A look at the Dalat Railway Station
Dalat Railway Station retains the unique cog railroad in the world. Thanks to its unique and impressive records in French-style architecture overall in Dalat, Dalat Railway Station has long been an indispensable tourist attraction when going to Dalat.
Dalat Railway Station is situated in Ward 10, Dalat City, Lam Dong province, Vietnam. The station started its construction in 1932 and was completed in 1938. With a total length of 87km of railway from Phan Rang to Dalat, the station is strongly influenced by unique French architecture. This is the first time the architectural art and significance of the works have been shown in a building. Dalat Railway Station was recognized as a national cultural historical relic by the Ministry of Culture - Information. Along with Hai Phong Railway Station, Dalat Train Station is the oldest railway station in Vietnam, whose locomotive used a steam engine. It is one of the most appealing attractions in Dalat, alluring numerous tourists.
Dalat, a highland city, has long been considered an oasis in the mountains. In spite of being a city in Vietnam, Dalat brings the breath of France, the climate of France, and strongly influences the French architectural style. Typical of classical French architecture in Dalat cannot fail to be mentioned. The station is a charming and unique architectural work. It is the harmonious combination of Western architecture and the architecture of the Highland communal house. In particular, Dalat Train Station has been the owner of record series such as Vietnam's highest railway station, thanks to its altitude of 1,500 m above sea level, the most beautiful train station with the most unique architecture in Indochina, or a unique railway station. Discovering Dalat Railway Station is definitely one of the most unforgettable things to do in Dalat.
Just about 5 km from the city center, adjacent to Yersin High School on a long flat hillside, Dalat Train Station has long become one of the must-see Dalat attractions. The railway station is 66 m long, 11.5 m wide, and 11 m high. The facade of the station symbolizes the summer; meanwhile, the clock on the top reminds tourists to recall the time that Doctor A. Yersin first set foot on conquering Lang Biang Plateau: 15:30 21st June 1936. In particular, the deepest impression is the architecture of 3 consecutive roof apexes representing 3 peaks of Lang Biang Mountain or the roof of a communal house in the Highlands. Corresponding to these 3 roof apices are 3 windows with small glass windows, creating an airy space for the whole building. It is the unique architectural features that contribute to promoting Dalat Train Station to become one of the indispensable tourist sites in Dalat travel.
French architecture is clearly present in the design of the dome, harmonizing with the characteristics of Dalat. The owners of the ingenious design are 2 French architects, namely Moncet and Reveron. Interior space is illuminated by shimmering multi-colored glass windows at the foot of the roofs. It is a waiting room for passengers, a large space with angular lines and a straight decorative motif, both majestic, serene, and extremely subtle. It is worth the building retaining beautiful and unique architecture in Dalat city and even in Vietnam. Dalat Train Station has previously been considered as one of the most beautiful railway stations in Indochina. The journey of exploring Dalat tours will definitely be much more memorable when tourists set foot on the impressive Dalat Railway Station.
Dalat Railway Station is initially located on the Phan Rang - Da Lat railway route with a total length of 84 km. After 1975, with the rise of passenger transport by car, Dalat Railway Station had been gradually put into the past and was only truly awakened in the year of 90s. This is the phase in which the station was added to the list, expanding to serve the needs of going sightseeing and traveling. As “the princess sleeping in the woods" awakened after a long sleep of nearly 20 years, Dalat Railway Station has illuminated its vitality. The Dalat - Trai Mat railway route is put into operation daily from 8 am to 6 pm every half an hour per turn to serve tourists who want to go sightseeing and visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda. The distance is only 7 kilometers long and it takes about 30 minutes to arrive, yet it offers wonderful experiences when the train goes through the streets full of fresh pine groves.
Dalat Railway Station is now the ideal address to photograph the wedding of the couple to record sacred moments right at the old trains that have existed over the time. Young people also come to Dalat Railway Station to explore and take beautiful photos. Retaining the unique and impressive records along with its magnificent beauty, Dalat Railway Station is worth a must-see tourist site in the journey of exploring Dalat. The station thus displays its significant contributions in promoting Dalat tourism closer to both domestic and international tourists.
