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Dalat

Things to Do in Dalat Dalat Vietnam

Set amidst valleys, lakes, waterfalls on top of a 4,900 feet mountain, Dalat Vietnam has all the ingredients for a
lovely vacation. It was established during 1897 by Alexander Yersin, a French scientist, as a holiday resort for
French commanders tired of the tropical atmosphere of Vietnam. The memory of its establishment remains even
till date in the ruins of the colonial mansions and in the lovely pagodas built during that time. In the recent years,
Dalat in Vietnam is one of the most popular of the Vietnam tourist attractions especially for the honeymooners.

The tourist attractions in Dalat, Vietnam comprises mainly of the natural beauties like lakes, waterfalls and
parks. There are also few pagodas in this region which are worth a visit. Some of the popular places of interest in
Dalat are:

- Xuan Huong Lake: It is a lovely lake in Dalat which stretches for nearly 5 kilometers. This lake was created
from a dam project which got destroyed by a storm and then the current Xuan Huong Lake was built in its place in
1935. Here you can rent windsurfing boards and paddle boats to take a spin around the river, though most people
generally prefer taking long walks around.

- Valley of Love: It is the popular name for Thung Lung Tinh Yeu Park, located about 3.2 kilometers away from
the town centre. This is nice place for taking leisurely strolls and it also has a small lake where boating can be
done.

- Ho Than Tho: It is popularly known as the Lake of Sorrow after an age old myth of a young girl having
drowned here for her lover. This lake is very popular among the honeymooners.

- Prenn Fall: Situated at the bottom of the Prenn pass, nearly 10 kilometers from Dalat, this place is well known
for its flora and fauna. People generally come here to see its wildlife.

- Gougah Fall: About 40 km away from Dalat, this waterfall has naturally separated water ways at the center of
the fall.

- Lat Village or Chicken Village: This is the village of the Co Ho people, with a huge cement sculpture of a
chicken at its centre.

- Linh Phuoc Pagoda: It is a very contemporary pagoda housing a statue of Buddha made of gold and also has a
very fascinating garden around it.

Mui Ne

Sand dunes
Hotels in HCMC
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Notes:
Mai Linh/Vinasun is the most honest taxi company in Vietnam

Food:
Banh Xeo is located at 46A Dinh Cong Trang Street (a block or so east of Hai
Ba Trung, about 500m of the Notre Dame) and is open from 10am to 10pm.