"A Da Lat break" Da Lat by NYTim

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Arrive in Da Lat - Da Lat
Arrive in Da Lat

We took the Sinh Tourist bus from Saigon to Da Lat. I was a five hour journey with a couple of scheduled stops in between. The trip took about four hours. The scenery, after we left the plains around Ho CHi Minh City became quite mountainous. Our driver drove like a loony through these torturous mountain passes.

Asian Market
Asian Market - Da Lat

Da Lat has the best truly Asian feeling market in all of Vietnam. Few tourists, but mainly locals going about their daily business. All kinds of live wildlife is sold here along with candies, clothing and just about anything else a Dalation might need.

Up in the mountains
Up in the mountains - Da Lat

We toured Da Lat starting early in the morning. It is really quite tacky. In caves around these fantastic waterfalls are a myriad of plastic tigers, elephants and other species.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Nice and cool at night. Less frenetic than the rest of Vietnam.
  • Cons:It is quite a tacky place
  • In a nutshell:I am glad I visited but I would not go back.
  • Last visit to Da Lat: Oct 2010
  • Intro Updated Dec 14, 2010
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V Cafe - Da Lat Western fare in Dalat Restaurants (2)

My friends were craving Western food after 11 days of Asian repasts. V was right across the street from out hotel. We... more travel advice

View of the valley - Da Lat Buddhist Temple Things to Do (2)

Set in the middle of the Central Highlands this temple complex has stunning architecture and remarkable views of the... more travel advice

Waterfalls - Da Lat Waterfalls Things to Do (2)

These waterfalls were spectacular and well worth seeing more travel advice

Hotel Sign - Da Lat In the middle of town and very... Hotels (1)

Very pleasant and clean no AC but one does not need it in Dalat. If was to return I would certainly stay there. I had... more travel advice

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