With an area of up to 140,000 square meters, Dalat Flower Park has become a place to grow and display a large number of Vietnamese ornamental plants and 300 flowers.
The flowers may be different depending on the season. Still, in general, this destination has great spiritual value in helping to reduce the fatigue of residents and visitors, and it is a beautiful place to provide fresh air for local life.
This place is the leading site for the annual Da Lat Flower Festival activities. These promote the colorful image of Da Lat City and the movement of planting flowers, exchanging, buying, and exporting flowers and ornamental plants.
1. General information
The Flower Park is north of Xuan Huong Lake, on the lovely Nguyen Van Cu Street. Traveling to this place is simple because it is in the city center.
- Address: 02 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Ward 8, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
- Opening hours: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Entrance fee: 50,000 VND/adult and 25,000 VND/children
- Estimated visit time: 40 minutes – 1.5 hours, depending on how fast you go or slow down to look closely at the flowers.
2. The best time to visit Central Flower Park in Dalat
The best time to visit the flower park is in the morning before 10 am and the afternoon after 3 pm when the weather is mild. Most sightseeing areas are open-air, so avoid the hot midday sun.
The most suitable time of year to visit this city flower park is spring, which usually falls from January to February, and the occasion when organizing the Da Lat flower festival. The festival can change from year to year and usually takes place in November and December; the number of days is not fixed, so please check before coming.
3. Activities at the Flower Park
3.1. See the vibrant colors of flowers
Indeed, the main activity when visiting this well-known attraction is watching flowers and enjoying the vibrant colors of nature. With more than 300 kinds of flowers – covering 150,000 plants, you will see the lovely colors spreading on the paths and hidden in the garden.
Among the many types of flowers on display here, the most prominent are orchids. With different colors and many varieties, you will encounter beautiful orchids competing to show off their beauty. Inside a protective fence, orchids with more special care are displayed under the roof.
The second flower is the rose. There are many various types, but roses have a very seductive, gentle scent, creating a very relaxing feeling. This kind of flower is one that Vietnamdrive members like the most; maybe we like flowers with scent.
3.2. Buy flower seeds and small ornamental plants
If you intend to buy seeds, visit the miniatures and bonsai area. However, carefully consider the suitable climate and soil to grow these flowers. If you bring the seeds to another country, ensure it allows them. Otherwise, you will be in trouble.
You can also buy small ornamental plants, small flower pots, and cactus pots for decoration. Also, please pay attention to their transportation! You should consider it if you are going to other attractions in Da Lat or to other cities in Vietnam.
3.3. Photographing flowers and with flowers
Blossoms are everywhere, making most visitors eager to capture the beautiful moments of flowers, their own time, and memories of their trip to this dream city.
Take time to enjoy the scents and colors shimmering through the aisles slowly. Perhaps walking here will make you feel that life is lovely, colorful, and poetic.
3.4. Relaxing and looking at flowers at the cafe
In the flower park area is a cafe named Bich Cau, which is the old name of this area. Sitting and relaxing with a cup of coffee and watching the flowers bloom is very relaxing and comfortable. Living a slow life in Da Lat with this activity will help you better understand the beauty of a city without a rush.
3.5. Ride a duck boat
The Flower Park of Dalat also offers a duck-boat service on its lake. When traveling as a couple, this activity can become a romantic experience. This duck-boat ride can be exciting for children, but you must travel with them to ensure safety.
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- Notes to visit this attraction
- The path is a bit roundabout, so if you go with a group, you should pay attention to it so you don’t get lost.
- Do not pick flowers. Flowers are the property of the garden, only to be admired.
- Do not cross barriers to take photos or walk outside the aisles prepared to protect flowers, plants, and lawns.
- Do not leave trash; put it in the designated place or take it out beside your beautiful photos.
- If you are allergic to the scent of flowers, consider visiting here, or at least the rose garden, because roses are very fragrant.
- Being Slow to see and enjoy the beauty of this place is better than hurrying.
Spending time at the flower park of Dalat can take you a short time. Thus, when planning to explore this mountainous city for a day, you should combine to visit other destinations, such as Langbiang Mountain or waterfalls.
