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Dalat's high altitude (1500-2000 m) and fertile landscape make it one of Vietnam's premier agricultural areas. In fact, in markets as far north as Hanoi, vegetable and flower vendors will tout their "made in Dalat" produce.
Most guidebooks describe Dalat as a cheesy town popular only as a local honeymoon destination with tacky sites. The good news about that description is that the town is not over-run with tourists like some other cities in Vietnam. The bad news is that the description is not entirely untrue. There are tacky sites in Dalat where local honeymooners go to get their pictures taken by photographers, but Dalat is surrounded by some of the best mountain biking, hiking and canyoning opportunities in Vietnam.
Xuan Huong lake
Xuan Huong lake is one of the main draws of Da Lat, and you can see honeymooners and locals strolling its banks. Many nice hotels have a view of the lake.
Thung Lung Tinh Yeu aka Valley of Love
About 5km outside of town, the Valley of Love is common stop on Dalat tours and is the place to go if you enjoy watching local honeymooners paddling around the lake in pedalo boats shaped like swans. There are some pleasant gardens which compensate for the tourist tack.
Prenn Falls
At the foot of Prenn Pass, about 10km outside of town and a very common stop on a typical Dalat tour, Prenn Falls are very picturesque.
Imperial House
See where the Emperor's of Vietnam used to come for a Summer getaway. Try not to laugh out loud at the 70's décor as you shuffle along in paper shoe coverings (provided).
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