Dak Lak Travel Guide

1. Where is Dak Lak?

Dak Lak is a province with diverse terrain, located in the South of the Central Highlands and the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It stretches from the western border to the coastal area. It is about 1,170 km southeast of Hanoi and about 315 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. With its geographical location:

• Bordering Gia Lai province to the North.
• The West borders Cambodia’s Mondulkiri province with a 193 km long border.
• Bordering the East Sea to the East.
• The South borders Lam Dong province and Khanh Hoa province.

2. How is Dak Lak unique?

Dak Lak has a large plateau terrain, gently sloping, interspersed with low plains along the river system. Located in the West and the end of the Truong Son range, this place is blessed with a rich forest ecosystem. With the largest timber reserves in Vietnam, along with many valuable trees of high economic and scientific value.

Not only famous for its primeval forests, Dak Lak also attracts tourists by its diverse system of rivers, streams, natural and artificial lakes such as Lak Lake, Ea Kao, Buon Triet or Ea So, creating a wild and charming natural picture. Moreover, this land also preserves a unique cultural space through traditional festivals. Such as: water wharf worshiping ceremony, grave abandonment ceremony, elephant racing, coffee festival, … Especially, the space of Central Highlands gong culture – an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO.

In addition, the journey to explore Dak Lak also gives you the opportunity to experience the enchanting coastal beauty. Outstanding landscapes such as Ghenh Da Dia, Xuan Dai Bay, O Loan Lagoon, Bai Xep or Hon Yen with turquoise beaches, fine white sand and bright yellow sunshine will contribute to enriching the journey. Besides, this land is also relating with many unique cultural and historical heritages. It creates a harmonious combination of nature and cultural depth. Therefore, Dak Lak is a place where the vast mountains and forests converge and the taste of the sea. It will bring you an emotional and unforgettable journey of discovery.

3. When is the best time to visit Dak Lak?

Dak Lak has a tropical monsoon climate, it has two distinct seasons. That is: the dry season from November to April of the following year and the rainy season from May to October. This is also the weather similar to neighboring coastal areas, when the dry season lasts from early spring to late summer, sunny and little rain.

The ideal time to travel to Dak Lak is from November to March. At this time, the weather is cool, dry, the sky is clear – very favorable for activities to explore nature, culture and unique festivals. This is also the season of brilliant flowers: coffee flowers (February – March), po lang flowers (April) and wild sunflowers (November), adding to the attractiveness of the plateau landscape.

In addition, your itinerary combines with coastal destinations. From March to August is also an ideal time to experience. At this time, the sea is calm, the sun is beautiful and you can participate in water activities. Or traditional festivals such as boat racing in O Loan lagoon.

4. How to get to Dak Lak?

4.1 Traveling to Dak Lak

4.1.1 By plane:

Buon Ma Thuot Airport is located about 8 km southeast of the city center on National Highway 27 to Da Lat – Lam Dong. Currently, all airlines in Vietnam have established flights to Dak Lak. With flights departing from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Vinh and Saigon.

4.1.2 By bus:

With a dense road system, you can buy bus tickets to Dak Lak from almost all regions. Currently, there are many buses to Dak Lak from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or from neighboring provinces. Tourists can take a bus to Dak Lak from Mien Dong bus station in Ho Chi Minh City or from Giap Bat bus station in Hanoi. However, if departing from Hanoi, due to the long distance, the number of buses will not be as many. And the bus schedule is usually every other day.

4.1.3 By motorbike:

As a fairly free liberal and means of transport, you can change your schedule and destination along the way. Moreover, you can also enjoy the majestic scenery of the Central Highlands mountains and forests along the way. However, to have a safe and complete tour to Dak Lak, you should ensure the safety of your vehicle and comply with road traffic safety laws throughout the journey. You can view the location of Dak Lak here.

4.1.4 By train:

An interesting form of transportation that you can choose when traveling to Dak Lak is the train. Whether you are in the North or the South, you can come to Dak Lak by train. The travel time from Hanoi to Tuy Hoa station is about 24 hours. If you depart from Saigon, you will travel by train for about 10 hours to reach Tuy Hoa station. Although the travel time is quite long, in return you will be able to admire the beautiful natural scenery through a new perspective.

• Departing from Saigon, you can take the SE2, SE10, SE22, SE26, TN2, SQN2, SQN4 codes with ticket prices ranging from 250,000 – 1,000,000 VND/way.
• Departing from Hanoi, there are the SE2, SE4, SE10, TN2 train codes with prices ranging from 350,000 – 1,400,000 VND/way.

4.2 Traveling in Dak Lak

4.2.1 Renting a motorbike:

The Central Highlands region has long, straight roads, which is one of the reasons why you cannot miss riding a motorbike here. Although there are not many motorbike rental shops in Buon Ma Thuot, it is not too difficult for you to rent a motorbike as a means of transportation. With a price of about 100,000 VND to 150,000 VND/day, this will be the most flexible means of transportation to travel and explore here.

4.2.2 By bus:

The bus network in Dak Lak has a relatively large number of buses and a fairly large coverage. Therefore, you can go to almost all districts in the province. If you travel alone or do not have the ability to ride a motorbike. You can use the bus to go to some tourist destinations such as Buon Don or Lak Lake. For other places that the bus cannot reach, you can combine it with a motorbike or taxi service.

4.2.3 By taxi:

If you are not familiar with the roads in this area and do not want to have trouble finding your way. A taxi is an ideal means of transport, especially suitable for large groups of friends or families with young children and the elderly.

4.2.4 By car technology:

A better choice for you whether you travel alone or in a large group. That is Grabcar and Grabbike. If you want to save money when traveling to Dak Lak, you can book Grabbike through the Grab application. In case you travel in a large group, you can also book Grabcar. The advantage of booking a car through Grab is that you can know the price of the trip in advance as well as choose the driver you want.

5. Sightseeings in Dak Lak

5.1 Buon Ma Thuot City Area

5.1.1 Buon Ma Thuot Intersection

Buon Ma Thuot Intersection is not only an intersection between the main roads in the “coffee capital”. This place also owns the Victory Monument with valuable architecture and historical beauty. Therefore, this place has become a symbol of Buon Ma Thuot city.

5.1.2 Irvingia malayana Oliv. ex Benn tree

The Irvingia malayana Olive tree is very famous and is also a symbol of the Central Highlands. When coming to Buon Ma Thuot city, tourists always want to see the Irvingia malayana Oliv. ex Benn tree with their own eyes. In the center of Buon Ma Thuot city, there is an ancient Irvingia malayana Oliv. ex Benn tree located in the backyard of the provincial cultural center, a few hundred meters from Ban Me intersection.

