Endowed with the all-year-round temperate weather, romantic pine tree forests, awe-inspiring flower fields, French boulevards and villas from the colonial period, Da Lat has long been touted as the City of Love and Eternal Spring. Da Lat’s distinctive mild climate along with misty weather constitutes a sense of ethereal beauty, making this small city the ideal destination for escaping vacations away from the busy metropolises.

On the natural side, Langbiang Mountain, Xuan Huong Lake, Doi Thong Hai Mo and Valley of Love top the list. On the cultural and historical side, Bao Dai Summer Palace, Domaine de Marie Church, and Truc Lam Monastery are the treasures that hold the rich history and culture of Da Lat and the region. Let follow us to discover the top 10 places to visit in Da Lat:

Dambri Waterfall

Drive to visit the gorgeous Dambri Waterfall, the highest and most beautiful waterfall in Lam Dong province. The waterfalls down from the height of 90 meters making an impressive landscape. Located in the landscape of a neglected primeval forest with rare fauna and flora, the waterfall has become an attractive touristic destination.

According to a legendary story, once upon a time, there were a K’Ho couple in love always made date here. One day, the young man was surprisingly missing and the lady kept waiting and crying as not see him back. Day by day, her more and more tear has made the stream of the waterfall. The K’Ho named the waterfall Dambri, meaning Waiting. 

 Summer Palace of Bao Dai

Continue the excursion to the summer palace of Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam. The monument was completed in 1938 after 5 years constructed and designed by a French architect and Huynh Tan Phat Here used to be the workplace of King Bao Dai and accommodation for his family. At the precinct, there is a beautiful flower garden designed in the French style and the palace inside is designed in a luxurious way with the eye-catching Bao Dai’s throne. 

 Liang Biang Mountain

Your exploration of Da Lat will be not complete without an excursion to Liang Biang Mountain. Actually, Liang Biang is not a single mountain, it’s a majesty mountain range among green landscape associated with an immortal love story. Once upon a time, there was a couple in love without the disagreement of clans. However, they still maintained their love and even got married before leaving for the mountain for their life. One time, the girl got illness which is incurable. The boy had no way but transferring back to the village for help. Immediately, the boy was chased by the villagers and ran to his mountain home. Sadly, the girl was killed by villagers’ poisoned arrows when she supports it for her darling. In boundless grief, the boy’s tear made a big stream. After recognizing the faults made from the wrong point of view about love, the villagers named for the mountain Liang Biang to commemorate the love of the couple.

Xuan Huong Lake

Xuan Huong Lake is a beautiful lake in the heart of Da Lat surrounded by pine trees, lawns, and flower gardens. This is a favorite place for tourists as they can take a walk, ride a horse or hire a bike to tour the center of the city.

Domaine de Marie Church

Domaine de Marie Church is included in the itineraries of many tourism companies. The church is an attraction to visitors as it represents the interaction between the two cultures of Vietnam and France. It was built from 1930 to 1943 following the 17th-century French style. However, because its architecture is the harmonious combination of Western art and Vietnamese folk art, the church definitely stands out from others in the same era.

Truc Lam Zen Monastery 

Truc Lam Zen Monastery is part of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen, about 5 km away from the center of Da Lat City. The monastery is located on Phung Hoang Mountain, above the Tuyen Lam Lake. This is not only the largest monastery in Lam Dong province but also the sightseeing and worship place for locals and tourists.

Valley of Love

Valley of Love is one of the most romantic landscapes, about 5km to the north of the center of Da Lat city. The valley features romantic landscapes where visitors can take part in many interesting activities and games.

Mong Mo (Dreaming) Hill 

For its poetic landscape, people call the Dreaming Hill a small Da Lat. In fact, Dreaming Hill is a newly built resort with an artistic arrangement of villas, pools, restaurants, theme parks, souvenir shopping areas. All make a closed tourism structure especially attractive to visitors.

Da Lat Market

Da Lat Market, the trading center of Da Lat city, is situated on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street and is considered the "heart of Da Lat city". It is not only a market for trading activities but also an attractive destination for visitors to the city. Coming to the market, visitors may find local produce such as fresh artichokes, dried fruit, vegetables and more throughout the day. Apart from the produce, clothing, artful silk embroidery products, other things can also be found. In the evening, the roads around the market are closed to traffic and the night market of Da Lat spills onto the surrounding streets.

Tuyen Lam Lake

The largest water body in Da Lat is 7 km from Da Lat city center and just 2km from Datanla Waterfall. Tuyen Lam Lake is a beautiful complex with various tourist services. In the lake, there are small islands surrounded by pine trees. From the site, visitors can take the cable cars through to Robin Hill, admiring the pine forest, Tuyen Lam Lake and Phung Hoang Mountain from high above.