Di Linh Travel Guide
City Coastal municipality in Misamis Oriental, rural community
Di Linh’s cool plateau hosts coffee estates, pine forests and mist-slick roads between Dalat and the coast. Travelers taxi in for plantation tastings, ethnic minority markets and morning stalls stacked with fresh vegetables.
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Why Visit Di Linh? #
Coffee country and cool, pine-lined hills set this Central Highlands town apart for travelers who enjoy agro-tourism and ethnic-minority markets. Di Linh’s coffee plantations produce strong Arabica beans, local markets sell hill-tribe handicrafts, and nearby forests offer walking trails and waterfalls. The blend of café culture, farm stays and regional festivals creates a relaxed base for exploring Lam Dong’s cooler climate and agricultural landscapes.
Best Things to Do in Di Linh
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Di Linh Bucket List
- Di Linh Market (Chợ Di Linh) - Explore Di Linh Market for local coffee, fresh produce, spices, and regional snacks.
- Coffee and tea plantations - Visit nearby coffee and tea estates to tour processing areas and sample single-origin brews.
- Local hill-tribe craft stalls - Browse handicraft stalls selling woven textiles, beadwork, and hill-tribe souvenirs near the town.
- Da Nhim reservoir viewpoints - Stop at Da Nhim reservoir viewpoints to photograph terraced hills, water reflections, and passing fishers.
- Small roadside waterfalls - Seek out small roadside waterfalls around Di Linh for quick swims and shaded picnics.
- Family-run homestays in surrounding communes - Arrange a homestay in nearby communes to taste home-cooked highland specialties and hospitality.
- Langbian Plateau viewpoints - Drive to Langbian Plateau viewpoints for panoramic highland views and cooler mountain air.
- Dalat day visit - Take a day trip to nearby Da Lat for markets, French colonial architecture, and lakeside walks.
Best Time to Visit Di Linh #
Di Linh's highland location gives milder temperatures than lowland Vietnam - visit in the cool season (December-February) for clear skies and comfortable exploring. The rainy months swell waterfalls but can limit trekking.
Best Time to Visit Di Linh #
Di Linh's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1779 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (236 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (248 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (276 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (248 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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How to Get to Di Linh
Di Linh sits on National Route 20 in Lâm Đồng province between Da Lat and Bảo Lộc. The most practical gateways are Liên Khương (Da Lat) Airport for short transfers, or Ho Chi Minh City for land transfers. Intercity buses and private shuttles are the standard ways to arrive; motorbike hire is popular for local exploration.
Liên Khương Airport (DLI) - Da Lat: Liên Khương (DLI) is the closest commercial airport for southern Lâm Đồng province. From Liên Khương to Di Linh the road journey is typically around 1-1.5 hours by car or shuttle; expect taxi fares roughly VND 400,000-800,000 (~USD 16-34) depending on vehicle and luggage. Minibuses and private shuttles between Da Lat and Di Linh are common and cheaper.
Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City: Many travellers arrive internationally into Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and then travel overland to Di Linh by intercity bus or private car. The bus trip HCMC → Di Linh takes about 6-8 hours depending on traffic and route.
Train: Di Linh is not on Vietnam’s main north-south railway line; there is no direct passenger rail service to the town.
Bus / Minivan: Regular intercity buses and minibuses run Di Linh ↔ Da Lat (about 1-1.5 hours, VND 80,000-150,000) and Di Linh ↔ Ho Chi Minh City (about 6-8 hours, VND 180,000-350,000). Buses depart from major stations - in HCMC from Mien Dong bus station and in Da Lat from the central bus stops; private shuttle companies also operate door‑to‑door services.
How to Get Around Di Linh #
Di Linh is a district town on Highway 20 and is reasonably well connected by bus to Đà Lạt, Buôn Ma Thuột and other regional centres. The town centre is walkable; motorbike rentals are common and affordable (typically around 100,000-200,000 VND per day), while taxis and intercity buses serve longer journeys.
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Where to Eat in Di Linh #
- Chợ Di Linh (Di Linh Market) - Fresh vegetables, herbs, local highland produce
- Di Linh coffee stalls (roadside) - Strong highland coffee, simple breakfasts
- Local phở shops - Hearty broth with local herb garnishes
- Morning market stalls - Grilled snacks, bánh mì and fresh fruit
- Roadside vendors - Quick breakfasts and grilled meat skewers
- Highland vegetable stalls - Seasonal greens and mountain-grown produce
Breakdown of cuisine types found across Di Linh's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Nightlife in Di Linh #
Nightlife is limited to small cafés, beer joints and casual eateries that stay open in the evenings. There aren’t nightclubs; for more lively evening entertainment travel to Đà Lạt.
Shopping in Di Linh #
The town has a local market and a selection of shops selling fresh produce, coffee and everyday goods - good for local agricultural products and coffee. For a bigger retail selection head to Đà Lạt or larger provincial markets.
