Xuan Huong Lake (Hồ Xuân Hương)

Xuan Huong Lake has been bringing the holy soul of Dalat since the city was born in the early twentieth century. You can get to the lakeside in any moment of the day to enjoy the peaceful flow of water, but that kind of experiences may turn much more special at night. Go with your friends, hire a double bike at Dalat Night Market, and ride around the lake to crazily enjoy extreme coldness.

Dalat Night Market

This well-known destination is also called Hell Market (Chợ Âm Phủ) due to its scary atmosphere without electricity a long time ago. Nowadays, the market has turned much more crowded and colorful with a considerable number of travelers wandering around for street foods, woolen clothes, souvenirs, etc. Dalat Night Market is only one kilometer long, but it seems to become endless for visitors to discover.

Opening hours: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am
Address: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong (Beside Dalat Market)

Cung To Chieu Cafe (Cafe Cung Tơ Chiều)

Lying on a bleak hill near Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, Cung To Chieu Cafe is considered one of the four craziest features of Dalat. Visiting here, you will absolutely get impressed by creepy surroundings, as well as a female singer with untidy hair holding a guitar and a cigarette. This is Mrs. Giang, the owner of the coffee shop. She has such a glamorous voice that it has become a specialty of City of Eternal Spring for more than a decade. Another noticeable factor is that you are not allowed to speak louder than music and use a phone so that everyone could enjoy their night to the fullest.

Opening hours: 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Prices: 100 000 vnd
Address: #27K Le Hong Phong street, ward 3, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633821185

Dalat Night Market

It is undeniable that Dalat Night Market is a paradise of food for tourists. If you are hungry, do not forget to find stalls selling Vietnamese noodles such as bánh canh, bún riêu, hủ tíu, etc. Furthermore, once delving into the cuisine here, you should never skip these four popular snacks: thịt nướng (grilled meat), bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza), bánh ống lá dứa (pineapple leaf tube cake), and sữa đậu nành (soy milk). The prices are just about 10 000 vnd – 20 000 vnd, but their deliciousness is extremely irresistible.

Opening hours: 5:00 pm – 5:00 am
Address: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong (Beside Dalat Market)

L'ANGFARM Coffee Buffet

L’ANGFARM is such a well-known brand when it comes to stores selling specialties, especially dried fruits and teas, of Dalat. To try all of its fresh and sanitary products, you just need to pay 44 000 vnd for a coffee buffet on the second floor of L’ANGFARM store (#6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street). There are about 30 types of dried candied fruit, 10 flavors of ice cream, 10 kinds of tea, juice, and coffee, as well as some grilled vegetables. Besides, what you may expect is a nice view of a dynamic center of Dalat at night.

Opening hours: 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Prices: 44 000 vnd
Address: #6, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong

Bánh ướt lòng gà Trang

Crowded all day and night, Trang restaurant steals travelers’ hearts with a dish called bánh ướt lòng gà (steamed thin rice pancake with pig’s offals or chicken). However, due to a giant number of customers, the service is quite slow, and you are suggested to take the food directly at the cooking area to save your time.

Opening hours: 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Prices: 32 000 vnd
Address: #15, Tang Bat Ho street, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633825043

Nem nướng Bà Hùng

Vietnamese cuisine is famous for wrap and roll dishes, and rice paper wraps with nem nướng (grilled meatballs, usually made of pork) absolutely impress you at first bite. Moreover, the special peanut sauce may even make you wonder what it is made from. Nevertheless, slow service is a minus point of Bà Hùng restaurant.

Opening hours: 9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Prices: 40 000 vnd
Address: #328, Phan Dinh Phung street, ward 2, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633827519

Bánh căn Lệ

This type of Vietnamese pancake is made of rice flour and egg (or beef). Eaten with fish sauce, hot and crunchy bánh căn is a perfect choice when you endure the freeze of Dalat. However, the restaurant lies in an alley so you may find it difficult to reach there. At that moment, do not hesitate to ask the local for help. They are friendly, and so is the owner of Lệ restaurant.

Opening hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Prices: 10 000 vnd – 30 000 vnd
Address: #27/44, Yersin street, ward 10, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)933189596; (+84)933901198

Chè Hé

The weird name Hé, which means “open a little”, comes from the fact that the restaurant’s door used not to be widely open due to the severe chill of the city at night. Nonetheless, the number of customers is rising gradually day by day, so there is no more a “hé” door. Talking about chè (Vietnamese sweet gruel), you could make a choice among approximately 10 types, as well as choose a hot bowl or an iced glass of it. In addition, free hot tea served here will warm your body up.

