Visiting Da Lat attracts a large number of tourists thanks to its romantic, dreamy space and cool, fresh climate. This place owns a series of famous scenic spots, extremely suitable for you to enjoy the scenery, visit heritage sites, participate in entertainment, and take souvenir photos.
*** After merging the three provinces of Lam Dong, Dak Nong, and Binh Thuan into the new Lam Dong province. Da Lat was a city under the former Lam Dong province.
1. Dreamy natural coordinates in Da Lat city
This city always attracts tourists thanks to its incredibly beautiful natural landscapes. Let's explore the following dreamy locations.
1.1. Xuan Huong Lake Scenic Spot
Located right in the central ward area, Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat is likened to the green heart of the mountain town. The calm lake surface with crystal-clear water is surrounded by lush green lawns and brilliantly blooming flower beds. Visiting this place, you can stroll along the lakeside, rent a swan pedal boat, or choose a corner at a cafe to sip a drink while taking in the view.
1.2. Tuyen Lam Lake Area
- Location: Group 18 in Tuyen Lam tourist area, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
This is the largest man-made lake in Da Lat. Hidden among green pine hills with a fresh atmosphere, this place has become an ideal spot for picnics, entertainment, and relaxation. At Tuyen Lam Lake, you can freely paddle a boat, ride a pedal boat, sit and fish, set up a tent to camp overnight, or take souvenir photos amidst the dreamy natural scenery.
1.3. Datanla Waterfall Tourist Area
- Location: QL20, Prenn Pass area, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Datanla Waterfall possesses the rustic and powerful beauty of the Central Highlands. This is an ideal meeting point for those who love exploration, thrill-seeking, and adventure sports. Coming to this tourist area, you can challenge yourself with many exciting activities such as rappelling down the roaring white waterfall, walking up stone steps to the top of the waterfall, experiencing the alpine coaster slide system through the pine forest, ziplining through the vast jungle, or kayaking through rapids.
1.4. Dreamy Prenn Waterfall
- Address at: Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Prenn Waterfall is a famous scenic spot in Da Lat, ranked as a National Historical and Cultural Relic by the Ministry of Culture and Sports since 2000. The waterfall brings a rustic, mysterious beauty amidst the quiet forest space. Coming here, you have the opportunity to visit the zoo, orchid garden, Au Lac temple and experience activities such as boating, riding a jeep through the pine forest, riding a cable car, elephant riding, or ostrich riding.
1.5. Pongour Waterfall Scenic Spot
- Location: Tan Nghia hamlet, Ninh Gia commune, Lam Dong
Pongour Waterfall is also known by its prestigious name "First Waterfall of the South", and is one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Lam Dong province. This famous tourist attraction draws large numbers of visitors thanks to its rare beauty, featuring water cascading from above over a system of 7 stone tiers covered in green moss, creating a stunning natural picture. People often come here to sightsee, take photos, and camp for picnics. If you visit on the full moon of the first lunar month, you also have the chance to experience the unique Pongour festival of the K'Ho people.
1.6. Suoi Vang Lake Meeting Point
- Address at: Dankia hamlet, Lang Biang ward - Da Lat
Suoi Vang Lake is a very familiar cloud-hunting spot for young people when visiting the mountain town. Many groups of friends often choose to camp overnight here to catch the sunrise and hunt clouds early in the morning. The scenery here is as beautiful as an ink wash painting when the first rays of the day pierce through the leaves, shining down on the quiet lake surface to create a sparkling, brilliant scene. Tourists coming here can rent a boat for sightseeing, go fishing, and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful landscape.
1.7. Cu Lan Village Area
- Located in: Suoi Can hamlet, Lang Biang ward - Da Lat
Nestled amidst the vast forest space, Cu Lan Village is the residence of the K'Ho ethnic minority. This destination is on the same route to Suoi Vang Lake, attracting many domestic and international tourists to have fun, enjoy the scenery, and learn about the unique cultural life of the K'Ho people. The village possesses beautiful landscapes with undulating mountain ranges, surrounded by green pine forests, the sound of murmuring streams, and brilliant flowers throughout all four seasons, helping to dispel life's fatigue. This place is also highly suitable for organizing team-building activities.
