1. Overview:
Located on the Lam Vien plateau, Da Lat is considered the “city of thousands of flowers” or “miniature Paris” in the heart of the Central Highlands. With a cool climate all year round, poetic landscapes, and a peaceful atmosphere, this place is an ideal destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
Below is a list of the most prominent things to do in Dalat Vietnam, in 2025, helping you have a memorable journey from exploring nature to experiencing culture to enjoying specialties.
2. Top 18 Best Things to Do in Da Lat, Vietnam 2025: An Unmissable Journey of Discovery
2.1. Visiting the Valley of Love
As one of the most famous and oldest tourist destinations, the Valley of Love is a symbol of romance in the middle of the foggy plateau. It stands out with the poetic Da Thien Lake, winding roads between pine forests, and colorful flower gardens all year round. Visitors can ride a tandem bicycle, row a duck boat, or take photos at the Heaven Gate, the Love Lock Bridge.
- Address: No. 7 Mai Anh Dao, Lam Vien Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Opening hours: 7:00 – 17:00
- Ticket price: 9.55 USD/adult; 4.77 USD/child. Combo buffet: 13.75 USD/adult; 10.69 USD/child
Love Maze in the Valley. (Source: internet)
2.2. Check-in at Lam Vien Square
Lam Vien Square is an indispensable destination when mentioning outstanding activities in the list of things to do in Dalat Vietnam. Located right on the shore of Xuan Huong Lake, the square stands out with two iconic structures: artichoke buds and giant glass wild sunflowers.
This is an ideal place to stroll, take photos, play sports, or simply relax in the cool breeze in the heart of the city. In the evening, the square becomes even more sparkling with colored lights, street performances, and a vibrant atmosphere from tourists everywhere.
- Address: Tran Quoc Toan Street, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
Panoramic view of Lam Vien Square from above with two symbolic works. (Source: internet)
2.3. Strolling around Xuan Huong Lake.
Xuan Huong Lake is considered the heart of Da Lat, with a crescent shape winding around the city center. Surrounding the lake are pine forests, green lawns, and many cafes with beautiful views, ideal for resting.
Visitors can rent a tandem bicycle to ride around the lake, pedal on the water, or enjoy hot soy milk in the cool weather. This is a great place to relax in the early morning or late afternoon and to fully experience the local life.
- Address: Xuan Huong Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Suggested activities: tandem bicycle, pedal boat, coffee with lake view
- Ticket price: 1 – 3 USD depending on the activity
2.4. Explore the Flower Park
Located near Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat Flower Park is an attractive destination for those who love nature and are passionate about photography. This is a paradise of rare flowers with more than 300 species of flowers grown such as roses, hydrangeas, orchids, sunflowers to imported flower varieties, this place is brilliant all four seasons.
This is one of the highlights of things to do in Dalat Vietnam, especially during the Dalat Flower Festival. Visitors can stroll through the elaborately designed miniatures, take wedding photos, or learn how to care for flowers at the display areas.
- Address: Tran Quoc Toan Street, near Xuan Huong Lake, Xuan Huong Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Opening hours: 7:00–17:00
- Ticket price: 2 USD/person
2.5. Enjoy Datanla Waterfall
Datanla Waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in Da Lat, located in the middle of a cool pine forest and is over 20 m high. Not only impressing with its wild natural beauty, this place also attracts visitors with adventure games such as sliding through the forest, canyoning, or rowing a boat over the waterfall. This is an ideal stop on the journey of discovery for those who love thrills and active exploration of nature.
- Address: National Highway 20, Prenn Pass, Xuan Huong Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Opening hours: 7:00 – 17:00
- Ticket price: from 3 to 5 USD depending on the activity
Experience Crossing Datanla Waterfall in Dalat (Source: internet)
2.6. Visit Da Lat Railway Station
Da Lat Railway Station is one of the oldest architectural works in Vietnam, built in 1932 in the French Art Deco style. With its characteristic triangular tiled roof and an old steam locomotive displayed right at the entrance, this is an attractive destination for those who love history and architectural art. You can experience the old train to Trai Mat, both sightseeing and enjoying the nostalgic feeling in the peaceful space.
