For travelers across the country, conquering Indochina junction, having a hand to touch the Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia border mark and experiencing the feeling of “a chicken crowing in three countries together” is the item spend can not miss.
The legendary Indochina junction is the junction between 3 countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia. This junction has been in the unforgettable memories of many soldiers and youth volunteered in the years of the war against the US and still attracts many travelers by the interesting story of a chicken. 3 countries can all hear. 
The junction adjacent to Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia
What time should we conquer Indochina junction?
Located in a climate intersecting tropical monsoons and highland climates, Kon Tum has 2 distinct seasons, including rainy and dry seasons. Many people choose to conquer the Indochina junction in the period from October to November of the lunar calendar when the Kon Tum farmers’ fields enter the harvest season. Or if you come in December you have the opportunity to admire the blooming wild yellow hillsides, the rubber forest in the deciduous season in January … You should watch the weather forecast closely for a favorable trip.
You should go in the October – November lunar month
Experience of staying in a journey to conquer landmarks
For the most convenience for sightseeing, you should rent a room in Kon Tum city, at the streets: Phan Dinh Phung, Truong Chinh, Duy Tan, Nguyen Trai … Price for a comfortable room from 200,000 VND – 300,000 VND / night.
You can go home during the day so you may not rent a motel
What to eat at Indochina junction?
During the journey to touch the Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia border milestone, do not forget to enjoy the famous Kon Tum specialties such as:
– Sour fish: the Jep-Trieng food, the raw material is the floating fish in the Central Highlands rivers and streams that bring sour salt and many special ingredients of the mountains and forests.
– Kon Tum leaf salad: The feat of 40 kinds of forest leaves, thinly boiled pork, shrimp and sauce made from fermented glutinous rice, dried onions, chipped, satay. Roll the vegetables with shrimp, meat and dab in the sauce to feel the strong, irresistible taste.
Sticky rice with bamboo shoots: The ingredients of this dish include fragrant sticky rice and fresh bamboo shoots picked from the forest. When you eat, feel the crunchy bamboo shoots together with the very sticky sticky rice.
– Grilled beef with the bamboo tube: Silk beef is marinated with special spices and then grilled in a fresh bamboo tube, rolled with wild vegetables to feel the sweet taste and fragrant.
Guide to move
Stage 1: Arrive in Kon Tum
Kon Tum province does not have an airport. Then go to Kon Tum by bus for about 30,000 – 35,000 VND or rent a taxi on the 50km road.
Stage 2: At Kontum
To visit Kon Tum or the surrounding areas, you can choose to rent a motorbike, car or taxi. First, contact your hotel to ask for the most reasonable car rental. Motorbike rental service here is not popular, the rental price is about 120,000 – 150,000 VND / day, gasoline is poured out.
To conquer the Indochina junction , from Kom Tum city, going along Highway 14E to the Northwest is the way to Bo Y border gate, where there are border markers between the three countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia. Then you present your papers to ask for permission from the border guards at the checkpoint, following the road more than 10km around the hill to the foot of the landmark. Parking the car below, you only need to walk a few steps to admire the 3-sided landmark – one of the important markers in the border area of our country.
The road goes bad, should be avoided during the rainy season
Indochina fork – where a chicken crows three countries to listen
The road to Indochina junction is not too difficult to go, while driving, tourists are also allowed to rent a beautiful view of mountains and hills. Then climb the stairs to reach the sacred image of the border region of the country.
The signboard is right at the foot of the landmark
Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia landmark is made of marble, placed on the top of a mountain 1,086 m high above sea level. The 2m high triangular cylinder, weighing nearly 900kg, is one of the two border markers that register the three countries. 3 sides of the legendary milestone return in turn to the territory of each country with solemn national emblem.
Conquering this peak, touching national border markers, singing the national anthem; Visitors can also see the whole rich and green confluence of Indochina. 
Sacred national border landmarks
In addition to the Indochinese junction, do not miss the opportunity to visit famous historical destinations, famous sights of Kon Tum province such as the wooden church over 100 years old, the Kon Klor suspension bridge, Mang Den eco-tourism area …
Kon Tum Wooden Church
Kon Klor suspension bridge
Things to note in conquering Indochina junction
– In the process of moving, pay attention to the correct speed, while ensuring your safety, you can avoid traffic police shooting at speed; especially on the road from Kon Tum to Dak To, Ngoc Hoi.
– Road signs for this Central Highlands are not clear and confusing; The best way to find a attraction is to ask the locals. Also the road is pretty bad, it rains, please be careful. Even at the section from the Y border gate to Kontum in the afternoon, there are no lights, so slow down. When renting a motorbike, you should carefully check the lights and the car.
– Bring ID card or passport, ID card to ask for the permission of the border guards to go to the landmark.
– Absolutely not allowed to sit on the landmark and do not litter indiscriminately in the itinerary.
When traveling in large groups, pay more attention to safety and remember not to litter indiscriminately
Above is the experience of conquering Indochina (Kon Tum) fork in full and detail. Do not forget to bag the above information to have a successful and convenient trip and remember to share your beautiful moments with us!