| From Lat Đà Lạt | ||
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| State | Vietnam | |
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| Altitude | 1,500 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 393.54 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 305.509 (2015 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 84 | |
| Time zone | UTC 7 | |
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From Lat (or Dalat) is a city of Vietnam capital of Lam Dong province in the Tay Nguyen region.
To know
Da Lat is located on the central highlands of the Vietnam, was initially built by French attracted by the particularly mild climate compared to the coast and Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh.
Dalat's elevation above sea level (1500-2000m) and fertile soil make this area one of the best agricultural areas in the country. Indeed in the markets of Hanoi and not only vegetables and flowers are sold as "made in Dalat".
Most of the guides describe Dalat as a popular city only as a honeymoon destination for Vietnamese with places that are a bit tacky and kitschy. The good news is that the city isn't overcrowded with tourists like some other cities in Vietnam. The bad news is that it's not entirely inaccurate - there are actually kitschy places where honeymooning couples take pictures, but it should be remembered that Dalat is surrounded by beautiful mountains with trails for mountain biking, walking and even walking. canoe.
When to go
The average temperature is 18 ° C - 25 ° C. The highest temperature ever recorded in Da Lat was 27 ° C, and the lowest was 6.5 ° C.
Background
The French began building this city in 1907 after Yersin explored this region. It began by building numerous villas, hotels by locality, according to the architectural style of the France weather.
How to orient yourself
Da Lat: full screen map.How to get
By plane
Lien Khuong Airport is 26 km south of Da Lat.
By bus
Most travelers and tourists reach Dalat by bus, particularly along the popular Sinh Cafe Hanoi-HCMC route. From Nha Trang the bus journey takes about 5 hours, with a mandatory stop at the dilapidated Chaam temple. From Ho Chi Minh the trip takes 5 hours.
How to get around
Depending on where you are staying, you can walk around most of the city.
By taxi
You can take an Xe Om (mototaxi) a bit everywhere, the best way to get to some places outside the city faster.
By motorbike
You can also rent motorbikes for the day.
Alternatively take a look at the entry Easy Riders below.
What see
- Ho Xuan Huong Lake (Xuan Huong) (In the center).
Free admission but boats are rented. 
00:00-24:00. About 5km in diameter, this lake was created after two dams on the Camly River collapsed in the 1930s. Today the Xuan Huong Lake is one of the major attractions of Da Lat, also very popular with the inhabitants and with hotels and restaurants that overlook it. - Thung Lung Tinh Yeu (Valley of Love), Phu Duong Thien Vong street (About 5km outside the city). Entry less than $ 1. Mon-Sun until 5pm. The valley is a stop on many tours and one of the best places to go canoeing.
- Lake of Pain (Lake of Sighs) (5km northeast on the way to Ho Xuan Huong). Entry less than $ 1. Another famous attraction in Dalat. The lake is named after the story of two lovers, one committed suicide after the other was called to serve in the army. The story changes according to the age and sex of the narrator ...
- Tuyen Lam lake (5km south on Highway 20). Its green and clean waters flow from the splendid Tia spring and the Da Tam river, which flows down from Mount Voi. Its waters extend over 350 hectares and thanks to its various sources, Tuyen Lam is known as the lake where rivers meet, springs and forests. Built in the 1980s, it is one of the largest and most beautiful in the city. Mount Voi overlooking the lake is ideal for hiking.
- Prenn Falls (At the foot of the Prenn Pass, about 10km outside the city). Entry less than $ 1. Mon-Sun until 5pm. Another famous attraction around Dalat.
- Pongour Falls (30km south on Highway 20).
Free admission but boats are rented. 
00:00-24:00. About 5km in diameter, this lake was created after two dams on the Camly River collapsed in the 1930s. Today the Xuan Huong Lake is one of the major attractions of Da Lat, also very popular with the inhabitants and with hotels and restaurants that overlook it.Events and parties
What to do
- Easy Riders. From $ 20 per person for an 8-hour tour, up to $ 60 per day for longer, multi-stop tours that also include accommodation. Guide and driver on motorcycles. A nice way for those who don't ride a motorbike to get around the highlands and to get to less known and more difficult to reach places. They speak English, are from villages in the area and seem to know everyone.
- Outdoor Adventures, Kim Quy Travel, 21 Hem 1P Nguyen Cong Tru Ward8, ☎ 84 263 3832221, 84 9 18593311, @[email protected]. It offers day trips but also longer trips outside Dalat. Combine technology and safety methods with local knowledge of trails and communities to deliver an exceptional experience.
- University of Dalat, 1 Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street. Hand-in-Hand Club students often volunteer to be free guides.
Shopping
There is not much handicraft in Da Lat. This is because there aren't that many foreign tourists, so most of them are made for locals or honeymooners. However Dalat is famous for its beautiful silk embroidered images, which can be bought for a very low price at the many galleries or at the central market of Dalat.
In Dalat then there is no shortage of fruit and vegetables, also excellent to take to the hotel room.
How to have fun
Night clubs
- Larry's Bar, 12 Tran Phu (At the Sofitel Dalat Palace Hotel). Mon-Sun in the evening. Sofitel Dalat Palace was rescued by Larry Hillblom, founder of DHL. Larry's Bar is a tribute to Larry's British background. Lots of good beers and peaceful surroundings.
Where to eat
Average prices
- Dalat Central Market (Chợ Đà Lạt) (In the center). Mon-Sun until evening. Dalat Central Market is the best place to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. There is a busy restaurant near the entrance where they serve excellent soups.
- Golf Course Pro Shop (A little off). Mon-Sun until 20:00. Mexican food is also found.
- Dã Quỳ, 49 Truong Cong Dinh. French and Vietnamese cuisine.
- Peace Café (Close to Peace Hotel 1). Excellent cuisine and at a good price.
- Sunshine Town (Ap Anh Sang). Traditional cuisine.
- Âu Lạc, Bui Thi Xuan Street. Vegetarian.
Where stay
Accommodation in Dalat is very cheap in the low season, with around $ 4 a night you can find double rooms with bathrooms.
In the center, opposite the market, Nguyen Chi Thanh Street has several budget accommodations.
Moderate prices
- Hoa Binh 1 Hotel (Also Peace Hotel 1). Rooms from 4 USD / night. Far from quiet, and it gets busy on weekends. But the staff are friendly and there is a bar next door.
- [link not working]Sofitel Dalat Palace Hotel.
- Dreams Hotel, 151 and 164B Phan Dinh Phung Street. Clean, friendly staff with breakfast.
- Ngoc Quynh Hotel (About 2km from the center). Nice view, cheap, friendly staff.
- Sakura Hotel, Bui Thi Xuan Street (Close to the student area). Located on a street full of budget hotels.