Opening hours: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Prices: 6 000 vnd – 11 000 vnd
Address: #11A, Ba Thang Hai street (3/2 street), ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong

Kem bơ Thanh Thảo

In the City of Eternal Spring, with regards to ice cream, Thanh Thảo is the number-one name recommended for visitors. Its specialty is kem bơ (avocado ice cream) with such an unforgettable taste. Notwithstanding, despite impressively fast service, the limited area of Thanh Thảo restaurant still causes inconvenience for customers. Another noticeable factor of this place is chè Thái (Thai sweet gruel) with an addictive flavor of durian.

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Prices: 15 000 vnd – 33 000 vnd
Address: #76, Nguyen Van Troi street, ward 2, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)683822483

Café Tùng

Classic and cozy Café Tùng has been staying in the heart of Dalat’s citizens for more than half a century. Sitting on an old-fashioned couch to enjoy a simple glass of coffee, you will find yourself getting immersed in the gentle melody of Trịnh’s music. Furthermore, Café Tùng is assumed to be the first place where Trịnh Công Sơn and Khánh Ly met each other. Whereas one is a legendary composer of Vietnam, the other is a talented diva; their love story still appears as a mystery though. On the other hand, you may try famous cheese yogurt here.

Opening hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Prices: 15 000 vnd – 55 000 vnd
Address: #6, Khu Hoa Binh, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633821390

V Café

After a journey of searching for Vietnamese foods, Western dishes such as pizza, pasta, beefsteak, salad, etc. always wait for you at V Café. There are two options of seats: indoors for a warm atmosphere or outdoors for an elegant view of Bui Thi Xuan street at night. Last but not least, nightly live music (7:30 pm to 9:00 pm) is a reason why the restaurant attracts a considerable number of customers.

Website: http://www.vcafedalatvietnam.com/
Opening hours: 7:00 am to 10:30 pm
Address: #1, Bui Thi Xuan street, ward 2, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633520215

The Circle Vietnam Hostel

Among modern and unique hostels in Dalat, The Circle Vietnam is one of the most well-known locations. Staying in colorful tube-shaped rooms, customers could use the front yard for night activities such as campfire or BBQ, slowly watching the City of Romance light up. However, owing to the limited area, each room is not equipped with a personal toilet. Therefore, you have to use the shared one, which is clean and very near the rooms. Besides, since the hostel lies on a small hill, a spectacular view of the valley below will steal your heart at first sight.

Address: #233, Dang Thai Than street, ward 3, Dalat, Lam DongTelephone: (+84)916380738

Beepub Hostel & Dorm

Situated in the dynamic center of Dalat city, Beepub is a favorite selection of foreign backpackers due to acceptable prices and a colorful outlook. Two types of living spaces served here are single room and dorm. The design of each room is simple but elegant, and especially it never repeats. Last but not least, there is a minibar for you and your friends to spend a memorable night together.

Address: #74, Truong Cong Dinh street, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong

Telephone: (+84)962731274

Windy Hill Coffee & Homestay

Traveling to the City of Flowers, you are suggested to reunite with the romantic nature. Thus, Windy Hill should be included in your list of hostels and homestays. From the window of each room, you could observe the fascinating scenery of Dalat’s valley, which appears mysterious in the early morning because of a heavy layer of fog. In addition, the homestay is filled with charming corners for you to take graceful photos.

Address: #106, Hung Vuong street, ward 11, Dalat, Lam Dong

Telephone: (+84)971784570

Ngoc Lan Hotel

Ngoc Lan Hotel has an ideal location which is next to Dalat Market and an intersection of main roads in the city. Its four-star standard provides you with relaxation services such as sauna, massage, karaoke, golf, etc. Moreover, when having meals in its restaurant named Tulip, you are able to catch a tranquil view of Xuan Huong Lake with the slow flow of water.

Website: http://www.ngoclanhotel.vn/ (English, Vietnamese)
Address: #42, Nguyen Chi Thanh street, ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633838838

Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa

Lying in a quite desolate region, Dalat Edensee is a luxurious five-star resort which could meet most of your demands for a worth tour to Dalat. Beside impressive architecture of buildings and villas, an astonishing landscape of Tuyen Lam Lake will forever stay in your mind. Notwithstanding, you may confuse whether it is inconvenient when the resort is far from the city center; then, you could rent a car (including driver/guide) to discover the whole Dalat. Furthermore, outdoor activities are also amazing highlights of the resort: archery, kayak, animal farm, lake round path, forest challenge, ecosystem tour, etc.

