Highlands
Da Lat
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
Da Lat was developed by the French in the early 20th century as a hill station retreat. At 1,500m, it's Vietnam's primary producer of flowers, strawberries, coffee and vegetables.
What to Do
- Xuan Huong Lake — walk or cycle around the pine-fringed lake
- Datanla Waterfall & canyoning adventure
- Truc Lam Zen Monastery — cable car over the valley to this peaceful lakeside monastery
- Easy Rider motorbike tour through coffee plantations
- Crazy House (Hang Nga) — a surrealist guesthouse you can tour or stay in
Best Time to Visit
November to March.
Getting There
Fly to Lien Khuong Airport or bus from Ho Chi Minh City (7 hrs).