5.1.3 Ako Dhong Village

Ako Dhong Village or Co Thon Village, Ma Rin village is an Ede village in Buon Ma Thuot city. AKo Dhong in Ede language means upstream village because it is at the source of a large stream in Buon Ma Thuot, Ea Nuol stream. Moreover, this is a very beautifully planned village and retains many traditional values. And currently, it is an attractive tourist destination of the city.

5.1.4 Dak Lak Museum

Dak Lak Museum is a center for preserving and displaying the history and culture of ethnic groups in Dak Lak province. When you come here, you do not only come to visit and entertain. But also to learn and research on the field of ethnic culture and other specialized fields in Dak Lak.

5.1.5 King Bao Dai Villa

This villa, over 80 years old, has become an ancient architectural work. The Villa grounds are very diverse in types and sizes. This is the only place in the city with many primeval trees and ancient trees that are hundreds of years old. After 1977, they used this building as a guest house and partly as a museum of Vietnamese ethnic cultures in Dak Lak.

5.1.6 Khai Doan Imperial Pagoda

Khai Doan Imperial Pagoda is the largest pagoda in Buon Ma Thuot city and the whole Dak Lak province. Moreover, this is also the first pagoda built in the Central Highlands. The name Khai Doan is a combination of the names of King Khai Dinh and his wife, Queen Mother Doan Huy.

5.1.7 Lac Giao Communal House

Lac Giao Communal House is located in Thong Nhat Ward, Buon Ma Thuot City, with an area of ​​700m2. This is a historical relic of the land reclamation of the first Kinh people in Dak Lak. In addition, this is also a place to worship the god and those who have contributed to the country, a place to pray for health and prosperity.

5.1.8 Buon Ma Thuot Prison

Buon Ma Thuot Prison was established by the French colonialists in the period of 1930 – 1931. It was used to exile and detain patriots. Revolutionary fighters who were arrested and severely sentenced in the Central provinces of Vietnam. And those who pioneered the Listen Tinh Soviet movement.

5.1.9 Buon Ma Thuot Bishop’s Palace

This is a large-scale ancient architectural work, located at 104 Phan Chu Trinh. In particular, this is an ancient architectural work built mostly of wood, roofed with fish-scale tiles, with a very large scale. Moreover, the building has beautiful architecture and bears the imprint of the traditional long house style of the indigenous Ede people. It is located in the middle of a large campus with many strange varieties of plants, flowers and leaves. And it was designed and built by ancient Ede Catholic artisans with very skillful and elaborate hands.

5.1.10 Coffee Museum

With an open space divided into many different areas, the coffee museum is designed according to the long house architecture of the Central Highlands people. In particular, the exhibition space interacts with visitors through the experiences of listening, seeing, tasting, smelling, and touching. In addition, artifacts are collected from all over the world, displayed right on the path, not in glass cabinets, creating a sense of authenticity and closeness.

5.1.11 Trung Nguyen Coffee Village

Trung Nguyen Coffee Village is also known as Coffee Village. This is a large architectural complex in the Northwest of the City, located at the intersection of Ly Thai To – Nguyen Huu Tho. In addition, this famous tourist destination in the Central Highlands possesses a unique architectural space imbued with national identity and a special coffee space.

5.1.12 Ea Kao Lake

About 12km from the center of Buon Ma Thuot city. With favorable conditions in terms of land, natural landscape, geographical location, vegetation, trees, water sources, … Ea Kao Lake tourist area is an ideal place to rest, enjoy the freshness of nature and relax.

5.2 Lak Area

5.2.1 Lak Lake

It is the largest natural freshwater lake in Dak Lak province and the second largest in Vietnam after Ba Be Lake. Around the lake are large mountain ranges covered by primeval forests. In particular, Lak Lake is also a place to preserve the unique and special cultural values ​​of the indigenous M’Nong people.

5.2.2 June Village

Located next to the poetic blue Lak Lake, Jun Village has a gentle, pristine beauty of a Central Highlands village. Moreover, it always retains its traditional identities that have been preserved through many generations. Another pleasure when coming here is that you will be able to row a boat on Lak Lake, enjoy bamboo rice and specialties of Lak Lake. Such as: fish, eel, snails and many rustic dishes with rich flavors of the highland countryside.

5.2.3 Chu Yang Sin National Park

Chu Yang Sin National Park is a place that hides many wonders, attracts tourists, especially scientists. Because of the uniqueness and richness of the natural resources here. If you love mountain climbing, you can climb to the top of Chu Yang Sin to explore the wonders and attractions of nature here.

5.2.4 Yang-tao Elephant Rock

Yang-tao Elephant Rock consists of a pair of Father Elephant Rock and Mother Elephant Rock, famous for the legend of “walking rocks”. It is located about 40 km from the center of Buon Ma Thuot city along National Highway 27, in Yang-tao commune.

Yang-tao Elephant Rock is a giant monolithic granite rock. It is estimated that Mother Elephant Rock is about 200m long, the circumference at the foot of the rock is about 500m and the height is about 30m. And Elephant Father Rock is smaller in size: about 70m long and about 180m in circumference. Elephant Mother Rock is located at the foot of the mountain, a mountain range belonging to Chu Yang Sin National Park. Elephant Father Rock is about 5km to the south, in the middle of a field.

5.2.5 Ea Rbin Lake

Ea Rbin Lake is located in sub-area 1072, Nam Ka Nature Reserve, about 10km from the center of Ea Rbin commune. To get to the lake, from the Nam Ka – Ea Rbin inter-commune road, you ride a motorbike through the green rice and corn fields and then walk along the small trail running along the edge of the special-use forest.

In particular, the first impression when coming here is the chirping of forest birds and the cool atmosphere typical of tropical forests. The lake is more than 200 hectares wide, with clear blue water, surrounded by primeval forests, creating a unique and charming beauty.

5.3 Buon Don Area

5.3.1 Ancient Stilt House

This stilt house is built in the style of the Lao ethnic stilt house, and is the home of Khun Yu Nob. This is the home of a famous elephant hunter in Ban Don and is known as the elephant king. The house is now over 115 years old and is made entirely of good wood from the old forests of Buon Don such as Huong, Cam Xe, Ca Chit, etc. Most notably, even the roof tiles are meticulously carved by hand from Ca Chit wood.