Website: https://www.dalatedensee.com/ (English, Vietnamese)
Address: Tuyen Lam lake, zone VII.2, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633831515

Langbiang Mountain (Núi Langbiang)

About 12 kilometers away from the center of “the city of flower”, Langbiang Mountain attracts thousands of visitors a day. Behind this famous tourist attraction is a touching legend no one should ever miss once they get to know Dalat. The story was about forbidden love between Lang and Biang, each of whom belonged to different tribes living by the foot of the mountain. They ended up with tragic deaths together, but their holy love spread around and broke the distance between the two ethnic groups. Besides, Radar hill of Langbiang Mountain provides you with a spectacular view of Golden stream and Silver stream. You may get there by taking a jeep (50 000 vnd/each), walking along a road, or trekking. Whichever you choose, Langbiang will still become one of the most unforgettable destinations in your journey to Dalat.

Admission prices: Adults: 20 000 vnd; Children: 10 000 vnd
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address: Lat ward, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633839456

Cu Lan Village (Làng Cù Lần)

The same as Langbiang Mountain, Cu Lan Village has some interesting stories behind its quite weird name. In Vietnamese, cù lần stands for sloth, a kind of shy animals living in the area a long time ago. Besides, another version which explains the origin of the village’s name is about a silly guy called “chàng Cù Lần” (Cù lần also means silly). He had a happy ending beside his beloved one after making lots of efforts to build a paradise in the forest for her. That ideal location is Cu Lan Village nowadays. Visiting here, you can delve into the quiet and peaceful nature to enjoy absolute relaxation; hence, renting a bungalow or a tent to stay overnight will bring you memorable experiences. Furthermore, there are attractive entertainment services you should try all such as safari tour, riding a horse, catching fish, natural bath, gongs party, etc.

Website: http://culan.vn/ (Vietnamese, English)
Admission prices: Adults: 40 000 vnd; Children (Under 1.1m): 2 children charge 1 adult ticket
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Visiting); 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Gongs party); 24/24h (Resort)
Address: Suoi Can hamlet, Lat ward, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)632229222; (+84)948586878

Dream Hill (Đồi Mộng Mơ) & Valley of Love (Thung lũng Tình Yêu)

Standing next to each other on Mai Anh Dao street, Dream Hill and Valley of Love appear as tranquil and romantic highlights of the city. Tall green trees, wide blue lakes, and colorful flowers keep visitors taking pictures nonstop. Specifically, going to Dream Hill, you are recommended to join a night Gongs party where specialties of an ethnic group from central highlands are supplied. On the other hand, Valley of Love is a perfect spot for couples to have a memorable date. There are also a variety of tour packages where a jeep or a tramcar takes you around both locations for sightseeing. Otherwise, you may discover every corner of these two wide areas by slowly wandering around.

Dream Hill (Đồi Mộng Mơ)

Website: http://doimongmo.com.vn/ (Vietnamese)
Admission prices: Adults: 50 000 vnd; Children (0.8m – 1.2m): 20 000 vnd
Opening hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (Visiting); 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Gongs party)
Address: #5, Mai Anh Dao street, ward 8, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633821448; (+84)633553737

Valley of Love (Thung lũng Tình Yêu)

Website: http://thunglungtinhyeu.vn/ (Vietnamese, English)
Admission prices: Adults: 40 000 vnd; Children (0.8m – 1.2m): 20 000 vnd
Opening hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Address: #7, Mai Anh Dao street, ward 8, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633821448; (+84)633553737

Central Highlands Museum of Biology (Bảo tàng Sinh học Tây Nguyên)

The museum gives you a closer look at valuable collections of wild animals and plants in not only Lam Dong province but also Central Highlands of Vietnam. There are over 1300 animals on display and nearly 260 types of orchids, which makes visitors feel like they are lost in a magnificent small version of Central Highlands. Nevertheless, regarding a demand of buying specialties of Dalat such as dried fruits and teas, it is strongly suggested that you visit the small shop here due to high-quality products and cheaper prices in comparison with anywhere else.

Website: http://www.tni.ac.vn/ (Vietnamese)
Admission prices: Adults: 15 000 vnd; Children: Free
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address: #116, Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street, ward 7, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633822078

Giant Pumpkin Garden (Vườn bí ngô khổng lồ)

Xuan Huong Vegetable Cooperative is where this fabulous garden belongs to. The pumpkins here weigh between 30 kilograms and 100 kilograms, as well as worth from 3 million vnd to 5 million vnd. Besides, not only can visitors take photos with cute orange or white pumpkins, but they are also able to buy other fresh kinds of vegetables such as black tomato, bell pepper, onion, etc. with the price about 25 000 vnd per package.

