Quán của thời thanh xuân Da Lat – When people think of the city of a thousand flowers, they don't just remember Da Lat's tourist attractions, entertainment, and fragrant flower gardens, but also its cafes and milk tea shops with "chill" views, harmonizing with nature to soothe the soul.
In today's article, Local Guide will introduce you to Quán của thời thanh xuân, a unique tea shop that has left a mark on young people visiting the area.
Locating Quán của thời thanh xuân Da Lat
- Address: 9 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
- Opening hours: 08:00–20:00
- Price range: No specific price
- Rating: 4.9/5
- Distance from city center: 2.6 km
Located on Trieu Viet Vuong street, Ward 4, this place is very peaceful despite being close to the city center. Hidden in a small corner and surrounded by many trees, it is completely different from the bustling and lively areas.
Upon their first visit, people will feel a simple, familiar charm that is rare in modern cafes.
Stepping into the shop, the faint aroma of essential oils creates a pleasant and refreshing feeling. The space is not too large, but the mountain forest scenery makes the area very "chill" with views of the romantic valley and pine hills.
Directions to the shop
Quán của thời thanh xuân is located in the heart of Da Lat, only 2km from Da Lat market. The paved road is wide, making it very convenient for travel.
You should ask locals or use Google Maps for easy navigation. Below are the most detailed directions to the shop:
Starting from Da Lat market > Nguyen Van Cu street > turn left onto Ba Trieu street > at the next roundabout turn left onto Tran Phu street > at the next roundabout turn right onto Le Hong Phong street > turn left onto Trieu Viet Vuong street. At the end of the slope, turn right at number 09 and you will see the "Thoi Thanh Xuan" sign.
What makes the shop special?
It makes anyone who has visited here feel forever attached. Not because the shop is beautifully and eye-catchingly decorated, but precisely because of its simplicity and rustic charm. This shop will surely be a wonderful stop you cannot miss when traveling to Da Lat.
The shop is a "common home" for special people
Mr. Vo Thanh Luan established the shop with a humanitarian purpose: to help blind and deaf individuals find stable employment and have the opportunity to learn about this profession.
The people here are so lovely, even their names have a similarity: "speakers" and "listeners" instead of "normal people" and "people with disabilities."
To help them feel more motivated and not ashamed of their disabilities, the shop often communicates through eye contact, smiles, gestures, and body language.
When you order, the staff will give you a paper and a pen to place your order. To feel the cheerful atmosphere and respect for others, you should speak softly!
A tea shop where you "pay" with your heart
In terms of the menu, no other place is quite like Quán của thời thanh xuân. A special feature is that the menu does not list fixed prices, but there is a box near the counter instead.
You can pay as you wish, it's not compulsory and customers are completely at ease. True to the shop's name "thanh xuan" (youth), it's a truly unique and humane cafe concept.
Here, there's more than just tea and coffee
Quán của thời thanh xuân Da Lat mainly serves tea along with other beverages like coffee, etc., prepared by the deaf staff themselves, and the drinks are of excellent quality.
Additionally, it helps expand their knowledge. The shop also displays quite a few handmade products, such as pretty fabric bags and charming succulent pots, all carefully and beautifully handcrafted and very affordable. So you can buy them as gifts!
A space that preserves the essence of youth
The shop doesn't boast an excellent view like Túi Mơ To cafe or places where you can watch the sunset like The Leaf Coffee. Instead, Quán của thời thanh xuân is located down a small slope, surrounded by rows of trees.
The shop's space is uniquely simple and rustic, with all the decorative items skillfully made by people with disabilities. Neatly arranged chairs, tables along the walkway, and sets of tables and chairs placed under ancient trees, etc.
The most special thing is that each cake counter is a wall covered with thousands of pieces of paper. These are quotes, confessions, and promises entrusted to this place.
There's even a bookshelf where you can freely choose drinks along with many local specialties. The atmosphere is further mellowed by songs about youthful love from Ngo Thuy Mien, Trinh Cong Son, etc. Everything here is almost perfect for those who love Da Lat's peaceful atmosphere.
Every summer, especially in March, there are two large cherry apricot trees planted at the entrance of the shop. When they bloom, the shop gets an excellent check-in background, and the gentle fragrance of flowers drifts with every breeze.
A few notes when visiting Quán của thời thanh xuân
Quán của thời thanh xuân is a special tea shop in Da Lat. Therefore, Local Guide would like to share a few small notes with you:
All the tea and cakes at the shop are completely free; you don't have to pay, but don't forget to leave a small token to show your love and support for the staff and the shop.
Avoid loud conversations and joking, as it can disturb the general atmosphere.
You should proactively order and pick up your tea and cakes, then clean up after yourself as the shop does not have service staff.
Conclusion
When youth arrives, be sure to visit Quán của thời thanh xuân Da Lat at least once in your life. With this shared article, Local Guide hopes you will find the shop and fully enjoy the atmosphere here with your loved ones.