If you only have 24 hours to explore this place, join Travellive reporters to experience a colorful and flavorful journey.
Morning: Start with local flavors
As dawn breaks, start your day with banh mi xiu mai - a must-try specialty of Da Lat. The delicious, soft meatballs are served with crispy bread, creating a warm breakfast in the chilly weather. One of the famous shops you can visit is the banh mi xiu mai shop on Hoang Dieu Street, which is highly appreciated by locals for its traditional flavor.
A familiar breakfast dish with rich dipping sauce and crispy bread, ideal to start a new day.
After breakfast, take some time to relax at the "Nhan Nha" coffee shop. The name of the shop, read backwards, is "nhan nhan", reflecting the spirit of this place. Located at the top of a small slope, the small shop is mainly green, decorated gently but delicately. The peaceful space, along with the beautiful alley leading to the shop, has attracted many young people to come and enjoy quiet moments. Note that the shop is only open until 11am, so arrange your time to not miss this experience.
Cool, gentle green space, where visitors can find peace in the heart of Dalat
Lunch: Enjoy vegetarian cuisine in the heart of the mountain town
When noon comes, go to the "tuong" restaurant to enjoy a simple but equally attractive vegetarian lunch. Hidden in a small alley on 3/4 street, "tuong" is like a quiet note in the city of thousands of flowers. The restaurant space brings a sense of peace with a simple, cozy decoration. The unique design with wooden tables and chairs, green trees and fresh flowers creates a harmonious, gentle picture, ideal to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Simple, elegant decoration with lots of green trees and fresh flowers creates a cool, pleasant green space.
The small, pretty wooden tables and chairs contribute to creating a unique beauty for the restaurant.
"Tuong" not only has a beautiful space but also attracts customers with its diverse vegetarian menu. From brown rice, vermicelli soup, mushroom hotpot to creative dishes, all are made from fresh ingredients, bringing a light taste.
Dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients, ensuring hygiene and have a distinctive flavor.
Afternoon: Immerse yourself in the poetic nature
Afternoon is the ideal time to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Da Lat. One of the destinations not to be missed is the pink grass hill, where you can enjoy the fresh air and admire the brilliant pink grass carpets under the sunlight. The pink grass hill usually appears around November to December, creating a romantic scene like in a fairy tale.
One of the most poetic natural scenes, especially in the afternoon when the sunset falls.
If you come to Da Lat this spring, you can experience the cherry blossoms in full bloom. In the chilly weather of the highlands, the moment you stand under the blooming cherry blossoms in Da Lat is like being lost in a gentle pink dream. The roads around Xuan Huong Lake, Da Quy slope or Tran Hung Dao street are filled with flowers, each fragile petal gently fluttering in the light breeze, as if the whole city is wearing a bright pink shirt.
Da Lat streets are brilliant every spring with the gentle pink color of cherry blossoms.
Sitting on the roadside, watching the petals swaying in the sunlight, we can feel more clearly the slow pace of life in Da Lat - where time seems to stop to make room for the most beautiful moments. Ha An (tourist from Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "I used to dream about the Japanese cherry blossom season, but when I came to Da Lat, I realized that I don't need to go far, right here there is a heartbreakingly beautiful spring."
If you love watching the sunset, visit Norwegian Forest at 118 Hung Vuong, Ward 11. This is considered one of the cafes with the most beautiful sunset view in Da Lat, with a panoramic view of the city and the mountains in the distance. Sitting here, sipping a cup of hot coffee, visitors will feel the peace and poetry of Da Lat as the day fades away.
One of the most beautiful sunset cafes in Dalat
Or visitors can also watch the sunset at Xuan Huong Lake.
Evening: Enjoy food and night entertainment
When night falls, Da Lat market becomes vibrant with countless attractive street foods. From grilled rice paper, hot soy milk to delicious jams and fresh fruits, all are waiting for visitors to explore. Walking in the market, immersing yourself in the bustling atmosphere, you will feel the colorful nightlife of this city.
Grilled rice paper - a delicious dish not to be missed when coming to Da Lat
Not only is it a culinary paradise, but it is also where visitors can most clearly feel the nightlife of the dreamy city.
If you are looking for a quieter place to chill, Fox's Den is the ideal choice. Located on Phan Boi Chau Street, this pub has a cozy style, with soft lighting and melodious music. This is the perfect place to end a long day, enjoy a cocktail and chat with friends in a relaxing space.
In just 24 hours, Da Lat has brought visitors an emotional journey, from typical culinary flavors to beautiful natural landscapes and fresh air. Although the time is short, these experiences will certainly leave visitors with unforgettable memories of the city of thousands of flowers.
