In Pictures: Da Lat awash in tender hues of cherry blossoms

As the winter winds retreat from the vast forests and the deep blue skies of the Central Highlands, spring returns. Da Lat stirs with vernal vitality, as buds of cherry blossoms, having “slumbered with dew” through winter, awaken into a tender, heart-stirring beauty.

Across the mountain city of Da Lat, cherry blossoms burst into bloom, their hues likened to “the rosy lips of a loved one”, leaving countless travellers spellbound.
Across the mountain city of Da Lat, cherry blossoms burst into bloom, their hues likened to “the rosy lips of a loved one”, leaving countless travellers spellbound.

In the days leading up to the 2026 Lunar New Year, Da Lat – Lam Dong dons its signature cool sunshine. Along streets and winding roads, streams of people in elegant attire gather to capture memories amid the blossoms. The mountain city resembles a miraculous spring painting, captivating from every angle.

At this time of year, hillsides, roads, and sloping streets across the Lang Biang Plateau are bathed in a pinkish-purple glow of wild cherry blossoms.
At this time of year, hillsides, roads, and sloping streets across the Lang Biang Plateau are bathed in a pinkish-purple glow of wild cherry blossoms.
Long-time residents of Da Lat affirm that this year’s bloom is the most spectacular in decades. This season, flower-rich Lam Dong appears as an irresistibly enchanting spring tableau.
Long-time residents of Da Lat affirm that this year’s bloom is the most spectacular in decades. This season, flower-rich Lam Dong appears as an irresistibly enchanting spring tableau.
When winter winds fade into the forests, the blossoms that “herald spring” on the Lang Biang Plateau burst forth, tinting the highland skies pink. Young men and women don festive attire, preserving cherished moments beneath the wild cherry trees of Da Lat.
When winter winds fade into the forests, the blossoms that “herald spring” on the Lang Biang Plateau burst forth, tinting the highland skies pink. Young men and women don festive attire, preserving cherished moments beneath the wild cherry trees of Da Lat.
As spring arrives in Da Lat, the intoxicating pink-violet tones of wild cherry blossoms spread across streets and avenues — from the romantic shores of Xuan Huong Lake to schoolyards, offices, and beneath whispering pine canopies.
As spring arrives in Da Lat, the intoxicating pink-violet tones of wild cherry blossoms spread across streets and avenues — from the romantic shores of Xuan Huong Lake to schoolyards, offices, and beneath whispering pine canopies.
It is truly delightful to lose oneself beneath Da Lat’s wild cherry trees, reading romantic novels or savouring a cup of coffee with a lingering sweetness, like a first kiss.
It is truly delightful to lose oneself beneath Da Lat’s wild cherry trees, reading romantic novels or savouring a cup of coffee with a lingering sweetness, like a first kiss.
Under the gentle golden sunlight of the highland spring, clusters of delicate petals sway in the breeze, creating a dreamlike scene.
Under the gentle golden sunlight of the highland spring, clusters of delicate petals sway in the breeze, creating a dreamlike scene.
Cherry blossoms lining the central streets of Da Lat paint the city in a radiant pink of spring.
Cherry blossoms lining the central streets of Da Lat paint the city in a radiant pink of spring.
Nature has endowed the highland city of Da Lat with a cool climate and beautiful landscapes. Shaped further by human hands, the mountain city glows even more brilliantly in the alluring pink of cherry blossoms.
Nature has endowed the highland city of Da Lat with a cool climate and beautiful landscapes. Shaped further by human hands, the mountain city glows even more brilliantly in the alluring pink of cherry blossoms.
Neither as flamboyant as roses nor as radiant as wild sunflowers, the flower bears a soft, pure pink, like a young maiden’s rosy cheeks in the morning mist.
Neither as flamboyant as roses nor as radiant as wild sunflowers, the flower bears a soft, pure pink, like a young maiden’s rosy cheeks in the morning mist.
The blush of Da Lat’s cherry blossoms, like rosy cheeks, leaves countless visitors enchanted.
The blush of Da Lat’s cherry blossoms, like rosy cheeks, leaves countless visitors enchanted.
The blossoms are now at full bloom. From the city centre to its outskirts, shades of pink blanket the highland skies.
The blossoms are now at full bloom. From the city centre to its outskirts, shades of pink blanket the highland skies.
Spring festival season arrives in Da Lat. Young and old alike dress up, setting aside everyday worries to preserve moments amid the captivating pink-violet blossoms.
Spring festival season arrives in Da Lat. Young and old alike dress up, setting aside everyday worries to preserve moments amid the captivating pink-violet blossoms.
That sense of spring lies not only in the scenery, but also in the very breath of earth and sky, slowing travellers’ steps so they may fully savour the spellbinding moment of seasonal transition.
That sense of spring lies not only in the scenery, but also in the very breath of earth and sky, slowing travellers’ steps so they may fully savour the spellbinding moment of seasonal transition.
To visit Da Lat at this time is to feel time stand still — long enough to enjoy a complete spring love song beneath canopies of radiant cherry blossoms.
To visit Da Lat at this time is to feel time stand still — long enough to enjoy a complete spring love song beneath canopies of radiant cherry blossoms.
Flower-lined roads glow with wild Himalayan cherry blossoms across flower-rich Lam Dong.
Flower-lined roads glow with wild Himalayan cherry blossoms across flower-rich Lam Dong.
Cherry branches drooping by Xuan Huong Lake
Cherry branches drooping by Xuan Huong Lake
Visiting Da Lat in this season, strolling leisurely along blossom-shaded paths, one feels as if drifting through a romantic film — where soul and nature blend into a uniquely passionate spring love song of this dreamy land.
Visiting Da Lat in this season, strolling leisurely along blossom-shaded paths, one feels as if drifting through a romantic film — where soul and nature blend into a uniquely passionate spring love song of this dreamy land.
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