DALAT

Dalat is a hill station in the central highlands. The altitude of 1475 m warrants rather cold nights. It was founded in 1897 by Alexander Yersin, who first discovered the plague bacillus. Dalat is located in Lam Dong province, It 's lacated  300 km from Ho Chi Minh City.  when Doctor Alexandre Yersin recommended that the area be developed as a resort town. Once called the 'Paris of the East', it has now become a favorite honeymoon spot.

Left hand: Xuan Huong Lak   Right hand : Dalat market

Da Lat has many homes built of wood much like the Swiss chalets found in the Alps. It also has many grand villas built by French officials during the early part of the century. Many more villas were built by the South Vietnamese officials in the 60s. Dalat is well know for its lakes, waterfall and pine forest. Xuan  Huong(Spring Lake),Da Thien Lake and Van Kiep Lake. The Lake and the other natural sites were poetically named as they are closely related  to memories. 

Tourist Attractions

Valley of Love The famed 'Valley of Love' looks nice, Approximately 5km north of the centre of Da Lat on Phu Dong Thien Voung Rd. the valley of love is circled by hill covered with pine trees. The place has taken on a carnival atmosphere. During Bao Dai King's reign, the valley was called Peace valley. 

The summer palace of the last emperor, Bao Dai, is open to visitors. The 25-room villa was built in 1933. Admission is 1$

Xuan Huong  is a very beautiful lake located in the centre of Dalat City. Previously, Xuan Huong was a big lake in Dalat that was 5 sq. km in the shape of   a crescent moon. Xuan Huong lake is a poetic site, attracting leisure visitors; it is also a popular rendezvous site for lovers

Linh Son Pagoda is located on a hill 700m from the center of Dalat.This attractive pagoda, built in 1938, is still in very good condition. Among the dozens of monks who take care of the pagoda is Thich Tu Man, who has been in charge since 1964. The center for Buddhism in Dalat is exclusively for men.

The ethnic villages (Lat and Chill) around Dalat was a bit depressing. The people have lost their semi-nomadic lifestyle and now live in what seems to be enforced poverty. They will soon be integrated into ordinary Vietnamese life. 

Dalat's Pine Lake Golf Course was the first to open, or rather re-open, in Vietnam after the war. Its 18 hole course was opened at the 24 February 1994, but a 9 hole course was already founded in the 1920s, being the first golf club in Southeast Asia. Dam Ri waterfall from Dalat 100 km on the way to HO CHI MINH CITY,visitor can stop by Bao Loc , the land of tea , coffe,and mulberry ,18 km from the center of Bao Loc . visitors will also enjoy damri watefall.

Dam ri waterfall in Bao Loc District

Trung Hun Dao Road in evening.	Women carrying product	Duc Linh field 50 km before Dalat

The bus from the city to the airport takes about 30 minutes and costs USD 3.

Motorbikes with 90 cc cost USD 5 for a full day.

 

Left hand: Pine trees   Right hand: Dalat market