Possessing an interesting and impressive natural landscape, Yang Tao Elephant Stone is one of the check-in places that beat the hearts of many young people in their journey to discover the Central Highlands – Dak Lak.
The Creator has endowed Dak Lak tourism with a very unique and amazing natural wonder, Yang Tao rocky top looks like the back of a giant elephant. In addition, this destination is also associated with the thrilling legend of the Elephant Cha and Mother Elephant, creating a highlight that attracts many visitors to admire and explore.
Yang Tao Elephant Stone is a very unique and interesting natural wonder of Dak Lak. Photo: Phan Loc
Join Vietnam Travel in the footsteps of young Phan Loc to explore the interesting and attractive things of this special tourist destination. Phan Loc will share with you useful Yang Tao Elephant stone travel experiences such as how to move, play, and some important notes.
Where is Yang Tao Elephant Stone, how is the way?
Yang Tao Elephant Stone’s address is located in Yang Tao commune, Lak district, Dak Lak province, about 47 kilometers southeast of Buon Ma Thuot city center, down Highway 27.
Yang Tao Elephant Stone is essentially a pair of rocky mountains lying not far apart, including the Mother Elephant Stone located near the foot of a mountain range in Chu Yang Sin National Park, and the Cha Elephant Stone lying in the middle of a field, that way. about 5 kilometers. If you go from Buon Ma Thuot, you will meet Mother Elephant Stone first, and then to Cha Elephant Stone.
Yang Tao Elephant Stone’s address is located in Yang Tao commune, Lak district, Dak Lak province. Photo: Phan Loc
The road to Yang Tao Elephant Stone is quite easy, so visitors can rent a motorbike to do a small trip. Highway 27 is quite beautiful, the scenery on both sides of the road is filled with green trees, a glimpse of cows grazing on the top, all bring a beautiful natural scene, full of life.
The road to Yang Tao Elephant Stone has extremely beautiful natural scenery. Photo: Hoang Tuan Anh
Going through the asphalt, you will pass about 200 meters of dirt road, Mother Elephant Stone will appear in front of your eyes with a huge and magnificent shape.
Currently on google maps there is no exact location and specific route, only the way to Yang Tao commune is currently, so you need to keep track of the number of miles traveled, and do not be afraid to ask local people for directions, them. extremely hospitable and friendly, will definitely help you very enthusiastically.
Note, visiting Yang Tao Elephant Stone will not cost any entrance fee, only 5k for motorbikes and 20k for car. There is a small water shop here, when you are tired of climbing, you can sit and drink water to support, rest assured that the price is very reasonable!
Visiting Yang Tao Elephant Stone will not incur any entrance fees. Photo: Phan Loc
The Legend of Elephant Stone Yang Tao
There is a pretty interesting thing that you easily recognize the common point of Dak Lak tourist attractions , that is, each place is often associated with a legend, and so is Yang Tao Elephant Stone.
There are many stories that are told about the formation of the Mother Elephant and Father Elephant Stone.
First is the name, why is it called Elephant Stone? Because these are two monolithic granite rocks of very large size, dark gray color, lying face down on the ground, especially the spine that looks exactly like an elephant’s spine, from a distance, looks like an elephant giant is sleeping amidst immense nature. Since then, the name Yang Tao Elephant Stone was formed.
Mother Elephant Yang Tao looks like a giant elephant sleeping in the middle of the vast forest. Photo: Internet
No one knows whether these two rocks ever existed, only listening to their ancestors told them for a long time, and they used to “move” when the position is now far from the original position. The Mother Elephant Stone moved close to the foot of the mountain. The Elephant Cha Stone was originally in the north facing the Lak lake surface, but later moved to close to the Mother Elephant Stone. That is why this pair of Elephant Stone represents the love of a couple.
And Cha Yang Tao Elephant Stone is like an elephant lying face down in a large field. Photo: Internet
There is also a legend about the Yang Tao Elephant Stone that is told, that is the saying that the Elephant Stone made his wife. When the rock was first formed, the rock was not as hard as it is now, but like a black mud rising from the ground, people still love climbing up to play happily. Then one day the rock hardened and accidentally dragged a beautiful young girl in the area, the people tried to pull it out but instead pulled the girl deeper into the rock, and finally sinking into the rock. leaves no trace. After a while, the dreaming girl told everyone that she was living happily with the God of Stone Elephant, everyone should not worry anymore.
Since then, the Elephant Stone has been worshiped very sacred, as a god protecting villagers, blessing couples, and also becoming a beauty in Dak Lak culture.
Yang Tao Elephant Stone represents love between couples. Photo: Internet
Check in with Yang Tao Elephant Stone What’s interesting?
The first experience that you need to do is to conquer Yang Tao Elephant Stone . From the foot of the mountain to climb the backbone of the rock will take about 10 to 15 minutes. The gentle slopes of the rock are easy to climb, but care must be taken because the cliffs are covered with green moss, so it is quite slippery. The higher you climb, the greater the slope, the stronger the sound of the wind blowing in your ears.
Phan Loc shares his feelings of joy and satisfaction after completing the climb to the top of the Elephant Stone, because the landscape ahead is so beautiful and beautiful.
Conquering Yang Tao Elephant Rock peak, the steeper the steeper the hill, the stronger the wind will blow. Photo: Phan Loc
View from Yang Tao Mother Elephant Stone overlooking the lush green forest and majestic, wild hills.
View from Yang Tao Mother Elephant Stone with majestic trees and hills. Photo: Phan Loc
Also limestone Father Yang Tao is located between fields should view overlooking the vast rice fields, immense. During the season, the rice is brightly ripe and brings a wonderful sight.
View from Cha Yang Tao Elephant Stone is a rice field that is ripe with seasoning. Photo: Internet
Climbing to the top of the rock to admire the scenery is really a very memorable experience. Only to see that being constantly aware of natural beauty is a great privilege that people receive while living in this world. With the most beautiful things in the eye, people find their hearts filled with happiness, all worries and chaos but gradually disappear.
Yang Tao Elephant Stone has a very beautiful natural scenery. Photo: Internet
The view is excellent, so you can freely check in Yang Tao Elephant Stone with dozens of excellent photos. A move of turning your back to look in the distance, or leaning to catch the sun, or sitting down … will bring impressive shots. Remember not to forget to fully charge your phone!
Check in Yang Tao Elephant Stone with dozens of excellent photos. Photo: Phan Loc
After watching the scenery and taking photos of fire at the top of Da Voi, you can go to the M’nong village to rest, drink soft drinks or enjoy delicious and exotic cuisine.
In addition, the Elephant Stone is also very close to a famous tourist destination of Dak Lak, which is Lak lake , also in the same district of Lak. This is the second largest natural lake in Vietnam, and the largest in Dak Lak, famous for its wild and romantic beauty, which will surely make you love it.
Lak lake – a peaceful romantic beauty in the Central Highlands. Photo: Phan Loc
Conclusion
Sharing about Elephant Stone Yang Tao has introduced you to an extreme check-in place when visiting the land of Central Highlands – Dak Lak.
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