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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 90 kilometers away
- Central Highlands 91 kilometers away
- Buon Ma Thuot 93 kilometers away
- Mui Ne & Phan Thiet 120 kilometers away
- Cat Tien National Park 140 kilometers away
- Quy Nhon 221 kilometers away
- Ho Chi Minh City 231 kilometers away
- Kon Tum 272 kilometers away
- Cai Be 318 kilometers away
- Can Tho 360 kilometers away
- Mekong Delta 360 kilometers away
- Chau Doc 389 kilometers away
- Con Dao Islands 414 kilometers away
- Hoi An 438 kilometers away
- Bho Hoong 452 kilometers away
- Bach Ma National Park 477 kilometers away
- Lang Co 481 kilometers away
Photos of Dalat
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Street vendor, Dalat, Vietnam
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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![The pool at the Ana Mandara Villas, Dalat]()
Ana Mandara Villas
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![Hotel Sofitel Dalat Palace, Dalat]()
Dalat Palace
Dalat
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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Rock climbing in Dalat ![View from the Cable Car, 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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Tour of Dalat's highlights ![Dalat Railway Station]()
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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Pinhatt Mountain Trek ![View from Pinhatt. Dalat]()
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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