hotels that are recommended by Explore Real Asia.



No

Hotel Name

Room Type

Price

Note

1

Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel

Superior

157

5*

2

Dalat Palace Convention Hotel

Royal Superior

174

5*

3

Ana Mandara Villas Đà Lạt

villa

85

5*

4

Duparc Hotel Dalat

superior 

61

4*

5

TTC Dalat

superior 

40-46

4*

6

La Sapinette Hotel Dalat

superior

39

4*

7

TTC Hotel Premium – Ngọc Lan

superior 

54

4*

8

Iris Dalat Hotel

superior

42-35

3*

9

Ngoc Phat Dalat

standard

41-33

3*

10

Navy Dalat

superior

27

3*

 

5. Where to go in Da Lat?

For details about fascinating places in Da Lat, check out our articles about Beautiful Destinations in Da Lat that Cannot Be Missed - Explore Real Asia

 

6. What to eat in Dalat?

  • Wet cakes with chicken heart on Truong Cong Dinh street open for sale from 2pm to about 8pm.
  • Banh beo Ba Huong for 20k/ 4 pieces at 228 Phan Dinh Phung Street.


Cup rice cake
Cup rice cake


  • Xuan An cake soup: 25 - 30k / bowl at house No. 15 Nha Chung
  • Best Water Rice Paper at 112 Nguyen Van Troi
  • Strawberry cream 8k / cup number 242D
  •  Phan Dinh Phung Strawberry ice cream - Delicious dishes from Da Lat


Delicious strawberry ice cream that is hard to resist
Delicious strawberry ice cream that is hard to resist 


  • Noodles: appreciated for both quality and quality, located at Lot A29, Mac Dinh Chi Street, Da Lat
  • Nguyen Van Troi Sugar Butter Ice Cream
  • Assembled beside Xuan Huong Lake
  • Cu Duc grill shop specializes in the specialties of the Central Highlands
  • Tai Ky restaurant at 1 / A2 Bui Thi Xuan, Da Lat
  • Tear shirt at the corner of Hung Vuong - Tran Quy Cap street
  • Thanh Tri roll cake Tran Quy Cap street with 20k / plate
  • Charcoal Roll - Delicious food in Dalat

7. Nice Cafe in Dalat 


Thongdalat.space

Thongdalat.space cafe is located at 90 Bui Thi Xuan. The shop is inspired by the tree nurseries in Dalat. This will be the place to inspire, nurture the dreams of young people, and is a place for friends to meet, share dreams, ambitions.


Green coffee shop
Green coffee shop


An Cafe

An Cafe has 5 separate zones, with an area of ​​200m2 and located on 3/2, Ward 1, TP. Da Lat. An is a must-visit destination in Da Lat for those who love nature and want to experience Dalat in the closest way. The most special thing about An Cafe is that you can see all kinds of vegetables and vegetables anywhere in the restaurant, from the small outside garden to the shelves, tables, to the paths from one area to another. .


An Cafe - a beautiful cafe in Dalat
An Cafe - a beautiful cafe in Dalat



La Viet

Located at 200 Nguyen Cong Tru, Ward 8, La Viet is a cafe that fans love to drink clean coffee often "whisper" to each other when going to Da Lat. Here, you will see with your own eyes. The process of making a cup of coffee from the clean coffee beans of the mountains, and immediately, the air will be filled with the aroma of coffee, bringing an indescribable wonderful feeling.


The cafe space is extremely
The cafe space is extremely "quality"


Me Linh Coffee Garden

Me Linh Coffee Garden is located at the address of group 20, village 4, Ta Nung commune, 20km from the city center, the shop is loved by many tourists from Dalat and come not only for the taste of the right quality mink coffee. but also possesses a unique vision in Da Lat. Me Linh Coffee Garden is designed to open, ensuring you a full 360 degree view and right at the foot of the shop is a small coffee farm, in front of Cam Ly Dam Lake.

 

Me Linh Coffee Garden attracts many tourists
Me Linh Coffee Garden attracts many tourists