- Address: No. 1 Quang Trung, Xuan Huong Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province.
- Opening hours: 7:30–17:00
- Ticket price: 1 USD for sightseeing, 3–4 USD for old train ticket
Amazed by the ancient beauty of Da Lat Station (Source: internet)
2.7. Visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery
Truc Lam Zen Monastery is located on Phung Hoang Mountain, facing the poetic Tuyen Lam Lake. This is one of the largest Zen monasteries in the country, surrounded by a cool and peaceful green space.
The road to the temple is covered with pine trees; the peaceful scenery and the sound of the temple bells create a feeling of absolute relaxation. Visitors can combine a visit to Tuyen Lam Lake and take the cable car from Robin Hill to the Zen monastery for a more complete experience.
- Address: Truc Lam Yen Tu Street, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province.
- Opening hours: 7:00 – 17:00
2.8. Explore Dalat Night Market
Da Lat Night Market is a place where local culinary quintessence is concentrated. Every evening, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street becomes brightly lit and vibrant with a variety of delicious dishes: grilled rice paper, grilled skewers, soy milk, grilled corn, etc.
In addition to cuisine, you can also buy souvenirs, sweaters, specialties such as jam, strawberries, etc. This is an ideal place to explore daily life and local culture at night.
- Address: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province.
- Opening hours: from 17:00 to late
- Price: from 1 to 3 USD/dish
2.9. Cau Dat Cloud Hunting by Jeep – Experience the magic in the middle of the jungle on the journey of things to do in Dalat, Vietnam.
Cau Dat, about 25 km from the center of Dalat, is an ideal destination for cloud hunting and welcoming the sunrise amidst a magical natural landscape. The lush green tea fields hidden under the early morning clouds create a picturesque scene.
In particular, visitors can experience the Jeep cloud hunting tour—a journey over hills and through pine forests in the dawn. The Jeep takes you to famous cloud hunting spots such as Cau Dat hill, Thien Phuc Duc, or Hon Bo, bringing a feeling of excitement and closeness to nature.
- Address: Cau Dat, Truong Tho village, Xuan Truong ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong
- Ideal time: 4:30 – 7:00 am
- Entrance fee to the area: 2 USD
- Jeep tour price: 10 – 15 USD/person (including car, guide, and drinking water)
Cloud hunting at Cau Dat tea hill – a moment of floating in the middle of a poetic sea of clouds (Source: internet)
2.10. Explore Cu Lan Village
Nestled between pine forests and clear streams, Cu Lan Village is a unique ecological space where you can learn about the life of the K’Ho people, enjoy mountain cuisine, and participate in folk games.
The special thing is the way the space is organized—very rustic, preserving the natural wildness. You can ride a jeep through the forest, sit by the stream and listen to folk music, or camp overnight in the middle of nature.
- Address: Langbiang Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Opening hours: 7:00 – 17:00
- Ticket price: from 4 USD/person
2.11. Visit the Chicken Church—French architectural heritage
The Chicken Church, officially named Dalat Cathedral, is one of the city’s outstanding Catholic structures. With a 47 m high tower and a chicken on top, the classic Gothic architecture and the quiet space, shaded by green pine trees, create a solemn yet intimate beauty.
- Address: No. 15 Tran Phu, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province.
- Opening hours: 6:00 – 18:00
2.12. Take photos at the Clay Tunnel—a unique sculpture masterpiece
The Clay Tunnel is an outdoor artwork with a length of more than 1 km, recreating the formation and development process of Da Lat through sculpture models made from red basalt soil. Visitors will be surprised by the works simulating Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat station, churches, vintage cars… all made by hand.
- Address: Tuyen Lam Lake Tourist Area, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province.
