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Đà Lạt Trip Preparation 101

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Đà Lạt is a magical place that feels different from the rest of Vietnam. Make sure you're prepared with everything below so you can enjoy it to the best of your ability!
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Apps

Make sure you have these downloaded to make your trip go smoothly.

 
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My favorite app for affordable and easy-to-use e-sim data.
Airalo
 
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Order food and groceries, call a taxi, etc. You can't go to Vietnam without this.
Grab. The Everyday Everything App
 
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Looking to learn or touch up on your basic Vietnamese? I've been using a Preply tutor for 1.5 years and have been increasing my Vietnamese vocabulary at a consistent pace. I love this online tutoring platform.
Preply
 
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Sounds quite obvious, but I actually find that this is still the most convenient app around when it comes to translation. Make sure to download the Vietnamese language beforehand so you can get offline assistance as well!
Google Translate

Clothing

Đà Lạt weather is cooler than most regions in Vietnam (and southeast Asia, for that matter). Make sure to pack some cold-weather gear.

 
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It seriously gets cold in Đà Lạt and it can also get rainy. Make sure you are prepared with a good winter coat as you venture through the mountains.
Men's Jackets and Coats
 
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If you ride motorbikes, you'll also want to get a good pair of waterproof pants just to make sure you are protected from head to toe. It also helps keep you warm tbh.
Rain Pants: Lightweight Waterproof Pants
 
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This may sound funny but I actually really love crocs and they are quite useful for Da Lat. It's important to have waterproof shoes and they are fairly versatile when it comes to the changing temperatures in Da Lat. Just wear some socks underneath.
Crocs at Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
 
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If you plan on doing a lot of walking/hiking (p.s. - you should!) then I also recommend a solid pair of running shoes for comfort. I've been wearing New Balance and they are my favorite right now.
New Balance 530
 
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For the ladies out there, my fiance has been wearing lululemon and it's the best combination of comfort, warmth and breathability. Still recommended to get a proper raincoat but this is definitely a great option for general leisurewear as well!
Women's Coats & Jackets

Gear

For foodies and travel creators out there, make sure you are prepped to capture all the sweet footage you need.

 
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I love using my metas to capture footage while I'm riding on my motorcycle because the roads are really scenic. I also like to capture POV shots of me ordering food and eating food. It's a really easy way to capture basically anything as a content cr...
Meta AI glasses Gen 2 | Ray-Ban® USA
 
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Đà Lạt is SCENIC so you want to capture as much footage as you can. You can get some awesome shots of the roads and landscapes with a GoPro and a good mount for either yourself of your motorbike.
GoPro