Da Lat is the capital city of Lam Dong province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. 5,000 feet above sea level, the climate is chilly, making Da Lat a welcome getaway to the southern Vietnamese dealing with year-round hot weather. It is not too far, a six – hour drive or a 40 – minute flight from Saigon will get you there hassle-free!
There are many names that the Vietnamese people use to refer to Da Lat: The City of a Thousand Flowers, Dreamy City, Sad City, The Land of Love, The Land of Cherry Blossoms, Little Paris etc. Da Lat has always been depicted in literature, paintings and pictures, wandering about in contemporary arts and travelers’ hearts. It’s hard to describe Da Lat because words don’t do justice to the feeling you get when there, talking to the locals, feeling the cool breeze, watching flowers bloom, and enjoying authentic coffee. Here are the reasons why should visit Da Lat:
1.Da Lat has a much cooler climate than Saigon, so it makes for a perfect getaway from the blazing sun of the South. For those of you who haven’t been in a temperate environment before, you will appreciate the changing weather of Da Lat within just a day: spring in the breezy morning, summer in the warm noon, gusty autumn afternoon, and a chilly winter evening.
2.The cool climate also makes it the perfect place to rest, relax, and be lazy all day. It will even be an excellent experience if you decide to book your accommodation at a more personal home stay or BnB instead of an upscale hotel.
3.Endless pine forests, lakes, and streams, these natural wonders give Da Lat a European feel. Not to mention exploring the wonderful hidden waterfalls, conquering the Lang Biang peak, and other adventurous opportunities are right at your fingertips.
4.Even the city itself is great to walk around, such as by the Xuan Huong lake, the Love Valley, or the Dreamy Hill.
5.Da Lat is a heaven filled with thousands of species of flowers. From the unofficial symbol of Da Lat – the Mexican Sunflower, to the Mimosa Flower (Silver Wattle), and the Cherry Blossom, these colorful beauties grow everywhere–from the sidewalks to the serpentine tracks around the mountains.
6.Apart from flowers, you can find the biggest organic farms in Vietnam, with all kinds of vegetables and fruits, from tropical plants to the ones grown in temperate climates like cauliflower and strawberry.
7.Coffee shops in Da Lat are unique. Every one of them comes with a different style and theme. For instance, Café Song Vy is actually a French-style chateau turned into a coffee shop and has live romantic French music.
We hope the reasons why should visit Da Lat above will be the useful information for you. Get your ticket, accommodation and Elephant Travel will show you around for the best experiences related to the list mentioned above.
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