Visit Buon Ma Thuot and hear the legend of the lovers.

Explore and learn about the culture of the Central Highlands in the traditional Ede longhouses. Photo: Men Nguyen.

Here are some must-see attractions when visiting this beautiful and peaceful mountain town:

Dray Nur - Dray Sap Waterfall Complex

Located about 30km from the city center along National Highway 14 towards Dak Nong, you will be amazed by the poetic beauty of Dray Nur Waterfall (also known as Wife Waterfall). The waterfall is 250m long and over 30m high, its white foam cascading year-round, creating a stunning landscape. A short distance away, across a suspension bridge over the Serepok River, is Dray Sap Waterfall (Husband Waterfall), equally majestic as Dray Nur.

Dray Sap Waterfall cascades down in a torrent of white foam amidst the vast forest. Photo: Men Nguyen.

Besides sightseeing and taking photos, visitors can listen to the locals recount the legend of the passionate love between Dam San and H'Bia Diet Kluc, which is linked to the origin of the two waterfalls. Visitors can also explore Gia Long Waterfall, Trinh Nu Waterfall, and other waterfalls, each with its own unique beauty and ancient stories.

Dak Lak Museum

The Dak Lak Ethnic Museum is a must-see for most tourists visiting Buon Ma Thuot. Located on Le Duan Street – considered the most beautiful street in the area – the museum boasts architecture deeply rooted in the traditional culture of the Central Highlands.

This museum displays over 1,000 valuable artifacts and images about the flora and fauna, industrial crops, and culture of the ethnic groups living in Dak Lak, in four languages: English, Vietnamese, French, and Ede. The Dak Lak Museum is truly a destination that offers many surprises for visitors, especially those who love the culture of the Central Highlands.

Buon Don Tourist Area

Not only is Buon Ma Thuot known as the "coffee capital of Vietnam," it also boasts the largest elephant training school in Vietnam. Located about 50km from the city center, the Buon Don tourist area is known for its legend of hunting and taming wild elephants, tourism activities in the villages, traditional Ede longhouses, suspension bridges, the tomb of the elephant-hunting king, and more.

Experience riding elephants when visiting Buon Don tourist area. Photo: Men Nguyen.

Tourists can enjoy a ride on the backs of giant elephants for around 100,000-150,000 VND (depending on the duration). You can also easily buy unique souvenirs such as Ama Kong specialties and lucky elephant hair rings at reasonable prices.

Victory Monument

Another must-see is the Victory Monument, located in the center of the Six-Way Intersection. The monument is considered a symbol of the city, often compared to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The highlight is the steel tank numbered 980 – the tank that spearheaded the historic battle of the Vietnamese army against the city.

Troh Bu Wild Orchid Conservation Garden

Located about 10km from the city center, Troh Bu is considered the first and only eco-tourism farm in Buon Don. Here, you'll always feel like you've returned to your own dream garden with outdoor activities, fun, and opportunities to learn about and research over 200 species of wild orchids, natural forest trees, wildflowers, and more. Visitors can also admire and explore unique cultural artifacts of the Central Highlands. A special feature is that visitors from all over the world can enjoy free admission to Troh Bu, and the prices of services are very reasonable.

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