The house also preserves many mementos about the life and elephant hunting tools of the Ban Don elephant king and his successors. The cost of the house when built was 10 large elephants and took nearly 3 years to complete.

5.3.2 Elephant King Tomb

This is the mausoleum of the family of elephant king Khun Yu Nop. This is a historical figure who has become a legend of the Ban Don region, famous for its tradition of hunting and taming wild elephants. The Elephant King or Khun Yu Nob, is the title given to N’ Thu K’ Nul by the King of Siam (Thailand).

He is considered the founder of Ban Don with the profession of hunting and taming elephants. In addition, the elephant king’s tomb is located in the cemetery complex of Yang Lanh village with tombs decorated with tomb statues, a very typical feature of the Central Highlands culture.

5.3.3 Buon Don Suspension Bridge

Buon Don Suspension Bridge is a primitive suspension bridge made of bamboo and rattan to serve tourism needs and is also the name of a famous tourist destination of Ban Don. The bridge is made of bamboo, rattan, reeds, and rattan reinforced with iron cables. In particular, this bridge is built on a giant ancient banyan tree hundreds of years old, growing along the banks of the Serepok River flowing through Ban Don and covering a small island in the middle of the Serepok River.

5.3.4 Trohbu Landscape Garden

Trohbu Landscape Garden is a beautiful landscape garden in Dak Lak located in Buon Nieng, Ea Nuol commune. “Trohbu” in Ede language means “stream snakehead fish valley” (a type of snakehead fish as small as a knife handle, mole-black, living in rocky streams). Currently, Trohbu is a landscape garden with winding walking paths along the slopes and lake shores. In addition, there is a rich and diverse collection of trees, grass, flowers and wild orchids. Or even simple small houses with a fairy-tale color hidden among the tree canopy; there are beautiful miniature landscapes as highlights.

5.3.5 Yok Don National Park

Yok Don National Park is located on a relatively flat area, with two small mountains to the south of the Serepok River. The forest is mainly natural forest, mostly dipterocarp forest. This is one of the largest special-use forests in Vietnam.

5.3.6 Ea H’leo Wind Power Field

Located in Dlieyang commune, this emerging check-in location is the Dlieyang Wind Power Plant. The project not only has the function of catching wind, making electricity for daily life, but also becomes a famous tourist destination, attracting many visitors to visit and check in “virtual life”.

5.3.7 Ea So Nature Reserve

Ea So Nature Reserve is located in Ea Kar, it is very rich in the number of species and the number of individuals in the species typical of tropical forests, including 139 families with 709 plant species. The forest fauna has 44 species of animals belonging to 22 families and 17 orders, of which 17 are rare species listed in the Vietnam Red Book. In addition, there are 158 species of birds belonging to 51 families and 15 orders, of which 9 are listed in the Vietnam Red Book. In addition, there are 23 species of amphibians and reptiles belonging to 11 families and 3 orders, … And this is the legendary place where the gray cow may still be alive.

5.4 Ea Sup Area

5.4.1 Ea Sup Upper Lake

This lake was formed by blocking the Ea Sup stream, and was put into use in 2004. With a water surface area of ​​nearly 1,500 hectares, the water capacity can be up to 146 million cubic meters. Moreover, Ea Sup Upper Lake is not only of great value in terms of irrigation and aquaculture but also attractive in terms of tourism. In addition, the advantage of Ea Sup Thuong Lake is the large water surface, relatively stable in the dry season. And there is a large peninsula with natural forest, the lake is also green with forest trees. When standing on the main dam of the lake, you can see the large natural forests with rich flora and fauna.

5.4.2 Yang Prong Cham Tower

Yang Prong Cham Tower (Great God) is also known as Green Forest Cham Tower. This is a Cham tower in Ea Rok commune, about 15 km from Ea Sup town, about 100 km from Buon Ma Thuot city. In particular, this is the only Cham tower not built on high hills, without shade like other towers. But it is hidden under the ancient canopy of Ea Sup old forest and along the Ea H’leo river. This is also the only Cham tower found in the Central Highlands.

5.5 Krong Ana Area

5.5.1 Dray Nur Waterfall

Dray Nur Waterfall is located 25 km from Buon Ma Thuot City following National Highway 14, passing Buon Kuop Hydropower Plant about 3 km. This is a majestic waterfall that nature has bestowed upon Dak Lak. The waterfall is over 250m long and over 30m high, connecting the two banks of Dak Lak and Dak Nong provinces.

5.5.2 Dray Sap Waterfall

Dray Sap Waterfall is also known as Chong Waterfall. This waterfall is actually located in Lam Dong but is not far from Dray Nur Waterfall. In the Ede language, Dray Sap means “smoke waterfall” (dray: waterfall, sap: smoke), because the water flow from above into the valley creates a large mass of water mist flying like smoke.

5.5.3 Gia Long Waterfall

Also known as Dray Sap Thuong Waterfall, more than 30 km from Buon Ma Thuot city. The waterfall has a total planned area of ​​105 hectares with a height of about 30m and a width of about 100m. It is as wide as the width of the Serepok River, surrounded by giant trees, creating a majestic and wild landscape. In particular, the waterfall has an artificial tunnel connecting the surrounding roads, with suspension bridge piers built by the French in the 1930s. Or the most beautiful stone barriers in Vietnam were also built at the same time.

5.6 Krong Bong

5.6.1 Krong Kmar Waterfall

The waterfall belongs to Krong Kmar town, located 60 km from Buon Ma Thuot, right at the foot of the majestic Chu Yang Sin mountain range. The waterfall is very special because of the rocky beaches stretching along the river, clear water with natural beaches.

5.6.2 H’Ngo Village

The H’Ngo A base village, Hoa Phong commune is famous for the wild, poetic beauty of the H’Ngo waterfall (also known as Drai Yang Long). The waterfall originates from the top of Chu Yang Sin and flows down to H’Ngo A village, so the locals also call the H’Ngo waterfall by the familiar name of the source waterfall.

5.6.3 Thuy Tien Waterfall

From the center of Krong Nang district, go towards Ea Puk commune about 8km to reach Thuy Tien Waterfall, also known as Ba Tang Waterfall. This is a beautiful waterfall located in a wild area, little known. Not only beautiful, this place also preserves the heroic legend of a loyal and brave girl

5.6.4 Truc Lam Tu Giac Zen Monastery

Truc Lam Tu Giac Zen Monastery was built at Chu Kuin Mountain, Ea Wi village, Ea Yong commune, Krong Pak, this is a temple in the Zen system. The temple is built with its back against the mountain, in front of it is a vast lake creating a beautiful landscape. From afar, the temple appears as the main subject in the whole landscape painting, the “front and back mountain” position is very charming.

