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The Crazy House, which looks like a tree trunk, is a whimsical structure. There is an area of outdoor ladders that lead to the "dead wood" roof of the structure. The stairs are like the winding tunnels of roller-coaster tracks, with no guardrails. Walking up here is quite exiting. From the top, the entire Crazy House and the surrounding environment can be observed, and even those who are not afraid of heights will find the climb challenging. The Crazy House was built in the shape of a dead old tree. It is a hotel and the most famous building in Da Lat. It was designed by the daughter of a former Vietnamese president. Walk through the huge hole in the tree and walk up the stump steps, peering inside, you can see a series of dark guest rooms with different styles. The roof of the spider-themed room is a spider web-shaped glass skylight. You can find matching animal elements on the windows, fireplaces, pillows, and other decorations and furniture, for the Eagle Room, the Tiger Room, and the Bear Room.

TheDatanga Waterfall are located in the primeval forest of Datun. Visitors can ride a manually controlled alpine coaster. The track goes from the mountainside down to the bottom of the valley. Along the way, you enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery, butterflies, and birds. The Datanla Waterfalls is one of the most popular tourist waterfall sites. The tour takes you from the top of the mountain down to the valley. After entering the area, you pass through the rainforest and see the waterfall on the mountainside along a steep downhill road. Visitors can walk down or ride on the small alpine coaster to experience the rainforest with a view of butterflies and birds on the way down. The speed of the coaster is manually controlled by the passengers. From halfway up the mountain, it slides down to the bottom of the valley. Visitors who feel like riding on the coaster can pay VND 50,000 for a two-way trip.

The Truc Lam Zen Monastery is located about 7 km south of Da Lat City. It is built on a hillside and is temple with an integrated garden. The garden is full of carefully trimmed flowers and grass. Truc Lam Zen Monastery is very quiet with no commercial activity. It is a serene place for worshipping the Buddha. The wind chimes hanging in the corner make an ethereal sound when the breeze comes. The scent of fresh, sweet aroma of Vietnamese incense fills the shrine. Sitting here with the monks for the day is in itself, a kind of meditation. Here, there are many reliefs depicting Buddhist stories, which are worth seeing. The courtyard is full of lush vegetation, fresh air, and a lot of sincere spiritual monks. At the same time, the hall is lit with fresh and sweet Vietnamese agarwood. Anyone who sells us the so-called illuminating beads or persuades you to buy incense is just giving people a quiet place to worship the Buddha.

The Bao Da Summer Palace in Da Lat is the summer resort of the last emperor Bao Da. The yellow-toned house is surrounded by exquisite flower gardens of green plants. Although the architecture is not eye-catching, the interior decoration of the palace is extremely luxurious. The interior fittings, including furniture and bedding, remains intact. Some books and tea sets used by Bao Da are also exhibited. In the grand hall of the first floor, visitors can dress in the outfits of an emperor or imperial concubine to take pictures.

The Valley of Love is located about 5 km north of Da Lat city in the suburbs. It was built during the colonial period as a rendezvous spot for French aristocrats. The name, the “Valley of Love” is a reference to two cliffs that stand and lean on each other like lovers. It is now a popular destination for couples and locals. Even the seats and sculptures are made in the image of a male and female couple. As soon as you get close to it, you will feel the beauty and sweetness of love. Continuing toward the viewing platform, you will be greeted by the view of flowers by the lakeside. Lovers also often form a part of this tableau, becoming elements in the scenery viewed by another.

The Diocese of Dalat of Da Lat has the appearance of a Medieval European cathedral. The cream-colored cathedral looks especially warm and exquisite against the blue sky. When the sun shines, the 70 French-made stained glass windows make the interior of the Cathedral dazzling and colorful. The church attracts not only a large number of locals for worship, but is also a popular tourist attraction. The cathedral is not always open,hence we suggest you visit during mass or the weekend. In addition, the cathedral is built on a high ground that overlooks the colorful and beautiful houses of Da Lat.

The V Cafe is small, and some call this the warmest place in Da Lat. It is located opposite New Coffee, and has a good atmosphere. It is a quiet place during the day where customers enjoy afternoon tea or savor a pizza. Prices for dishes start at 10 RMB or more. There is a live show after 8 p.m. The inside is filled with dining foreigners. Songs and guitar playing or a rock song serve to heighten the atmosphere. In terms of night life, if you haven’t gone to V Cafe, you have wasted your time.

Xuan Huong Lake is located in the center of Da Lat. This artificial lake strikingly resembles a map of Vietnam and is named in honor of a famous Vietnamese poet, Ho Xuan Huong. Surrounded by green willows on the lakeside, it is a peaceful and tranquil environment best for drinking afternoon tea. Drip coffee is a Vietnamese specialty. Use a special coffee filter, then tightly press down a thick layer of coffee powder tightly into it, pour in the hot water, then wait for the coffee to drip down into the cup below. A rich coffee smell then fills the room. The whole process is one of unhurried waiting.