Kon Tum is a province located in the North of the Central Highlands. Together with Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Lam Dong, the five provinces form a plateau of fertile red basalt soil, rich in nature. This is the only province bordering Laos and Cambodia, so Kon Tum is known as the crossroads of Indochina.

In the Ba Na language, Kon Tum means "village in the lake area". In the past, it was a deserted land with a large area and a sparse population. The villages of the Xo Dang, Ba Na, Gia Rai, Gie Trieng, B'Râu, R'Mam... were scattered in different residential areas and not concentrated in the same area. Most of Kon Tum's natural area is located in the west of the Truong Son mountain range, so the terrain gradually slopes from east to west and gradually lowers from north to south. This area is also the source of many large rivers such as the Cai River (flowing to Quang Nam), the Se San River (flowing to Cambodia), and the Ba River (flowing to Phu Yen).

It can be said that Kon Tum tourism is closely associated with wild nature due to its natural characteristics and bears the strong imprint of the Central Highlands gong culture of indigenous ethnic groups.

Kon Tum is home to many historical sites and beautiful landscapes, in addition to major traditional festivals throughout the year, attracting a large number of tourists each year to this pristine land. Below are some of the outstanding destinations for tourists who want to experience the unique features of Kon Tum.

Pau Suh Waterfall (Pa Sy Waterfall)

The waterfall with its unique name is a famous destination of the Central Highlands. About 6 km from the city center, Pa Sy waterfall is located in Kon Tu Rang village, Mang Canh commune, Kon Plong district. This place is surrounded by green primeval forests, the fresh and cool climate brings a comfortable and refreshing feeling to visitors.

Pa Sy Waterfall is formed from the three largest streams in Mang Den, located at an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level. Pa Sy Waterfall is not majestic, like other famous waterfalls in the Central Highlands, but is gentle with white flowing water.

Ngoc Linh Mountain

Ngoc Linh Lien Son is a chain of mountains covering 4 provinces of Kon Tum, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, starting from Ngoc Lum Heo peak in the Northwest to Ngoc Ro peak in the Southeast. Among them, Ngoc Linh is the highest peak.

Located at an altitude of about 2600 m, Ngoc Linh mountain is extremely poetic and majestic. Not many people dare to conquer this magical Ngoc Linh mountain because there are so many mysterious stories told here. This mountain contains many spiritual values ​​from generations of ethnic minorities here.

Brave young people who love mountain climbing can choose Ngoc Linh as the destination for their trip.

Dak To hot spring

Dak To hot spring is located in Kon Dao commune, Dak To town, Dak To district, Kon Tum province.

The water of Dak To hot spring has a temperature of 50-70 degrees Celsius, containing many minerals Mg, Na, Ca, Si... not only helping visitors relax but also has healing effects, suitable for those who want to combine tourism and relaxation.

This is an area that has not been given much attention for tourism development, so it lacks many basic facilities and does not meet many of the expectations of tourists. Come to Dak To hot springs with the mindset of discovery instead of waiting for thoughtful tourist services.

Chu Mom Ray National Park

About 30 km west of the city center, tourists coming to Kon Tum cannot miss Kon Tum's Chu Mom Ray National Park.

Chu Mom Ray National Park is known as the green lung of the far North Central Highlands and is also known as the national park with the highest biodiversity in Vietnam. It is worth mentioning that this place is not only a large area, bordering Virachey National Park of Cambodia and Southeast Ghong Conservation Area of ​​Laos, but it is also the home of more than 114 species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world.

Kon Bring village

Kon Bring community tourism village, Kon Tum is a village of the M'Nam ethnic group with many traditional characteristics of the Central Highlands such as: Rong house architecture, stilt houses, gong dance...

Coming to Kon Bring village, visitors will feel the peaceful, rustic beauty through the wooden stilt houses and understand more about the customs and daily life of the people here. Most interestingly, visitors can have the opportunity to listen to the village elder tell the legend of the M'Nam people as well as the thrilling legend of the Mang Den land.

Kon Tum city

The most popular destination in Kon Tum province is the city of the same name. This is the cultural and economic center of the province, carrying modern values ​​but still preserving traditional features.

Tourist attractions in Kon Tum city include: Kon Tum wooden church, Kon Tum Bishop's Palace, Kon K'Tu ancient village, Kon K'lor communal house, Kon K'lor suspension bridge, Kon Tum museum and Bac Ai pagoda.

Rich culinary culture

Kon Tum land is fertile so the cuisine of Kon Tum people is equally diverse. The dishes of the Central Highlands are closely linked to the natural mountains and forests, bringing unique experiences to visitors.

Dishes not to be missed when coming to the Central Highlands such as: bamboo shoot sticky rice, jellyfish vermicelli, rice cakes, leaf salad, sour ant salad,...

Bamboo shoot sticky rice

A famous specialty in Kon Tum, bamboo shoot sticky rice sounds strange and the way of preparation is also unique. This rustic dish does not look very fancy but when eaten, you will know all the quintessence of the sunny and windy Central Highlands imbued in the dish. Bamboo shoot sticky rice is always the choice of many diners because the dish is delicious, cheap and easy to buy.

Jellyfish noodles

Although Kon Tum is not a coastal province, this jellyfish noodle dish is always ready to serve tourists from near and far. The chewy and crunchy taste of jellyfish, the rich and sweet broth, a little bit of chili and the round and white noodles always leave an unforgettable impression on those who want to find the taste of their hometown.

Kon Tum leaf salad

As the name suggests, the dish has 40-50 different types of leaves, including guava, fig, mango, tamarind, ginseng, ivy, sour leaves, star gooseberry, perilla, mugwort, ruby… This leaf salad is served with thinly sliced ​​boiled pork belly, boiled freshwater shrimp, and pork skin. What makes this dish unique is the accompanying dipping sauce that creates a very unique flavor.

Sour ant salad

To prepare this dish is very elaborate, the most difficult step is going into the forest to get the yellow ant nest to bring back, because usually the ant nests are located on very high trees. After the ant nest is taken home, it must be pre-processed by boiling warm water to remove dirt and then scoop it out to drain. Mix yellow ants, ant eggs and a little herbs, salt, chili to have an attractive dish. The more ant eggs in the yellow ant nest, the more delicious it is.

Noble rat meat

This is the name given by the people who grow Ngoc Linh ginseng in the Tu Mo Rong region to rats, which only prey on rare Ngoc Linh ginseng plants. This dish is considered a specialty of the people in Mang Ri, because they have eaten Ngoc Linh ginseng - a rare medicinal herb of the Tu Mo Rong region. Only on big occasions or when they are very important guests will the people serve it.

Year fish

In Kon Plong, nien fish is a specialty. Because this type of fish only appears in rivers and streams with clean, fast-flowing water, rocky rapids are very difficult to catch and often appear in large numbers during the dry season or spring. Nien fish meat is white, not only does not have a fishy smell but on the contrary is very delicious and is considered to have many nutrients. There are many ways to prepare nien fish, if grilled, just leave the fish whole, wash it and skewer it on a bamboo stick placed on a charcoal stove. When the fish is golden brown, remove it and dip it in salt and chili.

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