Da Lat has been famous for love and flowers.  This time is Da Lat Flower season – the best for tourists to observe its beauty. You should not forget to visit the three famous flower villages: Thai Phien, Ha Dong and Van Thanh.

Thai Phien Flower Village

 

 

Located in Ward 12, 7km from Da Lat’s center, Thai Phien has a fairly flat terrain, fertile soil and abundant water resources in compare with other areas in Da Lat, which are very favorable for growing flowers. In Thai Phien village, you will see dozens of flower varieties, both domestic and imported ones. You will also observe farming activities of local farmers.

During the harvest time, especially before the New Year holiday, the atmosphere in Thai Phien becomes extremely bustling. Flowers are harvested to transport to other provinces and to export to some neighboring countries. In the daylight, Thai Phien is brilliant with thousands of flowers. At night, the village is shimmering in yellow light. From above the village looks like a charming light city.

Ha Dong Flower Village

 

Formed 75 years ago by 35 households from Hanoi, Ha Dong flower village in Ward 8 is now regarded as the first flower village of Da Lat. Only 2km to the west Da Lat city, Ha Dong flower village is an attractive destination for tourists who want to see colorful flower gardens.

Three quarters of a century has passed but the marks of the village founders are still preserved, with the typical architecture of the north. Like Thai Phien flower village, Ha Dong is also formed on a beautiful location, has fertile soil and good water resources. The village mainly grows Vietnamese flower species.

Van Thanh Flower Village

Van Thanh is known as the largest flower village in Da Lat. It is about 3km from the city’s center. The village was formed by people from the northern province of Ha Nam several decades ago. Although its terrain is steep, Van Thanh is still the main source of flower supply for Da Lat, especially roses. The village has dozens of species of roses.