Kon Tum
Kon Tum, located in the Northern Central Highlands, Vietnam, attracts tourists with its wild, majestic beauty and unique cultural identity. This place is like an impressive natural picture, with rolling mountains, vast ancient forests, and romantic winding rivers.
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Kon Tum Location
Kon Tum, located in the Northern Central Highlands, Vietnam, attracts tourists with its wild, majestic beauty and unique cultural identity. This place is like an impressive natural picture, with rolling mountains, vast ancient forests, and romantic winding rivers.
To arrive in Kon Tum, visitors can choose to travel by plane, train, or bus. Pleiku Airport is about 70km from Kon Tum, a convenient destination for tourists from other provinces. Train is also an interesting option, taking tourists along the North-South railway, and admiring the beautiful scenery of Vietnam on the journey.
Passenger cars are an economical option, with many reputable bus companies, traveling from big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Kon Tum welcomes visitors with unforgettable experiences. Visitors can explore the beauty of Chu Mom Ray National Park, which preserves a diverse ecosystem, immersing themselves in wild nature.
Chu Mom Ray National Park in Kon Tum, Vietnam
Learn about the unique culture of ethnic minorities in Kon Klor village, where visitors can admire the unique communal house architecture, immerse themselves in traditional sinus dances, and enjoy delicious specialties.
And many other interesting things are waiting for tourists to discover in Kon Tum during your Central Highlands tour. Come and experience fully the wild, majestic beauty and unique cultural identity of this land with Asia Links Travel!
The best time to visit Kon Tum
Kon Tum, a province located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, reveals its beauty through carpets that change with the seasons. Each season paints a unique portrait, offering visitors a variety of experiences.
Find out when is the best time to visit Kon Tum for yourself by exploring its lovely seasons!
Spring (January - April)
Kon Tum wears the pink color of cherry blossoms blooming on Mang Den Street. At this time, the weather is cool and chilly, suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in nature, explore challenging trekking routes, or simply walk under the brilliant flowers.
Summer (May - July)
Summer in Kon Tum is not too hot, instead, the atmosphere is fresh and pleasant. This is the ideal time for tourists to participate in the unique traditional festivals of ethnic minorities here, such as the Ba Na fire dancing festival, the buffalo stabbing festival to celebrate new rice, or the Kon Tum gong festival.
Fall (August - October)
Kon Tum enters a brilliant golden autumn. The roads are adorned with the shiny yellow color of wild sunflowers and sunflowers. Visitors can immerse themselves in the poetic and romantic scenery and save beautiful photos.
Winter (November - December)
Winter in Kon Tum is cold and foggy. This is the ideal time for tourists to explore Mang Den, Vietnam's "second Da Lat", with colorful flower gardens, winding roads around the mountainside, and fresh, cool air.
Kon Tum has four distinct seasons, charming scenery, and a profound cultural heritage. This is the ideal place for your vacation, adventure discovery, and cultural experience during your Vietnam tour.
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Things to do in Kon Tum
Kon Tum - a land known as the "land of gongs", attracts tourists with its wild, majestic beauty and unique cultural identity. Let's walk on the journey to discover tourist attractions in Kon Tum with Asia Links Travel!
1. Wooden Church
Places to visit in Kon Tum include the truly extraordinary Wooden Church, an architectural masterpiece that we can hardly find anywhere else. This project is designed according to Roman architecture, harmoniously combined with the stilt house style of the Ba Na people, so it still bears the bold beliefs and culture of the Central Highlands people through each highlight on the materials as well as the decorative pattern lines.
The wooden church is a closed building including a synagogue, a display house for ethnic and religious products, a communal house, and a reception house. Furthermore, there are facilities for sewing, brocade weaving, carpentry, and an orphanage.
Kon Tum wooden church - a hundred years of salvation
2. Indochina Junction
The legendary Indochina junction, a popular spot among places to visit in Kon Tum, is the junction between the three countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This is the place where backpackers still tell each other about the story of a rooster crowing, all three countries hear it.
To reach the Indochina junction, visitors will have to go through a quite difficult journey with zigzag and winding roads under the harsh, blazing sun of the Central Highlands.
