Best activities to enjoy Dalat nightlife

Do not assume Dalat is only about romance and dreamy beauty. At nighttime, it is a bustling and crowded place. Here is a list of many exciting activities to explore Dalat nightlife.

If you are in Vietnam, you do not have to come to Europe to see the elegant beauty of France. The reason is that there is a place in Vietnam called 'the little Paris of Asia.’ That is Dalat, located 1,500m above sea level on the Lam Vien Highlands. Dalat is famous for its year-round cool climate, diverse flora, natural scenery of pine woods, valleys, and hills. In addition, it is home to hundreds of ancient castles and buildings with French architecture.

Make your Dalat nightlife wonderful

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Wander around Dalat

Xuan Huong Lake

At the heart of Dalat lies the pretty Xuan Huong Lake. In the daytime, it is like a dreamy and foggy mirror. But when twilight comes, it seems to wake up with the shadows of colorful lights. Walking around Xuan Huong Lake and enjoying the fresh air is relaxing.

Tourists also love going around the lake on horse carriages or by bicycle. Furthermore, don't forget to sip a cup of coffee in the lakeside shops and watch the busy sparkling streets.

Xuan Huong Lake and Lam Vien Square in Dalat

Lam Vien Square

From Xuan Huong Lake, you can see an ample space with two incredible extensive glassworks. It is Lam Vien Square, a well-known check-in place in Dalat. Those two artworks are designed in unique shapes, representing a sunflower and an artichoke flower bud.

Visitors can go to the cafe or the supermarkets inside and enjoy drinks while watching Dalat nightlife. The ideal time to visit Lam Vien Square is in the evening. As it is time when the two constructions are lit up and stand out in the darkness.

Moreover, it is always crowded at night with many amusement activities: kite flying, skateboarding, and admiring art fountains.

Visit Dalat Night Market

One of the must-do of tourists on their first night in Dalat is going to Dalat Night Market. It is only five minutes walk from Xuan Huong Lake. This place is always packed with people at night, including the locals and tourists. Therefore, just a walk around and observing the bustling atmosphere can excite you. Moreover, there is a monument and staircases at the market center to take some artistic photographs.

This market has countless cafes, shops, restaurants, and kiosks selling everything you want. The popular products here are clean fruits and vegetables, all cultivated in Dalat's mild climate. Other ones are fresh and beautiful kinds of flowers grown in greenhouses. They also sell woolen clothes, brocade handicrafts, and souvenirs.

Enjoy the bustling Dalat night market

Dalat Night Market is also a paradise for night-eaters. It has a variety of street food, namely Vietnamese pizza, grilled skewers, Banh Can, and so on.
Opening hours: 5 pm - 3 am.

Chill at Dalat’s bars and nightclubs

Apart from delicious food, drinks in Dalat are worth trying. In this romantic city, it is not challenging to find a lot of bars and clubs. Here are a few awesome ones recommended.

Have fun at night club in Dalat

Dalat Train Bar

Dalat Train Bar looks like a vintage train. Indeed, you're going to love the warm atmosphere and sweet melodies here. Also, their menu includes some cool drinks from foreign countries.
●    Address: 01 Quang Trung, near Dalat Train Station
●    Opening hours: 7:45 to 21:30

Rain Nightclub

Rain club has a modern vibe with a fantastic system of lights, colorful lasers, and a giant LED screen. Many famous DJs and celebrities bring you incredible performances. You can relax or dance to the music and enjoy customized drinks.
●    Address: 01 Le Hong Phong
●    Opening hours: 20:00 to 2:00

Maze Bar (100 Roof Bar)

Its name tells everything. The maze bar has unique decorations and the design of a maze. The seats are arranged, which creates a way to escape the labyrinth. You may find some decorated images here weird, but they all make the unique charm of the bar. The drinks they offer are a bit expensive; however, the entry is free.
●    Address: at 57 Phan Boi Chau, near the Night Market
●    Opening hours: 14:00 to 23:00

The Escape Bar

The Escape Bar has 1970s style and a relaxing atmosphere, with several creative art pictures on the wall. The highlight of this bar is live music performances. If you want to join them, you're always welcomed. It is definitely a place to escape!
●    Address: at 94 Bui Thi Xuan, near Xuan Huong Lake
●    Opening hours: 14:00 to 23:45

Relax at a coffee house

Like bars and clubs, you can find plenty of beautiful cafes in Dalat. Enjoying drinks in these cafes and watching Dalat nightlife is a memorable experience. Take a review of these four cool ones.