1.8. Robin Hill
- Location at: No. 1 Dong Da, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Located right on the romantic Prenn Pass, Robin Hill is a familiar sightseeing spot in Da Lat thanks to its wide open views, which are perfect for taking in the panoramic view of the city from above. Here, there is a cable car system over 2km long connecting the hill area to Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Sitting in the cable car cabin, you can comfortably admire the full views of Voi Mountain, Tuyen Lam Lake, brilliant flower gardens, vast forests, or ancient villas appearing and disappearing beautifully.
1.9. Elephant Waterfall Scenic Spot
- Where located: Nam Ban commune, Lam Ha, Lam Dong
Elephant Waterfall, also known as Lieng Rowoa Waterfall, is a landmark extremely loved by young people passionate about adventurous travel. This waterfall possesses a rare wild and majestic beauty. When visiting Elephant Waterfall, you can challenge yourself by walking up to the top of the waterfall through 145 stone steps amidst the roaring sound of falling water. Under the foot of the waterfall is Bat Cave, which is about 50m deep underground. Right at the cave entrance, there are many tangled tree roots and vines. The trip to explore Bat Cave promises to bring you many highly interesting experiences.
2. Beautiful camping, cloud hunting, and sunset watching spots in Da Lat
Da Lat possesses many spots for pitching tents to camp, cloud hunting, and admiring sunrise or sunset views, such as Da Phu Hill, Cau Dat Tea Hill, Hon Bo Peak, Xom Leo...
2.1. Langbiang Peak Area
- Located at: No. 305 Langbiang Street, Lang Biang Ward - Da Lat
Located in the south of the old Da Lat area, Langbiang Peak is ranked among the highest mountains in the Central Highlands region. Thanks to its prime location, this mountain has become a famous tourist destination. When coming here, you can challenge yourself by climbing to the top of the mountain to admire the panoramic view of the deep green old forest, taking in the entire valley and the city area. Besides sightseeing activities, you also have the opportunity to enjoy rich local specialty dishes here.
2.2. Da Phu Hill
- Address: Lang Biang Ward - Da Lat
Da Phu Hill is a prominent name when talking about sunset spots and cloud hunting in Da Lat. Located about 12km from the central area, this hill has a panoramic view of the entire city with looming greenhouses, surrounding gardens, and pine forests. The experience of setting up a tent to camp overnight on the hill will bring you the opportunity to watch the sunset fall, observe the starry night sky, then wake up early to hunt clouds and welcome the first rays of sunlight of the day in the signature cold atmosphere.
2.3. Cau Dat Tea Hill
- Address: Highway 20, Xuan Truong Ward - Da Lat
Located in the suburban area, Cau Dat Tea Hill is a destination that attracts many tourists thanks to the poetic natural scenery of endless green tea rows. This place is a photo spot, cloud hunting in Da Lat loved by many people. Coming to this tea hill, you will have many activities to experience, such as visiting a tea processing factory, trying to be a tea-picking farmer on the hill, welcoming floating seas of clouds, enjoying drinks at a container cafe, and saving souvenir photos amidst the vast space.
2.4. Hon Bo Peak
- Address: Lam Vien Ward - Da Lat
Hon Bo Peak, also known as Lover's Peak, is located about 9km from the central area. This mountain reaches an elevation of 1709m above sea level. Coming here, you can observe the full panorama of the city from above while watching sunrise and sunset moments. The scenery at the mountain peak is most impressive in the early morning, when the morning sunlight shines down, making dew drops on the grass evaporate, creating a misty haze covering the entire space.
