The capital of Lam Dong Province, Dalat is located approximately 308km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
A truly delightful city hidden away in the central highlands at an elevation of 1,475 metres, Dalat affords cool mountain air and spectacular views of wooded mountains, beautiful lakes and waterfalls.
Known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' and 'Le Petit Paris', Dalat is a favourite resort for Vietnamese and foreigners alike and is a popular choice for honeymooners.
Outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, horseback riding and golf take advantage of the stunning landscape and temperate climate. Dalat boasts the first golf course in Vietnam, commissioned by Emperor Bao Dai in the 1920s, which has been redesigned into a scenic 18-hole course.
Other main tourist attractions include Bao Dai's Summer Palace, Xuan Huong Lake, the vintage 1937 train and railway station, Dalat Flower Gardens, and Cam Ly and Prenn Falls.