The southern city of Dalat is a solid charm or a mystery. Architects that created many attractions of the city as if Most of all impressed Disneyland - houses and buildings here colorful and as if puppet. Or maybe alpine.
In any case, it is not very similar to other cities in Vietnam. On the other hand, the stunning rural landscapes of Dalat, a pleasant climate and some light student avant-garde atmosphere more than compensate for the undoubtedly strange Dalat architecture.
The city was founded in 1897 as a new resort center. Moreover, the French scientist opened this place, which found out that the air here is therapeutic and climate is favorable, and the twigs were extended here. And Dalat became an ideal place for the "escape" of French colonizers from the smoking delta plains of Saigon.
Many of the first hotels that appeared here at the beginning of the 20th century are still worthy - perhaps the most interesting hotels.
Dalat stands in the mountains, at an altitude of almost 1500 meters, and the average temperature here is only 17 degrees, the dawns are often held in a dense morning fog - this will definitely notice the early birds. And at that time, and today - a place in every sense is pleasant, especially for those who have just left stuffy hot large cities.
Even go to Danang I wonder: on the mountain serpentine, past the centers and dense forests. Dalat - pure, neat, cozy and very romantic town. Sometimes they even be remembered that it is generally Vietnam. Veins from him with an old, and very nice. They built him the French, and they have tried to be so that Dalat looks like bohemian Paris. In the people of Dalat, they even called the "little Paris", and to consolidate this, there was a small Eiffel Tower here so that it was possible to cry and ponastalgate. Wars went around the Dalat side, and not bombed him, it seems like, for some reason. Well, thank God!
Worth the town near the artificial Lake Suanhayong - "Aromatic Spring", which spread for 15 square meters. km in the 20s of the last century as a result of the construction of the dam. Call him, by the way, the name of the 17th century poets. In this lake, mostly do not bathe, because the lake rowed the grass, but they love to ride boats (and, boats in the form of a swan, so that it is very romantic) or just sit in the shade of pines on babe, with a picnic. You can walk around the lake - it will take a little more than an hour.
At some time, Dalat became the center of lovers of hunting in wild forests, and, given the tendency of the Vietnamese to the shoe-bearing of their wealth, it is not surprising that hunting trophies began to be very fashionable to post in rich houses and villas throughout the city. There was no such boom anywhere in the whole country, but fortunately, fashion for hunting has long passed, but these rare exhibits still can be seen in some way.
And the town is famous for its agricultural land. Dalat supplies fresh products, especially tomatoes and strawberries, far beyond the region, even in Phnom Penh and Bangkok. So, you will have the opportunity to try all this "first-hand."
And here is actively trading Coffee and tea (Although tea is better in Buonomethu) and flowers. Coffee plantations are huge here! We can safely say that Vietnamese coffee - ZE BEST.
The prices of it start from 200,000 dongs per kilogram, but can be found and cheaper, especially if you take more kilograms (ask for a 15-30% discount). Coffee and coffee pieces are sold in almost every shop, but do not rush to buy in the first favorite, evaluate and strive: prices may differ in different shops twice! In principle, this coffee can be bought across the country, however, in large cities (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh) on it above the price, so it is better to buy here. By the way, a couple of years ago, Vietnam has already overtaken Brazil on the export supply of coffee! Well, it is necessary! Brazil!
The price of good tea is 100,000 dongs per kg. Although you can find a great tea and twice cheaper. By the way, it is very problematic to find black tea. For some reason, black tea is called "dirty tea", and "Lipton" will bring in the cafe in bags.
The winery industry begins to develop: while the best wines produce in the neighboring Bin Tuan and Nignhuang, but French-Vietnamese plants have already opened in the Malat in early 2007. So, the fruits of their work can also try.
In general, Dalat is a very "delicious" city, and the central markets are the unpretentious wealth of berries, fruits and flowers, unlike any other city in the region.
Dalat, in general, not very popular among our compatriots city, because it is not on the coast. But among the tempered Vietnamese tourists are very popular. Among the local newlyweds, in particular, who were very chosen by Dalat. We can see photographing newlyweds on the shore of the lake (on the swede wedding photos at the most time!).
For tourists who have already fucked or have not fucked their honeymoon, Dalat offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy beautiful places and delicious food. Walking around the city can also be interesting, but it is heavy. Streets are not straight, because it is, albeit a plateau, but the terrain is mountainous. On the Great, it is especially easy to.
And tourists adore local City Flower Park - City Flower Garden.
The city is quite developed. There are two banks two minutes walk from the market in the center of Dalata - Sacombank (32 Khu Hoa Binh) and VietCombank (6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai ST). Both banks with international ATMs. Although many hotels also have ATMs.
If you are a lover of all such interesting, settle in Guest House Hang Nga (03 HUYNH THUC KHANG STREET, WARD 4). It is easier to ask on the street as "Crazy House" - immediately indicate where to go. This is one of the strangest buildings of the city and the whole world.
Reminds a huge tree decorated with elements in the form of mushrooms, web and caves. Obviously someone was very impressed with the works of Gaudi. True, to live in this "Crazy House" expensive, so infection!
To get to Dalat simplest simple.
He is in the middle between Muin and Nha Trang, however, it's more convenient from Nha Trang, as the road is better there. On a motorbike, or bus (approximately 200,000 dongs). You will have to go 4-5 hours, but buses are very comfortable here, so time will fly imperceptibly.