5.6.5 Dray K’nao Waterfall

Dray K’nao Waterfall is located on Ea Krang stream, the confluence of Ea Tong, Ea Tlu, Ea K’sumg streams and flows into Krong Hding river. The source of the waterfall is the peak of Cu Pa mountain and the majestic Chu Yang Sin range, associated with many mysterious legends. This tourist area is located in M’Drak district, 87 km from Buon Ma Thuot city along National Highway 26.

5.7 Mesmerizing bays

5.7.1. Tuy Hoa Beach

• Address: An Phu Commune, Dak Lak.

Dak Lak is blessed with a long coastline. And located right in the center of Tuy Hoa, there is a beautiful beach of more than 10km, hidden under the green pine trees. Not as crowded as Nha Trang or Mui Ne beaches, Tuy Hoa beach will attract you with its peaceful, simple beauty as this is where people often gather every cool afternoon.

However, Tuy Hoa beach still has many interesting activities such as sea sports. Or the shops along the shore, serving attractive seafood dishes. Such as: blood cockles, shrimp, crab, oysters, just add a little rice wine and you can sip all afternoon.

5.7.2. Vung Ro Bay

• Address: Xuan Hoa Nam Commune, Dak Lak.

Vung Ro is a small bay located on the border between Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa, surrounded by all three mountain ranges of Dak Lak.

Not only is Vung Ro beach beautiful, but the road to Vung Ro is also enough to “captivate” any picky visitor. Be prepared to admire the rows of trees stretching out, the green grass carpets following each other. In the distance is the blue sea that looks like a mirror reflecting all the beauty.

5.7.3. Xuan Dai Bay

• Address: Stretching across three communes of Xuan Tho, Xuan Thinh and Song Cau. From Tuy Hoa, you follow National Highway 1A about 45km north, meet Gang slope and you will arrive.

If Vung Ro Bay is famous for its peaceful seascape, Xuan Dai Bay is known for its unique rocky rocks. It was formed by the Co Ngua mountain range stretching out to the sea, under the influence of “water flowing and wearing away rocks”.

But Xuan Dai Bay is not only about sand and rocky shores. There are also many long-standing fish sauce villages, salt fields in Song Cau, … Therefore, this is the place for you to see with your own eyes the simple, honest life of the people of the sea.

5.7.4. Bai Mon – Mui Dien

• Address: Dong Be Village, Hoa Tam Commune, Dak Lak.

Bai Mon is one of the easternmost points of Vietnam and is also the place to welcome the earliest sunrise. Bai Mon Beach is not long, only about half a kilometer, but is sandwiched between two mountain ranges on both sides. Therefore, the sea is quite calm, with gentle waves and a gentle slope, very suitable for swimming.

At Bai Mon, there is also Mui Dien Lighthouse, commonly known as Dai Lanh Cape. This is the first lighthouse to welcome the sun in Vietnam. And although the road to the lighthouse is a bit difficult, you will still be satisfied with the picturesque scenery.

5.7.5. Bai Xep – Ganh Ong

• Address: An Chan Commune, Dak Lak.

One of the settings for famous movies in Vietnam. Bai Xep has now become a must-check-in location when traveling to Dak Lak.

Possessing rocky beaches with rugged waves, green grass that is both wild and simple, Bai Xep always has an endless attraction for tourists looking for a peaceful place to admire nature.

5.8. Paradise of wild islands

5.8.1. Cu Lao Mai Nha

• Address: Located in An Hai commune, Dak Lak.

With a rather strange name, Cu Lao Mai Nha is known as the “Robinson desert island” of Dak Lak. Although only about half an hour by boat from the shore, this island is very rarely inhabited. And thanks to that, it still retains its inherent wildness.

When coming to Cu Lao Mai Nha, don’t be too surprised by the clear sea water and extremely smooth white sand. Moreover, it is also an ideal destination for a night camping trip on the sea. But note that you need to prepare all the necessary equipment before deciding to stay on the island.

5.8.2. Hon Nua

• Address: At the foot of Dai Lanh bridge, there is a boat rental service to Hon Nua for 100,000 VND/person.

If Cu Lao Mai Nha is Robinson’s deserted island, Hon Nua is the “forgotten land”. The island is completely uninhabited, only has a border guard station.

But because of that, Hon Nua has an irresistible attraction in trips to Dak Lak. The most interesting experience in Hon Nua is certainly immersing yourself in the clear blue sea, camping overnight on the beach with your loved ones.

5.8.3. Nhat Tu Son Island

• Address: Located in Song Cau commune, 40 km north of Tuy Hoa.

Besides Diep Son of Khanh Hoa, Nhat Tu Son Island is equally famous for its walking path in the middle of the sea. Nhat Tu Son is an island near the shore, connected to the mainland by a small road. Every time the tide is low, you can comfortably walk to the island to explore the beautiful island covered in green forests. And in between are rocks and mysterious caves.

5.8.4. Hon Yen

More than 20 km from Tuy Hoa, Hon Yen belongs to Nhon Hoi village. This is a favorite check-in spot not only for tourists. But also for photographers thanks to its colorful and shaped coral reefs on land.

You don’t have to take a boat to the middle of the sea, just need the tide to recede to see the coral. According to locals, the tide is only low in the afternoon at the beginning of the month, or in the middle of the lunar month. Moreover, each low tide usually lasts 2-3 days, revealing layers of thorny rocks and poetic golden sand beaches.

5.8.5. Chop Chai Mountain

Standing tall in the middle of Tuy Hoa plain is Chop Chai Mountain with an altitude of 394m. Chop Chai Mountain belongs to the administrative area of ​​Binh Kien commune, located about 4km from Tuy Hoa center. From afar, you will see Chop Chai Mountain like a giant pyramid standing tall in the middle of a luxurious urban area.

After successfully conquering and standing on the top of Chop Chai Mountain. You will be able to admire the bustling life of the city along with the beautiful turquoise beaches. In addition, you can also explore the deep and mysterious cave called Bat Cave.

And don’t forget to visit the Buddhist temples such as: sacred Hoa Son, Minh Son, Khanh Son, Bao Lam. With such attractive experiences, Chop Chai Mountain will definitely be an ideal destination in your self-guided tour of Dak Lak.

5.9. Admiring the breathtaking natural beauty

5.9.1. Ganh Da Dia

• Address: An Ninh Dong Commune, Dak Lak.

