Tourist information about Dalat (Vietnam)

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General information

Thienwien monastery in Dalat / View photos in 3D

Dalat (Dalat, also Da Lat) is a city in the South-Central Plateau Vietnam, the capital of Lam Dong Province. Dalat is located on the Langbang plateau at 1,475 meters above sea level, about 300 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City (Dalat on the map of Vietnam). The population of the city is just over 200,000 people (in 2009).

The first to actively develop this place were the French colonialists, who tried to hide from the merciless heat and humidity of Saigon in the mountainous region. They built their villas here. And, interestingly, the city of Dalat was formed later than the resort: in 1907, the first Dalat hotel was built, and the city was formed only in 1912.

Today, Dalat is one of the most popular and visited tourist places in Vietnam. It's a special place. Not every tourist wants to get here, but those who do can confidently call themselves experienced and inquisitive travelers. Dalat attracts tourists who want to get a new experience and see a different Vietnam, away from the beaches and sea waves. Tourists who are sensitive to the situation may feel that they are in another country, in some other Vietnam. The streets are cleaner here, taxi drivers and molesters do not get tied up on every corner, and if they do, it's rather delicately. The attitude to foreign tourists here is reverent, if not even tender.

Pongur Falls

Dalat is a Mountain Resort, and you will not find any beaches here. There are few cultural and historical attractions here, since the city has no history and was originally formed as a resort place. But there are sights of a different nature. These are, first of all, natural beauty and education. In the vicinity of Dalat lie picturesque valleys, evergreen forests, numerous waterfalls, lakes, passes and natural parks. Here are the best routes for hiking and mountain biking. Due to the elevation of the plateau above sea level at an altitude of 1500-2000 meters, there are ideal conditions for growing fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee, flowers that cannot grow at sea level. Grown here, they are offered throughout Vietnam under the special brand "made in Dalat". This is the only place in Vietnam where wine is made. Dalat is also the most popular honeymoon destination for Vietnamese newlyweds, as well as a city of artists and artists. And it is one of the Centers of Vietnamese science.

View Of Dalat

Most often, tourists visit Dalat in the form of a one-or two-day excursion, which depart from Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang. The cost of such excursions starts from $ 45. Of course, excursion programs for several days with accommodation in Dalat are more expensive. A day trip is definitely not enough to get to know the city and its surroundings. During such tours, the tourist is briefly shown several of the most "hackneyed" places, among which are usually crazy house, a couple of waterfalls and visits to all sorts of factories. And all the hard-to-reach and most interesting places remain overboard. However, Dalat is a very pleasant city, and for sure you will want to stay here longer. And nothing prevents you from visiting this city on your own for a few days. The tourist infrastructure here is at a sufficient level, and no inconvenience will arise.

Often the question arises, how many days to devote to visiting this town. Of course, how many people, so many opinions, but most still tend to think that two full days for sightseeing Dalat and its surroundings is enough. If you want not only to run through the sights, but also to feel the subtle atmosphere of this place, enjoy the fresh mountain air, then you can stay here for three or more days.

Dalat flower gardens

If you are ready for an independent trip to Dalat, the following information will help you organize such a trip:

• How to get to Dalat, transportation
• Dalat hotels where to stay
• Dalat Attractions
• Map Of Dalat

Weather, tourist seasons

Dalat

The climate in Dalat is subequatorial. Due to the elevation above sea level, the temperature here is lower (and considered more comfortable) than in the rest of South and central Vietnam, which is why it is called the "city of eternal spring". Temperature fluctuations throughout the year are negligible. During the day it is always warm and comfortable, the average daytime temperature is + 27 °C, but at night even in summer it is quite cool, so you can not do without a jacket or a warm jacket. In the cold winter months, nighttime temperatures can drop to + 10°C. And if the cool evening weather is aggravated by rain, then it feels really cold.

According to precipitation, the dry season (also known as the high tourist season) is from November to April, and the rainy season (low tourist season) is from May to October . In the dry season, almost no precipitation falls, and this period is considered the ideal time to visit. In the rainy season, it is warmer here, and rains mainly in the afternoon or evening. However, it also happens that the sky can be overcast for several days in a row, and rain, last all day, but this is rather rare.

Another manifestation of the climate in Dalat is quite frequent fogs.

Seasons in Dalat by month, when is the best time to go

Current weather in Dalat and forecast for the near future:

Time in Dalat

In summer and winter, the time in Dalat is ahead of Moscow by +4 hours.

Useful tips

Dalat wine

Tips. Do not be surprised if the staff at Dalat refuses to tip. This happens here, and it even happens that the taxi driver rounds the amount in a smaller direction. Do not insist that those to whom the tip is intended, by all means take it, and do not shove it into their pockets against their will. Just keep in mind that nowhere in Vietnam, except in Dalat, such a miracle will not happen to you.

Wine. Dalat is the only place in Vietnam where wine is produced. Don't expect too much from the local wine, but be sure to try it. It is best to buy export wine. It costs very little more than usual (usual-50,000 VND, export-70,000 VND), but the quality is considered much better. You can buy wine in almost any local store, and you do not have to go to all sorts of factories for this, where the same wine is many times more expensive.

What to buy? One of the nice gifts from Dalat will be tea and Vietnamese coffee. In the local Highlands grow just great coffee and tea, which you will remember for a long time. You can buy such gifts at the main city market.