Start your day with a visit to Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, once home to Vietnam’s last emperor. Walk through preserved rooms filled with vintage furniture and royal artifacts, and learn about the city’s connection to the Nguyen Dynasty.

Next, explore the whimsical Crazy House – a surreal maze of twisting staircases and fairytale-like rooms. A must-see in Da Lat, this architectural marvel is both bizarre and beautiful.

Continue to Da Lat Railway Station, an Art Deco landmark from the colonial era, where you’ll see a restored steam locomotive and enjoy the vintage atmosphere.

Then, enjoy a warm, home-cooked Vietnamese lunch at a peaceful local spot — just like dining in a traditional family kitchen.

In the afternoon, head to the National Archives Center IV to view rare maps, photographs, and documents that reveal the French vision behind Da Lat’s design. End your journey at the pink-hued Domaine de Marie Church, a serene example of French colonial architecture surrounded by pine trees.

Relax as you’re driven back to your hotel, with your heart full of stories and your camera full of memories.