About Da Lat Flower Gardens
Da Lat Flower Gardens, also known as Da Lat Flower Park, is a botanical garden on the northern shore of Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province. Established in 1966, it covers about 7,000 square meters and displays hundreds of flower species including roses, orchids, hydrangeas and mimosa. Known as a symbol of Da Lat as the City of Flowers, it is a central venue for the biennial Da Lat Flower Festival and a popular sightseeing spot.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped botanical garden arranged around flower beds, greenhouses, arched displays, topiary and a large floral clock. The garden is set on gentle slopes beside Xuan Huong Lake with paved walking paths, ponds, and themed areas for roses, orchids, cacti and hydrangeas. Areas to explore include open display gardens, greenhouse collections, souvenir and flower stalls, and viewpoints over the lake. It is primarily a leisurely walking and photography experience.
Key highlights
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Large collection of temperate flowers including roses, hydrangeas, orchids and mimosa
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Greenhouse area with orchids, cacti and exotic plants
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Floral archways, topiary and flower-decorated structures for photography
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Location on the northern shore of Xuan Huong Lake with lake views
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Main venue for the biennial Da Lat Flower Festival
History of Da Lat Flower Gardens
Established in 1966 as a flower garden for the city, the site was expanded and redeveloped from 1985 onwards to showcase the region's horticultural diversity. It has since become the focal point for Da Lat's development as Vietnam's flower cultivation centre.
Culture & Context
Symbol of Da Lat's identity as the City of Flowers and City of Spring. The gardens serve as the main exhibition site for the biennial Da Lat Flower Festival, which celebrates local floriculture and attracts domestic and international visitors.
Route
| By air | Via Lien Khuong Airport, then approximately 30 km by road to Da Lat city centre and onward to the gardens |
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