Attractions in Dalat

DALAT	Is in a temperate region dotted with lakes, waterfalls, evergreen forests and gardens. It is by far Vietnam's most popular honeymoon spot.
XUAN HUONG LAKE	This manmade lake is located in the center of Dalat and circumnavigated by a pedestrian path. The majestic hilltop Palace Hotel overlooks the lake from the south.
HANG NGA ART GALLERY	Nicknamed the 'Crazy House' by locals, this guesthouse, café and art gallery is run by the gallery's designer, Mrs. Dang Viet Nga, who lived in Moscow for 14 years. The architecture of the place is undeniably unique, with whimsical touches such as caves, giant spider webs, and a concrete giraffe.
FRENCH DISTRICT	A small delightful area for strolling, reminiscent of a provincial town in France.
CAM LY FALLS	The grassy areas around the 15m-high cascades are the habitat of horses and Dalat cowboys.
DALAT CATHEDRAL	Built between 1931 and 1942 for use by the French residents and holidaymakers. Inside, the stained-glass windows bring a hint of medieval Europe to Dalat.
FLOWER GARDEN	Established in 1966 by the South Vietnamese Agricultural Service and renovated in 1985. Flowers represented include hydrangeas, fuchsias and orchids. Overnight in Dalat. Journey northeast along Highway 20 past Bien Hoa, Bao Loc and Duc Trong.
CREMAILLERE RAILWAY	A cog railway linking Dalat and Tham Cham from 1928 to 1964, until it was closed due to war. The line has now been repaired and now operates as a tourist attraction, running 8km to Trai Mat Village and back.
BAO DAI'S SUMMER PALACE	A twenty-five-room villa constructed in 1933 and filled with artifacts from decades and governments past. Of interest are the engraved glass map of Vietnam given to the Emperor in 1942 by Vietnamese students in France and the life-sized bust of Bao Dai.
VELLEY OF LOVE	Named the Valley of Peace by the Emperor, its name was changed in 1972 by romantically minded students from Dalat University. Paddleboats, canoes and motorboats are available for rent. Local delicacies (jams, candied fruits) are on sale here as well.
LAT VILLAGE	The nine hamlets of Lat Village (population 6000) are at the base of Lang Bian Mountain. The ethnic groups to be found here are the Lat, Chill, Ma and Koho. The people eke out a living growing rice, coffee, black beans and sweet potatoes.