South of Dalat there is a place hidden within the woods. It is a garden filled with wooden walkways, benches and sculptures representing the local flora and fauna. Stepping through the gate feels like stepping into a Wonderland, though there is no white rabbit to follow here.
Dalat
A city in Vietnam known for its artistic culture.
Dalat Clay Sculpture Tunnel
To the south of Dalat is a park full of clay sculptures, made using the locally sourced red basalt soil. As you move through the site, the sculptures tell the story of the Đà Lạt Plateau.
History in Lam Dong Museum
Lam Dong Museum covers the overall history of Vietnam, from prehistory to the war with the USA. It focuses on Lam Dong and Dalat, giving a general overview of each era, as well as the archeology used to study their history.
Dalat Youth Prison Museum
Dalat is known for its culture of art and creativity. But perhaps the most important place to visit in this city is the Youth Prison Museum. This place preserves the brutal history of how young children loyal to their country were treated during the war.
The Maze Bar with 100 Roofs
Dalat is a place where art seems to breathe with the air itself, where the walls whisper stories carved in wood and stone.
First Day Exploring Dalat
Leaving Mui Ne felt like an escape. After a long and uncomfortable bus ride, I arrived in Dalat, a mountain town in southern Vietnam. I found my way to my hotel, which turned out to be a spare apartment within a larger home.