Da LatLam DongDalat is blessed with stunning natural scenery and a cool climate year-round. For those who love Dalat, it truly is a paradise on earth: gentle golden sunshine, vibrant flowers... In the memories of many, Dalat possesses a very gentle, serene, and romantic atmosphere. We can see this through photographs taken more than half a century ago. This is a beautiful scene of Dalat Market (1970), with a spacious, airy, and green environment. The open space at that time greatly highlighted the architecture of Dalat Market. Photo: Bill Robie
The scene at Da Lat market is still the same, but the atmosphere is completely different from before, with houses and shops springing up everywhere. Soulless, cold concrete structures cover every street. Photo: THIEN TRANG
Ho Xuan Huong Lake and Thuy Ta Pavilion in the 1970s. From above, one can see a vast area and clearly see the Rooster Church in the distance. Photo: Bill Robie
It's the same area, but everything has changed completely. Houses have sprung up everywhere, densely packed. It's hard to recognize where the Rooster Church used to be. Photo: THIEN TRANG
A picturesque view from the Da Lat Teacher Training College in the 1970s, overlooking Xuan Huong Lake with its vast green pine hills embracing the mountain town. Photo: Bill Robie.
Currently, it's a case of house embracing house. Photo: THIEN TRANG
In the 1960s, Da Lat was still unspoiled. Early in the morning, a light mist still gently covered Xuan Huong Lake. Groups of people carrying firewood walked along Xuan Huong Lake to the market to sell. The scene was very picturesque. (Photo) facebook People of Da Lat and THIEN TRANG
Many people in Da Lat jokingly say that all roads in Da Lat lead to Xuan Huong Lake. In the past, this was the main water source for the local population. Da Lat's name originates from the local name Da Lach, meaning "stream of the Lach people," referring to the name of the stream. Cam Ly StreamAccording to the K'ho language (the indigenous people), "Da" means water or stream, while "Lach" is the name of a K'ho tribe living here. It's clear that Xuan Huong Lake has changed significantly from the past to the present, with trees gradually disappearing to make way for houses and gardens. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
Ong Dao Bridge is the main road leading to Hoa Binh area and Da Lat market. Despite the passage of time, this bridge remains sturdy. Belgium Located next to Xuan Huong Lake, like a pair of lovers. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
The former Phan Chu Trinh School is now the La Sapinette Hotel. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
The area around the Rooster Church used to be surrounded by lush greenery and gardens. Now, the green space has been significantly reduced. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
Tung Cafe, elegant then and now. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung (a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City) said: "I often come here to immerse myself in nostalgia. I've known this cafe for a long time, so every time I go to Da Lat, I come here. It can be considered a historical witness of Da Lat." Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
The Hoa Binh area has always been the busiest place in Da Lat. Some houses still retain their original shape, characteristic of French architecture. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
Dalat Teacher Training College then and now. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
Dalat used to have wide, spacious streets. Many people could stroll along these roads, creating a picturesque and romantic scene. Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, which used to be a bustling area, is now a lively neighborhood with hotels built close together. (Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG)
Dalat used to be a land of fog, with fog blanketing everything most intensely and noticeably from February to May and September to October, or during the cold winter months (December to February). Today, the scenery around Ong Dao Bridge is somewhat different. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
A view of Phan Dinh Phung street, then and now. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
Y-shaped bridge over Xuan Huong Lake. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
The bustling and lively scene of Hoa Binh area delights many people. This is the center, the heart of Da Lat. In the past, Da Lat had many bicycles and pedestrians, creating a slow-paced and peaceful atmosphere. Photo: Facebook Da Lat People and THIEN TRANG
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