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“Mang Den has so much potential and so many unique destinations that many people don't know about. With our mission to explore, the more we travel, the more we realize that Mang Den and the surrounding area have so many attractive destinations,” Dodo shared.
Mang Den is a popular tourist destination located 50 km northeast of Kon Tum city center (Kon Tum province).
Mang Den is a town in Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province, located on a plateau in the Truong Son mountain range at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level and boasting a rich system of pristine forest vegetation. Therefore, the climate in Mang Den is quite mild and cool, with fresh air and temperatures ranging from 16 to 22 degrees Celsius. It is often referred to as the "second Da Lat."
Dodo said that some familiar destinations that tourists often visit include: Dak Ke Lake, Khanh Lam Pagoda, Our Lady of Mang Den, Kon Pring Community Tourism Village, Pa Sy Waterfall, Dam Bri Lake, Reed Grass Hill, Mang Den Grass Hill, 37 Households Area, Suspension Bridge, Kon Tu Rang terraced rice fields and farms.
Often described as the muse of Kon Tum's mountains and forests, Mang Den is blessed with a rustic and pristine beauty. Thanks to its mild climate and year-round cool temperatures, visitors can fully enjoy the area in any season.
In addition, drawing on his experience as a tourism professional in Mang Den, he also shared some unique, beautiful, and lesser-known destinations such as: Upper Kon Tum Hydroelectric Lake, Viring Village, Ngoc Le Peak, Vi R'Ngheo Village and hills of orchids and rhododendrons, Mang Den Discovery Retreat including a 40m high waterfall, primeval forest, streams and orange groves, Kon Ke rice fields, Mang Canh Grass Hill, Kon Du Village, and further afield there are Mang Buk rice fields, Kon Ring Lake…
Sharing with Travellive, Dodo also said: “Visiting Mang Den is not only about admiring the majestic mountain scenery but also about having many interesting experiences such as: camping, watching the sunrise and sunset, cloud hunting, SUP paddling, participating in coffee tours, swimming in the forest, trekking in the forest, mountain climbing, visiting the hydroelectric reservoir, riding off-road vehicles, experiencing life in the village with the locals…”.
The best time to visit Mang Den is from December to August. Currently, you can travel by sleeper bus from Hanoi, Da Nang, and Saigon directly to Mang Den. Alternatively, you can fly to Pleiku and then take a bus to Mang Den. You can also go to Kon Tum city and then take a bus to Mang Den (one bus per hour).
The cloud-watching spot is at 73 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, near the center of Mang Den town.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip to Mang Den, Dodo also offers a few tips for tourists.
First, bring warm clothing and sportswear for outdoor activities, and avoid wearing green, blue, and black to stand out in photos. Next, bring insect repellent if you plan to go into the forest. Many places in Mang Den aren't on maps, so seek out a local if you want to know about unique destinations.
Furthermore, Mang Den lacks the amenities and entertainment options found in larger cities, so visitors should prepare sufficient cash as there are very few ATMs in the area. Restaurants and shops in Mang Den also close quite early (8-9 PM).
Immersed in a sea of clouds in the heart of Mang Den town.
The tourist destinations are mostly waterfalls, lakes, or pine forests, so the paths will be very slippery. You should wear lightweight shoes with good grip to avoid foot pain or slipping and falling while moving around.
"As someone working in the tourism industry, I hope that visitors to Mang Den will always have a spirit of love for nature and environmental protection to preserve the beauty of this land. This will be a paradise for those who love exploration, love beautiful natural scenery, love peace, and also a place to relax and heal," Dodo said.
