Top 15 Amazing Things to Do in Da Lat 2024

Being known as the most romantic city in Vietnam, Da Lat has been a must-visit destination for these couple of years. This romantic city is an ideal balance of both discovering new things and relaxing. If you are wondering what to do in this amazing city, follow us for the list of the 15 best things to do in Da Lat.

1. Stay at a lovely and cozy homestay in Da Lat

Da Lat has been extremely famous for having the prettiest, most attractive, classiest, and highest quality homestays in the entire country. Blending in a pleasant atmosphere, homestays in Da Lat, which are ranging from affordable to luxurious ones, tend to have a gorgeous view overlooking the dreamy scenery. Take The Wilder Nest as an example, the magnificent homestay is located in the middle of the pine forest, you can enjoy the green view of the field which is stunning in the morning and is a perfect setting for your picture.

The price range is indeed affordable, which is from 300,000 VND - 1,500,000 VND a night. Besides, The Lake House at a price of 150,000 VND 1,200,000 VND is also an extremely popular choice with a panoramic view towards the whole beautiful Tuyen Lam Lake. The ambiance is incredibly romantic and peaceful, allowing you to relax happily. In addition, the rooms are decorated really cute and cozy and there is also a small coffee shop right inside the homestay, which makes it favored by couples.

Homestay in Da Lat

 

2. Take photoshoots at every check-in point in Da Lat

Da Lat is truly a paradise for photography lovers, so one of the best Da Lat activities you should do is taking pictures. It has so many charming attractions that you can take beautiful photos anywhere you go. You can choose where to go depending on what types of photos you are interested in.

For instance, if you prefer your picture to be a little bit romantic and moody in a vintage way, definitely go to Da Lat Train Station while if you want your picture to be bright, happy, go to some glorious flowers gardens or go to Puppy Farm where you can play with different types of cute dogs. Taking a photoshoot in an artistic coffee shop is also an extremely popular option since Da Lat is packed with beautiful cafes.

Take photoshoots at every check-in point in Da Lat

 

3. Visit a coffee farm and taste the precious Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak)

On the list of best things to do in Da Lat, we also have the activity to visit the coffee farm and taste Kopi Luwak. It’s one of the most expensive and well-known coffees in the world. We suggest tourists go to Da Lat Weasel Coffee, which is located at 135E Hoang Hoa Tham Street.

Coming here, you can observe the complete process of making coffee with the support of 120 domestically weasels under the legal supervision of a local forest agency starting from looking at the staff feeding the weasels. After that, you can have a taste of a unique and unforgettable Civet Coffee and buy some back as souvenirs for your friends.

Taste the precious Civet Coffee (Kopi Luwak)

 

4. Lost in the Maze of Crazy House

Crazy House (Hang Nga Guest House) is a quirky place that you should check out when you come to Da Lat. It has a unique and bizarre architectural design with the house in the shape of a tree. Crazy House consists of more than 10 rooms, each room following a different style. The things you will observe here will include animal statues (kangaroos, bears, and tigers), ladders, and tunnels.

Crazy house Da Lat

 

5. Eat a lot of local vegetables and fruits

Thanks to the advantage of a cool temperature climate, Da Lat has a very fresh and delicious source of vegetables and fruits. Hence, one of the best things to do in Da Lat is to absolutely eat a lot of them. For veggies, you can have a lot of fresh vegetables when you have your meal, especially if you eat hot pot. For fruits, we believe that the tastiest, famous, and good quality ones are strawberries and avocado.

If you want to enjoy a fun activity in Da Lat, you can go to a strawberry farm to pick it yourself, take photos, and bring them back to eat or as gifts for your family. If you want to eat it in a more tasty way, you can try shaking strawberries, which is strawberry that is coated in sugar, salt, chilli, etc. It tastes incredible and it’s a perfectly healthy snack that you can find on any street corner. You can also go to Da Lat Night Market to get fresh avocado as well as Avocado Ice cream, which is a signature dessert for local people.

Eat a lot of local vegetables and fruits

 

6. Reach the top of Lang Biang Mountain

Lang Biang, with a total height of 2169 meters, is a real challenge for outdoor activity enthusiasts. If you want to hike and sightsee, it will take approximately 3-4 hours. You can also reach the peak by going by motorbike. First of all, Lang Biang is an ideal fun thing to do in Da Lat for adventurous travellers.

They can hike, climb mountains, or even paragliding. On the other hand, people who prefer to chill can just stand at the peak of the mountain and observe the magical view of clouds, sky, and the gorgeous city, take lovely pictures as well as camp there for a night. 

Lang Biang Mountain

 

7. Visit Bao Dai King’s Palaces

If you are interested in discovering more about cultural history as well as architecture, you should totally come to Bao Dai King’s Palaces. In Dalat, there are 3 palaces that belonged to King Bao Dai - the last emperor of feudalism in Vietnam, and they all were built for him to relax during the summer, avoid the hot weather, party, and also date with his girlfriends.

