Dalat’s consistent mountain climate is conducive to fruit, flora and fauna and bolsters the pursuit of outdoor leisure activities, including golf
When shortlisting the destination for a weekend break, Dalat is one option which appeals. The hillside resort in southern Vietnam makes a great honeymoon getaway, a family holiday or even a staff retreat.
Play it Cool
Dalat is nestled in the southern part of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, amid lush vegetation. You will find time to relax and breathe in fresh Alpine air, or if you are adventurous, go biking or canyoning.
Located at an altitude of 1,500 metres, Dalat (population: 210,000) is the capital of Lam Dong province. Its pleasant climate is one obvious reason behind Dalat’s appellatives: City of a Thousand Pine Trees, City of Flowers, and City of Eternal Spring.
In fact, Dalat’s cool climate all year round sets it apart from the other towns and cities in Vietnam. Which is why it has been drawing tourists; even local city folk head to the resort for a brief respite.
The town serves as a transit centre for tea and coffee produce which are grown in the surrounding plantations. Its temperate climate is also conducive to fruit and vegetable crops, plants and flowers.
Amicable Hospitality
The resort town has more than 100 selections of lodging to choose from, and they range in variety to suit one’s budget. Regardless of where you stay, expect amicable hospitality from your local hosts.
Join a day tour to see the sights, or take it easy like the locals, and find your way around.
The placid Xuan Huong Lake in the town centre offers swan boat rides. Nearby, the 11-hectare Flower Park boasts 300 kinds of flowers, including roses and mimosas. At sunset, the lake’s perimeter becomes a rendezvous for couples.
The pedestrianised weekend night market (7–10 pm) is one of the town’s main attractions. Items are sold at bargains and street food is abundant. Engage and experience!
For the adventurous, there are biking and canyoning activities in the vicinity.
Visit http://wikitravel.org/en/Dalat
Appealing to the Senses: The Dàlat at 1200
Golf aficionados and outdoor leisure enthusiasts, here’s news that is par for the course: A new prestigious development in the picturesque hillside resort of Dalat is earmarked for completion in mid-2015.
Amid lush vegetation, The Dàlat at 1200 Country Club & Private Estate incorporates an 18-hole championship golf course, a 6,500-sq-metre clubhouse and 250 residential villas.
Premier Golfing Destination
Sitting resplendent on a sprawling 650-hectare site which includes a 150-hectare lake, The Dàlat at 1200 Country Club & Private Estate will make its mark as the first Asian Tour Destination, which is an exclusive network of world-class golfing estates
(see box).
Here, surrounded by pine trees and in cool Alpine climate, golf enthusiasts will be able to play and enjoy their favourite game… all-year round! Outdoor leisure activities too will be a breeze!
The 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Asian golfing legend Kyi Hla Han, will be on par with those in the US and Europe.
As home base to the first Asian Tour Performance Golf Institute, The Dàlat at 1200 Country Club & Private Estate aims to provide a year-round, home-away-from-home practice venue for Asian Tour pros, while offering world-class coaching for Club Members and aspiring players, both local and international.
Congenial Setting
The spacious clubhouse has been designed to accommodate corporate and social functions as well as family activities. It will have full clubhouse facilities and feature common public spaces where golfing members and guests, players and non-players can relax and mingle.
The charming 250 private estate villas, built in French architectural style, will offer guests an ambience in harmony with the natural environment.
The Dàlat at 1200 Country Club & Private Estate is a showcase of the development of a wider integrated resort which will include larger private estate homes, additional golf facilities, outdoor activities hub and a professional tennis training centre.
For more information, visit http://www.dalat1200.com
Asian Tour: As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia.
This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia, providing its events with Official World Ranking status.
Asian Tour Destination: In partnership with the Asian Tour, the Asian Tour Destination brand has been established to provide the ultimate host venues for Asian Tour experiences, where services and amenities meet the highest standards of professional golf.
These principles will apply to Tour professionals playing Asian Tour Destination courses and extend to members and guests who will be able to enjoy every aspect of this network of exclusive clubs.
By Harry Tan
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