2.5. Thien Phuc Duc Hill Area
- Location: Lang Biang Ward - Da Lat
Considered an ideal cloud watching area in Da Lat, Thien Phuc Duc Hill is located about 8km from the central area. Visiting this destination, you can pitch a tent yourself to camp overnight, visit strawberry gardens, admire dawn or dusk scenes, welcome floating cloud layers, and take souvenir photos by the famous nearby lonely pine tree.
2.6. Xom Leo Area
- Location: the beginning of Trai Mat, in Xuan Truong Ward - Da Lat
Xom Leo is a prominent name when talking about places to watch beautiful twilight scenes in Da Lat. This location has a view looking toward the vast valley of lights, opening up an open sky ahead and sparkling lights below. Sunset moments here are very magical, attracting a large number of young people to enjoy the night view and take photos.
3. Interesting attractions in Da Lat for young children
For families with babies, a trip to Da Lat will be more complete when visiting spots suitable for the whole family like dog farms, Chika Farm, or ZooDoo zoo...
3.1. ZooDoo Friendly Zoo
Nestled among cool green pine forests, ZooDoo zoo is about 40km from Da Lat city center towards the suburbs. This place possesses fresh air and a cool climate year-round. Visiting ZooDoo, you will meet many cute small animals such as raccoons, kangaroos, sheep, ferrets, and ponies to observe, interact with, and take photos with. This is a beneficial space for families with young children to visit and play, helping children learn about the animal world, nurture a love for nature, and raise awareness of environmental protection.
3.2. Puppy Farm Dog Farm
Located about 8km from the central area of Da Lat, Puppy Farm is a place caring for hundreds of dogs belonging to many different breeds such as Alaskan Malamute, Husky, Corgi... This is a novel local destination that attracts many animal lovers. Coming here, you can not only watch cute dogs, but also feel free to hug and pet them. In addition, the farm grounds also feature an integrated strawberry garden, greenhouse tomato garden, and vibrant flower gardens for you to stroll around, experience fruit picking, and take souvenir photos.
3.3. Lumiere Technology Complex
Lumiere Light Garden is currently one of the emerging and highly attractive attractions on social networks. This spot is a light art exhibition venue applying Vietnam's top advanced technologies to very special visual performances. Lumiere Da Lat captivates viewers thanks to the uniqueness of installation art blended with modern techniques. The garden currently owns a total of 9 exhibition rooms carrying distinct spaces and themes for you to comfortably view and capture moments.
3.4. Chika Farm
Chika Farm operates as a farm combined with a cafe. This place is regularly among the top 10 most worth-visiting child-friendly attractions. The farm owns a very beautiful valley landscape. Here, children can freely visit, take photos, and discover animals including goats, sheep, ducks, rabbits, Alpacas, and hamsters.
3.5. Near Coffee Da Lat
- Address: 27 Bis Tran Hung Dao, Xuan Huong Ward - Da Lat
Near Coffee is a destination located near the central area, highly suitable for families to stop by to relax and entertain. Near Coffee boasts a spacious area built in a Western style, displaying the elegant and high-end beauty of a classic villa here. The cafe has many beautiful photo spots resembling a professional studio. Families with young children can drop by here to entertain together, rest, and preserve memories.
4. Da Lat sightseeing coordinates that attract photography enthusiasts
This place possesses countless romantic landscapes that help visitors freely capture beautiful frames. To own a glittering photo album, save this list of super hot photo spots immediately
4.1. Da Lat flower gardens
For those who love taking photos, Da Lat flower garden is an extremely ideal destination. This city owns a series of vibrant flower gardens blooming throughout the four seasons. Visiting here, you can both take photos, enjoy the flower colors to your heart's content, and feel the natural fragrance of plants and trees.