Ganh Da Dia is always the first place mentioned in tours to Dak Lak. In addition, the name Ganh Da Dia comes from the fact that the rocks here are shaped like honeycomb prisms, arranged closely together, neatly together as if by some magical hand of nature.

5.9.2. Da Bia Mountain

• Address: Hoa Tam Commune, Dak Lak.

As the highest mountain of Deo Ca Pass, Da Bia Mountain is very impressive from afar with a towering stone stele standing tall in the clouds, over 80m high. When standing on Da Bia Mountain (also known as Ong Mountain or Thach Bi Son), you can take in the beauty of Vung Ro Bay. With the poetic scenery of mountains, rivers, and rice fields of the land of Nau.

5.9.3. O Loan Lagoon

• Address: It’s about 22 km from Tuy Hoa to Phuoc Bac. You just need to run along National Highway 1A to Quan Cau Pass, go a short distance further to get there.

Located right at the foot of Quan Cau Pass, O Loan Lagoon is a brackish water lagoon with a beautiful view when viewed from above. It is no different from a phoenix spreading its wings. Come to O Loan Lagoon at dawn or dusk, you will admire the scene of the sun shining brilliantly on the calm water surface.

But that is not the most attractive spot, O Loan Lagoon is most famous for its attractive seafood dishes. Such as: blood cockles, oysters, king crabs, … All bring the wild and rustic beauty of O Loan Lagoon.

5.9.4. Xom Ro breakwater

• Address: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Phu Dong Ward, Dak Lak.

It is simply a concrete breakwater, but Xom Ro breakwater is more special than anything. On the gray concrete slabs is a layer of green moss, half submerged and half floating on the water surface, creating an extremely unique scene.

Although it is just a stone embankment, taking pictures still requires a lot of effort. The best time to own the most beautiful pictures in Xom Ro is around 5:00 am. When the sun has just risen, it shines down on the vibrant green moss patches.

5.9.5. Van Hoa Plateau

• Address: From Tuy Hoa, take National Highway 1A to the North.

Located at an altitude of 400m, Van Hoa is the most popular plateau among the three plateaus of Dak Lak. Furthermore, it is known as “Da Lat of the land of Nau”, Van Hoa always has a cool climate, full of sunshine and wind, sometimes submerged in clouds and fog.

5.9.6. Vuc Hom Waterfall

Vuc Hom Waterfall is located in Vinh Xuan village, An Linh commune, about 45 km from Tuy Hoa. This is a waterfall located among basalt columns that were naturally formed in a similar way to Ganh Da Dia of Dak Lak. Therefore, it is also known as “Ganh Da Dia on land”.

The road to get here is not easy, but when reaching the finish line, visitors will be overwhelmed by the majestic scenery of the natural waterfall pouring down from a height of 20 m. At the foot of the waterfall is a large, cool lake, surrounded by a cool green forest canopy.

5.9.7. Cu Mong Pass

If you are passionate about conquering adventure challenges and exploration, you can come to Cu Mong Pass. This place is known as one of the most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam. Cu Mong Pass runs along National Highway 1A and is also the boundary dividing the two provinces of Gia Lai and Dak Lak.

With a height of 245m, a slope of 9% and a length of 7km, Cu Mong Pass will definitely bring you extremely interesting and challenging experiences. You will admire the white sand beaches while overcoming the challenging mountain pass. You will never forget the excitement of overcoming Cu Mong Pass on this journey to conquer Dak Lak.

5.9.8. H’ly Waterfall

H’ly Waterfall is a destination that promises to bring you interesting experiences on your Dak Lak tour. It is located in Dak Lak province, in the territory of Kit village.

The first thing that attracts tourists to H’ly is the majestic beauty of this waterfall. At first glance, you will see the white water pouring down from a height of 20m like creating a crystal curtain covering a giant rock. In addition, the lush ancient trees and the red color of dozens of clusters of wild orchids are the highlights of the beauty of H’ly Waterfall.

When coming to this beautiful H’ly waterfall, in addition to experiencing waterfall bathing, taking pictures and camping. You should visit the Ede village right next to the waterfall to immerse yourself in the rustic life of the people here.

5.10. Learning about culture – history

5.10.1. Mang Lang ancient church

• Address: An Thach commune, Tuy An district, 35 km north of Tuy Hoa.

Mang Lang church is where the first book in Vietnamese script is kept. It was compiled by priest Alexandre de Rhodes called “Eight-day sermon”. This is also an ancient church over 130 years old, to this day still retains its ancient Gothic architecture, lasting through time.

5.10.2. Ganh Den lighthouse

• Address: It’s about 15 minutes from Ganh Da Dia.

Very close to Ganh Da Dia, Ganh Den lighthouse is ranked among the most beautiful lighthouses in Vietnam. Standing out on a rocky cliff, with the waves crashing at its feet, the lighthouse stands out with its red and white colors, as if it had been there for a long time.

5.10.3. Nhan Tower

• Address: Ward 1, Tuy Hoa, on the northern bank of the Da Rang River.

An ancient Cham tower built in the 11th century. Nhan Tower has a typical high-rise architecture with sophisticated sculptures. It is a testament to a culture that once flourished here.

Inside the tower is a statue of Lady Thuong Dinh Chua Thiet A Na Dien Ngoc Phi from the Later Le Dynasty. Standing outside the tower – on the top of Nhan Mountain, you can see Tuy Hoa, with Nhan Mountain and the dreamy Da Rang River.

5.10.4. Ong Cop Bridge

• How to get there: From Tuy Hoa, follow National Highway 1, near Vuon Xoai Slope, Binh Thanh, Tuy An, Dak Lak.

As the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam, Ong Cop Bridge will surprise you with its 400 m long wooden bridge made entirely of bamboo and wood. Coming to Ong Cop Bridge, let your heart calm down with the peaceful scenery of the Vietnamese countryside, especially in the orange sunset, as beautiful as a watercolor painting.

5.10.5. Dong Cam Dam

• Address: National Highway 25, Dak Lak.

Dong Cam Dam is the largest irrigation project in Dak Lak Province. It was designed and built by the French in the 1930s. After nearly a century, the dam still plays an important role in the lives and economic development of the people.

With the majestic scenery of the nearly 700 m long dam, Dong Cam Dam is one of the tourist destinations in Dak Lak that you cannot miss.

5.10.6. Nghinh Phong Square

The square is located at the intersection of Nguyen Huu Tho and Doc Lap streets, Tuy Hoa. Standing out with the Nghinh Phong twin towers, one side is the blue sea and the other is a straight road. The unique architecture of the tower is inspired by Ganh Da Dia – the symbol of Dak Lak tourism and the legend of “Con Rong Chau Tien”.

