One of the interesting journeys when coming back to the Central Highlands land that is loved by many travelers is Bo Y Kon Tum border gate – the central economic zone in the development triangle of three countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia.
For those who love moving, the Central Highlands is always a land visited by many devotees. And one of the most attractive places for tourists coming back to Kon Tum is Bo Y international border gate and Indochina junction. Now prepare yourself well when you get back to Bo Y border gate!
Bo Y Kon Tum international border gate
Locate the coordinates of Bo Y Kon Tum border gate
– Name: Bo Y international border-gate economic zone – Ngoc Hoi district – Kon Tum province
– Location: Zone I, Bo Y international border-gate economic zone – Bo Y commune – Ngoc Hoi – Kon Tum
– Time of establishment: Bo Y international border-gate economic zone (hereinafter referred to as border-gate EZ) approved by the Prime Minister and adjusted in Decision No. 225 / QD-TTg dated February 8, 2007 with a large scale. up to 70,438 ha including communes: Dak Su, Dak Duc, Dak Nong, Dak Kan, Saloong, Bo Y and Plei Kan town of Ngoc Hoi district.
– Opening and closing hours: From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. all days of the week including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
Bo Y is a border gate bordering Vietnam and Laos and is located near the Indochina junction. This is the center in the border triangle of three countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia. On the Vietnamese side, Bo Y international border gate is located in Ngoc Hoi district – Kon Tum; on the Laos side, the border gate belongs to Attapeu; on the Cambodian side, Bo Y was in Ratanakiri province. The border gate is about 14km from Plei Kan commune, Ngoc Hoi district, and from the city. Kon Tum is 74km. And this is one of the attractions that tourists come here to visit, especially young people with a passion for moving in the form of dust.
Signage leading to the gate
Introducing Bo Y international border-gate economic zone
Bo Y international border gate is a dynamic economic zone, the center in the development triangle of three countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia. Currently, the border gate area has a separate operation regulation and is built and developed with modern technical and social infrastructure; to promote the development of a grade-II city in the border region and link up with the East-West economic corridor. International border gates play an important role in the efficient exploitation of physical – economic – political – social conditions. Besides promoting security and defense issues.
Bo Y border gate currently has 1 international border gate with Laos and 1 international border gate with Cambodia linked with the East-West economic corridor. This is also the region and the most point in the linkage strategy to create opportunities for equal cooperation and development between ASEAN countries and the Mekong sub-region. At the same time, it is also an important intersection connecting the Central Highlands, Central Coast and Southeastern provinces, namely: Southern Laos, Northeastern Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia. And it also has a convenient location to exchange and boost the economy of the country.
Currently, countries such as Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand have been building many routes connecting to key economic regions of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand through Bo Y border gate such as :
– Ho Chi Minh Road Vietnam
– Highway 16A from PakSe to Attapeu town – Laos
– The Pak Bridge Bridge crosses Mekong River (Laos – Thailand)
– Route 18B from Attapeu town (Laos) to Phu border gate, connecting with Highway 40 of Vietnam
Journey to discover Bo Y Kon Tum border gate
Move
Set foot on the mountain town of Kon Tum, to visit the Bo Y border-gate economic area , visitors can take the route up to Bo Y commune – Ngoc Hoi – Kon Tum by bus or bus.
However, for people who love to move dust, the form of moving is great and suitable for those who love dust, freedom, and love to explore a little adventure that is driving dust by motorbike. With this direction, the team will have time to wander through the Nha Trang route, experience climbing Phuong Hoang Pass and start driving into Dak Lak. After that, pass the roads of the red land towards the gate’s destination.
Check-in
Set foot to the gate
Go to Dak To about 80km, you will see Bo Y international border gate . When you reach the junction with a signboard for Cambodia – Laos border gate, turn right, go straight and you will arrive at the border gate.
Feeling when setting foot on Bo Y border is so peaceful and you seem to have rid of all the fatigue and hardship after a long journey. The international border gate is 70,438ha wide and is divided into many separate functional areas: customs clearance gate, Laos side gate … And come here and remember to check-in the photo as a souvenir. friend.
Check-in at the gate
Check-in door
Laos side gate
Conquering Indochina junction
From Bo Y border gate to Indochina junction – a landmark boundary between the three countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia running around a few rounds of the hill about 10km is to come. Passing the cement road to the red dirt road leading to the top of the mountain with the pristine white color of the reed growing along the road. And climbing all the stone steps is you reach the milestone between the 3 countries.
The Indochina junction landmark is located on the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1,086m above sea level, with a triangular cylindrical design, each facing the country with the name of the country and the national emblem. Compared with the 4 extreme points of the East – West – South – North of the country, the Indochina junction is not too difficult for you to conquer. But the feeling of touching this sacred milestone and seeing the eyes far away and watching the rich border area has a strong feeling of rejuvenation.
Conquering Indochina junction
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Visit Bo Y commune market
After reaching the landmark of Indochina junction, now you can return and visit the street market of Bo Y commune. Here, visitors can buy for themselves many local products and specialties. such as sticky rice with bamboo shoots, dried bamboo shoots, and grilled chicken. And if you have not had a taste of the Tay Nguyen coffee, you should stop along the way to an open garden cafe right next to the field to enjoy and listen to stories about upland fields, crops, harvest … Original.
Visit the market to enjoy grilled chicken
Enjoy mountain city cuisine
After the journey to discover Bo Y border gate , do not forget to fill your hungry stomach with many dishes and specialties of the mountain town such as leaf salad or pickled fish – a specialty of Gie Trieng with raw Characteristic material of mountains and forests. There are also many specialties of the Central Highlands you should enjoy: grilled chicken, green rice, fish salad … definitely eat once for a lifetime.
Enjoy Kon Tum leaf salad
Besides, visitors can combine and explore more interesting destinations in Kon Tum when coming to Bo Y border gate such as visiting the 100-year-old wooden church, visiting Kon Tum museum, Dak To victory relic, check-in Kon Klor suspension bridge …
Closing the journey to explore Bo Y international border gate will surely leave a unique feeling in the heart of each visitor about the excitement and pride of having conquered a sacred peak of the country. at the frontier.
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