Despite the location in Middle Vietnam, Da Lat is granted lovely weather with pretty low temperature, a typical climate for the Central highland in Vietnam. The French colonial period has left the mountain city with a wide range of antique mansions hidden behind pine forests. The cold weather is perfect for raising various species of flower, which turns the town into The Land of Flower. Flower festivals are organized in Da Lat annually, while flower markets are busy every day. Hiking on narrow trails leading to tea and coffee plantations is such an enjoyable experience. And don't forget to stop by the Love Valley and the Sorrow Lake nearby to feel romance up in the air.
Weather
Due to the location on the highland, Dalat enjoys comfortable weather all year round. From the end of October, the weather in Da Lat started to get colder, preparing for the winter. The temperature rises a bit during the summer. This is also the rainy season in Dalat with a sudden downpour in the early morning and afternoon. Overall, the average temperature in Da Lat fluctuates at 22 degrees.
How To Get There
There are currently direct flights from Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City to Lien Khuong Airport. The travel time ranges from 50 minutes (from Danang) to 1 hour 40 minutes (from Hanoi).
Highlights
Xuan Huong Lake:
Considered a symbol of the city, Xuan Huong Lake owns a clear water surface surrounded by lush greenery. It's within walking distance from famous tourist destinations such as Lam Vien Square, the city's flower garden, Yersin Park.
Dalat Railway Station:
Featuring French architecture, Dalat Railway Station is one of the most attractive stops in Dalat. There are still old cabins and old tracks tinged with time in the station. Currently, the station runs only one route, serving tourists from the city center to Trai Mat station
Love Valley:
It is the most romantic place when traveling to Da Lat. It is about 6 km from the city center to the Northeast. Visitors can climb the Vong Canh hill and enjoy the panoramic view of the Love Valley.
Sorrow Lake:
Sorrow Lake nestled in the North of the city, on a high hill surrounded by pine forests. Visitors often walk on the green grass to the hilltop to enjoy the majestic view of Sorrow Lake.
Lang Biang Mountain:
As the highest mountain range in Da Lat, Lang Biang is an ideal place for travelers who like to campaign with trekking, jeep riding or hiking through the forest.
Culture
Dalat is a quite young city in terms of formation and development. But it has a rich culture with a lot of influences from East to West. You can see a wide range of French-style buildings amidst the green pine forests. But the Vietnamese culture still imprints in the local hospitality and incredible cuisine.
Best Time To Visit
Da Lat is a place that you can visit all year round. If you want to see cherry blossoms, go there in spring. During the rainy months, the waterfalls are breathed a new life. From October to December, wildflowers kneeling, it's time to catch the beautiful sunshine shimmering with the gentle breeze.