Chu Dang Ya in the J'rai language means "wild ginger", this is an extinct volcano located in Ploi Lagri village, Chu Dang Ya commune, Chu Pah district, Gia Lai province. Hidden in the vast Central Highlands, this extinct volcano is now a lush farming area for local people as the lava layer has created fertile red soil over millions of years of history.
Chu Dang Ya Mountain seen from flycam
Seen from above, Chu Dang Ya looks like a giant funnel hidden in the middle of a majestic green forest. The photo, which was listed in the top 50 most beautiful landscape images in the world and posted on Agoda by photographer Carol Hoa, captures the scene of Chu Dang Ya in the middle of clouds and mist with a large basin dyed by the red color of basalt soil.
Photo of Chu Dang Ya mountain by photographer Carol Hoa on Agora
Not only is it a place for local people to grow crops, Chu Dang Ya Mountain is also a destination for travel enthusiasts because of its majestic natural scenery. Besides the red color of basalt soil and the green color of crops, this place also wears the red color of canna flowers in the rainy season or the brilliant yellow color of wild sunflowers when the dry season comes. Chu Dang Ya is truly a destination not to be missed for those who love the wild and pure beauty of the Central Highlands.
Some pictures of Chu Dang Ya mountain captured by photographer Carol Hoa:
Chu Dang Ya is now a fertile farming land for local people.
Chu Dang Ya in wild sunflower season
Local people prepare land to grow arrowroot on Chu Dang Ya mountain
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