5 Best Places to Go Shopping in Da Lat

 These best places to shop in Dalat can add some fun experiences during your vacation in Central Vietnam. This French-built city is known for its colorful flower gardens, orchards and lush forests. You won't find huge shopping malls selling the latest  international fashion here, but you'll find bustling markets and orchards where you can easily spend a few hours observing the local lifestyle. . 

For one thing, Dalat City Market is a  go-to place for locals due to the variety of goods on offer. There is also a unique artisan village not far from the French Quarter. Here you can spend an afternoon admiring  local paintings, photographs, and embroidered clothing, or shopping. If you're looking for great souvenirs from your Dalat vacation, read on for ideas on where to shop in Dalat and what to buy.

DA LAT MARKET

Dalat Market is an interesting place to spend a few hours and get a feel for the 'real' Vietnam. Known by locals as Cho Da Lat, this market resembles many Vietnamese urban markets. In a multi-storey building he has over 1,000 shops. 

 Bustling markets offer interesting wares, especially local produce. From wine to flowers, from cosmetics to strawberry sweets, from meat to handicrafts and even home appliances. You can find just about anything here, including cheap winter clothing (just in case you're not prepared for Dalat's chilly weather). Don't forget to visit the food court here and sample delicious (and unusual!) local specialties.

• Location: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam

DA LAT NIGHT MARKET

The Dalat Night Market offers a diverse shopping experience for bargain-seeking visitors. Open daily from 5pm until dawn, the streets of this downtown Dalat neighborhood are lined with colorful stalls selling local snacks, second-hand clothes and souvenirs. 

If you visit during festive times such as the Dalat Flower Festival, Tet or Christmas, there are numerous exhibitions, street parades and performances by Vietnamese celebrities. You can also see local youth performing contemporary and more contemporary art forms such as street music, hip-hop dancing and skateboarding. Weekends are the best time to explore Dalat Night Market on foot. All streets in the city center are closed  to motorcycles, taxis and buses.

• Location: Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
• Opening hours: Daily from 5 pm to 5 am

L’angfarm

L`angfarm is a modern retail store in Da Lat city center where you can find high quality food  in beautiful packaging. Popular daily offerings include artichoke tea, dried persimmons, fermented sake, and sugar-coated mulberry candy. 

The shop also has a rustic-style café, which offers a rich buffet of Da Lat specialties. You can enjoy more than 50 kinds of foods and drinks such as gelato, sweet potatoes, cakes, dried fruits, herbal teas, and pizza.

• Location: 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 1, Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
• Opening hours: Daily from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm
• Hotline: +84 (0)263 351 0520

XQ HISTORICAL VILLAGE

XQ Historical Village is a huge gallery dedicated to Vietnamese paintings, abstract photography and hand embroidery. Located near the Valley of Love, there is an entrance fee  and  an additional fee for a guided tour of the quaint village. 

There are many flower fields and ponds in the village, and local craftsmen often wear traditional costumes, so it is also a popular photo spot. After a few hours of sightseeing, enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine and tea at the on-site cafe, or shop for embroidered silks, clothing and accessories at the gift shop.

• Location: 258D Mai Anh Dao, Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam

DA LAT FLOWER GARDENS

Located on the north side of Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat Flower Garden covers an area of 7,000 square meters. Known for its wide variety of colorful flowers and plant species, Dalat is he one of the city's most popular attractions. 

Established in 1966, Dalat Flower Gardens is home to 300 species of flowers, including orchids, hydrangeas, roses, pansies, mimosas and peaches. With  a wide variety of species, you can enjoy a dazzling array of flowers no matter when you visit. You can also purchase beautifully arranged bouquets in the garden.

• Location: D. Tran Quoc Toan, Ward 8, Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
• Opening hours: Daily from 6 am to 6 pm
• Hotline: +84 (0)394 064 367

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