Sharing a few beautiful flower viewing spots in Da Lat:
- Minh Tam Flower Garden address: No. 20A Khe Sanh Street, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
- Dalat Milk Farm in Lac Truong hamlet has a sunflower garden
- Everlasting flower garden address in Da Lat: foot of Prenn waterfall, group 19, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
4.2. Da Lat Railway Station
Da Lat Railway Station is a photo spot sought after by many young people. This structure was started by the French in 1932 to connect Phan Rang and Da Lat. Currently, this railway track no longer operates transport but only serves tourists experiencing the Da Lat – Trai Mat route with a length of 7 km. The station possesses an ancient, distinct architectural style along with ancient train cars, locomotives, and tracks for you to comfortably pose for souvenir photos.
4.3. Hong Kong corner next to Da Lat market
- Location at No. 1 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
This check-in point is actually a small bridge leading to the area of Da Lat market boasting a view toward busy streets, surrounded by old houses close together. This is an extremely valuable photo spot right in the city center. This location helps young people capture classic-style pictures full of 2000s Hong Kong color. If you want to take retro-tinged photos in Da Lat, this is a very suitable choice.
4.4. Pink grass hills
Pink grass hill, also known as snow grass hill, usually starts to appear in Da Lat from early month 11 to month 12. The scenery here brings a very special romantic and dreamy touch. In the early morning when dew drops are still clinging tightly to the grass carpet, the entire space appears pure white. Viewed from afar, the whole hill looks as if covered by a glittering layer of white snow. When the sun rises high and the dew melts, the grass hill turns to a pink shade stretching as far as the eye can see, captivating anyone witnessing it for the first time.
Directions to Da Lat pink grass hill:
- Golden Valley area: Mang Lin has a pink grass hill
- Location of the pink grass hill near the lonely pine tree: Lang Biang ward - Da Lat
4.5. Clay Tunnel area
- Address in Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Clay Tunnel, also known as Da Lat clay tunnel, is a world-leading scale underground artwork. This place always attracts large numbers of domestic and international tourists to visit and take photos. The total length of the tunnel reaches over 2 km. Visiting this location, you will see unique clay sculptures with your own eyes, explore two houses made from characteristic red basalt soil, or rent ethnic costumes to take souvenir photos...
4.6. Strawberry garden attraction
Strawberry fruit is an extremely familiar specialty agricultural product of the foggy city. Visiting the Da Lat strawberry gardens, tourists can not only stroll to admire and personally pick ripe fruits, but also be introduced to dishes made from strawberries such as strawberry jam, strawberry wine, and freely take check-in photos beside rows of ripe red strawberries.
Suggested addresses of well-known strawberry gardens in Da Lat:
- BFarm Japanese strawberry garden facility: No. 09 An Ton
- Aunt Thao's strawberry garden: No. 162 Thanh Mau Street
- Hiep Luc strawberry garden: 144B Vong Lam Vien Street
- Strawberry garden 88 Thanh Mau: No. 88 Thanh Mau
5. Famous spiritual landmarks in Da Lat city
Many tourists come to Da Lat to find a sense of peace, and the pagodas or churches here are spiritual anchors, places where you can rediscover peace in your soul after days of worries and hard work amid everyday livelihood.
5.1. Linh Phuoc Pagoda
- Located at: 120 Tu Phuoc
Linh Phuoc Pagoda is also known by another name, "Ve Chai Pagoda" (Bottle Pagoda), because the structure was created entirely from porcelain shards and broken bottle glass. The pagoda possesses characteristic winding dragon architecture along with a large main hall area. Here, in addition to admiring unique sculptural features, tourists and Buddhists can also learn about the area depicting 18 levels of hell. When going through all these 18 levels of hell, you will draw many human life lessons about cause and effect, conduct, and a virtuous lifestyle.
5.2. Linh An Pagoda
- Address at: Nam Ban, Lam Ha, Lam Dong
Linh An Pagoda is located right on Ta Nung Pass, about 30km from the center of Da Lat. This is a tourist attraction that draws many visitors and Buddhists to make pilgrimages, pay respects, and enjoy the scenery. You will be amazed before the main hall with an area of up to 1.400m2, housing huge and majestic statues of the Buddha and Guan Yin. If you are fortunate, you will also have the opportunity to step inside the giant gourd or stand on the palm of the Bodhisattva statue.
