# One day in Da Lat: an itinerary in the best order

> Da Lat is a cool highland town at about 1,500 m. One day covers the centre and the pine hills. Morning at the 1930s Art Deco station and Xuan Huong Lake. Then the Flower Park on the shore and lunch. After lunch, the Crazy House, a Gaudí-style guesthouse, and Truc Lam Zen Monastery above Tuyen Lam Lake, reached by a 2,267 m cable car. Transfers take 15–25 minutes.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Da Lat Railway Station](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/da-lat-railway-station.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 50,000 VND; train extra
   ↓ 15 min on foot
2. [Xuan Huong Lake](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/xuan-huong-lake.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 17 min on foot
3. [Da Lat Flower Park](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/da-lat-flower-park.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 40,000–100,000 VND
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 23 min by transport
4. [Crazy House](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/da-lat-crazy-house.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 80,000 VND; under 1.2 m free
   ↓ 26 min by transport
5. [Truc Lam Monastery](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/truc-lam-monastery.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free; cable car 150,000 VND

Total with walks: 7 h 36 min

## What to do in Da Lat in one day

The station, the lake and the Flower Park are central, 15–20 minutes apart on foot. The Crazy House is 1.8 km from the main square. The cable car to Truc Lam leaves Robin Hill near the Prenn Pass.

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## The cable car to Truc Lam

Tickets are 150,000 VND, children 120,000. On weekdays it runs 7:30–12:00 and 13:00–17:00, at weekends without a break. From above you see the pine forest and Tuyen Lam Lake.

## The train to Trai Mat

A tourist train runs 7 km from the station to Trai Mat village for 98,000–191,000 VND. There stands [Linh Phuoc Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/linh-phuoc-pagoda), covered in broken-ceramic mosaic, with a dragon made of 12,000 bottles.

## More to see

[Datanla Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/datanla-falls) with its alpine coaster and [Langbiang Mountain](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/langbiang-mountain) are day two. [Prenn Falls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-lat/prenn-falls) has a path behind the curtain of water.

## Tips

- Bring a jumper: mornings and evenings are cool.
- The Truc Lam cable car closes 12:00–13:00 on weekdays.
- Pagodas and temples want shoulders and knees covered; shoes come off at the door of the halls.
- Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.
- Mist over Xuan Huong Lake in the early morning makes the best photos.

## Questions

### What to do in Da Lat in one day?

The station, Xuan Huong Lake, the Flower Park, the Crazy House and Truc Lam Monastery by cable car.

### How much is the Crazy House?

80,000 VND; children 1.2–1.4 m 30,000, under 1.2 m free.

### How much is the Da Lat cable car?

150,000 VND, children 120,000.

### Do trains run from Da Lat station?

Only the 7 km tourist train to Trai Mat.

### How much does the day cost?

About 400,000 VND in tickets with the cable car, plus Grab.

### Can you explore Da Lat on your own?

Yes: the centre on foot, Grab beyond.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: the Crazy House and the cable car are favourites.

### Is Da Lat cold?

Warm by day; mornings and evenings drop to 10–15 °C.

### When is the best time?

December to March.

### What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.

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