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French villas and flower gardens of the highlands
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About Da Lat Plateau
This French hill station perches 1,500 meters high where temperate climate contrasts dramatically with surrounding lowland tropics, allowing European vegetables and flowers to thrive. French villas dot hillsides while flower gardens paint slopes in colors rare for Southeast Asia. The plateau's cooler climate and romantic architecture attract Vietnamese couples seeking mountain respite.
Best months to visit
January, February, March
Things to do in Da Lat Plateau
Tour French colonial villas and architecture
Hike through flower gardens and plantations
Visit Datanla Waterfall in jungle setting
Ride the scenic Tren Do rail journey
Explore lake views and peaceful gardens
Shop for local flowers and vegetables at markets
Weather by month
Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.
Recommended
January
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
April
25C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
May
25C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
June
23C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
July
23C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
September
23C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
October
23C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
November
22C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
December
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Da Lat sits on a cool highland plateau in Vietnam's Central Highlands, a former French hill station of pine forests, lakes, waterfalls and flower farms that feels distinctly different from the rest of tropical Vietnam. Its colonial-era villas, coffee plantations and adventure activities like canyoning make it a favourite escape from the heat.
Best areas to stay in Da Lat Plateau
Da Lat City Centre
The market, lake (Xuan Huong) and colonial-era architecture at the heart of the city.
Crazy House Area
Home to the surreal Hang Nga Guesthouse and nearby cafes.
Datanla & Pongour Waterfalls
Popular waterfalls offering canyoning and adventure activities near the city.
Flower & Coffee Farms
Surrounding hillsides of flower greenhouses and coffee plantations open for visits.
Getting to Da Lat Plateau
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Flights
Lien Khuong Airport has domestic flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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From London
~12-13 hours direct from London to Ho Chi Minh City, then a short domestic flight or ~6-7 hour bus to Da Lat.
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Getting around
Motorbike rental and taxis are the main ways to reach waterfalls and farms outside the city centre.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Da Lat called the 'City of Eternal Spring'?
Its high elevation gives it a consistently cool, mild climate year-round compared to the rest of Vietnam, making it a popular retreat from the heat.
What is Da Lat known for producing?
Coffee, flowers, strawberries and vegetables grown in the cool highland climate, sold at the lively Da Lat Night Market.
What activities are popular in Da Lat?
Canyoning and waterfall trips, visiting the Crazy House and old railway station, exploring flower gardens, and coffee farm tours.
How do I get to Da Lat?
Lien Khuong Airport has domestic flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; it's also reachable by overnight bus from Ho Chi Minh City (around 6-7 hours).
When is the best time to visit?
December to March offers the driest, sunniest weather; the cool climate makes it pleasant most of the year compared to lowland Vietnam.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Such a refreshing change of pace - cool mornings, great coffee farms to visit, and the canyoning at Datanla Falls was a real highlight.
Hannah P. · December 2023
★★★★☆
The Crazy House was as bizarre as the photos suggest, and the night market food scene was excellent. Loved the cooler climate after Saigon's heat.
Duc N. · February 2024
★★★★★
Rented a motorbike and spent two days exploring waterfalls and flower farms - one of our favourite stops in Vietnam.
Olivia R. · January 2024
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