Top places to visit in Da Lat

• Crazy House (Hằng Nga Guesthouse)

  architecture · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The most surreal building in Vietnam — a Gaudí-inspired architectural fantasy of curving trees, cave rooms and cobweb bridges designed by Dr. Hang Nga over 40 years. Still functioning as a guesthouse with 10 themed rooms.

• Xuan Huong Lake

  lake · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The centrepiece of Da Lat — a man-made lake created by a French dam in 1919, surrounded by willow trees and manicured gardens. Pedalboats can be rented; the 5 km path around the lake is perfect for a morning jog or sunset stroll.

• Da Lat Night Market

  Market · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A lively covered market on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street that comes alive after dark with dozens of stalls selling Da Lat's highland produce: strawberries, avocados, artichokes, fresh flowers, and local hotpot dishes.

• Datanla Waterfall

  Nature · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A cascading multi-tiered waterfall 6 km south of Da Lat city, accessible via a scenic alpine coaster ride through pine forest. The base pool is used for canyoning and is surrounded by lush jungle.

• Dalat Flower Park

  Nature · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A vibrant 7-hectare botanical garden showcasing over 300 varieties of Da Lat's famous flowers including hydrangeas, roses, orchids, and the prized Vietnamese artichoke blossoms. Most spectacular during the Da Lat Flower Festival (December).

• Trai Mat Village & Linh Phuoc Pagoda

  temple · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 7 km train ride or motorbike trip from Da Lat leads to Trai Mat village and its extraordinary Linh Phuoc Pagoda — a psychedelic mosaic temple encrusted with over 12,000 beer bottles and millions of ceramic shards.

• Hang Nga Guesthouse (Crazy House) Extension Tunnels

  Nature · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Not far from Da Lat, the Elephant Waterfall (Thac Voi) plunges 30 m into a lush gorge with a Lat ethnic minority village nearby. A rickety ladder descent leads behind the falls for a dramatic wet photo.

• Da Lat Market (daytime)

  Market · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Central covered market for produce, flowers, dried goods and souvenirs.

• Truc Lam Zen Monastery

  Monastery · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Working Zen Buddhist monastery reached by cable car over pine forest.

• Valley of Love

  Nature · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Landscaped park popular with couples, hills and a small lake.

• Langbiang Mountain

  Viewpoint · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Twin-peak mountain with jeep rides and views over the Da Lat plateau.

• Da Lat Railway Station

  Heritage · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Art Deco railway station, oldest in Vietnam, with a short heritage rail trip.

Things to do

• Da Lat Easy Rider Countryside Motorbike Tour Outdoor · 7 h · from VND 496,000 per person
• Da Lat Canyoning at Datanla Falls (Beginner) Outdoor · 4 h · from VND 606,000 per person
• Da Lat Canyoning at Datanla Falls Outdoor · 4 h · from VND 606,000 per person
• Tuyen Lam Lake Boat & Truc Lam Cable Car Sightseeing · 3 h · from VND 250,000 per person
• Golden Buddha Thien Vien Van Hanh Visit Cultural · 1.5 h
• Da Lat Railway Station Heritage Train Ride Sightseeing · 1 h · from VND 150,000 per person
• Xuan Huong Lake Cycling Loop Cycling · 1.5 h · from VND 100,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Da Lat Countryside Easy Rider Motorbike Tour 8 h · from VND 496,000

Where to stay in Da Lat

• City Centre / Xuan Huong Lake about VND 1,200 per night

  The most convenient base — most restaurants, the Da Lat Market and night market, the Central Post Office and Hang Nga Crazy House are within easy walking distance of the lake.

Hotels

• Ana Mandara Villas Da Lat 5-star · VND 5,000,000 to VND 18,000,000 per night
• Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel 5-star · VND 4,500,000 to VND 12,000,000 per night
• Zen Valley Dalat 5-star · VND 1,500,000 to VND 3,500,000 per night
• Terracotta Hotel & Resort Da Lat 4-star · VND 1,800,000 to VND 4,500,000 per night
• Mercure Dalat Resort 4-star · VND 900,000 to VND 1,900,000 per night
• Ana Villas Dalat Resort & Spa 4-star · VND 850,000 to VND 1,800,000 per night

Where to eat

• Lien Hoa Bakery Vietnamese, Bakery · about VND 60,000 per person
• Thanh Thuy Restaurant — Blue Water Vietnamese · about VND 380,000 per person
• Da Lat Night Market Food Court street_food, vietnamese · about VND 60,000 per person
• V Café Da Lat vietnamese, western, cafe · about VND 150,000 per person
• Chocolate Café Da Lat cafe, desserts · about VND 80,000 per person
• Nha Hang Trong Dong vietnamese, highland_cuisine · about VND 300,000 per person
• Forest Restaurant vietnamese, farm_to_table · about VND 280,000 per person
• K'BE Wood Fired Pizza and BBQ western, pizza · about VND 280,000 per person

Getting to Da Lat

Airport: Da Lat (DLI)

How visitors arrive in Da Lat

• Bus from Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang By road from Ho Chi Minh City · most visitors

  Intercity buses run from Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang; open-tour buses also stop here. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight into Lien Khuong airport By air from Ho Chi Minh City · common

  Airport south of the city with flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi and Hue. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Airport shuttle bus to central market unconfirmed

  An airport shuttle bus runs from Lien Khuong airport into Da Lat and drops passengers in the central market area. Check locally that it is running, then take a taxi onward to your hotel. Source: vietnamtourism.com

• Taxi from Lien Khuong airport unconfirmed

  Taxi companies including Mai Linh offer a fixed-fare service from the airport, which is a long drive south of the city. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Agree any hotel airport-transfer fare before you set off, and check the meter in taxis. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Motorbike Rental

  Motorbikes, bicycles and tandems are widely available to rent in Da Lat, where many parts of town are also walkable.

• Taxi useful for some trips

  Metered taxis are described as an ideal way to get around Da Lat, with motorbike taxis on most corners and Grab Bike bookable by app.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Easy Rider Fake Guide

  Da Lat city centre

  Unlicensed individuals posing as "Easy Rider" motorbike guides charge high rates but provide poor knowledge and unsafe riding, sometimes stopping at commission-paying shops.

  How to avoid it: Book Easy Rider tours through the official Da Lat Easy Riders Association. Check their ID and verify the motorbike is roadworthy before departing.

Best time to visit Da Lat

• Jan 22°C
• Feb 24°C
• Mar 25°C
• Apr 25°C
• May 25°C
• Jun 24°C
• Jul 23°C
• Aug 23°C
• Sep 23°C
• Oct 23°C
• Nov 22°C
• Dec 21°C

More in Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City
• Hanoi
• Hoi An
• Phu Quoc
• Da Nang
• Ha Long City

Frequently asked questions about Da Lat

How many days do you need in Da Lat?

A typical trip to Da Lat is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Da Lat?

The highest-rated places in our Da Lat guide are Xuan Huong Lake, Crazy House (Hằng Nga Guesthouse), Trai Mat Village & Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Datanla Waterfall, Dalat Flower Park.

Where should I stay in Da Lat?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Da Lat: City Centre / Xuan Huong Lake.

How do I get around Da Lat?

Ways to get around Da Lat covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Da Lat?

Scams reported to us for Da Lat include Easy Rider Fake Guide. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Da Lat?

Average daytime highs in Da Lat run from 21°C in Dec to 25°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Da Lat?

The nearest airport to Da Lat has the code DLI.