The vibrant and charming city of Da Lat is currently adorned with stunning floral displays. The central streets including Le Dai Hanh, Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Van Cu, and Tran Quoc Toan, as well as the area around Ong Dao Bridge near Xuan Huong Lake, are brimming with thousands of blossoms in an array of colors.
Not only are the streets beautifully decorated, but parks throughout the city also showcase unique floral arrangements, adding to the romantic atmosphere.
This floral extravaganza pays tribute to the rich history of Da Lat, which was established in 1893 and recently joined the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its music heritage.
A beautiful display of flowers on the bank of Xuan Huong Lake in the heart of Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. Photo: Thien Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Da Lat is not only showcasing its blooming beauty but also aims to captivate tourists with its unique blend of natural landscapes and favorable climate, making it a true haven for flower lovers.
In addition to the floral displays, Da Lat has transformed certain routes into picturesque destinations by adorning them with famous architectural symbols, perfect for taking memorable photos.
To celebrate its 130th founding anniversary, Da Lat is hosting a series of exciting events. These include cultural and artistic activities, fashion shows, fairs, competitions related to the city’s culture and art, and contests for designing clean and beautiful green spaces.
These initiatives aim to demonstrate the deep appreciation and love for the city, as well as engage the community in commemorating this significant milestone.
Lam Dong Province is hosting an estimated 8.65 million visitors this year, surpassing its initial projection and marking a 15.3% increase compared to the previous year, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
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A stunning floral dancer creation in the heart of Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. Photo: Thien Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Legendary Lang Biang
In June 2015, at the 27th Session of the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Program (ICC-MAB) held in Paris, the Lang Biang Natural Reserve in Vietnam’s Central Highlands Lam Dong Province has been recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lang Biang Reserve has retained its values of bio-diversity on a global scale, with the natural scenery mixed in harmony with local cultural features. It has contributed to forming and developing Da Lat to become a city of tourism and an international research centre on tropical forest.
Unique Clay Architecture and Sculpture in Da Lat
For years, Da Lat has been known as a charming city with vast flowers gardens, winding mountain passes, green pine forests and amiable people. This fairy city is now famous for another appealing attraction; a unique clay tunnel, which is called by different names, such as sculptured tunnel, basalt tunnel or clay village.