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Dalat is Vietnam’s premier hill station, which sprung up as a cool respite for the French from the stifling tropical heat of Ho Chi Minh City.
The area surrounding Dalat is extremely picturesque with many tiered plateaux whose perpetual spring-like climate is able to support a diversity of crops not generally associated with Vietnam.
French colonial influence
The French influence is evident in the hundreds of colonial villas dotted throughout the town in various states of repair. Aside from its colonial legacy, Dalat is considered by many Vietnamese to be the 'prettiest town in Vietnam'. It is a popular honeymoon spot due to its alpine landscape of pine forests, rolling hills and tranquil lakes.
Dalat Palace
After a morning of sightseeing or trekking you can enjoy afternoon tea and cakes on the impressive lawn of the Dalat Palace — once the center of colonial society, this recently refurbished property is a pleasant reminder of days gone by.
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Places near Dalat
- Nha Trang 56 miles away
- Central Highlands 57 miles away
- Buon Ma Thuot 58 miles away
- Mui Ne & Phan Thiet 75 miles away
- Cat Tien National Park 87 miles away
- Quy Nhon 138 miles away
- Ho Chi Minh City 144 miles away
- Kon Tum 169 miles away
- Cai Be 198 miles away
- Can Tho 224 miles away
- Mekong Delta 224 miles away
- Chau Doc 242 miles away
- Con Dao Islands 257 miles away
- Hoi An 272 miles away
- Bho Hoong 281 miles away
- Bach Ma National Park 296 miles away
- Lang Co 299 miles away
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Accommodation choices for Dalat
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Dalat. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Dalat Palace
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Ana Mandara Villas
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Ideas for experiencing Dalat
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Dalat, and which use the best local guides.
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Pinhatt Mountain Trek Pinhatt Mountain Trek
Pinhatt Mountain Trek
The first section of trail takes you along a gentle path through minority farms and pine forest, then continues through forest paths until you arrive at the base of Pinhatt.
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Tour of Dalat's highlights Tour of Dalat's highlights
Tour of Dalat's highlights
Your guide will take you to see the sites which make Dalat arguably the most kitsch town in Southeast Asia.
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Rock climbing in Dalat Rock climbing in Dalat
Rock climbing in Dalat
There are a variety of routes within 10 kilometers of Dalat that range from easy for total novices to extremely difficult.
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