Your trip to Da Lat
Getting into Da Lat
- Lien Khuong AirportDa Lat center Taxi 35m185,000₫ – 350,000₫ ≈ $7–13 Inquire about the price beforehand: If using traditional taxi services—whether metered or based on a negotiated rate—ask for the total price before getting in to avoid unexpected charges. Representative counters: You can head directly to the arrivals hall at Lien Khuong Airport to locate the dispatch counter or find taxis from Lado Taxi and other major companies waiting outside.
- Lien Khuong AirportDa Lat center City bus 45m40,000₫ – 50,000₫ ≈ $2 You can buy them directly at the bus ticket counter in the airport's baggage claim area, or simply board the bus at the airport exit and pay the conductor in cash. Drop-off point: The final stop at 01 Le Thi Hong Gam Street (next to Da Lat Market).
Da Lat
Lâm Đồng · Pine hills, flower gardens and cool highland weather all year.Places to visit
Scenic crescent-shaped 1919 reservoir, a popular city escape named after an anti-establishment poet.
Map ↗Romantic park with whimsical art, ornate gardens & a lake with swan-shaped boats.
Map ↗Busy collection of vendors selling household items, dry goods & prepared regional dishes.
Map ↗ Find out more →Mountain Pass, Sub-area 158, Cam Ly - Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
Map ↗Visiting the tourist area or explore it your own way.
Map ↗Where to eat
A café with great views and photo opportunities.
Map ↗ Find out more →A café with great views and photo opportunities.
Map ↗Good to know before you go
How cold is Da Lat? What should I pack?
Da Lat is cool all year, often around 15–25°C in the day and colder at night, especially from December to February. Pack a jacket and long trousers. The rainy season (about May to October) usually brings afternoon showers rather than full days of rain.
How do I get to Da Lat?
Flying to Lien Khuong Airport is fastest, then about 30–40 minutes by car to the centre. Buses from Ho Chi Minh City take around 7–8 hours, and from Nha Trang about 3–4 hours on a scenic mountain road.
Where can I find free scenic photo spots and local food?
- Nguyen Khuyen Street
- New Da Lat TV Tower
- Tuyen Lam Lake
- European Alley
- Co Giang Street
- Tram Nang BBQ - 18 Dong Da
- Shancha Signature
- Gia Lam Beef Hotpot - 30 Ngo Quyen
- Bep Khoi - Giant Spicy Ribs
- Bun Loan
- Pho Cuong - 12 Thi Sach (Open: 7:00 - 11:00)
- Co Ha Snakehead Fish Noodle Soup (Banh Canh Ca Loc)
- Thao Nguyen Quan - Ankroet, Da Lat (Open: 10:00 - 18:00)
- Ba Huong Noodle Soup - Da Lat Market (Open: 13:30 - 18:00)
- Phung Avocado Ice Cream - Da Lat Market
- Co Chin Mini Savory Pancakes (Banh Can) - 2/35 Pham Ngu Lao
- Co Hue Mini Savory Pancakes (Banh Can) - 101/3 Hai Ba Trung
- Cai Coc Me - 15 Ngo Huy Dien Street
- Hang Steamed Rice Rolls with Chicken Offal (Banh Uot Long Ga) - 39 Dong Tam
- Kimi Grilled Egg Sponge Cake - 21 Nguyen Van Troi, Da Lat (15:00 - 22:00)
- Lua Hong Grilled Chicken - 02 Tran Hung Dao, Da Lat
- Meatball Banh Mi (Banh Mi Xiu Mai) - 41 Yet Kieu, Da Lat
Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter visa-free for a set number of days; everyone else can apply online for an e-visa, valid for up to 90 days. The list of visa-free countries changes, so check the official e-visa portal before you book. Apply only on the official government site: look-alike agency sites charge extra fees.
Official e-visa portal: https://evisa.gov.vn
Make it a longer trip
Travellers often combine these with Da Lat.
