The heart of Lam Dong, Dalat city is situated to the north of the province, on Lang Biang Highland. The city covers an area of 400 km², surrounded by mountains: Chorơmui, Yo Da Myut (1,816 m) and Chu Yang Kae (1,921 m) to the north and north-west; Bi Doup (2.278 m) to the east, Cho Proline (1,629 m) to the southeast and Voi (1,754 m) and Yang Soreng to the south and south-west.

Dalat has average altitude of 1500 meter, with the highest point being Dalat Museum (1,532 m), and the lowest point being Nguyen Tri Phuong valley (1,398.2 m). The high altitude, together with the forest-covered surround, result in Dalat’s mild climate. Average temperature hovers between 18°C to 21°C; average rainfall is 1562 mm and average humidity amounts to 82%. Dalat has two seasons – the dry season from November to April and the wet season from May to October, characterised by refreshing afternoon downpours.

Dalat literally means the River of the Lat tribe. The city has been home to the Lat people for centuries before the arrival of Dr. Alexandre Yersin in 1893. In 1912, according to Dr. Yersin’s suggestion, the city was established and since then has been found favor with the French rulers for its cool climate. Dalat has the reputation among Europeans as the Alple of Indochina.  The city is a popular summer escape and on-top-of-the-list honeymoon site, thanks to the mild climate and attractive landscape of colonial villas, gardens, lakes and rolling hills. The city is affectionately named as City of Flowers, City of Love, City of Fog and City of Eternal Spring.

Famous attractions of Dalat includes Xuan Huong Lake which offers best promenade in Dalat; Bao Dai’s Summer Residence, the former summer residence of the last Emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai; Lam Ty Ni Pagoda – a quiet hilltop pagoda; Dalat’s railway station - a decaying relic of the French era, and last but not least, Dalat Market, featuring fresh flowers, candied fruits, artichoke tea, sticky strawberry jam and local coffee and cashews.