The best time to visit Da Lat is from December to early March. During these months, the weather in Da Lat is dry and perfect for outdoor activities. It is a pleasant time to stroll around the city, with an average temperature ranging from 19°C to 24°C.

If you want the best weather in Da Lat, come during the transition of autumn to winter. This is when you can see how the maple tree leaves turn into the reddish-brown color of autumn. During this season, Da Lat is also less crowded than the summer season so you can visit many famous places with fewer crowds than usual.

The first way to get to Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh is by plane. Usually, it takes 50 minutes to fly to Da Lat with Vietnam Airlines from Lien Khuong Airport.

Next, you can take a bus for budget-friendly travel. The journey to Da Lat by bus is about 308 km with a travel time of 7 hours. This transportation suits those who enjoy road trips because you will have beautiful countryside views.

Another transportation option that you can choose is by train. Start your journey from Saigon Station to Thap Cham Station in Ninh Thuan province. Next, you can take a free bus to Da Lat provided by the station.

Three days is enough time to create a memorable trip in Da Lat. There are many things you can do during this period.

A must-try on the first day is to taste a cup of Da Lat's famous coffee. The coffee beans here are known to be one of the best kinds with its unique aroma. Next, visit the Truc Lam Temple which covers an area of up to 24 hectares. Here, you can find many photo spots with stunning views.

On the second and third days, visit other popular places, such as The Crazy House, Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Elephant Waterfall, and Happy Buddha. Remember to try the delicious Da Lat street food that will make you crave for more.

Besides its specialty in coffee, Da Lat is also home to delicious traditional food. When in Da Lat, make sure to try Banh Trang Nuong, a food better known as "Vietnamese Pizza." Banh Trang Nuong is a traditional snack made from rice paper that is topped with egg, meat, vegetables, and cheese and cooked by grilling. You can find this snack at the Cho market and on street food vendors around the city.

A visit to Da Lat is incomplete if you haven't tried Banh Mi Xiu Mai, a bowl of meatball soup that is usually eaten with bread. This Vietnamese traditional food is very easy to find around the city.

As a popular tourist destination, it is easy to get around Da Lat. Here, there are many types of transportation that you can rely on. Usually, tourists prefer to use bicycles to get around Da Lat in a relaxed way. You can rent a bicycle in Da Lat for 8-12 hours with a fare of around 47,000 VND. Electric bike rentals are also available in Da Lat.

Besides bicycle rentals, you can also rent a motorcycle when in Da Lat. Motorcycles are suitable for those who want to explore and reach remote attractions that are difficult to reach by four-wheeled vehicles. Usually, the rate for renting a motorcycle in Da Lat is around 100,000 VND - 200,000 VND.

If you don't want to drive your own vehicle, you can use a bus or taxi to get around Da Lat. There are also motorcycle taxis that can take you to your destination.