These palaces are where you can see a part of this famous last king's glorious life in a few years of the Nguyen Dynasty domination's final chapter. Also, Bao Dai King's Palaces in Dalat represent the quintessence of the fusion luxury architecture at the early of the last century which is the mix of the Vietnamese royal and Western colonial design.

Bao Dai King Palaces

 

8. Take an adventure tour to explore the mountainous area around Da Lat City

It’s absolutely worth the experience to explore the mountain area because it will bring you more energy, improve your health, allow you to immerse yourself in the pure green environment, and you can have fun and find peace in your soul. Besides the Lang Biang Mountain that we just mentioned above, you can also check out the famous Elephant Mountain, which has a height of 1756 meters.

Similar to Lang Biang Mountain, you can breathe in the fresh air, look at the marvellous beauty of beautiful nature, and take as many pretty pictures as you want. In addition, having a little picnic after some exhausting outdoor activities like hiking or climbing would be a good idea as well.

Take an adventure tours around Da lat

 

9. Try Canyoning in Da Lat

To be honest, this is an extreme sport, so we would not recommend trying this for everyone, but for adrenaline junkies, this is a paradise for you. Yes, jumping down the waterfall seems terrifying, but when you relax and let it be, the amount of excitement, stress releasing, and relief feeling is unimaginable. Da Lat is the most ideal place to do this since it is up to the international standard level that can ensure your safety. By playing this, you can challenge yourself, get close to nature, or even meet new people who share the same hobby. You can go to Dantala Waterfall to experience this. 

Canyoning in Da Lat

 

10. Enjoy couple biking throughout peaceful Da Lat Streets

Da Lat is a city of romance and what’s more romantic than having a couple of biking time with your partner in the beautiful background? Just wander through the poetic streets, have a little chat, enjoy the view, and stop whenever you want. Doesn’t sound so bad, does it? If you want to rent a bike to ride, you can go to 01 Bui Thi Xuan Street, 01 Le Thi Hong Gam Street, or 02 Yersin Street. The process to rent is pretty simple and the price is affordable.

Enjoy couple biking throughout peaceful Da Lat Streets

 

11. Taste Da Lat’s street foods

Good news for foodie lovers, Da Lat is a street food heaven with tons of diverse delish dishes that will make you eat unstoppably. That’s why enjoying street food is one of the best things to do in Da Lat at night. The most ideal time is to go to Night Market at night time, you will see lots of different food stalls that have an irresistible smell that you can’t walk away from. Da Lat at night can be quite a chili, so having a glass of the tasty signature warm soy milk is the ultimate choice.

You can drink it while eating Banh Bo, the two flavours combine pretty well together, or you can also have mouth-watering grilled rice paper with sausage, egg, butter, grilled onion, beef jerky, covered in mayonnaise and chilli sauce. It has an incredible flavour that you will not regret. On the other hand, you can also buy grilled corn and sweet potatoes as a perfect snack at night.

Taste Dalat Street food

local cafe

Coffee in Da Lat has been famous for its charming taste for quite a long time. Moreover, local cafes tend to pay a lot of attention to designing a cafe that has a beautiful and meaningful interior, with a lot of equipment to support taking pictures like a fake mirror, outdoor hammock, outside mattress, and many different settings, surrounded by poetic views, to attract customers. As a result, taking photos in a local cafe is one of the fun things to do. Dress up nicely, order a nice coffee to chill with your friends, and take artistic photos for a memorable time.

 

13. Have an excitement at any bar in Da Lat

Da Lat doesn’t have glamorous bars and nightclubs like Ha Noi or Sai Gon, but it’s still a fun experience to try some fantastic bars here. If you prefer to have a light time with premium and quality drinks, go to Le Select Bar at 15 Tran Phu Street. On the other hand, if you are into a fun and crowded night with intense dancing, B21 beer is the place for you with cheap drinks and vibrant music. It’s located at 68 Truong Cong Dinh street.

Have an excitement at any bar in Da Lat

 

14. Attend in Da Lat Flower Festival 

If you are a big fan of colourful glorious flowers, come to Da Lat Flower Festival. It’s a huge event that happens every year. By coming to Flower Festival, you can admire the beauty of hundreds to thousands of different types of gorgeous flowers. They have exhibitions, parades that were captured to show on TV along with musical performances of famous artists. Besides, you also have the opportunity to sign up for several contests to get big prizes.

Attend in Da Lat Flower Festival 

 

15. Visit some famous ghost houses in Da Lat

For all thriller fans, ghost houses are a place for you. Searching on the internet, you can find a couple of famous ghost houses. We just want to give you some tips and a heads up. It's best to travel in a big group, don’t touch or move anything inside these houses, don’t take any photos/videos, and don’t laugh and talk loudly.

Visit some famous ghost houses in Da Lat

Everything is listed on the list based on the reviews and real-life experiences. We truly hope that through this list, you will find a beautiful city worth visiting. Let’s pack your bag, book your flight to Da Lat and come to discover this fairy city. You might also look for Da Lat tours, do not hesitate to contact us.

Joy Pham

Sources: Internet