Da Lat travel journal
Detailed guides to arrival, weather, golf, places, seasons, running and nights out—written to help international travellers build a practical itinerary.
Travel essentials
Airport, climate, golf, running and evenings—the information worth checking before you leave.
Da Lat airport reopening: what travellers need to know
Flights, airport transfers and stay-planning checks after Lien Khuong Airport resumed operations.
CITY OF SPRINGWhy Da Lat is called the City of Eternal Spring
Highland weather, flowers, pine forests and the four-seasons-in-a-day feeling that sets Da Lat apart.
GOLF GUIDEThree Da Lat golf courses compared
Compare Dalat Palace, SAM Tuyen Lam and The Dalat at 1200 by location, atmosphere and golfer profile.
NIGHT GUIDE · REVIEW EDITIONFive genuinely good ways to enjoy Da Lat after dark
A review-led guide to Da Lat Night Market, the lake, live music, serious cocktails and the extraordinary Maze Bar—with timing, trade-offs and practical routes.
RUNNING GUIDEFive Da Lat running routes and a complete trail-race guide
From a 5 km lake loop to 30 km-plus mountain trails, with terrain, difficulty and major race preparation.
10 places worth your time
The city's most recognisable sights, organised with realistic timing and transport.
Crazy House Da Lat: complete visitor guide
Architecture, the best route through the house, photography points and transport from LA DALAT Hotel.
MUST VISIT 02Linh Phuoc Pagoda and Da Lat's mosaic masterpiece
Mosaic details, temple etiquette and a half-day route linking Trai Mat and Da Lat Railway Station.
MUST VISIT 03Valley of Love: the closest major sight to LA DALAT Hotel
Gardens, lake views and suggested routes for couples and families, starting close to the hotel.
MUST VISIT 04Truc Lam Monastery and Tuyen Lam Lake in half a day
Temple etiquette, lakeside time and cable-car planning for a practical route through southern Da Lat.
MUST VISIT 05Datanla Waterfall and alpine coaster guide
Waterfall access, the alpine coaster, canyoning and safety notes for active travellers and families.
MUST VISIT 06Langbiang Mountain: viewpoints, jeeps and trekking
How the viewpoint and trekking experiences differ, with weather, safety and transport guidance.
MUST VISIT 07Da Lat Market and Night Market food and shopping guide
Day versus night, what to taste, how to check prices and the easiest late return to LA DALAT Hotel.
MUST VISIT 08Walking Xuan Huong Lake and Lam Vien Square
Enjoy Da Lat's central lake and square for a morning walk, evening lights or a festival visit.
MUST VISIT 09Da Lat Railway Station and the Trai Mat tourist train
Art Deco details, how to check the train timetable and a route continuing to Linh Phuoc Pagoda.
MUST VISIT 10Da Lat Clay Tunnel and sculpture park guide
History-inspired sculptures, popular photo points and a southern half-day route with Tuyen Lam Lake.
10 seasonal experiences
Blossoms, races, harvests and festivals, with timing and planning notes.
Da Lat Mai Anh Dao blossom festival guide
Festival timing, blossom routes around Xuan Huong Lake and Cau Dat, and how to plan the next season.
SEASONAL 02Da Lat Tet flower market and holiday travel guide
Flower-market atmosphere, changing opening hours, holiday traffic and practical Tet planning.
SEASONAL 03Dalat Ultra Trail guide for runners and companions
Race timing, course choice, Valley of Love access, equipment and plans for accompanying travellers.
SEASONAL 04Rainy-season hydrangeas and farm visits in Da Lat
The best time of day, wet-weather alternatives and transport for farms and cafés from May to October.
SEASONAL 05Da Lat Mid-Autumn Festival lantern guide
Lanterns, performances, mooncakes and a safe family route through the city during the festival.
SEASONAL 06Da Lat persimmon harvest and dried-fruit workshop guide
When to visit persimmon gardens from September to November, plus booking and shopping tips.
SEASONAL 07Da Lat wild-sunflower season photography guide
Bloom timing, promising directions, the best light and roadside safety from late October into November.
SEASONAL 08Da Lat pink-grass and pink-hill season guide
Plan for sunrise, dew and a safer vehicle route when pine hills turn pink in November and December.
SEASONAL 09Christmas and New Year in Da Lat
Churches, lake lights, cafés, the Night Market and transport planning for a cold highland holiday.
SEASONAL 102026 Da Lat Flower Festival: events, stays and transport
Opening and closing dates, flower displays, jazz, golf and year-end planning for the 11th festival.