However, overcoming these difficulties, visitors will be satisfied with the extremely beautiful mountain and hill space at the Indochina junction.
3. Chu Mom Ray National Park
Chu Mom Ray National Park is located in Ngoc Hoi and Sa Thay districts, about 30km west of Kon Tum City. Among Vietnam's national parks, Chu Mom Ray is the national park with the highest biodiversity.
Besides, this national park is also inhabited by ethnic groups such as Ro Mam, K'Dong, Gia Rai, H'Lang, and especially Bo Rau - one of the smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Due to its remote location and lack of convenient transportation, Chu Mom Ray National Park is a popular choice for intrepid travelers, research groups, and those who enjoy exploring.
4. Kon Klor suspension bridge
Referring to the famous attractions of Kon Tum tourism, the Kon Klor suspension bridge - the bridge connecting the two banks of the legendary Dak Bla River is also an indispensable place.
From this bridge, you can see the surrounding countryside, rice fields, corn fields, and sugarcane fields along with the river flowing right under the bridge. Visitors will feel like their souls are more open.
5. Kon Klor Rong House
Located in the center of Kon Tum city, Kon Klo Rong House is a unique cultural symbol of the Central Highlands ethnic groups. The majestic communal house with unique architecture, soaring thatched roof, and sophisticated patterns will bring you back to the traditional cultural space of the people here.
Visitors can participate in traditional festivals and learn about the culture and customs of ethnic minorities here. Kon Tum boasts many places to visit, and this Rong House is a must-see for anyone interested in experiencing the rich heritage of the region.
6. Pa Sy Waterfall
It takes about 30 minutes to get to this Kon Tum tourist destination, which is about 6 km from the city center. The Pa Sy waterfall, which is tumbling powerfully down a 1500-meter slope, appears before your eyes.
The steam from the waterfall creates white foam, and the area has a poetic, enchanting beauty that makes you feel as though you are in a cloud-top paradise. Located in Kon Tu Rang village, Mang Canh commune, Kon Plong district, green primeval forests cover the entire space, fresh and cool climate brings a feeling of comfort and joy to visitors.
While Kon Tum offers a variety of places to visit, Pa Sy waterfall stands out for its breathtaking scenery and refreshing atmosphere.
7. Dak Bla River
Kon Tum boasts stunning natural beauty, and the gentle Dak Bla River exemplifies this perfectly. Winding through Kon Tum city, the river beautifies the natural picture here even more poetically.
Places to visit in Kon Tum along the Dak Bla River offer a variety of experiences. Visitors can relax on dugout canoes, float along the water, and feel the fresh air and peaceful scenery of the Central Highlands mountains and forests.
Stopping by the river, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the unique culture of ethnic minorities living along the river, participate in traditional festivals, and enjoy delicious specialties.
8. Ngoc Linh Mountain
Ngoc Linh Mountain with an altitude of nearly 2700m, contains wild, majestic beauty and a diverse ecosystem. Conquering Ngoc Linh Peak is a challenging but also extremely worthy journey, giving visitors an intense feeling of conquering nature and the opportunity to admire the majestic landscape from above.
Places to visit in Kon Tum, Ngoc Linh should be on your list for adventurers and lovers of the natural world.
Ngoc Linh Mountain - mystical beauty of Kon Tum Land
9. Mang Den Pine Forest
Mang Den, with its cool climate all year round, poetic natural landscapes, and many attractive attractions, is a place to visit in Kon Tum that shouldn't be missed.
Visitors can enjoy the fresh air, walk under the whispering green pine trees, explore the romantic Dak Nung Lake, or conquer the majestic Mang Den Peak.
10. Yaly Falls
Yaly Waterfall, one of the most majestic waterfalls in the Central Highlands, attracts tourists with its white water flowing down from a height of 70m, creating sounds that echo through the mountains and forests.
Places to visit in Kon Tum wouldn't be complete without Yaly Waterfall. Visitors can participate in trekking activities, explore pristine nature, or simply admire the majestic beauty of the waterfall and enjoy the fresh air.
The journey to explore Kon Tum promises to bring visitors unforgettable experiences, moments of immersion in the wild, and majestic nature, and learning about the unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities.
