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Through a friend's recommendation, Nguyen Trong Cung, a freelance photographer, came to Mang Den to find peace amidst majestic nature.
Located in Kon Plông district, Kon Tum province, Măng Đen is known as a plateau within the Trường Sơn mountain range, boasting an altitude of over 1200 meters above sea level. It's situated in the northern part of the Central Highlands and is approximately 50 km from Kon Tum city. Thanks to this impressive altitude, Măng Đen is considered a fairyland with a diverse ecosystem and fresh air, comparable to tourist destinations like Da Lat and Sa Pa.
Mang Den is a place with a pure, somewhat simple and rustic beauty.
A journey to heal the soul.
Having taken many backpacking trips before, this was Cung's first long trip to the Central Highlands. Upon arriving in Mang Den, he chose to travel by motorbike along winding roads lined with lush green pine trees and fragrant wild orchids.
"Măng Đen left a strong impression on me because of its abundance of pine trees. Pine trees have antibacterial and air-purifying properties, so this place offers a pleasant feeling, perfect for those who enjoy a quiet and relaxing atmosphere," the photographer confided.
The roads are picturesque, lined on both sides with lush green pine trees.
As a pristine and unspoiled ecological area, Mang Den still preserves a rich and diverse array of flora and fauna. Mang Den boasts seven lakes and three unique waterfalls, including Dak Ke, Pa Sy, Lo Ba, Toong Dam, Toong Zori, and Toong Po, making it ideal for a relaxing and soul-healing getaway.
In the early mornings, when the pine hills, lush and velvety green, are still half-asleep, the weather in the forest is cool and crisp, and dew drops gently patter down from the pine canopy onto the road like a melodious tune. Witnessing the sun gradually rising, painting the sky a vibrant red, creates a poetic and romantic scene.
A place to "heal," a refuge from the noisy, crowded, and polluted city.
In addition, the trip was an opportunity for Mr. Cung to experience the unique cuisines and customs of ethnic groups such as the Xê Đăng, Mơ Nâm, Ka Dong, and Hre…
Sharing with Travellive, the photographer said: “Mang Den is unlike Da Lat; it's a melancholic, ethereal town immersed in the year-round silvery cold, beneath the rustling pine trees, nestled in small alleys shrouded in the undulating mist of the remote highlands.”
Mang Den is a region with great tourism potential.
The best time to visit Mang Den
Thanks to its impressive altitude, Mang Den has a climate quite similar to Da Lat, creating cool and pleasant weather year-round. The average temperature is around 26°C, with the lowest in winter around 5°C. With this climate, you can choose to visit in any month of the year. Each month, the area reveals its own unique beauty as it dons a new "coat" of colors.
The weather in Mang Den is also unpredictable, sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy, like a young couple in love who suddenly get angry or upset. "The torrential rain in the Central Highlands is very scary; you shouldn't travel during thunderstorms," Cung added.
The cool and pleasant weather makes it suitable for traveling all year round.
