00:00We are at the train station, one of the oldest train stations in Dalat.
00:07Good morning from Dalat, Vietnam.
00:09Today we are starting our day at one of the most beautiful and historic landmarks in the city, Dalat Railway
00:14Station.
00:15Dating back to 1938, this charming railway station has a timeless character that makes you feel as though you have
00:21stepped into a different era.
00:22And today, we are going to take a ride on this beautiful vintage train, enjoying the slower pace of travel
00:29and the scenery along the way.
00:31This train has been beautifully preserved. With its nostalgic atmosphere, this is going to be a rather special journey.
00:37Can you see how beautiful this train is? So sit back, relax and join us as we discover more of
00:44Dalat, one beautiful moment at a time.
01:37The scenery is relaxing and beautiful. They even have a live-wailing performance. Check it out.
01:52After a beautiful train ride, we have arrived at Jaimat Station, a charming little stop just outside Dalat City.
01:58From here, we are taking a leisurely walk towards one of the most remarkable temples in the area.
02:03And here, we are at Linfueg Pagoda, a truly breathtaking masterpiece adorned with intricate porcelain decorations and colourful mosaics.
02:13There's something incredibly special about seeing it up close.
02:17It's really one of the most beautiful pagodas around.
02:22See the flower?
02:37After admiring the beautiful Guan Yin statue crafted from preserved eternal flowers,
02:41we made our way inside to see an even larger Guan Yin standing majestically within the temple.
02:46Outside, we also came across familiar characters from journey to the west,
02:50along with another fascinating section of this remarkable temple.
02:54After that, we walked back to Chaimat Station for our train.
02:57Going back to the train.
02:59Woohoo!
03:13After the pagoda, we proceeded to burrata wood-fired pizza for lunch.
03:17The drive there can be a little challenging.
03:18There's only one road in and out.
03:20To get in here is really not easy.
03:22Upon reaching, there's still a short walk before we reach the restaurant.
03:26To get in here is really nice.
03:46Their ginger beer was incredibly refreshing and quite unique,
03:49while the fruit salad topped with creamy burrata cheese was another highlight.
03:54The clam spaghetti was very delicious too.
03:57For pizzas, we had the burrata air prosciutto.
04:00There's a lot of prosciutto on it.
04:02And four cheese.
04:03And both were absolutely amazing.
04:05To finish, we enjoyed their special tiramisu for dessert,
04:09a wonderful Italian feast in Dalat.
04:11Interestingly, our honey top pizza attracted quite a few little visitors.
04:15Instead of shooing them away,
04:17we took the opportunity to embrace nature and appreciate these little creatures.
04:24Eat!
04:28Good job yourself.
04:30Very nice.
04:31You overcome your fear already.
04:32It's not fear.
04:39It's like, look at that.
04:41Look at that.
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04:47After a satisfying lunch,
04:49we made our way to Robin Hill to take the cable car to Chuk Lamzen Monastery.
04:53The ride itself was an experience worth savouring.
04:56With breathtaking views of Dallas' lush pine forest,
04:59Dallas city, rolling hills and beautiful natural landscapes,
05:03stretching as far as the eye could see.
05:05And to make the journey even more memorable,
05:08we spent our time together playing some little fun games inside the cable car.
05:12We had plenty of laughter along the way.
05:14Sometimes, it is these simple moments that make travelling special.
05:18Upon arriving, the atmosphere changed completely.
05:21Chuk Lamzen Monastery welcomed us with a sense of peace and tranquility.
05:25It was the perfect place to slow down, breathe deeply and simply enjoy the moment.
05:30Okay, one of this one.
05:39Can we touch the water?
05:40No.
05:50Oh, the wind is so nice.
06:07Sunflower!
06:09Sunflower, how many times?
06:13Another beautiful spot here is Haute in Tham,
06:16which beautifully translates to Lake of Peace of Mind.
06:18We also took a leisurely walk to the nearby Duan Lam Lake,
06:21often known as Paradise Lake.
06:23With its expansive waters and stunning natural surroundings,
06:27it was another beautiful reminder of just how beautiful Dallas can be.
06:31Surrounded by lush greenery, beautiful trees and plenty of towering pine trees, the entire
06:37monastery feels like a tranquil escape from the busy world.
06:45This is a type of lantern flower.
06:47This is a more beautiful flower.
07:01Is it glued?
07:02No, it's stuck.
07:05Can I punch it down?
07:07No.
07:07They never glue it.
07:34I'm going to use the technique and it can't be used in the space.
07:36I'm going to do it.
07:36Oh!
07:38I'm doing it, I'm doing it!
07:40Ah!
07:41What are you doing?!
07:58Ah!
07:59Ah!
08:03More fun games on our ride back, but it looks like it was going to rain.
08:07I could smell it in the air.
08:18La Gouda, buffet ral d'alat, looks like a vegetable buffet.
08:33That means you're going to eat as much vegetables as you want.
08:38It's like 10 ringgit.
08:41No, it's 15 ringgit.
08:4911 ringgit, uh, 20 cents.
08:56Okay, that's a check.
08:5811 ringgit, 20 cents.
09:15And of course, no day in dalat would be complete without a comforting hot pot dinner.
09:19We ended our day at Lao Gah La E Nam Hong, one of the local favorites for this signature dalat
09:24dish.
09:25After a full day of exploring, nothing beats gathering around a steaming pot of vagrant chicken broth,
09:31infused with the distinctive aroma of La E, a Vietnamese herb similar to basil.
09:36These are unlaid chicken egg sacks.
09:38They are small, spherical, bright yellow immature yorks,
09:42harvested directly from the ovaries of a hen before they get a hard shell.
09:46And here's the fun part.
09:48Let me show you how we prepare it.
09:50We add the ingredients into the bubbling broth,
09:53let everything cook to perfection,
09:55and enjoy it piping hot.
09:57Can you guys see how much La E leaves I'm adding in?
10:00The more, the better.
10:02That's why this dish is called Lao Gah La E.
10:05And please don't forget the unlaid chicken egg sacks too.
10:09Lao Gah La E is simple, comforting, and absolutely soul-warming.
10:13If you're in dalat, make sure you eat Lao Gah La E.
10:16These are crispy deep-fried tofu, tau, with mamtom, fermented shrimp paste.
10:21And these are spicy and crunchy chicken feet.
10:24To finish things off, we headed to Kem Fung,
10:26a local favorite that have been serving dalat residents since 1986 for some well-deserved desserts.
10:32From a nostalgic train ride and breathtaking temples,
10:35to peaceful mountain scenery, comforting hot pot, and old school local desserts.
10:40Day 2 in dalat was truly spectacular from beginning to the end.
10:44Feel free to follow our itinerary and follow for day 3.
