Kon Tum is not a bustling, bustling land for tourists, but if you are a lover of natural scenery, interested in the works imbued with cultural identity in the Central Highlands, the destinations in Kon Tum below will make any visitor “sunstroke”.
Top 10 destinations in Kon Tum cannot be missed when traveling to the Central Highlands
1. Kon Tum Wooden Church
Located on Nguyen Hue Street, Thong Nhat, Kon Tum city , this century-old wooden church attracts visitors by the beauty of unique Roman architecture combined in harmony with the Ba Na stilt house architecture. . The work is made entirely of chit wood – a typical tree of this sunny and windy land. The walls and walls are made of soil mixed with straw. The entire wooden pillars and ruffles in the church are decorated with generous, strong lines of the mountain that instead of meticulously carved. Wooden church is a closed building with the following areas: Synagogue, display of ethnic and religious products, communal house with guest house. In addition, there are also carpentry establishments, brocade weaving establishments, garment establishments and orphanages.
The church is nestled among the green forest of the immense plateau, even not in the flower season to visit the wooden church, visitors still have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magical, ancient and romantic beauty of this place. Therefore, this place has soon become one of the destinations in Kon Tum that you should not miss in your trip to the Central Highlands.
2. Kon Klor suspension bridge
Kon Klor suspension bridge connecting the two banks of the legendary Dak Bla river is the pride of the Kon Tum people. The 292m long bridge, located in Kon Klor village, Kon Tum city, is the largest and most beautiful iron suspension bridge in the Central Highlands. Not only possessing the rustic and simple beauty that attracts visitors, many people also come here, standing on the bridge to see far away is a large space of the village, rice fields, corn fields, dance grounds with stream The river was flowing rapidly at the foot of the bridge, a few boats drifting.
Here, you can immerse yourself in the vast nature, check-in on the green mulberry fields or visit the ethnic village of Bah Nar – Kon Klor, drink with them a can of wine or go to Kon K’tu village – a Bah Nar ethnic village still retains its natural features and scenery.
3. Dak Bla River
Dak Bla River is where the Kon Klor suspension bridge crosses, amidst the greatness of nature Kon Tum, the overall immense and fresh space creates a sense of relaxation for any visitor who comes. The flow is like a soft, meandering ribbon embracing the city of Kon Tum. On those ribbons, the boat is still floating as a highlight. Coming to Dak Bla river, you should come in the afternoon to watch the sunset fall on the river, the gentle wind blowing brings a sense of peace.
Dak Bla River is said to be in the hearts of Kon Tum people as iconic river because without Dak Bla River there is no Kon Tum.
4. Pa Sy Waterfall
Located in Kon Tu Rang village, Mang Canh commune, Kon Plong district; about 6km from the city center; Pa Sy waterfall is a natural beauty that makes visitors surprised. The waterfall is formed from the 3 largest streams in Mang Den, the water flows strongly from a height of 1500m, white foam at the feet, surrounded by green primitive forests, poetic, charming and wild. close. The fresh, cool climate brings a sense of comfort and happiness that melts the visitor’s heart.
5. The Court of Bishops
Built in 1935, right near the wooden church of Kon Tum, the bishop’s building is one of the places in Kon Tum that attracts a large number of tourists to visit.
The work is a harmonious combination between Western architecture and traditional Vietnamese architecture. Except for the pillar under the floor built of reinforced cement, the entire rest of this building is made up of precious woods of old. The whole court is like a cultural museum when the traditional room still retains the agricultural tools, living items, cultural objects of the ethnic minorities living in Kon Tum. So this is the ideal destination if you want to learn about the life and culture of the peoples of the Central Highlands.
6. The communal house of Kon Klor
Located on Tran Hung Dao Street, Kon Klor communal house is a destination in Kon Tum that visitors can not miss in the journey to discover Kon Tum.
Like other communal houses of the people of the Central Highlands, Kon Klor communal houses are built in a traditional style with the material entirely of wood, bamboo; The above is decorated with meticulous and elaborate patterns. In general, the communal house is very attractive because of its wild beauty, next to it is a green sugarcane field and a beautiful suspension bridge. The solid roof is considered the soul of the Central Highlands people, the fulcrum and pride of the artists and Ba Na ethnic groups.
7. Indochina fork
Coming to Bo Y, you must find Indochina junction – a destination in Kon Tum that is fascinated by people, where a chicken crows from 3 countries. The junction places a landmark made of marble at an altitude of 1,086m, this is one of the two border landmarks that register the three countries Laos – Vietnam – Cambodia .
Conquering this peak, in addition to the opportunity to set your heart to sing the national anthem of Vietnam, you will see the entire Indochina junction, you will see a beautiful radiant green color. But of course to reach the Indochinese junction, visitors will have to go through a difficult journey with winding and winding roads under the fierce, dazzling sun of the Central Highlands.
8. Chu Mom Ray National Park
About 30km from the center of Kon Tum city to the west, Chu Mom Ray is a national park in the system of special-use forests of Vietnam that attracts visitors to visit. The only national park adjacent to the two countries Laos and Cambodia covers an area of over 56,000 hectares. Chu Mom Ray is also the national park with the highest biodiversity with a multitude of precious tree species and 114 species on the Vietnamese and international Red Lists in need of conservation.
Visitors to one of these destinations in Kon Tum not only explore the rich nature, experience the wilderness, enjoy the fresh air, but also visit some of the attractions such as: road Truong Son, landmark H 67 – the base of the heroic Central Highlands army with charging Ly hill, Phuong Hoang airport, Bo Y international border gate, Yaly hydropower … At the same time learn more about customs and practices of ethnic minorities here such as Ro Mam, K’Dong, Gia Rai, H’Lang and especially Bo Rau – one of the least ethnic groups in Vietnam.
9. Mang Den pine forest
Located in Mang Den eco-tourism area, at an altitude of more than 1000m and characterized by a humid monsoon climate, lost in Mang Den pine forest, the first feeling visitors feel is comfort, comfort with The temperature is only about 19, 20 degrees C. The whole space is lined with green pine trees, besides many rare animals are also preserved here.
When coming to Mang Den, visitors visit the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows – an architectural work built from the war against the French. A place that is both suitable for picnics and pilgrimages for Catholics.
10. Yaly Falls
Located in Ya Tang commune, Sa Thay district, Kon Tum province, Yaly waterfall belonging to Se San river is the same beautiful waterfall as Pa Sy, this is also one of the most attractive destinations in Kon Tum .
The large lake has many oases, the rocks are lined up in the shape of a ladder, the water from the top of the waterfall cascades down like silk shimmering golden sunlight, making space here dim. romantic. In the midst of the majestic natural scenery, feeling a little cold will help you feel comfortable, dispel all troubles.