Embrace this quintessential Vietnam tour package experience and discover the wonders here for yourself!
Things to buy
At the end of their journey to explore Kon Tum, tourists often want to buy souvenirs to keep beautiful memories and share with relatives and friends. So, when visiting Kon Tum, what should you purchase as a gift?
Let's take a look at some of the following suggestions from Asia Links Travel for you!
Mang Den beef jerky
Famous for its chilly climate all year round, this place not only possesses beautiful natural scenery but also has the famous Mang Den beef jerky dish.
The beef is marinated with rich spices and dried on charcoal, creating a delicious, chewy, rich flavor that is hard to resist.
This gift will make visitors forever remember the flavor of the Central Highlands mountains and forests.
Mang Den beef jerky - a specialty of Kon Tum
Dried bamboo
Bamboo shoots are picked from primeval forests, then processed and dried by hand. Kon Tum dried bamboo shoots have a delicious flavor, are chewy and crunchy, and are suitable for processing into many delicious dishes such as bamboo shoot soup and stir-fried bamboo shoots.
Along with the taste of the mountains, this gift offers the recipient good health and fortune.
Kon Tum Coffee
Kon Tum coffee is grown on high hills, where the climate is cold all year round, creating a unique flavor. Kon Tum coffee smells strongly of passion, tastes strongly of bitterness, and leaves a deep sweet aftertaste.
This gift will make coffee lovers passionate and forever remember the unique flavor of the Central Highlands mountains and forests.
Don't miss this chance to savor a true Vietnamese coffee experience on your Vietnam tour package.
Dried Bananas
Dried bananas are a familiar snack of the Kon Tum people. Bananas are dried manually, preserving the delicious flavor of ripe bananas. Kon Tum dried bananas are crispy and sweet, suitable for snacking or sipping with a cup of hot tea.
Ngoc Linh Ginseng
Ngoc Linh ginseng is an extremely precious gift from Kon Tum. Ngoc Linh ginseng has many health benefits such as strengthening the immune system, nourishing blood, anti-aging, etc.
This gift shows appreciation and concern for the recipient's health. Bring back a piece of Kon Tum's natural bounty as a special souvenir from your Vietnam tour with Ngoc Linh Ginseng.
Ngoc Linh Ginseng - Vietnam's national treasure
Kon Tum Sour Fish
Sour fish is a unique reserve dish of the Kon Tum people, made from salted fish, green pepper, chili powder, etc then fermented in bamboo tubes. The passionate aroma, rich sour taste, and pure white color of the fish will make you fall in love.
Enjoying sour fish with hot rice or sipping it with wine is an unforgettable culinary experience. This delicious dish is popularly sold at specialty stores and local markets at a reasonable price, suitable as a gift for relatives and friends.
Brocade
Kon Tum brocade is a traditional handicraft product of ethnic minorities here. Each pattern and motif on the brocade has its meaning, expressing the unique culture of each ethnic group.
Kon Tum brocade can be used to make clothes, bags, or as souvenirs. This gift not only brings unique beauty but also wishes good luck and peace to the recipient.
Kon Tum has many other unique souvenirs waiting for you to discover. Take time to walk around local markets, and chat with sellers to find the most suitable gifts.
Surely gifts from Kon Tum will bring you and the recipient unexpected joy and beautiful memories of this plateau land.
DOS AND DON’TS
DO’S
- Learn in advance about the culture and identity of ethnic minorities in Kon Tum to understand and respect them better.
- Greet and communicate in the local language (if known) to show interest and respect.
- Wear polite, non-revealing clothing when visiting religious and religious sites.
- Participate in cultural activities and traditional festivals of local people.
- Shop for local handicrafts and agricultural products to support the local economy.
- Maintain hygiene and protect the environment at tourist attractions.
- Respect and preserve natural beauty.
DON’TS
- Throwing garbage indiscriminately, and not following garbage classification, causes environmental pollution.
- Take away or destroy trees, flowers, and animals in conservation areas and ancient forests.
- Entering restricted areas or environmentally sensitive areas.
- Not respecting local culture and customs:
- Wear inappropriate clothing when going to religious or religious places.
- Taking photos without asking permission from local people.
- Comments and offensive remarks about people's customs and practices.
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