Dalat train station – the oldest station of Vietnam is gradually becoming a destination for tourist because of the beauty of the oldest architectural art works in Indochina. Come along with Kha Tran to explore the most interesting thing here, history, price of tickets as well as experience of visiting Dalat railway station!
Location of Dalat train station
Dalat Railway Station or Dalat old train station is located at 01 Quang Trung street, ward 10, Dalat city. About 2.8 km from Dalat market, it only takes about 8 to 10 minutes to get there by car.
With the location near the center of the city, it is convenient for you to easily move to famous sights of Dalat such as Ho Xuan Huong, city flower garden, Cau Dat tea hill, Trai Mat.
How to get to Dalat train station?
Like other tourist attractions in Dalat located near the center, getting to Dalat old railway station is quite easy.
From Dalat market, you pass Ong Dao bridge and turn Tran Quoc Toan street toward Lam Vien Square. Then you go straight Yersin street, turn right to Nguyen Trai street. At the end of the road, you will find Dalat train station on your right.
Dalat train station map:
History of Dalat train station
Old Railway Station Dalat is the ancient serrated train station of Dalat city. Constructed by the French in 1932. Until 1938, the station was put into operation with the Phan Rang – Da Lat railway. This railway is longer than 80 km with serrated tracks to climb hills and mountains. The railway was maintained after the French withdrew from our country, until 1972, it was completely stopped because of the war.
What is there interesting at Dalat train station?
A unique art architecture
Dalat railway station was designed by French architects Moncet and Revéron, with indigenous architecture, simulating 3 peaks of Lang Biang mountain and the roofs of the Central Highlands. The structure of works is coherent, scientific, but the form is very delicate. The architecture of the building is in harmony with nature and is a unique urban highlight. Dalat Railway Station was recognized as a historical – architectural national monument on December 28, 2001.
Nowadays, Da Lat Vietnam train station has come into operation as a tourist and photography site. Besides, the station also serves the needs of Linh Phuoc Pagoda travel along the Da Lat railway station to Trai Mat with a length of 7km.
A beautiful western architecture with a bit of oriental. Being shaped like a mountain of Lang Biang, with a length of about 66m, a width of 11.4m, a height of 11m, Dalat station looks like a southern station of France but still contains in itself the unique qualities of a Da Lat poetic fog. And only setting foot here, you will feel its own beauty complete.
The station with the only steam engine and serrated rails
The special thing of Dalat old station is where still retains the steam locomotive from ancient times. Along with that is a piece of ragged tracks. The two treasures above are only a few places in the world. This city of Dalat is the luckiest city in the world. Still retain it most intact.
Virtual life paradise for the youth and the artists
In the deck of the station there is a very unique cafe where people usually come to enjoy the flavor of a cup of coffee or take photos, sightseeing. If you come here to visit, do not miss it.
In addition, on the way to the station there are 2 beautiful green pines. You can stop here to take photos, rest and immerse yourself in the cool space here.
A place to display products made of rare wood and unique wool
What is impressive when you arrive here are the products made of rare wood or wool products with a variety of colors and shapes. Please choose a few products here as gifts for family or friends!
Dalat train station schedule and ticket price
Dalat train station schedule
One day there will be 5 trips Da Lat – Trai Mat so you can visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Dalat railway station time table as follows:
- Round 1: 7:45 – 9:15
- Round 2: 9:50 – 11:20
- Round 3: 11h55 – 13h25
- Round 4: 14h00 – 15h30
- Round 5: 16h05 – 17h35
Note: You can take a trip and return to another trip the same day. Times may vary by number of guests and can be canceled if the number of passengers is too small (<20 Guests). You should call ahead to make sure the train time.
Dalat railway station opening hours: 7:30 a.m – 17.30 p.m
Note: Dalat Railway Station operates only on a single route. That is the route from Dalat to Trai Mat. In addition, visitors can come to Trai Mat by road.
Because only works on one route. Aimed at traveling, the train is very slow. So that tourists can feel all the beautiful drawings of Da Lat.
Ticket price of Dalat train station
Da Lat- Trai Mat train ticket price for foreigners: Ticket price for foreign guests is 170,000 VND / person for round-trip tickets. For those who buy a one-way ticket cost 150,000 VND.
Note: For groups of 10 or more people can apply a one-way ticket. In addition, the tourist resort of Dalat railway station also supports groups of tourists.
Dalat railway station entrance fee: 10,000VND/ person (excluding parking fee).
Some of famous landscapes near Dalat train station
Here are some beautiful landscapes near Da Lat station that want to share with you:
Dalat Lam Vien Square
- Location: Tran Quoc Toan street, ward 1, Dalat city, Lam Dong province
With a central location and impressive works, Lam Vien square is one of the attractive destinations for tourists, especially young people when they have the opportunity to visit Dalat.
Xuan Huong Lake
- Location: Ward 1, Dalat city, Lam Dong province
This place is known as the most beautiful lake in Dalat city. If you come to Dalat without taking a walk around Xuan Huong Lake. That is a disadvantage for you. When walking around Xuan Huong lake, you will find yourself new fun and get rid of the sadness in life.
Dalat Linh Phuoc pagoda
- Location: Linh Phuoc Pagoda is one of the famous sights of Da Lat, is an architectural work imbued with Asian identity. With a harmonious combination of pagodas and towers of Eastern architecture, for many years, this place has always been a spiritual tourist attraction to domestic and foreign tourists.
Hydrangeas garden
- Location: Cam Ly street, ward 7, Dalat city, Lam Dong province
Hydrangeas flower gardens have long become a unique feature of Dalat city. If you have not found a place to check in yet, this is the ideal place for you. Here you can also immerse yourself in the poetic and romantic scenery.
Trai Mat village
- Location: Ward 11, Dalat city, Lam Dong province
This place is not a tourist destination. It is just a small suburb of the city of thousands of flowers. Here is known as the paradise of fireflies. Why do you know that? Here is the place for wearing clean vegetables grown in greenhouses. At night the greenhouse lights turn on, which creates a beautiful golden sky.
Cau Dat tea hill
- Location: Cau Dat village, Xuan Truong commune, Dalat city, Lam Dong province
It is one of the most attractive tourist sites ever. With the harmonious natural scenery, with the birds flying on the clear blue sky, creating a beautiful natural setting captivating millions of domestic and foreign visitors. This is also the place to take wedding photos of couples.
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