The tower consists of 2 sides with each side having 50 adjacent stone blocks. In the middle of the two tallest stone blocks is a wind gap that is only large enough for two people to stand, but when the wind blows through, it creates a musical sound. The stone blocks are built of reinforced concrete, with granite on the outside.

5.10.7. Luong Van Chanh Temple

Your trip to Dak Lak will not be complete if you do not visit Luong Van Chanh Temple. This temple is a place to worship the famous person Luong Van Chanh – a person who has contributed to Dak Lak since ancient times. When entering the grounds of Luong Van Chanh Temple, before your eyes is an ancient Bodhi tree standing tall in front of the porch. According to records of Dak Lak history, this Bodhi tree is over 200 years old.

5.10.8. Dak Lak Museum

Dak Lak Museum is an architectural work of historical, cultural and tourism value. Every year, this museum attracts a large number of tourists to visit. Overall, the museum appears as a luxurious administrative building with 3 floors:

• 1st floor: a place to display artifacts, welcome visitors and is also the administrative area of ​​the museum.
• 2nd floor: an area to display antiques for exhibitions.
• 3rd floor: a place to organize educational activities as well as exhibitions of the museum.

When you arrive at the gate of Phu Yen Museum, you will be attracted by 2 tanks, 2 planes and 1 cannon standing proudly in the sky. Going deeper inside, you will find more than 4,000 artifacts displayed in the museum with separate themes such as: ancient Phu Yen history, the revolutionary period and contemporary cultural heritage.

• Visiting hours: 8:00 – 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday.

6. Participating in special festivals when traveling to Dak Lak

6.1 Gong Festival

• Time: Currently, there is no specific time for the Central Highlands Gong Festival, but it is held at a different time each year.

The Central Highlands Gong Festival in 2005 was officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural masterpiece of humanity. This is the festival that most clearly represents the beauty and culture of the Central Highlands people, who are very simple, rustic, honest, …

6.2 Elephant Racing Festival

• Time: The festival takes place around the third lunar month and usually lasts about 3 days, the time when the people here start before going into the forest to clear the fields.

The famous Central Highlands Elephant Racing Festival is always chosen by tourists when coming to this mountainous land. The image of the elephant is considered the “mascot” of the Central Highlands region. When participating in the Ban Don elephant racing festival, you will witness with your own eyes the big, strong elephants competing to win.

6.3 New Rice Festival

• Time: The festival usually takes place around November to January (around the end of the year according to the lunar calendar).

The New Rice Festival is a unique festival in the Central Highlands. This is a famous ritual of the Ede people to summarize the achievements and hardships of the people after a bumper crop. The Ede people also pray for a favorable new year for the next crops.

6.4 Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival

• Time: Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is usually held in the first week of March.

The festival is held at this time partly to remind tourists and locals of the Liberation Day of Buon Ma Thuot on March 10, 1975.

One of the famous specialties of the Central Highlands is coffee. The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is considered the most unique festival of the national level. The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival not only aims to show the prosperity and bountiful harvest but also to promote the image of Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak as a legendary land rich in national identity.

6.5 Thanksgiving ceremony for parents

• Time: After the new rice celebration.

The ethnic people in the Central Highlands have a festival called Thanksgiving ceremony for parents. This is a festival to show the filial piety of children after they have a family. For girls after getting married, they return to their parents’ house to hold a “Thanksgiving ceremony for parents” to thank their parents for giving birth and raising them.

Next, they gather together and eat together for about 2 days. The festival takes place at both the husband’s and wife’s parents’ houses. The Thanksgiving ceremony for parents consists of 2 parts: the ceremony and the festival. The ceremony is important to signal and express gratitude to the birth mother.

6.6 O Loan lagoon boat racing festival

O Loan lagoon boat racing festival is held on the 7th day of the first lunar month in An Cu commune, Dak Lak. The festival wishes to pray for a year of peace and calm seas so that people can catch a lot of shrimp and fish.

6.7 Horse racing festival

The horse racing festival is held in An Xuan commune on the 6th day of the first lunar month. The festival aims to remind people of the martial spirit of Dak Lak land. It shows the indomitable will and extraordinary strength of people in front of majestic nature.

6.8. Nhan mountain Nguyen Tieu poetry festival

The Nguyen Tieu night poetry festival is an opportunity for people who love Dak Lak poetry to exchange and meet. The venue is Dien Hong flower garden, Hai Phu library and Nhan mountain yard. This place has the most romantic and poetic space. The time to hold is the 15th day of the first lunar month every year.

6.9. Buffalo Stabbing Festival

The Buffalo Stabbing Festival is a cultural activity rich in the identity of the Ba Na people from around December to March of the lunar calendar. The festival takes place for three days and nights in Dong village, Phu Mo commune, Dak Lak province.

7. Specialties when traveling to Dak Lak

7.1 Grilled Chicken Ban Don

Grilled chicken Ban Don is a rustic dish of the ethnic settlement here. Currently, this dish has become a specialty that tourists cannot miss when coming to Ban Don.

The chicken is usually clamped on a bamboo stick and then rotated evenly over charcoal. The charcoal stove is large so that many chickens can be grilled at once, turning every few minutes until the chicken is cooked and turns golden, shiny and greasy.

Grilled chicken in Ban Don must be dipped in chili salt or lemongrass salt. Regardless of the type of salt, it is necessary to pound the salt with green forest chili. This type of chili grows wild in the garden, is crispy and fragrant, and is very attractive. If you eat grilled chicken with sticky rice, it is even more delicious.

7.2 Ban Don Bamboo Rice

Ban Don Bamboo Rice is served with authentic charcoal-grilled free-range chicken dipped in salt, chili and lemongrass. The flavors of the bamboo rice and chicken blend together to create a truly satisfying feeling. If you like, you can enjoy Y Mien rice wine on the spot. Eating bamboo rice, chicken and drinking bamboo wine is more suitable than beer or other types of alcohol. When coming to Ban Don, you can enjoy specialties, watch the scenery and listen to the murmur of the Serepok River flowing through the vast plateau, which is truly interesting.

7.3 Serepok River Catfish

Catfish can be processed into many dishes, but the most impressive is still catfish hotpot with a unique flavor imbued with the Central Highlands. When eating hotpot catfish, the fish must be fresh, so do not eat cold fish. When the hotpot boils, add the fish with the accompanying vegetables.

