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Da Lat Railway Station

Ga Đà Lạt · 달랏

8 story sections16 min 47 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Da Lat Railway Station2:24

    Welcome to the Da Lat Railway Station, a site where history and architecture converge in the cool, misty embrace of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. As you stand here at the entrance, you are beginning an exploration of one of the…

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  2. 2The Three Roofs — A Tribute to Lang Biang2:19

    Step closer to the front of the station and cast your gaze upward at the most striking feature of the building: the three distinct, sharply pitched roofs. From an analytical perspective, these roofs serve a dual purpose. …

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  3. 3The Grand Waiting Hall — A Step Back in Time2:13

    Moving through the entrance, we find ourselves in the Grand Waiting Hall. The interior is a cathedral of transit, characterized by high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. …

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  4. 4The Platforms and the Seven-Kilometer Route2:02

    As we step out onto the platforms, the view opens up to the tracks that lead away into the misty hills. While the full line to the coast is a thing of the past, a seven-kilometer section remains in operation for tourists. …

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  5. 5The Vintage Steam Engine — An Engineering Marvel2:01

    The highlight for many visitors, and certainly for those with an interest in industrial history, is the vintage steam locomotive parked on the siding. This engine, often a Japanese-built model from the 1930s like the 131-428, is…

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  6. 6The Old Wooden Carriages and Boutique Aesthetics1:53

    Adjacent to the engine, you will find several vintage wooden carriages. These are not merely for show; some are still used for the daily tourist runs, while others have been repurposed as charming cafes or static exhibits. …

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  7. 7The Station Gardens — A Microcosm of the Flower City1:52

    Surrounding the tracks and the station building are the gardens, which serve as a micro-display of Da Lat’s botanical wealth. Known as the City of Flowers, Da Lat’s temperate climate allows for a variety of flora that is rare in…

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  8. 8Da Lat Railway Station2:03

    As our tour of the Da Lat Railway Station comes to an end, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this site as more than just a transit point. It is a complex historical artifact that embodies the ambitions, aesthetics,…

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What is Da Lat Railway Station?

Da Lat Railway Station is a place in 달랏 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location달랏
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length16 min 47 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates11.9420, 108.4550
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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