Da Lat, the city of thousands of flowers, is always a dream destination for many tourists. Not only because of its year-round cool climate and poetic natural scenery, but also because of its unique festivals, especially the Da Lat Flower Festival. This national and international cultural tourism event, held biennially, has become a symbol and pride of Da Lat, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors. Let “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel Around The World) guide you through everything you need to know about traveling to the Da Lat Flower Festival 2024, so you don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this unique symphony of colors.
1. Ideal Time and Location to Visit Da Lat Flower Festival
The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival in 2024 officially took place from December 5th to December 31st. The flower festival is usually held at the end of the year, the most beautiful time in Da Lat. The weather is cool, fresh, and flowers bloom everywhere, creating a romantic and captivating scene. The symbol of the Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 is the Wild Sunflower (Dã Quỳ), a flower that heralds the winter season on the Lam Vien plateau, themed “Da Lat Flowers – Symphony of Colors”, promising 53 unique programs, including 10 main programs.
Traveling to Da Lat Flower Festival at this time, you will be immersed in a space filled with flowers, participate in many unique cultural and artistic activities, and enjoy the bustling festival atmosphere. This is also a great opportunity to explore the beauty of Da Lat in the most beautiful season of the year, when every corner of the city is adorned with blooming flowers.
Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 promises many special programs
To have a complete Da Lat flower festival trip, you should prepare warm, neat clothes because Da Lat weather at the end of the year is quite cold, especially in the evening and early morning. Choose comfortable, stretchy clothes for easy movement and participation in festival activities.
Da Lat Flower Festival is a national and international cultural and tourism event usually held at the end of the year
2. New and Unique Highlights of Da Lat Flower Festival 2024
2.1. Festival Honoring Flowers and Music – Da Lat’s Tourism Identity
Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 brings a unique art space, where flowers and music harmonize, honoring the unique cultural values of Da Lat. The overarching theme of the festival is the harmonious combination of the brilliant beauty of flowers and the melodious sounds of music, two elements that make up the special attraction of Da Lat tourism.
Throughout a month of the festival, flower spaces are expanded throughout public areas, from the romantic Xuan Huong Lake, Yersin Park, Tran Hung Dao Park to central streets such as Nguyen Van Cu, Le Dai Hanh, and Tran Quoc Toan. In particular, the southern area of Xuan Huong Lake becomes an impressive highlight with a flower space designed by the Da Lat Flower Association, covering approximately 1,000m2, combining fresh flowers and a shimmering LED lighting system at night.
Many public spaces are "putting on" a new coat during this festival
In addition to the main stage, Xuan Huong Lake also has a floating stage with flowers typical of Da Lat – Lam Dong
The fountain area in front of Da Lat Night Market and Ong Dao Bridge is an interesting highlight at the Da Lat Flower Festival 2024
Traditional flower villages such as Ha Dong, Van Thanh, and Thai Phien also contribute to creating a festive atmosphere with brilliant outdoor flower spaces, ready to welcome visitors to visit and admire.
On the nights of December 6th and 7th, visitors also enjoyed vibrant street art performances and flower cart parades elaborately decorated with themes about flowers, music, and national solidarity.
The flower cart parade is one of the interesting highlights at the Da Lat Flower Festival 2024
2.2. 22 Free Attractions – Special Offers for the Flower Festival Season
To celebrate the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival, 22 famous attractions and cafes in Da Lat simultaneously offered free admission or complimentary check-in tickets for visitors on the opening day, December 5th, 2024. This is a meaningful action, demonstrating the “Friendly – Elegant – Hospitable” spirit of Da Lat people, bringing a wonderful and economical Da Lat flower festival travel experience to visitors.