The sweet, rich taste of fish meat mixed with the light sour taste of spices is like a medicine that cannot be missing any flavor, try a bite that will penetrate all the way to the roots of the teeth. To make the hot pot more delicious, it must be eaten with celery, green cabbage, bitter vegetables, mint and especially dill to make the hot pot broth more fragrant and sweet.

7.4 Bitter eggplant

Bitter eggplant grows a lot in the forests and fields in the Central Highlands. Currently, it is grown by local people in their gardens, bearing fruit all year round. Its fruit resembles eggplant, has thorns, is green with white stripes, and has a very characteristic bitter taste. This type of eggplant can be eaten raw or processed into many dishes in the Ede people’s meals such as cooked with fresh fish, dried fish, dried shrimp, meat, tofu or stewed with eel, frog…

7.5 That Lat Fish Cake

This is a small fish that lives in Lak Lake and has high nutritional value. When eaten, the fish meat is sweet, neutral, and non-toxic. In particular, it has the effect of enriching the blood, which is very good for people with poor appetite and physical weakness. Lak That Lat Fish Cake is made entirely from fish meat, so it is fatty, chewy, and smooth, and is one of the dishes that tourists love when traveling to Lak Lake.

7.6 Quang Dien Jackfruit and Mussel Salad

This dish has both the delicious taste of the Krong Ana alluvial river and the strong sunshine and wind of the plateau, which is thick in each strand of jackfruit. To make delicious jackfruit and mussel salad, you must choose young jackfruit. Remove the thorns of the jackfruit, then cut the jackfruit lengthwise, boil it, slice it very thinly, and then chop it.

Then, you stew the mussels until they are well-absorbed and mix them well into the chopped jackfruit, add more cooking oil, fry the onions, add onions, coriander, and basil, arrange them on a plate, and you have a delicious and unforgettable jackfruit and mussel salad. Jackfruit and mussel salad is eaten with chili and garlic fish sauce and indispensable grilled rice paper.

7.7 Waterfall goby fish braised with galangal

Goby fish braised with galangal is a unique delicacy of the people of Dak Lak. The goby fish caught at the foot of waterfalls have both firm and fragrant meat, and when braised with galangal, they will no longer have a fishy taste. When enjoying this goby fish braised with galangal, you can eat it with bamboo rice or white rice.

7.8 Wild vegetable hotpot

Wild vegetable hotpot with 10 selected types of forest leaves cooked with dried shrimp or various types of meat. This dish was prepared by the Ede people when they encountered difficult lives in the past. Called hotpot but actually more like soup and has the strong flavor of mountain cuisine. Today, this dish has become a specialty of this land.

7.9 Can wine

In any festival or festival, the people of the Central Highlands also have the ritual of drinking Can wine. According to their belief, wine is sent by God (Yang) to the earth to teach people how to make all kinds of wine. From rice, noodles, corn to bo bo, millet, etc. to worship the supreme beings of the year.

Can wine has many types. Rice wine is newly milled rice, washed clean, soaked in water and mixed with yeast to put in a jar. Cover the mouth of the jar tightly with banana leaves for five or six days before it can be used. Rice wine is wine made from cooked rice and fermented with yeast; either mixed well and put in the jar; or put a layer of rice, a layer of yeast is also fine. Rice wine only takes a few days to overflow the jar. As for millet, bo bo, corn, noodles, etc. wine, it is also made in the above way.

7.10 Nem Lao

Nem is considered a very unique dish of Laos people, making nem is not difficult but requires certain secrets. The main ingredients of spring rolls include minced pork loin, galangal, pepper, chili, salt, fish sauce and an indispensable spice is star gooseberry leaves, …

However, the most important step is still the mixing, cleaning and wrapping technique. Therefore, you must be a true Lao person to make this strange and attractive dish of Lao spring rolls. Banana leaves have been washed, dried, wrapped around the minced meat marinated with spices, wrapped in star gooseberry leaves, tied tightly into the shape of a small banh tet.

7.11. Ocean tuna eyes

Ocean tuna is one of the main export products of Dak Lak. Therefore, dishes made from tuna have also become specialties here. The most famous of which is ocean tuna eyes.

Ocean tuna eyes only need to be steamed with a little seasoning to become a nutritious dish. And its flavor also makes diners remember it forever.

Addresses to try:

• Ba Tam Restaurant: 289 Le Duan, Dak Lak.
• 293C Le Duan, Ward 3, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.

7.12. Squid Vermicelli

Taking advantage of the fresh seafood of the sea, Dak Lak has its own attractive version of squid vermicelli. Instead of using cuttlefish, Dak Lak’s squid vermicelli uses small, sweet squid that is not too tough.

Squid vermicelli is cooked sourly with pineapple and tomatoes. When enjoying, add a plate of vegetables and bean sprouts, which is great for a hot summer afternoon.

Addresses to try:

• Hoang Linh Restaurant: 166 Hung Vuong, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Dat Phu Restaurant: 169 Le Thanh Ton, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.

7.13. Chives Noodles

Chives Noodles is a unique version of the familiar fish cake noodle dish. It is still the same chewy, fragrant fried fish cakes, combined with the refreshing flavor of chives. It has created a typical dish of the sea.

Addresses to try:

• 48B Nguyen Trai, Ward 4, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Song Cau fish cake and chives noodle soup: Le Loi, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.

7.14. Rice vermicelli with pig intestines

Traveling through the central provinces of Vietnam, don’t be surprised when rice vermicelli is not eaten with roasted pork but instead with pig intestines. Accompanied by a bowl of hot porridge with intestines, a bowl of chili fish sauce is enough to make the common ingredients combined into a warm meal.

Addresses to try:

• Yen Restaurant: 118 Hung Vuong, Ward 6, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• 123 Dien Bien Phu, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.

7.15. Dak Lak chicken rice

Dak Lak’s chicken rice will remind you of the famous Hoi An chicken rice. The fragrant sticky rice is cooked from chicken broth, adding a little turmeric to get an eye-catching yellow color. The chicken can be chopped or shredded into bite-sized pieces.

A plate of chicken rice of course cannot lack some Vietnamese coriander, pickles, a bowl of dipping sauce and soup to fully enjoy the flavor.

Address:

• Tuyet Nhung Chicken Rice: 189 Le Thanh To, Ward 3, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Thien Huong Restaurant: 211 Le Thanh Ton, Dak Lak.

7.16. Apricot fish salad

A familiar dish of the Central coastal region, fresh fish salad is always loved after a fun and exciting trip to explore. The type of fish often used to make salad in Dak Lak is small apricot fish, with firm, sweet meat.

