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VietnamTOP-10 spots you can't miss
We consider these ten attractions a must‑see in Dalat and its surroundings. They're included in our itineraries, and below we give practical details for each. For each place — photo, opening hours, and price. Full reviews are linked in the headers.
1. Crazy House
A surreal tree-shaped house with no right angles, a hotel and art gallery all in one. Best to come at opening time before the crowds. More about Crazy House.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: daily 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
💵 Price: adult – 80,000 VND (3.04 USD), children 120–140 cm – 30,000 VND (1.14 USD).
🚶 How to get there: 1 km from the center, 3 Huynh Thuc Khang Street (on the map). Walk or taxi from 20,000 VND.
2. Linh Phuoc Pagoda (Chua Linh Phuoc)
The most spectacular temple in Dalat and, perhaps, all of Vietnam — a mosaic of broken pottery, giant statues, and halls of Heaven and Hell. More about Linh Phuoc Pagoda.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: daily 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
💵 Price: free.
🚶 How to get there: 9 km east of the center (on the map). Taxi ~200,000 VND, excursions, or the train from the railway station.
3. Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda
The most powerful waterfall around Dalat, and nearby, the 71-meter Guanyin statue at Linh An Pagoda. A perfect pair for a single trip. More about Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: during daylight hours.
💵 Price: waterfall — 50,000 VND (1.9 USD), pagoda — free.
🚶 How to get there: 45 km southwest (waterfall on the map). By rented transport or with an excursion.
4. Datanla Waterfall
The most accessible waterfall, just 6 km from the center. Besides the waterfall itself — an alpine coaster, zipline, and cable car. More about Datanla.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: daily 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
💵 Price: adult – 80,000 VND (3.04 USD), children up to 120 cm – 50,000 VND. Alpine coaster is extra.
🚶 How to get there: 6 km south of the city (on the map). Taxi, rented transport, excursions.
5. Domaine de Marie Church (The Pink Church)
The soft pink Catholic church on a hill is one of the most photogenic spots in the city. More about the church.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: during the day.
💵 Price: free.
🚶 How to get there: 1.5 km northwest of the center, 1 Ngo Quyen (on the map). Walk or taxi.
6. Central Market and Night Market
By day, a colorful market with fruit and coffee; by night, street food and souvenirs. More about the market.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: daytime market until 5:00 PM, night market from 5:00 PM.
💵 Price: free.
🚶 How to get there: city center (on the map).
7. Xuan Huong Lake and Lam Vien Square
The tourist heart of Dalat. Walks, pedal boats, views of the city's sunflower-shaped pavilions. More about the lake.
8. Dalat Flower Gardens
A huge park of flowers and sculptures by the lake, especially beautiful in the soft afternoon light. More about the gardens.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: daily 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
💵 Price: adult – 100,000 VND (3.8 USD), children up to 120 cm – 50,000 VND (1.9 USD).
🚶 How to get there: northern tip of Xuan Huong Lake (on the map). Walk or taxi.
9. Bao Dai Palace 3
The summer residence of the last emperor, with authentic interiors and a landscaped park. More about the palace.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: 7:30–11:00 AM and 1:30–5:00 PM.
💵 Price: adult – 60,000 VND (2.28 USD), children up to 120 cm – 40,000 VND (1.52 USD).
🚶 How to get there: 3 km southwest of the center (on the map). Taxi from 30,000 VND.
10. Cable car and Thien Vien Monastery
A ride up the cable car over the pines, panoramic views, and a whole Buddhist complex on the mountain. More about the cable car and monastery.
Practical info
🕐 Hours: cable car 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (break 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM).
💵 Price: adult round trip – 150,000 VND (5.7 USD), children – 120,000 VND. Monastery is free.
🚶 How to get there: lower station next to the bus station (on the map).
1-day itinerary: Dalat's highlights in 24 hours
This itinerary is entirely walkable with 2–3 short taxi rides. It covers central spots and leaves time for lunch and rest.
