Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) to the city
Da Lat's airport is about 30 km south of town. Take the airport shuttle bus, a taxi or a ride-hailing car. Routes change by season, so check airline schedules.
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Da Lat Travel Guide
A city in Vietnam's Central Highlands with cool weather all year, lakes, pine forests, flower gardens and French-era buildings. It feels completely different from the hot beach cities, so many travelers pair it with Nha Trang.
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At a glance
- Currency
- VND (₫)
- Power & plugs
- 220V · Type A/C/F
- Driving side
- Right
- Tipping
- Optional (small, for good service)
- Local language
- Tiếng Việt
- How long to stay
- 3 to 4 days
Emergency numbers
When to go
The December-March dry season is clear and cool, the best time to visit. The May-October wet season brings frequent afternoon rain. Mornings and evenings are chilly year-round at this altitude, so bring a jacket.
Airport to the city
Via Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) and road
Fly into Nha Trang and come over the mountains by bus or private car. The road is winding, so bring motion-sickness tablets.
Via Ho Chi Minh City
Connect to a domestic flight or take a long-distance bus from Ho Chi Minh City. The bus takes much longer.
Getting around
Taxis and ride-hailing apps
The easiest way around town and to nearby sights. App fares are fixed in advance, so there's no haggling.
Walking
Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat Market and the night market are walkable. It's hilly, so wear comfortable shoes.
Tours and car hire
Waterfalls, temples and Langbiang Mountain are spread out; a day tour or car with driver is easiest.
Motorbike rental
Popular, but hills and wet roads make it risky. Check license and insurance requirements.
Where to stay
Center (Da Lat Market and Xuan Huong Lake)
Good for: First visit, night market, walking
Close to the night market, restaurants and cafes; busy and a little noisy in the evening.
East of the lake
Good for: Quiet stays, walks
Quiet lakeside hotels near the old railway station, a short walk or ride to the center.
Hillside resorts outside town
Good for: Forest retreats, views
Resorts and villas with pine forest and valley views; you'll need a car to reach town.
Map of stays in Da Lat
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Top sights
Xuan Huong Lake
The big lake in the middle of town, lovely for a morning walk or at sunset, with cafes around the shore.
Xuan Huong Lake · Photo: P. Hughes / CC BY 4.0 Da Lat Night Market
An evening market with street food, hot soy milk and clothes. It gets cold at night, so wear a jacket.
Crazy House
A whimsical building shaped like a fairy-tale tree that you can explore inside. Paid entry; stairs are narrow.
Datanla Waterfall
A forest waterfall reached by an alpine coaster on rails. Paths are slippery after rain.
Datanla Waterfall · Photo: Du Tran / CC BY 2.0 Truc Lam Monastery and cable car
A cable car glides over pine forest to a lakeside monastery. Be quiet and dress modestly at the temple.
Langbiang Mountain
A mountain north of town; reach the viewpoint by jeep or on foot for highland views. Allow half a day.
Old Da Lat Railway Station
A French-era art deco station that's a sight in itself. Check locally for short tourist train rides.
Old Da Lat Railway Station · Photo: P. Hughes / CC BY 4.0 Linh Phuoc Pagoda
A temple richly decorated with broken ceramics and glass, 20-30 minutes by car from the center.
What to eat
Banh trang nuong
Grilled rice paper topped with egg and toppings, nicknamed 'Vietnamese pizza'. About 20,000-40,000 dong.
Lau (hotpot)
Mushroom and vegetable hotpot, perfect for the cool climate. About 100,000-200,000 dong per person when shared.
Banh mi xiu mai
Bread dipped in meatballs in tomato sauce, a Da Lat breakfast. About 20,000-40,000 dong.
Hot soy milk
Warm soy milk from night market stalls, perfect on chilly evenings. About 10,000-20,000 dong.
Strawberry and avocado desserts
Highland strawberries and avocados star in local desserts; avocado ice cream is about 20,000-40,000 dong.
Daily budget (per person)
Budgetabout 700,000-1,000,000 dong per day: guesthouse, street food, ride-hailing
Mid-rangeabout 1,500,000-2,500,000 dong per day: city hotel, restaurants, a day tour
Comfortabout 5,000,000 dong+ per day: resort, private car
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Airport to town, a Xuan Huong Lake walk, then banh trang nuong and hot soy milk at the night market.
- Day 2
Truc Lam Monastery by cable car, the Datanla alpine coaster, Crazy House in the afternoon, then hotpot for dinner.
- Day 3
Langbiang Mountain viewpoint in the morning, the old railway station and Linh Phuoc Pagoda in the afternoon, then a cafe break.
- Day 4
Banh mi xiu mai for breakfast, souvenirs (dried fruit, coffee), then the airport or Nha Trang.
Local tips
- It's cool at night even in summer at this altitude; pack a long-sleeved layer.
- Mountain roads from Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City are winding; bring motion-sickness tablets.
- Markets and small shops take cash (dong). Check the zeros carefully when paying.
- Ride-hailing apps avoid taxi fare haggling.
- Waterfall and mountain paths get slippery after rain; wear shoes with grip.
- Vietnam's entry rules (visa-free stays, e-visas) can change. Check official Vietnamese government or embassy information before you travel.
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