List of 22 Free Attractions:
| No. | Attraction | Address | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lam Dong Museum | No. 4 Hung Vuong, Ward 10, Da Lat City | Free |
| 2 | Da Lat Children’s Prison National Historic Site | No. 9A Ho Xuan Huong, Ward 9, Da Lat City | Free |
| 3 | Cau Dat Farm (Panorama Da Lat Coffee) | Cau Dat Tea Hill, Tram Hanh Commune, Da Lat City | Free |
| 4 | Hoang Long OHAYO | Mimosa Pass, Ward 10, Da Lat City | Free |
| 5 | Cau Dat Cloud Hunting Paradise | Cau Dat Tea Hill, Tram Hanh Commune, Da Lat City | Free |
| 6 | Chuyện của nắng (Story of Sunshine) | Loc Quy, Da Quy, Xuan Tho Commune, Da Lat City | Free |
| 7 | Lời của gió (Words of Wind) | Xom Leo, Huynh Tan Phat Street, Ward 11, Da Lat City | Free |
| 8 | Chika Farm | Group 4, Village 2, Ta Nung Commune, Da Lat City | Free |
| 9 | Hồ trên mây (Lake in the Clouds) | Ta Nung Pass, Da Lat City | Free |
| 10 | Ngôi nhà nhỏ trên thảo nguyên (Little House on the Prairie) | Xuan Truong 2, Da Lat City | Free |
| 11 | Bali Heaven Gate | Cable Car Tourist Area, Dong Da Street, Ward 3, Da Lat City | Free |
| 12 | Vườn địa đàng (Garden of Eden) | Hydrangea Flower Street, Ward 3, Da Lat City | Free |
| 13 | Vinh Tien Company | 81D Hoang Van Thu – Ward 5, Da Lat City | Free |
| 14 | Thung lũng hồng (Rose Valley) | Suoi Hen, Van Thanh, Ward 5, Da Lat City | Free |
| 15 | Le Phuc Rose Garden | 20/1 Tram Hanh 2, Da Lat City | Free |
| 16 | Dinh 3 (Palace 3) | No. 1 Trieu Viet Vuong, Ward 4, Da Lat City | Free |
| 17 | Clay Tunnel | Tuyen Lam Lake, Ward 4, Da Lat City | Free |
| 18 | Hang Nga Villa (Crazy House) | No. 3 Huynh Thuc Khang, Ward 4, Da Lat City | Free |
| 19 | Valley of Love | No. 3-5-7 Mai Anh Dao, Ward 8, Da Lat City | 50% discount |
| 20 | Mongo Land | Ta Nung Commune, Da Lat City | 500 free tickets |
| 21 | Puppy Farm | Ta Nung Commune, Da Lat City | 500 free tickets |
| 22 | Thuy Thuan Coffee | Ta Nung Commune, Da Lat City | 500 free tickets |
22 free locations contribute to promoting the "Friendly – Elegant – Hospitable" spirit of Da Lat City
2.3. Immerse Yourself in Lively Outdoor Events
Traveling to Da Lat Flower Festival is not only limited to flower display spaces, but also opens up a world of diverse experiences with attractive outdoor events. From December 5th to December 15th, Tran Quoc Toan Park became an interesting destination with the program “Da Lat Vegetable and Flower Fair – Miraculous Crystallization from Fertile Land”. The fair gathered 124 booths, introducing typical and strong agricultural products of Da Lat.
Coming to the fair, visitors not only admire and buy fresh agricultural products, but also enjoy free Da Lat specialties, and participate in flower arranging classes from famous artisans. In particular, the Da Lat Street Beer Festival 2024, held within the program framework, promises to bring a vibrant atmosphere and interesting culinary experiences.
Da Lat Flower and Agricultural Products Market offers a diverse display space of typical agricultural products and strengths of Da Lat
2.4. Detailed Schedule of Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 Programs
Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 brings a series of rich and diverse programs, meeting the exploration and experience needs of all visitors.
10 Main Programs:
- Opening Ceremony of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival – 2024
- Artistic Flower Space
- International Workshop “Da Lat Develops Green Tourism and Cultural Industry from Natural Resources to Biodiversity and Local Culture”
- Art Program “Bao Loc, City of Fragrant Tea – Silk Colors”
- Display, Introduction and Trade Promotion of OCOP Products at Da Lat Flower Festival 2024
- Wine – Tea – Coffee and Da Lat – Lam Dong Specialties Street
- Da Lat Vegetable – Flower Fair “Miraculous Crystallization from Fertile Land”
- Da Lat – Chuncheon (Korea) International Cultural and Artistic Exchange
- Flower and Heritage Street Carnival (Flower cart parade, flower fashion, street art)
- Art Program to welcome New Year 2025 and Closing Ceremony of the Flower Festival
Da Lat Flower Festival 2024 has 10 unique art and display programs
12 Response Programs:
- “Dalat Fun Color” Music Festival
- “Bao Lam – Legend and Convergence” Festival
- Korea – Da Lat Music Festival 2024
- Lam Dong Trail 2024 Race
- Lang Biang Pink Grass Hill Season
- Workshop on preserving and promoting the cultural values of ethnic groups in Di Linh district
- 19th “Green – Clean – Beautiful” Competition
- “5AM Concert in Da Lat” Music Program
- 2nd Prenn Challenge Conquest Race “Prenn Trail Challenge 2024”
- “Radiant Da Lat Flowers” Exhibition
- “Basalt Melodies” Band Festival
- “Da Lat – Multicolored Flowers” Tourism and Experience Tour
Detailed time and location of programs at Da Lat Flower Festival 2024
Da Lat streets are adorned with colorful flowers during the Da Lat Flower Festival 2024
3. Journey of Formation and Development of Da Lat Flower Festival
3.1. From “Da Lat Flower Color Festival” to National-Scale Festival
Da Lat Flower Festival originated from the “Da Lat Flower Color Festival” first held in December 2004. The unexpected success of the first festival created a premise for Da Lat to decide to elevate the event, organizing the Da Lat Flower Festival biennially, starting in 2005 with the theme “Da Lat – Rendezvous of a Thousand Colors”.