5.3. Cock Church
- Address: No. 15 Tran Phu, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Cock Church, officially named the Cathedral Church, is the largest Catholic structure in Da Lat. Construction of this site was started by the French in 1931 in Romanesque architectural style. At the highest position of the church, an alloy weathercock turns with the wind, which is the origin of this familiar name. The structure features a 47m high bell tower, from where you can take in a panoramic view of Da Lat city from above.
5.4. Truc Lam Zen Monastery scenic spot
- Location: Truc Lam Yen Tu, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Da Lat Truc Lam Zen Monastery is among the largest Buddhist structures of the Truc Lam Zen sect in Vietnam. Situated on the top of Phuong Hoang Hill, the monastery is embraced by lush green pine patches, right beside the peaceful water surface of Tuyen Lam Lake. Setting foot here, the tranquility of the space along with the fresh, cool atmosphere will relieve your soul, letting you cast away all daily worries.
5.5. Ancient Domaine de Marie Church
- Located at: No. 1 Ngo Quyen
Domaine De Marie Church was completed in 1940 in classical French architectural style, also known by the name Domaine de Marie. You can visit this place on weekdays, but should avoid service hours so as not to disturb the solemn space of the parishioners. This is an ideal spot for you to sightsee, learn about Catholic culture, and take souvenir photos.
6. Famous architectural and historical sightseeing structures in Da Lat
Beside natural scenic spots, Da Lat is also known for historical structures carrying unique architectural beauty, such as Bao Dai Palaces, Tran Le Xuan Palace, or the Governor's Mansion.
6.1. Bao Dai Palaces I, II, and III in Da Lat
- Address:
Palace 1: located at No. 01 Tran Quang Dieu, Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat
Palace 2: located at No. 12 Tran Hung Dao Street, Xuan Huong ward, Da Lat
Palace 3 is located at No. 01 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat
The residence of the last emperor of the Nguyen dynasty is Bao Dai Palace. Today, this landmark has become a famous attraction in Da Lat, welcoming a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to explore history. The palace complex bears the distinct mark of luxurious and noble French architecture. Through many historical ups and downs, all 3 palaces (including Palace 1, Palace 2, and Palace 3) remain intactly preserved. In addition to admiring the ancient architecture, visitors can freely take souvenir photos amid the poetic scenery.
6.2. Da Lat Teachers College
- Location: No. 29 Yersin Street, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat
Many people who have traveled to Da Lat share that Da Lat Teachers College is located near the center, making it very easy to find. This landmark possesses unique architecture, ancient features along with a characteristic pink tone, which once served as the backdrop for countless photos attracting high engagement on social networks. However, according to information from the School Board, the school stopped welcoming visitors on 12/4/2019. To date, the school has not yet issued a new announcement regarding reopening to visitors.
6.3. Tran Le Xuan Palace
- Located at: No. 2 Yet Kieu
In the list of attractions in Da Lat, Tran Le Xuan Palace is an indispensable name. This place once had a period with few visitors, but quickly attracted attention again after appearing in a few music videos. Tourists visiting here are impressed by the ancient and mysterious beauty of the palace complex.
The grounds of Tran Le Xuan Palace feature a garden planted with various meticulously tended flowers and plants along with 3 villas, each bearing its own unique beauty: Hong Ngoc with a panoramic view of the city, modern Bach Ngoc accompanied by a special heated pool, and Lan Ngoc possessing the gentle style of Japanese gardens.
6.4. Hang Nga Villa
- Address: 03 Huynh Thuc Khang, Xuan Huong Ward - Da Lat
Hang Nga Villa is also widely known as Crazy House Dalat. This structure is located amidst dense foliage lively with birdsong. It is considered an architectural work marked by deep creativity, novelty, and uniqueness in the city. With an appearance combining a mysterious, eerie look with prehistoric wildness, the villa is very suitable for adventure lovers. Upon stepping inside, many people will go from a feeling of surprise and a bit of a chill to pure delight.
