View of the village on the plateau of the Central Highlands on the outskirts of Dalat, Vietnam

Dalat

“Picturesque highlands of pine trees, lakes, tea and coffee plantations”

Situated in the picturesque Central Highlands, this former French hill station boasts cool mountain air and some of the best-preserved French colonial architecture in the region. The mild climate attracts nature and adventure enthusiasts where outdoor sports such as trekking, mountain biking and canyoning are popular. Dalat is also well-known for its organic vegetable and flower farms, and tea and coffee plantations.

WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT

  • The mild climate is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling
  • Dalat has one of the highest concentrations of French colonial buildings in Vietnam
  • Many of the country's tea and coffee plantations can be found in Dalat and surrounding areas
Within Easy Reach Of...
Ho Chi Minh City 45min flight
Phan Thiet 3hr 30min drive
Nha Trang 3hr 30min drive
Hanoi 2hr flight
Travel Tips
  • Visit Dalat’s central market in the morning to observe the bustling activities inside and outside the market
  • Take a short scenic train ride through the countryside past vegetable and flower farms
  • Enjoy a brew of locally-grown Arabica beans at one of the many trendy cafes in town
  • Try the famous ‘Dalat pizza’ made of rice paper with various toppings including quail eggs, spring onions, and dried shrimp
  • Take a day trip to Cau Dat, a 100-year-old tea plantation from the French colonial era

Xuan Huong Lake, surrounded by pine trees and seasonal flowers, lies in the heart of Dalat

The iconic railway station built during the French colonial occupation

Dalat's cool climate is conducive for coffee and tea plantations

Experience locally brewed coffees in the many craft coffee houses in town

Here is where the 'Dalat pizza' gets its namesake. The pizza is made of grilled rice paper topped with quail eggs, dried shrimp, fried shallots, and spring onions, to name a few.

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