With its cool, mild climate and park-like environment. Dalat is one of Vietnam’s most delightful cities; it is located on a verdant plateau containing pine forests and lakes 300 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.

At 1,500 meters above sea level, Dalat's cool climate provides a pleasant respite from the heat and humidity of the lowlands. Dalat's colonial influences can still be seen in its cathedral and some of the 2,000 villas that dot the town. The town has a relaxed atmosphere and is very popular with Vietnamese holiday makers, primarily honeymooners.

 

Places of interest

 

Dalat Cathedral

Be built between 1931 and 1942 for use by French residents and vacationers. The cross on the spire is 47 metres above the ground. Inside, the stained-glass windows, bring a bit of medieval Europe to Dalat.

 

Morning Market

With slightly cold climate, Dalat is a place providing the finest, freshest vegetables and flowers for neighboring provinces and cites. Besides, Ethnic minorities from the surrounding villages also attend the market to sell handicrafts and textiles.

 

Xuan Huong lake

It is one of the most beautiful lakes located in Dalat centre. Xuan Huong lake with sickle moon-shaped, is a dreamlike point for tourism.  You can take a paddle boat on its calm waters, the best way to see it is to stroll along the 7km sealed path that encircles it.

 

Prenn Waterfall

This 10 meter high waterfall roars through the forest 13 km south of Dalat. Bridges near the falls allow for close up views and the chance to feel the mist spraying up from the falls. It’s even possible to walk underneath them.

 

Bao Dai's Summer Villa

Built in 1933, the 25-room villa was Emperor Bao Dai’s midsummer retreat. The art-deco interior still looks much as it did early in the 1930s.

 

Truc Lam Buddhist Monastery

This tranquil and newly-built monastery is located in a forest above serene TuyenLamLake. The monastery has a landscaped garden and small museum of Buddhist artifacts.

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