Relaxing at a beautiful cafe for an unforgetable nightlife in Dalat

Panorama Cafe

At the height of 1000m above sea level, this small bar is a paradise for admiring sceneries. This unique location allows you to observe Dalat from every direction. With its main decorations are wood and glass, you can chill out in its vintage vibe and cozy atmosphere.
●    Address: 723 Vong Xoay, Trai Mat
●    Opening hours: 8:00 to 22:00

Sunny Farm Cafe

Sunny Farm cafe consists of some colorful tiny wooden houses. Besides, visitors can sit in the glass-covered house and see the lights of the city from above. The unique point of Sunny Farm is the 'Staircases to the Heaven.’ It features the white staircases leading to the middle of the space. That is such a hot place for impressive photos.
●    Address: Ward 11, the outskirt of Dalat
●    Opening hours: 8:00 to 22:00

Thung Lung Den Cafe

Thung Lung Den Cafe is among the best places to view Dalat nightlife. This coffee house was designed as a greenhouse, with many green plants around. Thung Lung Den cafe offers a panoramic picture of the shimmering city at night, with many check-in places. The most famous photogenic thing of this place is the romantic ‘Tunnel of Pinwheels.’
●    Address: Trai Mat, Ward 11
●    Opening hours: 6:00 to 23:00

Participate in Dalat Gong Show

In Dalat, you can visit the village of the K'Ho people, explore the house presenting traditions of ethnic minorities. Significantly, watch the Dalat Gong Show held by the K'Ho people at night. UNESCO recognized the cultural space of Gongs in the Central Highlands as a Masterpiece of Intangible and Oral Heritage of Humankind in 2005.

Gong Show in Dalat - Discover the Culture of Locals

Coming to the show, visitors can witness several rituals, discover local customs and cultures. The performers sing in their own language and Vietnamese, display traditional festivals of the K'Ho ethnic minority and tell stories about their history. Boys and girls dance to lively gong melodies around the flickering campfire.

Tourists can participate in those fun activities, make friends with honest K'Ho citizens, drink special wine, and eat roast meat. You will never want to say goodbye to them when the show is over. That's undoubtedly an unforgettable night in Dalat.

Camp at night

Dalat certainly has beautiful nature and cool weather. But have you ever thought of spending the night outside and immersing yourself in this city? If the answer is not, it is time to add night camping in Dalat to the list. Sleeping in the cool weather, harmonizing in untouched nature, feeling the odor of trees and flowers are beautiful memories.

Enjoy a night camping in Dalat

There are many safe campsites in Dalat you can consider. Thien Phuc Duc Hill is the most ideal one with a poetic view of sunrise and the sky. Tuyen Lam Lake, near the city center, is another option for a romantic photo at dawn. If you're an experienced camper, you can choose LangBiang Mountain. This site is quite difficult to spend the night on because it is super freezing at 2,000m in height and hard to walk.

Visit Yersin Art Street

If you are an art lover, never overlook Yersin Art Street. It is located at 75 Yersin Street, Ward 10. The street has been open since 2016 and has become a tourist attraction in Dalat.

In the middle of a mountainous city, artists have created beautiful Dalat art and culture. At the two Art Houses, thousands of exquisite embroidered paintings and cosmetics are displayed.

Visitors are also taught to embroider paintings and play musical instruments by professional artists. In addition, you can sit in the theater and the reading room or listen to presentations about creative artworks of Dalat people.

Music performance at Yersin art street in Dalat

Additionally, there are many exciting activities such as music performances, antique markets, photography, and art exhibitions.

In a nutshell, Dalat, when the sun goes down, is a stunning city combining romantic and bustling beauty. Tourists will never get bored with a lot of activities and places to enjoy. But, do all of them excite you? Then, take a trip and explore the fabulous Dalat nightlife!

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