- 8:30–10:00 AM — Crazy House
Come at opening time before the crowds. Half an hour to an hour to explore the rooms and bridges. - 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Xuan Huong Lake and Lam Vien Square
Walk down from Crazy House to the lake (15 min). Walk along the eastern shore, reach the square with the sunflower-shaped pavilions. You can rent a pedal boat. - 12:00–1:30 PM — lunch near the Central Market
Right by the market are dozens of cafes with pho, banh mi, soups. We usually grab something on the upper floor of the market — cheap and colorful. - 1:30–3:00 PM — Flower Gardens (alternative: Bao Dai Palace 3)
If the weather is clear, head to the gardens — they're within walking distance of the lake. If you're in the mood for history, take a taxi to Bao Dai Palace 3 (60,000 VND entry, 3 km from center). - 3:00–4:30 PM — The Pink Church or Linh Son Pagoda
Domaine de Marie Church (free, beautiful) is 1.5 km from the lake, you can combine with a walk. Or the free Linh Son Pagoda 1 km north of the market — a quiet spot. - from 5:00 PM — night market, dinner
Head back to the main market. After 5:00 PM, it turns into street food central: pancakes, skewers, seafood, smoothies.
It's impossible to fit the out-of-town waterfalls into this day — they're scattered in different directions. If you really want, replace the afternoon gardens/church with Datanla Waterfall (6 km by taxi), but you won't be back before 5:30 PM.
2-day itinerary: city + surroundings
Day 1. Extended city tour
Follows the logic of the one-day itinerary but with a couple more points and a more relaxed pace.
- Morning: Crazy House → Dalat Railway Station (1 km walk, entry 50,000 VND). See the old steam locomotive; you can take a tourist train to Trai Mat village and visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda there, but that will shift the whole day. If no train, just take photos.
- Noon: Xuan Huong Lake, Lam Vien Square, lunch at the market.
- Afternoon: Bao Dai Palace 3 (or Flower Gardens). Then — The Pink Church.
- Evening: Lam Dong Museum (until 5:00 PM, 22,000 VND) — if you have time. Or straight to the night market.
Day 2. Waterfall & temple loop
The logistics rely on a rented bike/car or an excursion. Start at 8:00 AM.
- 8:30–10:00 AM — Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Stunning mosaic, the Hell and Heaven tunnel, bell tower.
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda. 45 km from the city, the road passes coffee plantations. The waterfall roars so loud it fills your ears. While there, go up to the Guanyin statue.
- 12:30–1:30 PM — lunch at a cafe by the waterfall or along the way.
- 2:00–3:30 PM — Datanla Waterfall. Head back towards Dalat, stop at Datanla. Try the alpine coaster.
- by 5:00 PM — return to Dalat, night market.
If you want more waterfalls, replace Datanla with Prenn (50,000 VND, 10 km south). But it's more touristy and geared towards groups.
Alternative: northern direction
Instead of the waterfall loop, you can head north:
- Morning: cable car to Thien Vien Monastery (cable car starts at 7:30 AM).
- Lunch: picnic by Tuyen Lam Lake or a cafe in the Valley of Love.
- Afternoon: Valley of Love (250,000 VND) or Lang Biang Mountain (50,000 VND + jeep) for some trekking.
How to get around
The best way is to rent a motorbike (from 130,000 VND/day 4.94 USD) or a car (from $50). We drove ourselves to all the points with a navigator using our Dalat map.
If you're not comfortable driving, take a taxi or an Easy Rider (private bike guide, from $20/day). Another option — a driver with a car (from $50). The downside is everyone speaks only English, with a strong accent.
Russian-language excursions from Nha Trang and Mui Ne cover most top spots, which is the most carefree option. Here are a few trusted platforms:
- 📷 To Dalat from Nha Trang on Tripster.ru
- 📷 To Dalat from Mui Ne on Tripster.ru
- 📷 To Dalat from Mui Ne on Sputnik8.com
- 📷 To Dalat from Nha Trang on Sputnik8.com
- 📷 Tours in Dalat on Trip.com
Planning tips
- Best time: November to March — dry, cool. In the rainy season, waterfalls are more powerful, but it's often cloudy.
- Clothing: even in the dry season, evenings are chilly (+15…+18°C), a light jacket is useful.
- Food: at the market, be sure to try artichoke tea and fresh strawberries/avocados — they're cheaper here than anywhere.
- Combining: don't try to cover both the waterfalls and Lang Biang Mountain in one day — you'll lose time on driving.
- Map with points. For navigation, download the points from our map below into your smartphone app and use it for walks and drives.
- Link to the full guide: if you need to dive deeper into each spot, we have a detailed Dalat Attractions 2026 guide with all the details and a map.
Dalat attractions map
To make it easier for you to get around and plan your walks, we've prepared an interactive map of Dalat and its surroundings with all the spots from this guide. It marks historical buildings, temples, museums, and parks — each location is clickable and includes a short description. You can download the pins to your own navigator (Organic Maps / Maps.me) and use the map offline during your trip.