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What to see in Dalat

The city of eternal spring in the highlands: a cool climate, pine forests, waterfalls, coffee and French colonial buildings.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: January and from March to August
Photo: P. Hughes · CC BY 4.0

Dalat highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Xuan Huong Lake

    The heart of the city.

  2. Crazy House

    A fairy-tale house without a single straight line.

  3. Railway station

    1930s Art Deco.

  4. Datanla Falls

    With an alpine coaster.

  5. Linh Phuoc Pagoda

    Glass and ceramic mosaics.

Day trips from Dalat

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Dalat

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Dalat are January and from March to August. If you can, avoid October, November (torrential rain and typhoons).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep with warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with strong warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • February

    Lunar New Year (approximate dates)

    Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

    What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.

  • from September to December

    Torrential rain and typhoons

    From September to December it rains heavily in the centre; in October and November there are floods (Hoi An floods almost every year) and typhoons.

    What to do: At that time of year, the north (Hanoi, Ha Long) or the south (Saigon, the Mekong, Phu Quoc) are better.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the phở stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Vietnam guide.

Frequently asked questions about Dalat

What to see in Dalat?

Xuan Huong Lake, Crazy House, Railway station, Datanla Falls and Linh Phuoc Pagoda.

What to see in Dalat in one day?

Don’t miss Xuan Huong Lake, Crazy House, Railway station, Datanla Falls and Linh Phuoc Pagoda. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Dalat?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Dalat are January and from March to August. If you can, avoid October, November (torrential rain and typhoons).

What day trips can you take from Dalat?

Canyoning in Dalat and Around Dalat.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.