Agoda’s report reveals the top nature destinations in Asia based on searches conducted on the platform in January 2024. To celebrate the launch of Eco Deals 2024, Agoda’s US$1 million partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), they compiled a list of Asia’s favored nature spots.
One of these destinations is Da Lat, a picturesque city situated on a plateau approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. Known for its cool climate and green pine forests, Da Lat is the perfect retreat from the heat.
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| Situated on a plateau around 1,500 meters above sea level, Da Lat is surrounded by green pine forests with a year-round cool climate, making it an ideal hotspot to escape the heat. Photo: Hotels |
Travelers can easily reach Da Lat by taking a short flight from Ho Chi Minh City. Once there, they can enjoy the city’s nature wonders, including hiking, canyoning, and exploring local gardens.
Da Lat is also famous for its mesmerizing foggy landscapes, attracting photographers from all over the world.
Other destinations on the list include Ooty in India, Lombok in Indonesia, Hakone in Japan, Miri in Malaysia, Siquijor Island in the Philippines, Jeongseon-gun in South Korea, Hualien in Taiwan, and Khao Yai in Thailand.
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| The city offers a nature lover’s paradise with cool weather, pine forests, and waterfalls. The place is ideal for hiking, lake activities like canyoning, and enjoying local gardens. Photo: Vietnam Tourism |
Da Lat Vietnam is a serene mountain town renowned for its mild climate, breathtaking scenery, and charming ambiance. It offers a plethora of experiences for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat.
Nestled in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Da Lat is a picturesque town that captivates visitors with its temperate climate, vibrant flower gardens, and stunning natural landscapes.
Situated approximately 1,500 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Langbiang mountain range, Da Lat boasts a moderate climate with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C. It is blessed with abundant pine forests, waterfalls, and lakes.
The rolling hills and valleys of Da Lat provide panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The city is also a major agricultural hub, known for its fertile soil and cultivation of crops such as coffee, vegetables, and flowers.
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| Da Lat is a mountainous city located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, situated approximately 1,500 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Langbiang mountain range. Photo: dalat.tours |
Thanks to its elevated position and cooler temperatures, Da Lat is often referred to as the “City of Eternal Spring.” It has become a sought-after destination for both domestic and international tourists who wish to escape the heat and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the central highlands.
With a year-round mild climate, Da Lat attracts tourists seeking cooler temperatures. The average temperature ranges from 15-24°C, with colder nights during the winter months from November to February. The rainy season occurs from May to October, with the heaviest rainfall in August and September.
The best time to visit Da Lat Vietnam is from December to March, when the weather is dry and sunny, providing the ideal conditions for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s attractions.
Getting around Da Lat Vietnam is convenient, with various transportation options available such as motorbike rentals, taxis, buses, and private tours. Walking is also a popular choice, especially around Xuan Huong Lake and Da Lat Market. However, visitors should exercise caution due to busy and chaotic traffic.
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| Getting around Da Lat Vietnam is fairly easy and convenient. Photo: Vietnamnomad |
Da Lat is renowned for its diverse culinary culture. One must-try dish is “Banh Trang Nuong,” a crispy grilled rice paper filled with minced pork, quail eggs, and green onions.
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| Banh Can is a famous dish in Da Lat. Photo: VinWonders |
Another delicacy is “Sua Dau Nanh,” a refreshing soy milk drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It is made by blending soaked soybeans with water, sugar, and sometimes pandan leaves for flavor.
Tourists can also savor “Banh Can,” a savory Vietnamese pancake made with rice flour, tapioca flour, and coconut milk. It is then filled with minced pork, shrimp, and spring onions, cooked in small clay pots over a charcoal stove, and served with a sweet and sour fish sauce.
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.
Da Lat flower festival promises attractive activities
NDO/VNA – The eighth Da Lat Flower Festival, themed “Da Lat and Flowers”, will take place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 20-24.
Da Lat Flower Festival kicks off with colourful parade
NDO – Da Lat Flower Festival, a biennial event in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, kicked off on December 23 with a colourful floral parade.
Street festival add more colour and brightness to Da Lat
NDO – More than 3,000 local students and young people gathered at a street festival which opened on December 23 at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, as part of the ongoing Da Lat Flower Festival 2019.
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.
