Dalat
Dalat (Da Lat) is located in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam. The French originally built villas in Dalat’s cool, dry mountain air to escape the humidity of the coast and of Saigon. Due to this, Dalat now looks like a cross between rural France and Vietnam, with the houses built in a French European style. Dalat is an enjoyable destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best hiking and mountain biking opportunities in Vietnam. Popular sites include the three Colonial Palaces, Crazy House, Dalat Market, Xuan Huong Lake, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Pongour and Prenn Falls, and The Valley of Love is popular with honeymooners.