In approaching Dalat, the road winds through the pine-covered mountains, offering from time to time a spectacular view of the Langbian Plateau. The city of Dalat itself was founded in 1893 by Dr Versin, one of the most prominent students of Pasteur. The site of Dalat favored the creation of an elegant and harmonious small town, surrounded with flower gardens and groves of pine trees. Charming villas with well cared for gardens and lawns are common in Dalat. The Dalat area is also a paradise for the hunter.
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Because the weather is cool throughout the year, Dalat was designated as the repository for the Imperial Archives, which makes the city a must for scholars as well as vacationers. Also due to the cooler climate, the National Government has encouraged the founding of a university and other educational institutions in Dalat, including the National Military Academy. Central Viet Nam Nha Trang . Leaving Dalat and descending to the coast, the traveler will reach city of Nha Trang, which has some of the finest beaches in the world. The National Oceanographic and Fisheries Institute is also located in Nha Trang.