Da Lat is a popular destination for holiday goers thanks to its breathtaking scenery and year round cool weather. Here are 8 of the best activities and sights for visitors to “the city of thousands flowers”.


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Da Lat is a paradise for photographers who like to capture the splendid beauty of nature. Visitors to the Central Highlands City can watch the dawn sunlight filter through soft clouds as they drift over hill and down through wooded valleys.  Ideal places for cloud hunters include Hon Bo, Pinhatt Peak, Suoi Vang (Golden Stream) Lake, and Cau Dat tea hill. (Photo: Nguyen Chi Nam)

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10km from Da Lat city, the lavender field is a popular check-in spot for young people. Visitors pay just VND50,000 to enter the garden. Flowers are arranged in rows, creating eye-catching pathways. (Photo: Sao La Nguyen)

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Covering an area of 38 hectares, Hoa Son Dien Trang tourism site, about 10km from Da Lat’s city centre, is located within a valley beneath the Ta Nung Pass. The tourism site has been in operation since December 2017. The highlight of the site is the cherry blossom forest, its Tam Giac Mach (buckwheat) flower path, and the giant Buddha’s hand on the mountainside.

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Da Lat has emerged as an attractive homestay destination in Vietnam with attractive prices. Visitors will be overwhelmed by the wild nature and majestic scenery of the area’s many homestays. (Photo: Tre's House)

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For just VND100,000-VND150,000 per day, visitors can easily hire a motorbike to discover every corner of Da Lat. Riding along the winding roads lined with pine trees is an unforgettable experience for any traveller.(Photo: Huong Chi)

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Another option to get a closer view of the area’s natural beauty is to go camping in the forest and sleep in a hammock to watch the stars at night.(Photo: Ngo Anh Tuan)

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Apart from its romantic sightseeing spots, Da Lat has many other new and wild places that are perfect for adventurers, such as Hang Cop (Tiger Cave). Tourists have to conquer 350 slippery steps to reach the waterfall, which is ideal for overnight camping, or even just a short visit to take photos, breathe in the fresh air, or take a dip in the cool water. (Photo:  @thatonekidbeesley)

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Aside from the popular tourist destinations, travellers can plan their own trips through Da Lat depending on flowering seasons.  People can easily find da quy, or wild sunflowers in October and mai anh dao, a cherry blossom, in December. (Photo: wattanai_win)



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