Dalat, known as "Le Petit Paris" or "the Eternal Spring City", is the jewel of the
Central Highlands in a temperate region dotted with lakes, waterfalls, forests and
gardens, 300 km north of
Ho Chi Minh City. The cool climate and the scenic environment
make Dalat a good option for escaping the heat of South
Vietnam as well as the most
popular honeymoon spot.
What to Do ? Activities in Dalat include a stroll around Xuan Huong Lake (or better yet, a trip
around the lakes by horse riding) and visits to nearby waterfalls. Other attractions
include the
Dalat flower garden, the "Crazy House", Bao Dai's Summer Palace, the
Railway Station and the "Valley of Love" park. Most tourists spend their time exploring
the beautiful countryside by foot, motorbike or bicycle
Dalat is also becoming one
of interesting destinations for outdoor adventure activities including trekking
to the nearby minority villages, cycling, canyoning, kayaking, rock climbing and
rappelling.
In addition, with cool weather and the 18 - hole Dalat Palace Golf Club,
Dalat is a popular site for golfing.
When to go? Dalat has pleasant weather year-round, even sunny during much of the rainy season
(April to November). The average maximum temperature is 24C and average minimum
temperature is 15C. Ideal weather in
Dalat is from November to March, when the air
is fresh and cool.