- Opening hours: 7:00 – 17:00
- Ticket price: 3 USD/person
The unburnt red basalt house with a roof shaped like a map of Vietnam is the first and largest in the Dalat Clay Tunnel. (Source: internet)
2.13. Visit Lam Dong Museum—Journey Back in History
Lam Dong Museum is home to more than 15,000 rare artifacts of indigenous peoples such as the K’Ho and the Churu and many artifacts from the resistance war and the exploration of Da Lat. The exhibition space is scientific and modern and includes a stilt house area and a scene recreating the life of indigenous people, helping you have a more realistic view of this land.
- Address: No. 4 Hung Vuong, Xuan Huong Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Opening hours: 8:00 – 16:30
- Ticket price: about 1 USD/person
2.14. Sip coffee amidst the poetic scenery in Dalat
Da Lat is famous for its cafes with breathtaking views of the hills, especially in the early morning or at sunset. Cafes such as Tui Mo To, Horizon, Me Linh Coffee Garden, etc., all offer memorable experiences with open spaces, unique designs, and cool green landscapes. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee amidst the mist and pine hills, and you will fully feel the unique “slow” quality of this land.
- Opening hours: 6:30–21:00
- Average price: 2–4 USD/dish
2.15. Explore Bao Dai Palace—Relics of the Last King of the Nguyen Dynasty
Dinh III—also known as Bao Dai Palace—was once the resort of King Bao Dai and Queen Nam Phuong. The architecture is in the French neoclassical style, harmoniously combined with the surrounding pine forest.
The interior still retains the original furniture and household items of the ancient royal family, creating a space full of history. If you love learning about cultural relics, this palace is definitely a place not to be missed on your journey to Da Lat.
- Address: No. 1 Trieu Viet Vuong, Xuan Huong Ward – Da Lat, Lam Dong Province
- Opening hours: 7:30–17:00
- Ticket price: about 2 USD/person
Bao Dai Palace was built in French architecture (Source: internet)
2.16. Camping overnight in the pine forest
There is nothing more wonderful than waking up in the middle of a pine forest, light mist, and chirping birds. Areas such as Suoi Vang, Ma Rung Lu Quan, Da Phu Hill, and Thien Phuc Duc are ideal places for camping.
You can bring your own tent or rent a whole package from the organizers. At night, with your group of friends, make a campfire, grill meat, and tell stories together—these are unforgettable memories in your journey to this highland.
- Tent rental price & service: 5–10 USD/night
- Note: Prepare enough warm clothes, flashlights, and drinking water.
2.17. Experience picking strawberries in the garden
If you are looking for a gentle, close-to-nature experience, picking strawberries in the garden is an ideal choice in the list of things to do in Dalat Vietnam. Strawberry gardens now use high technology and are clean; visitors can pick fresh and delicious fruits to enjoy on the spot or buy as gifts at affordable prices.
Some gardens also serve strawberry products such as jam, juice, ice cream, or extremely attractive strawberry chocolate. Visit the garden in the morning to enjoy the cool air and pick the freshest fruit of the day.
- Opening hours: 07:30 – 17:00
- Suggested locations: Biofresh Strawberry Garden (~3km from Dalat center), Japanese Strawberry Garden, Nguyen Lam Strawberry Garden
- Ticket price: Free entrance, charged according to the number of strawberries picked (about 6-10 USD/kg)
Visitors will be able to visit the strawberry growing process and pick strawberries themselves (Source: Internet)
2.18. Admire Da Lat from above by cable car
The cable car route of more than 2.3 km connecting Robin Hill to Truc Lam Zen Monastery is a rare opportunity for you to admire the whole view of Da Lat city from above. The cable car glides gently through the pine forest, across the valley, tea hills, and clear blue lake, creating a perfect natural picture. The feeling of lightness and relaxation when “floating” in the air is an extremely worthwhile experience, especially for those who come to Da Lat for the first time.
- Opening hours: 7:30–17:00
- Ticket price: 3 USD/one way, 5 USD/round trip
3. Conclusion
From majestic nature to romantic street corners and unique indigenous culture, the list of things to do in Dalat Vietnam, above will definitely bring you a memorable journey. If you are looking for a vacation that combines relaxation and exploration, Dalat is the perfect choice for your upcoming journey. Let Asia Luxury Travel accompany you to fully explore the beauty of this dreamy land!
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