Traveling to Da Lat at the end of the year and the time before the new year always attracts more tourists than ever because of the favorable weather, the space filled with the scent of flowers and the attractive outdoor activities and entertainment venues.
Da Lat is most beautiful in the moment of changing seasons, between the rainy season and the dry season, between warm sunny days and cold days. The dry season lasts from November to April of the following year. That is why this is the ideal time to travel to the city of thousands of flowers.
Dalat is most beautiful in the moment of changing seasons, between rainy season and dry season, between warm sunny days and cold days.
In the last months of the year, the flower seasons in Da Lat are in full bloom. These are also tourist destinations not to be missed when coming to Da Lat. Especially, when the moment of transition to the new year is near, it is also the time when Da Lat is most beautiful and romantic with the cold weather. The season of wild sunflowers, cherry blossoms and pink grass are special things in Da Lat waiting for tourists to visit...
Join Travellive to check out the places to visit in Da Lat at the end of the year and the transition to the new year:
Cherry blossom viewing
The special flower season that cannot be missed in Da Lat at the end of the year is the cherry blossom. The blooming time is not fixed, it can start from mid-December or late December, depending on the weather. When the weather changes around mid-January, the cherry blossoms bloom simultaneously and most brilliantly, signaling the coming of spring. The whole city seems to be wearing a pink shirt and has a strange attraction.
The pink color of cherry blossoms dyes the whole sky
Cherry blossoms are abundant in the suburbs. Specifically, at tourist destinations on the way to Trai Mat - Cau Dat, Da Quy slope, Lac Duong or Tuyen Lam lake. Some routes in the city such as Tran Hung Dao street, along Xuan Huong lake also have this flower blooming.
Visitors can choose to hunt for flowers in the early morning or late afternoon. The weather at this time is relatively pleasant and the light is also quite good.
Check-in pink grass hill
For tourists who love Da Lat, they will have to wait a whole year to check-in with the surreal pink grass hill. Therefore, when traveling to Da Lat at the end of the year, they must definitely take pictures with the pink grass. Mid-November to early January is the time when the pink grass begins to bloom. Tourist destinations with beautiful grass hills are the hillside at Trai Mat, the road near Thai Phien flower village, Golden Valley or the lonely pine tree area.
The best time to see pink grass is early morning when the sun has just risen and the dew has not yet evaporated.
Pink grass or snow grass, foxtail is a wild flower that grows in clusters, reaching high to catch the sunlight. This grass also covers each hill, creating poetic pink grass hills. The pink grass petals are thin, easily blown by the wind. The pink grass season does not last too long but its beauty still makes many tourists flutter.
The best time to see the grass is early in the morning when the sun has just risen and the dew has not yet evaporated. Mornings in Da Lat are often quite cold, so visitors should bring warm clothes when visiting the pink grass hills.
Hunting clouds in Dalat
If you have not had the opportunity to hunt clouds in the mountainous areas of the North, this time in Da Lat is very suitable for this experience. In the Cau Dat area or Da Phu hill, Thien Phuc Duc hill, Lang Biang or some Da Lat cafes with beautiful mountain views are also very convenient for your cloud hunting journey.
Cloud hunting is a must-try experience when traveling to Da Lat.
The high hills overlooking are white clouds floating, light as cotton. Running up the hill early in the morning, breathing in the fresh air and watching the clouds, waiting for the sun to rise, will certainly be an unforgettable experience for every tourist when visiting this foggy land.
Participate in outdoor activities
The end of the year in Dalat during the dry season is the "chillest" season for camping or glamping (sleeping in tents but with amenities no less than resorts).
Coming here, you can set up tents, light a campfire, grill meat, drink beer and chill with the beautiful view of Da Lat from above. New Year is approaching, glamping will be an interesting experience close to nature and attract many tourists, especially young people and small families. In Da Lat, you can go to Suoi Vang Lake, Golden Valley, Da Phu Hill... pine hill area to camp.
The end of the year in Dalat in the dry season is the "chillest" season for camping or glamping.
Besides the photo spots, tourists who love outdoor activities can go to Tuyen Lam Lake, participate in SUP rowing, and camp by the lake. This service is often organized in tours. Tourists can find these tours online with many preferential prices. Half-day tours only include SUP rowing and light meals by the lake. Tourists who want to camp can refer to overnight tours.
Merry Christmas
Traveling to Da Lat in December, you can welcome Christmas in a bustling atmosphere amidst the typical cold weather. Compared to other lands, the atmosphere of welcoming Christmas in Da Lat is also quite different. This is clearly shown in the fact that the people of Da Lat are greatly influenced by the French lifestyle when the empire invaded our country for nearly a hundred years. Therefore, according to many tourists, Christmas in Da Lat feels very similar to Christmas in the West.
The Christmas atmosphere in Dalat feels very similar to Christmas in the West.
Welcoming Christmas here, you will enjoy the bustling atmosphere in the churches with the typical French Catholic church style. All create a Christmas picture that is both overwhelming and splendid for non-religious people, and cozy and spiritual for Catholics. Each church has its own unique features, but one thing is for sure, these are the most splendidly decorated places in Dalat every Christmas season.
Dalat Flower Festival
Held from November 1 to December 31, 2022, the Dalat Flower Festival displays all kinds of flowers on a large scale. This is an opportunity for Dalat to promote its image, organize related programs and events to attract many tourists.
Dalat Flower Festival displays all kinds of flowers on a large scale.
This year's flower festival will have art programs such as: Flower Space, Bao Loc Night - Tea Fragrance, Silk Fashion - Heritage Road, Dalat Aspiration Art Night, International Flower and Flowering Plant Exhibition, New Year Art Program...
In addition, many new, colorful and local programs include: Paragliding to see Da Lat, Street Carnival, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Vegetable and Flower Market, Travel to flower villages...
