Da Lat station – the oldest train station in Vietnam

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Dalat Railway Station is one of the oldest architectural works in Vietnam, currently in the world there are only a few monuments bearing the rare serrated railway design. 

With this ancient and unique architecture, Dalat Railway Station becomes a must-visit tourist destination in Da Lat, attracting thousands of visitors every month, especially on the peak of travel. , the station plaza was bustling with people checking-in and moving.Visiting Da Lat stationVisiting Da Lat station

Many international visitors were excited and excited when visiting Dalat train station , they shared their sense of the novelty in this architecture, and had an interesting impression when seeing a station with their own eyes. Her fantasy only exists in the movie.

History of Dalat Railway Station

Dalat train station was started construction in the early decade of the 20th century and until now, Da Lat station marked on the tourist map of Vietnam is an old station and in 2001 was awarded as National level architectural monuments.Visiting Da Lat stationAs the most ancient station in Vietnam

Dalat Railway Station was designed by Mr. Moncet and Reveron, and the contractor, Vo Dinh Dung, assessed the construction cost of the project at that time was 200,000 France (in French currency). Dalat Railway Station has a railway line of 84km. Connecting between Phan Rang and Da Lat city.

The shape of the Dalat Railway Station resembles all that of Langbiang Mountain in majestic Dalat. The length of the station is 66.5m, the width is 11.4m. And the height of the station is 11m. These numbers can be shown. Visiting Da Lat stationDalat Railway Station is exactly the same as Mount Langbiang

Specifically, Da Lat station was completed in 1938 and the full name was Da Lat train station . Until now, local people still call this old station with the name Dalat old station.

Where is the Dalat train station? How to visit the train station?

As one of the famous tourist destinations in Dalat , coming to this foggy city, people will definitely search for Dalat station. Fortunately, the train station is located in the city center, so visiting here is quite convenient, does not take too much travel time.Visiting Da Lat stationMoving to Dalat station is quite easy

Dalat Railway Station is located on Quang Trung Street, Dalat. Belonging to ward 10 of Da Lat city with flowers in Lam Dong province. About 2.8 km from Dalat market, it only takes about 8 to 10 minutes by car to reach the Dalat station.

From Dalat market, you go straight through Ong Dao bridge, then meet the intersection, then turn left and go in the direction through Thuy Ta restaurant, go all the way to meet a fork, then go straight for about 200 meters Dalat Railway Station.Visiting Da Lat stationDalat Railway Station becomes a virtual living mecca

Visiting Da Lat station

Ticket price to visit Da Lat station is quite cheap, only takes 5000 VND for an entrance ticket. Too cheap to have check-in pictures for a lifetime at this oldest building, right? Dalat Railway Station started to welcome the first tourists. At 7:30 a.m. daily and closes at 5 p.m.Visiting Da Lat stationThe entrance ticket price of the station is only 5,000 VND

In recent years in Da Lat. This old station is always the top tourist destination. When tourists come to Da Lat city. As one of the top 10 tourist destinations in Da Lat that cannot be missed. This is a testimony of history. Stored for many years until today.

At Dalat Railway Station, there are many interesting things for you to explore:

This is the only old station that still preserves the ancient steam locomotive, along with the serrated track. These two treasures are only a few places in the world left. And the evidence in Da Lat city still remains most intact.Visiting Da Lat stationAncient train tunnel

Next, this place is designed and built with a unique architecture, a delicate combination between oriental and hand-drawn architecture. Up to now, the work remains intact, and retains that uniqueness.

The station has a part protruding from the roof and the recessed part in the vertical direction, Da Lat station has 3 spiers pointing up, representing the highest mountain in the land of flowers.

The facade of the old Dalat Railway Station also had a very large clock face, used to record the time when a Yersin doctor found and discovered Da Lat.Visiting Da Lat stationIn front of the station there is a large clock face

At Dalat station, there is a portrait painting service, if you want to keep memories with this old station, only 15 minutes, from 100 to 200k cost you have a very soulful portrait with the train station. This ancient.

There is a very unique cafe on the deck of the train station, this is considered a virtual living paradise for young people, if you have the opportunity to come here do not hesitate to order a cup of iced milk and chill!

Tour back to 5 ‘firsts’ of Da Lat station

  • The most unique station
  • The most beautiful train station
  • The only place with a steam locomotive in Vietnam
  • The highest station
  • Oldest building (currently our country has 2 old stations. That is Dalat station and Hai Phong station)

Visiting Da Lat stationDalat Railway Station appeared on the movie ‘Brilliant May’

Dalat Railway Station also frequently appears in the context of Vietnamese feature films, most recently the brilliant May movie, the scene in the 1980s built also marked the image of the train tracks. Or in the movie I will come with the rain, the image of Da Lat train tunnel appears both romantic and love, making the online community have the opportunity to hunt for certificates to check-in.

You have an appointment with Da Lat on this occasion, you must definitely visit the ancient building named Da Lat station ! See ancient, unique architecture and capture impressive shots.

Ảnh: Internet, Cường Khỉ

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