Train travel is less stressful than taking a plane at the moment

With the chaos and rising fuel costs taking the plane is now not only stressful but also less expensive.

Some of the most interesting and unusual train routes are much more fun.

Here is one very unique trip you can take from Dalat.

Image credit: Vietnam Railway

Da Lat to Trai Mat train route via Tran Quy Cap – surrounded with cherry blossoms in spring.

One of the most picturesque cities in Vietnam, Da Lat has a reputation for its numerous off-the-beaten-track landscapes that can only be viewed from a train’s seat.

Image credit: Vietnam Railway

As the train departs Da Lat Railway Station and rolls past Tran Quy Cap Street, the city landscape of Da Lat will soon be taken over by dense rows of cherry blossoms, which will make you feel as if you’re in Japan.

Da Lat’s cherry blossom season usually falls in January and February, so make sure you visit during this time in order to catch this gorgeous window-side sightseeing opportunity.
 

Along the 7KM length of railway, passengers can catch sight of picturesque flower fields, quaint villages, and mist-covered lush mountains from the comfort of their carriages.
 

After landing at Trai Mat Railway Station, you can head west for a 5-minute walk to Linh Phước Pagoda, Da Lat’s biggest pagoda that is made of thousands of broken glass pieces.

Image credit: @vudinhquocan

If you would like more information on this route and other trips around Vietnam check out The Smart Local.

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