12 attractions free of charge in Da Lat

Nicknamed as the City of dreams, Da Lat has many attractions that open free for tourists. Choosing Da Lat for your next holiday you will have a saving and interesting trip.

1. Van Thanh flower village
Going along 3/2 street to the Saigon Dalat hotel and turn left to Cam Ly, you will admire the oldest and most famous flower village in Dalat.

Flower fields and greenhouses with colorful flowers will be a beautiful backdrop for your photos. Not only that, visitors can hardly leave this place when your foot are held by the charming fragrance of the "kingdom" of flowers.

2. Truc Lam Zen Monastery
Located 5 km from the center of Dalat city, on Phung Hoang mountain, this is one of the biggest Zen temples in Vietnam. The view from above helps the scenery immense, coupled with the sound of the bell will help visitors take off all troubles and find a gentle feeling of deposition.

3. Tuyen Lam lake
From Truc Lam Zen Monastery, going down the 140 stone steps, you will come to Tuyen Lam Lake. The most beautiful natural lake of Da Lat has a charming scenery with a green pine forest reflected on the calm surface of the lake. This place will let you feel the charm of tranquility, a beauty far different from the lively rhythm of the city.

4. Dalat market
Located right on the main road of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Dalat Market is a place to attract tourists to buy warm clothes and attractive specialties such as jam, beans, mulberry juice, artichoke tea, dried mixed fruits�However, the market is not merely a place to buy and sell, but it also clearly portrays the lifestyle and culture of people in this foggy city.

5. Xuan Huong lake
In the middle of the city center, Xuan Huong Lake is considered the heart of Dalat. The crescent-shaped artificial lake extends nearly 7 km through many famous tourist attractions such as the city flower garden, Yersin Park, and Cu Hill. Xuan Huong Lake is most beautiful at dawn and sunset, but exploring the night market here with street vendors is also an attractive experience.

6. Cau Dat tea hill
25 km from the city center, Cau Dat tea hill in Xuan Truong village opens up a wonderful natural setting. The beautiful scenery and cool climate have made this place more and more attractive to tourists. The verdant green of the tea fields mingled with the yellow hues that fill the space of the anemones every November and is an impressive picture that you should not miss.

7. Linh Phuoc Pagoda
Located at 120 Tu Phuoc on Highway 20, in Trai Mat area, 8 km from the center of Da Lat city, Linh Phuoc Pagoda is a unique building with unique mosaic architecture. The 49 m long dragon statue made of 12,000 beer bottles in the temple yard has brought the name Ve Chai Pagoda to this place. More specifically, this is the only temple with 11 works setting a Vietnam record so there are many interesting things waiting for you to discover.

8. Dalat Railway Station
The oldest station in Indochina, located at No. 1 Quang Trung street, has been recognized as a national cultural and historical relic. With unique architecture and three pyramidal roofs, this is a place that always attracts young people to visit and take photos. The mark of time imprinted on the train and the station will give visitors a very unforgettable impression.

9. Dalat Flower Forest
Dalat Flower Forest located at 7A / 1 Mai Anh Dao street always welcomes visitors to visit the "Fresh Flowers forever" showroom. The flowers here are dried using Japanese technology so they can stay in shape for 3 to 5 years. Visitors will be extremely surprised and excited to see the works of art made from flowers very vividly beautiful thanks to the skillful hands of the artisans.

10. Dalat Teacher�s College
The school, located at 29 Yersin Street, was recognized as one of 1,000 unique constructions of the world in the 20th century by the World Association of Architects in the 20th century. The 54 m high bell tower stands out between the vast green space is the highlight of the school more than 80 years old and is a bold impression in those who have the opportunity to set foot here.

11. Chicken Church (Dalat Cathedral)
Located at 15 Tran Phu street, Con Ga church is the largest church in Da Lat. The attic is decorated with 70 colored glass panels, which further enhance the medieval European architectural impression of this place. At the top of the bell tower is the picture of a big chicken and climbing the bell tower to see the whole city of flowers from above is surely a special memory in your trip to Dalat.

12. Domain De Marie Church (Mai Anh Church)
Domain De Marie Church is located on Ngo Quyen Street, about 1 km southwest of the city center. The ancient features of classic European style of the 17th century with fresh air brings many pleasant feelings for visitors to this place. In addition to taking photos, visitors can also buy wool goods sold by the church for charitable purposes.