6.5. Province Chief's Palace
- Located at: end of Ly Tu Trong Street, Xuan Huong ward, Da Lat
The Province Chief's Palace was built by the French in the early twentieth century on a high hill, surrounded by many ancient trees. This structure, which is more than 110 years old, is closely associated with the formation and development of Da Lat. This was once the residence as well as the workplace of the Mayor of Da Lat and Province Chief of Tuyen Duc. Today, visitors coming here can admire the ancient architectural style, take in the panoramic view of the city from above, and enjoy the fresh, cool atmosphere.
6.6. Lam Vien Square
- Location: Tran Quoc Toan Street, Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat
Lam Vien Square is a free admission entertainment spot that attracts a vast number of tourists in Da Lat. Almost anyone visiting this city for the first time comes here to take photos. This place stands out with two unique architectural symbols: the giant Artichoke bud and Wild Sunflower. In the evening, this area becomes bustling with various entertainment activities and snack stalls. If you visit during holidays or Tet, you can also directly experience the city's major music shows or festivals.
7. Prominent newly emerging Da Lat attractions in 2026
Beside familiar destinations, the city currently features many fresh new spots. Let's explore the Da Lat tourist attractions 2026 that are receiving much interest from the travel community.
7.1. Da Lat Stadium
- Location: Xo Viet Nghe Tinh alley
Da Lat Stadium is located in the Thanh Mau Hill area, about 3km from the city center. This place used to be a little-known spot; however, after the football match in 2022, the stadium quickly became famous and attracted many young people, especially women. The scenery here carries a pure, romantic vibe like scenes from high school movies. Thanks to this, the location has become a favorite photo-shooting space for many people.
7.2. Lac Tien Gioi
- Location: No. 1/3 Lam Sinh
Lac Tien Gioi tourist area carries an impressive European style in the heart of the mountain town. Here, numerous eye-catching photo setups are designed, such as a piano placed right in the middle of the lake, colorful small hot air balloons floating above the water surface, or vibrant colorful flower clusters. Located entirely amidst cool green pine forests with temperate weather year-round, this place is very suitable for tourists to sit, sip warm tea, and gaze at the mountain and hill scenery.
7.3. Samten Hills Dalat Tourist Area
- Location: Kambute Village, Don Duong Commune, Lam Dong Province
The Samten Hills Dalat Buddhist spiritual cultural complex was completed by skilled artisans from Nepal using long-standing traditional fine art methods. Every decorative line and painting here carries deep, mysterious, and noble spiritual significance. This destination not only attracts Buddhists to offer prayers, but is also a serene space helping many tourists regain mental balance amid busy and worrisome modern life.
7.4. The Florest flower field has the largest area in Da Lat
The Florest attraction is currently a name drawing massive attention from the online community when talking about Da Lat tourism 2026. Located in the Ta Nung area, this is one of the leading flower gardens in scale in the city with an area up to 60ha. This place gathers a series of familiar flower types of the mountain town, such as hydrangeas, sweet alyssums, purple asters, Japanese daisies, goldfield chrysanthemums, scarlet sages, spider flowers, dahlias, or snapdragons. Endless flower beds create a vibrant natural picture like a European steppe, serving as a favorite check-in and wedding photo spot for many people.
After finishing your journey visiting destinations in Da Lat, you can extend your trip to other famous landscapes of Vietnam by visiting Nha Trang, located about 134km from the mountain town. The journey combining travel to Da Lat and Nha Trang will certainly bring a unique experience as you can both walk among the mountains and forests and admire the cool green sea and islands.
Hopefully, the list of more than 40 Da Lat tourist destinations shared above will give you many attractive suggestions to add to your itinerary for exploring the foggy city. Once you complete your stroll here, you should also consider dropping by the nearby coastal city of Nha Trang to make your journey experiencing regions of the country richer and more complete.
