Located on the slope of Yersin Street, Da Lat Station was built by the French in 1932 and completed 6 years later.
Located on the slope of Yersin Street, Da Lat Station was built by the French in 1932 and completed 6 years later.
The station has 3 pyramidal roofs with a length of 66.5 m, a width of 11.4 m and a height of 11 m.
The station has 3 pyramidal roofs with a length of 66.5 m, a width of 11.4 m and a height of 11 m.
This place is known to foreign tourists as an ancient and beautiful station in Southeast Asia that still remains.
This place is known to foreign tourists as an ancient and beautiful station in Southeast Asia that still remains.
Inside the main space, items such as tables and chairs, ticket counters, etc. still retain the previous design.
Inside the main space, items such as tables and chairs, ticket counters, etc. still retain the previous design.
Even the light bulb is still kept, making the space more classic.
Even the light bulb is still kept, making the space more classic.
Currently, the railway has stopped operating but still serves tourists.
Currently, the railway has stopped operating but still serves tourists.
Few people know that the station’s tracks are cog railroads, rare in the world.
Few people know that the station’s tracks are cog railroads, rare in the world.
Currently, although the train is loud when operating and has a slow speed, these are experiences that many tourists enjoy.
Currently, although the train is loud when operating and has a slow speed, these are experiences that many tourists enjoy.
Because Da Lat city is located at an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level, Da Lat station is considered the highest station in Vietnam.
Because Da Lat city is located at an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level, Da Lat station is considered the highest station in Vietnam.
The cog railway is 16 km long, surpassing the 1,000 m altitude of Song Pha pass with a slope of 12% designed in the Swiss style.
The cog railway is 16 km long, surpassing the 1,000 m altitude of Song Pha pass with a slope of 12% designed in the Swiss style.
In the past, thanks to the station, more tourists came to Da Lat.
In the past, thanks to the station, more tourists came to Da Lat.
Through many changes, Da Lat Station still exists and preserves the city’s old memories.
Through many changes, Da Lat Station still exists and preserves the city’s old memories.
Phong Vinh
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