Da Lat has long been one of the most beautiful places in vietnam. Once traveled to this city of love, you shouldn’t miss these 12 best FREE attractions. All of them are worth a try.
Van Thanh is the most popular and oldest flower village in Da Lat. It is located about 5km from the city centre. With a total area of over 200 hectares, this village produces a huge quantity and variety of the flowers. For example, it provides over 80% roses of Da Lat.
This place is one of the best FREE attractions that tourists always want to visit at least once in Da Lat. The glamourous beauty and fragrance of thousand flowers can make you feel like you’re losing in Wonderland.
Truc Lam Zen monastery
Truc Lam Zen monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Vietnam, is located on Phung Hoang Mountain. This pagoda is simply designed but very modernly in structure and use. With the beautiful landscapes and peaceful environment, the pagoda is not only a place for meditation but also an ideal place for sightseeing.
Tuyen Lam lake
From Truc Lam Zen monastery, walking down a slope of 140 stone steps then you will reach to Tuyen Lam lake. It’s such a romantic natural lake with the water surface of 350 ha and the scene of pine forests. Maybe because of the grandiose nature around this lake, it has the name “Tuyen Lam”. Tuyen stands for stream, Lam stands for forest. This place is where water and tree meet each other.
Da Lat market
Da Lat market is situated right on the main road Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. People often come to this place to buy winter clothes and delicacies such as artichoke, jam, dried fruits, etc. This market is not only a trading place but also a characteristic of Da Lat.
Xuan Huong lake
Located in the centre of the city, Xuan Huong lake is recognized as the heart of Da Lat. This artificial lake is crescent, about 7 km in length. It flows through many destinations including Yersin Park, Da Lat flower garden, Cu hill. Dawn and gloaming are the best moments to enjoy the beauty of this lake.
Cau Dat tea hills
About 25km from the city’s centre, Cau Dat village with its tea hills is one of the most favourite free attractions in Da Lat City. The green and fresh landscape with cool weather of this place attracts more and more tourists. In November, when wild sunflowers and tea hills fill the city with amazing colors and fragrances, Da Lat becomes more beautiful than ever.