Since then, Da Lat Flower Festival has gone through 10 times of organization, increasingly affirming its position as an important cultural and tourism event, contributing to promoting the image of Da Lat – the city of thousands of flowers to domestic and international friends. Each festival period has its own theme, but all aim to honor the beauty of Da Lat flowers, the creative hard work of flower growers, and the tourism potential of the city.
Da Lat Flower Festival every 2 years attracts many domestic and international tourists to visit and enjoy
3.2. Deep Cultural and Tourism Significance
Da Lat Flower Festival is not just a simple festival, but also carries deep cultural and tourism meanings. The opening night of the first Da Lat Flower Festival strongly impressed with a floating stage performance on Xuan Huong Lake, attracting more than 80,000 visitors.
The festival is an opportunity for Da Lat to introduce to tourists the diverse and rich beauty of flowers, and at the same time recreate romantic love legends associated with flowers and Da Lat such as the LangBiang legend, the legend of Nguu Lang – Chuc Nu, the legend of roses, the legend of Ho Than Tho Lake… Through this, Da Lat Flower Festival contributes to spreading the cultural and spiritual values of Da Lat, inspiring love for nature and pride in homeland.
The first Da Lat Flower Festival was rated successful, attracting more than 80,000 domestic and international tourists
3.3. Sustainable Tourism Development Goals
The main goal of the Da Lat Flower Festival is to honor flowers and the flower and ornamental plant industry of Da Lat and the whole country, attract tourists to Da Lat, and promote tourism development. At the same time, the festival is also an opportunity to promote the image and beauty of the city and people of Da Lat to international friends, affirming Da Lat’s position as an attractive and friendly tourist destination.
The 10th Da Lat Flower Festival in 2024 continues to affirm this goal, promising to bring visitors new, unique and colorful experiences.
Performances on the floating stage recreate famous legends about love and flowers
4. Unique Experiences Not to Be Missed at Da Lat Flower Festival
4.1. Da Lat Flower Fair – Paradise of Flowers
Da Lat Flower Fair is one of the most important highlights of the Da Lat Flower Festival, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists. This is where thousands of unique flowers and ornamental plants from Da Lat, neighboring regions and internationally are gathered.
Coming to the flower fair, visitors will be lost in the space filled with brilliant colors of flowers, admire the international flower and ornamental plant display and exhibition areas at Da Lat city flower garden. The fair is also an opportunity for visitors to learn more about typical agricultural products of Da Lat, as well as discover unique and creative miniatures created from flowers.
Da Lat Flower Fair is a place that gathers many beautiful flowers for visitors to freely check-in
4.2. Festival Opening Ceremony – Night of Lights and Art
The opening ceremony of the Da Lat Flower Festival is always an anticipated event, marking the beginning of a series of exciting flower festival days. The opening ceremony is usually held in the evening, on a magnificent stage, shimmering with lights, with unique art programs, broadcast live on VTV1 and other television channels.
Attending the opening ceremony, visitors will be immersed in a high-class art space, admiring impressive performances, recreating the beauty of Da Lat – the city of thousands of flowers. The stage is elaborately staged, harmoniously combining natural and artistic elements, creating unforgettable impressions in the hearts of the audience.
The opening ceremony of Da Lat Flower Festival marks the beginning of a particularly interesting festival day in Da Lat city
Passionate lyrical songs and impressive performances will immerse visitors in the music space
4.3. Da Lat Flower and Vegetable Fair and High-Tech Agriculture Exhibition
The Da Lat Flower and Vegetable Fair is a meaningful activity, introducing and promoting the strengths of Da Lat – Lam Dong’s high-tech agriculture industry. The fair gathers about 150 booths from businesses and organizations producing and trading key agricultural products of Lam Dong province.
Coming to the fair, visitors not only visit and buy fresh, high-quality vegetables and flowers, but also have the opportunity to learn about high-tech agricultural production processes, enjoy tea, coffee, wine and Da Lat specialties. This is also an opportunity for visitors to buy meaningful gifts for relatives and friends after the Da Lat flower festival trip.
Visitors can visit and buy tea, coffee, wine and Da Lat specialties to bring back as gifts for relatives and friends
Da Lat Flower Festival is a unique cultural and tourist event, bringing visitors memorable experiences in the city of thousands of flowers. If you are planning a trip to Da Lat at the end of the year, do not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the bustling festival atmosphere and admire the brilliant beauty of Da Lat Flower Festival 2024. Surely, this trip will leave you with unforgettable memories and deep impressions of dreamy Da Lat.
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