Admission prices: 10 000 vnd
Opening hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Address: #50, Ho Xuan Huong street, ward 12, Dalat, Lam Dong

Pedagogical College of Dalat (Trường Cao đẳng Sư phạm Đà Lạt)

Made of beautiful bricks imported from Europe, Pedagogical College of Dalat was selected as one of the world’s most unique architectures in the twentieth century by International Union of Architects (UIA). The French built the school in 1927, and it is being used as a college training students to become teachers nowadays. Visitors can enter the school by showing ID cards to the guards at two specific periods of time when the students have finished classes. Moreover, there are a huge number of couples taking a wedding photoshoot here per year due to the elegant backgrounds.

Admission prices: Free
Opening hours: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm; 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Address: #29, Yersin street, ward 10, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633822489

Domaine de Marie Church (Nhà thờ Domaine de Marie)

Domaine de Marie Church is noticeable due to its European architectural style and the light pink color outside. Especially when the church is covered with sunlight, it appears gorgeous and peaceful than ever. Besides, approximately 70 orphans are being raised here and taught to knit, draw pictures or make souvenirs. Their beautiful products, mainly wool clothes, are sold at the church. Although the prices are a little higher than that of other shops, buying handmade things at Domaine de Marie Church means helping and encouraging the hardworking orphans.

Opening hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address: #1, Ngo Quyen street, ward 6, Dalat, Lam Dong

Crazy House

With regards to architecture in Dalat, elegant constructions with charming surroundings are usually mentioned. Therefore, Crazy House or Hang Nga Villa (Villa of the moon) extremely stands out. Its weird structure provides visitors with amazement and feelings of trying to escape from a complex jungle. One more considerable factor is that Crazy House was selected as one of the most eccentric works by People’s Daily newspaper in 2009.

Website: http://www.crazyhouse.vn/ (Vietnamese, English)
Admission prices: 40 000 vnd
Opening hours: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Address: #3, Huynh Thuc Khang street, ward 4, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633822070

Bao Dai’s Summer Palace (Dinh III Bảo Đại)

In Dalat, there are three palaces of Bao Dai, the last king of feudalism in Vietnam. Among them, The Summer Palace, which is also called The Third Mansion, attracts the most travelers to discover luxurious living environments of the last emperor. On the other hand, with a view to ensuring great experiences of everyone, there is a guide showing visitors around and providing helpful historic information throughout the visit.

Admission prices: Adults: 15 000 vnd; Children (Under 1.2m): Free
Opening hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address: #1, Trieu Viet Vuong street, ward 4, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)633831581

Truc Lam Zen Monastery (Thiền viện Trúc Lâm)

Not only is Truc Lam Zen Monastery one of the three largest Zen meditation centers in Vietnam, but it also appears as a famous destination nationwide and worldwide. A charming flower garden here can steal your heart at your first sight as even drops of mist on petals may turn magically glamorous beyond your expectation. Nevertheless, after going down the stair with 140 stone steps, you will reach a pine forest and Tuyen Lam Lake, which brings absolute peace and enjoyment to your soul.

Address: Tran Thanh Tong street, ward 3, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)63827565; (+84)63830558

Datanla Fall (Thác Datanla)

The headwater of Datanla Fall is Tuyen Lam Lake; that is why the water here is stable throughout the year. To reach the fall, there are two selections for you to choose: walking down a road or paying for the roller coaster service, a fascinating type of entertainment in the area. Prices for a round-trip ticket using a slide are 50 000 vnd/adult and 30 000 vnd/child. On the other hand, white flows of water and black rocks will bring magnificent backgrounds to your photos taken at Datanla Fall.

Admission prices: Adults: 20 000 vnd; Children: 10 000 vnd
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Address: Prenn mountain pass, ward 3, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)632212145

Clay Tunnel – Dalat Star (Đường hầm đất sét – Dalat Star)

This is a new tourist attraction which just opened to the public at the end of 2014. Although the official name is Sculpture Tunnel, the locals prefer to call it Clay Tunnel as every model on display is made of clay soil. Specifically, the two-kilometer tunnel presents visitors unique features of Dalat throughout centuries of development. You can climb up the huge sculptures to take pictures, and it is extremely fun indeed. Notwithstanding, since this spot does not have many trees, it is advised that you visit here in the early morning or the late afternoon to avoid the strong sunlight.

Website: http://dalatstar.com/ (Vietnamese, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian)
Admission prices: Adults: 40 000 vnd; Children: 20 000 vnd
Opening hours: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Address: Tuyen Lam lake, ward 4, Dalat, Lam Dong
Telephone: (+84)961246379