Kon Tum travel guide - visit the legendary land
Traveling to Kontum is a journey to the land of sunshine and wind, visitors will enjoy many unique and irresistible dishes such as leaf salad, bamboo shoot sticky rice...
Kon Tum is a province located in the North of the Central Highlands. In the Ba Na language, Kon means village and Tum means lake, referring to an ancient village near a large lake next to the Dakbla River.
In addition to the epics and legendary heroic songs, this Central Highlands region also attracts tourists because it is the only place in Vietnam that owns the famous Indochina Junction - where "a rooster crows in the morning and all three countries of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia can hear it".
Below is a plan that visitors can refer to when they want to explore this unique geographical, mysterious and culturally fascinating land.
Time
Move
Air: There is one flight to Pleiku airport every day. From here, you can take a taxi or bus to Kon Tum. Bus fares range from 30,000 to 35,000 VND.
By road: In Hanoi, you can catch a bus at Giap Bat bus station. The ticket price is about 600,000 VND. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can go to Mien Dong bus station, the ticket price is from 250,000 to 400,000 VND. From Da Nang, you can buy a ticket at the central bus station for 160,000 VND.
Accommodation
Specialty
Take home gift
Coffee roasted at the place of production is the most meaningful gift you can give to family and friends
Traveling to Kontum is a journey to the land of sunshine and wind, visitors will enjoy many unique and irresistible dishes such as leaf salad, bamboo shoot sticky rice...
Kon Tum is a province located in the North of the Central Highlands. In the Ba Na language, Kon means village and Tum means lake, referring to an ancient village near a large lake next to the Dakbla River.
In addition to the epics and legendary heroic songs, this Central Highlands region also attracts tourists because it is the only place in Vietnam that owns the famous Indochina Junction - where "a rooster crows in the morning and all three countries of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia can hear it".
Below is a plan that visitors can refer to when they want to explore this unique geographical, mysterious and culturally fascinating land.
Time
Coffee harvest season around October and November of the lunar calendar is also the time when you can visit Kon Tum. Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Thai.
At the end of January, the rubber forests begin to shed their leaves, creating a beautiful sight. In March, coffee flowers bloom white across the fields, inviting bees and butterflies to gather nectar. In December, wild sunflowers bloom brilliantly yellow and many unique ethnic festivals are held. If you intend to come here, you should not miss these three important times of the year
Move
Air: There is one flight to Pleiku airport every day. From here, you can take a taxi or bus to Kon Tum. Bus fares range from 30,000 to 35,000 VND.
By road: In Hanoi, you can catch a bus at Giap Bat bus station. The ticket price is about 600,000 VND. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can go to Mien Dong bus station, the ticket price is from 250,000 to 400,000 VND. From Da Nang, you can buy a ticket at the central bus station for 160,000 VND.
Accommodation
For convenience in sightseeing, you should rent a room in the city center, on main streets such as Phan Dinh Phung, Truong Chinh, Duy Tan... The price of a comfortable room is about 200,000 to 300,000 VND.
Specialty
Bamboo shoot sticky rice is a strange name to many people. This dish consists of steamed sticky rice and stir-fried bamboo shoots. The locals here like spicy food, so each bowl is often added with a red chili, making it more eye-catching. The crunchiness of the bamboo shoots combined with the chewy taste of the sticky rice makes this dish popular with many tourists.
Kon Tum leaf salad “Gỏi lá Kon Tum”, is notable for its singular nature, yet it arrives at the table with a platter overflowing with diverse leaves. From common vegetables like cabbage and various herbs (perilla, basil) to more distinctive options such as mango, guava, sour, and five paprika leaves, plus numerous other special leaves found in the Central Highlands, the variety is striking. The accompanying ingredients include boiled pork belly, slices of carp, boiled shrimp, and pork skin. A crucial element for enhancing the flavor is a dish of salt combined with fresh chili and fragrant black pepper. Eaters are encouraged to choose their desired components, roll them up themselves, and enjoy in a casual and comfortable manner.
Roasted Mang Den Pig "Heo Măng Đen quay" features a local pig breed that remains small, typically under 20kg. Raised freely on hills and consuming natural feed, this results in firm, flavorful, and nutritious meat. The whole pig is roasted over hot coals until its skin achieves a golden-brown, crispy, and fragrant state before being served.
In addition, you can also enjoy typical dishes of each ethnic group living here such as ant salad fish, sour pickled noodles, wild chicken mixed with perilla leaves, water field mouse meat, fern leaves...
Sightseeing
In addition, you can also enjoy typical dishes of each ethnic group living here such as ant salad fish, sour pickled noodles, wild chicken mixed with perilla leaves, water field mouse meat, fern leaves...
Sightseeing
The charming appearance of Kon Tum Cathedral
Kon Tum Cathedral was built in 1913, is the symbol of Kon Tum city in particular and the Central Highlands in general. The special thing about this building is that it is made entirely of cajeput wood, without using reinforced concrete and lime mortar for painting. The system of columns and purlins here is meticulously and elaborately carved, exuding the natural but heroic spirit of the indigenous people.
Kon K'lor communal house is a symbol of solidarity and community strength of the people. The house is 22m high, over 6m wide and over 17m long. With traditional design and materials of wood, paintings, bamboo, reeds, leaves and elaborate, meticulous motifs and patterns, this place is an interesting destination for tourists
Kon Tum Prison was built in 1930 and was used to detain political prisoners and revolutionary soldiers while also providing workers to reclaim the highlands and open Road 14. When you come here, visit the complex of memorial houses, traditional houses, reception houses, indomitable monuments and two mass graves located on the banks of the Dak Blar River
The Dak To Victory Relic Site was built on a 600m high hill. This was once the fiercest battlefield in the Central Highlands, the strongest base of the Saigon puppet army and the US imperialists. Currently, you can visit 15 cultural, ecological, and historical tourist attractions, the most prominent of which is the monument area.
Mang Den Eco-tourism Area is considered as the second Da Lat of Vietnam. Located at an altitude of over 1,000m above sea level, this place has a cool climate all year round, many lakes, waterfalls, stone streams and attractive landscapes. Besides, you can also visit the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, an architectural work built during the resistance war against France.
Ngoc Linh Mountain is part of the Southern Truong Son range. With an altitude of 2,600m, this is a suitable place for those who love mountain climbing and adventure.
Chu Mom Ray National Park has the highest biodiversity among current national parks with nearly 1,500 plant species, of which 131 are identified as rare and endangered such as orchids, gymnosperms... Besides exploring the rich natural resources, visitors also have the opportunity to visit some attractive places such as H67 - the base of the Central Highlands army, Phuong Hoang airport, Bo Y international border gate, Yaly hydropower plant...
Take home gift
Coffee roasted at the place of production is the most meaningful gift you can give to family and friends
While perhaps not as widely known as some of Vietnam's more established tourist hotspots, Kon Tum is a destination on the rise, offering a refreshing blend of untouched nature and genuine cultural encounters. The burgeoning appeal of Mang Den, coupled with the distinctive culinary delights and the warm hospitality of its people, makes Kon Tum an exciting place to explore. If you're yearning for an adventure that takes you off the beaten track and immerses you in the authentic beauty of the Central Highlands, then Kon Tum is calling. Come and witness the evolving story of this captivating province and create your own unforgettable memories.
Photos: Collected.
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