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Vietnam Travel - Dalat Attractions
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Emperor Bao Dai's Summer Palace is stuffed with interesting art and
artifacts, and is well worth a look. It's also interesting to stroll around
the old French Quarter, which is little changed since the French departed.
The Valley of Love, 5km (3mi) north of the city centre, is a bizarre place
with a carnival-style atmosphere where you can hire a paddle boat on the
lake, or a horse from one of the Dalat Cowboys (no relation to the Dallas
Cowboys), who are, indeed, dressed as cowboys.
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There are some pleasant walks or rides (on horseback or bicycle) in the
countryside around the city, but be aware that areas signposted with a
C-sign are off-limits to foreigners. Further out, you can visit the villages
of some of the hill tribes, such as Lat Village and the Chicken Village
(with a huge statue of a chicken).
Dalat is famous for its cafes and is a paradise for people who love fresh
vegetables. It's extremely popular with domestic tourists and honeymooners,
so there's a wide range of accommodation options. You can fly to Dalat from
Ho Chi Minh City, but the airport is 30km (19mi) from town; express buses
also link the two cities.
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 Dalat Break
Dalat is a Paris look alike often called "Le Petit Paris". Dalat is a peaceful mountain resort, with cool climate, lakes, parks and an Eiffel tower replica. Visit the art deco summer residence of Vietnam's last emperor, Bao Bai. |
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Empress Hotel Dalat
Novotel Dalat
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Sofitel
Dalat Palace