Addresses to try:

• Restaurants in the O Loan lagoon area, Dak Lak.
• Lam Hung Seafood Restaurant: Long Phu Bridge, An Cu Commune, Tuy An, Dak Lak.

7.17. Dong cake

It looks like fried spring rolls in the North or spring rolls in the South. But dong cake is still a dish worth trying in Dak Lak travel experiences. The main ingredient of the dish is Dong – this is a reptile that lives in sandy areas.

After frying, dong cake is rolled with rice paper, raw vegetables, and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce. If you are still not satisfied, don’t forget to order a bowl of Dong porridge to warm your stomach.

Recommended addresses:

• Grilled spring rolls – Dong sausage: 92 Nguyen Cong Tru, Ward 3, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Nem Cay Dong restaurant: 209 Ba Trieu, Ward 7, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.

7.18. O Loan lagoon blood cockles

O Loan lagoon blood cockles in Dak Lak are much bigger than other places, appear regularly throughout the year and are easy to catch. When people catch cockles, they often bring them home to process into many dishes such as grilled with scallion oil, grilled or stir-fried, fried with salt and chili, tamarind sauce with Vietnamese coriander and cooked into porridge, … At that time, you can eat cockles, talk about all kinds of things and watch the sky, mountains and rivers. The feeling is really poetic.

7.19. Steamed mackerel

This is a rustic and popular dish of Dak Lak people as well as people in Central Vietnam. They selected delicious fish to be only as big as two adult fingers, with a firm body and still fresh enough. The fish is cleaned of scales, marinated with onions and spices, then put in a steamer.

Steamed mackerel is eaten with rice paper, dipped in a sweet and sour fish sauce. The rice paper here must be cassava rice paper to have the right taste. Before eating, the rice paper is grilled or dipped in water to make it soft. Add a delicious dipping sauce made from the water secreted from the fish when steamed, mixed with fish sauce, garlic and chili to create a wonderful side dish.

8. Some specialties to buy as gifts when traveling to Dak Lak

8.1 A Ma Cong wine

Soaked from a medicinal decoction of leaves and rhizomes of the Trong tree, a plant that grows deep in the forests of Buon Don. Because it has many uses, cures many different diseases and is known by many people as a specialty, a precious gift with the essence of Ban Don. The wine is named after A Ma Cong, a living legend of the Ban Don region. In 2007, he was about 90 years old and still healthy. He is the third generation grandson of the elephant king Khun Ju Nop. He himself is a veteran Gru, having hunted over 100 elephants in his life.

8.2 Dak Lak Coffee

Coffee is one of the most typical cultural features of Dak Lak. Therefore, it has become a precious specialty of this land. Cups of black, thick, hot coffee in a space imbued with the essence of the Central Highlands mountains. And forests have been related to the minds of everyone when talking about Dak Lak. Therefore, up to now, in Dak Lak, there have been hundreds of large and small coffee shops springing up to serve the need to enjoy coffee for everyone.

8.3 Dak Lak Avocado

Avocado is a tropical fruit originating from Mexico. Because it is delicious and nutritious, it has been grown and cultivated in many places around the world, especially Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brazil. In Vietnam, avocado trees are grown in many places throughout the country, but the most famous is still the Tay Nguyen avocado. Maybe the avocado here is suitable for the climate and soil of red basalt, so Tay Nguyen avocado soon became a regional specialty of the Highlands.

But the most delicious is still the avocado grown in Dak Lak. The large avocado inside is a thick, golden, sticky layer of avocado flesh. If it is your first time enjoying it, when you first taste it, you will feel that the avocado seems a bit bland. But then, the rich, cool taste of the soft avocado will make you feel delicious. It is the light, cool taste that attracts people to eat, making them “addicted” to this rustic fruit

9. Accommodation when traveling to Dak Lak

When traveling to this beautiful land, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:

9.1 Hotels:

• SOJO Hotel Dak Lak. Address: No. 15 Hung Vuong, Tu An, Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak.
• Basalt Xanh Hotel. Address: No. 5 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Tan Loi, Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak.
• Muong Thanh Luxury Buon Ma Thuot Hotel. Address: 81 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Tan An, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• Dakruco Hotels. Address: 30 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Tan Lap, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• Rosa Alba Resort & Villas Tuy Hoa. Address: 88 Le Duan, Ward 9, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Sala Tuy Hoa Beach Hotel. Address: 51 Doc Lap, Ward 7, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Apec Mandala Phu Yen Hotel. Address: Hung Vuong Avenue, Ward 7, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.
• Sao Mai Beach Resort. Address: Le Duan, An Phu, Tuy Hoa, Dak Lak.

9.2 Homestays:

• Queeny’s Farmstay. Address: 442/139 Y Moan Enuol, Cu E Bur, Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak.
• Com Homestay. Address: Dang Tat, Ea Tu, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• K’pan House homestay. Address: 56/2/8 Nguyen Thi Dinh, Cu E Bur, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• Lee’s house Buon Ma Thuot. Address: Cu E Bur, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• The Highland House. Address: 79 Van Tien Dung, Tan An, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• Zan Homestay Buon Ma Thuot. Address: 37 Ho Giao, Thanh Nhat, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.
• Ban Garden House. Address: 21 Dang Thai Than, Tan Thanh, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak.

10. Some important notes when traveling to Dak Lak

To have a safe, complete and memorable trip to Dak Lak, you should note the following:

• Know the weather carefully before going to choose a time that suits your schedule and planned activities. The dry season is the ideal time to visit nature. While the festival season is often focus on the beginning of the year.
• Respect local culture, customs and community activities. When visiting temples or sacred places, wear polite and discreet clothing.
• When participating in outdoor activities or exploring the sea – islands. You should prepare sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing or suitable swimwear.
• For mountainous terrain or coastal areas, wear sneakers or hiking shoes with good grip to avoid slipping.
• Always bring drinking water, snacks, personal medicine and spare batteries for electronic devices.
• Avoid lighting fires in forests or flammable areas, do not litter and do not disturb wild animals.
• If traveling by private vehicle, check the vehicle carefully before leaving because the terrain has many steep passes and dangerous curves.
• Keep your personal belongings safe, especially in crowded places such as markets, piers, beaches or festivals.
• If traveling during the rainy season, bring quick-drying clothes, a light raincoat and a waterproof bag for electronic devices.
• Before using services or buying specialties, ask for the price first to avoid being charged too high.

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