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The key tourist area in Vietnam has just had the first international airport, converging ‘Little Paris’ and ‘Ha Long Bay on land’
This is an area located at the border junction of Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia; adjacent to the North Central region and the Central Coast and the Southeast region; there is a fairly developed transport system with 3 airports, Ho Chi Minh roads, and national highways.
According to Decision 610/QD-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport dated May 17, 2024, Lien Khuong airport will become an international airport, used for both civil and military purposes in the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. Previously, Decision No. 648/QD-TTg dated June 7, 2023 of the Prime Minister approved the planning of Lien Khuong airport to 2030 with an area of nearly 341 hectares, aiming to expand to nearly 487 hectares by 2050, expected to welcome 5 million tourists per year.
Lien Khuong International Airport, located in TT. Lien Nghia, Duc Trong District, 28 km from Da Lat City, is expected to strongly promote the tourism industry of Lam Dong province and the Central Highlands region. This upgrade has not only received expectations from the government and local people but also from tour operators and international tourists who love Da Lat. # Central Highland Vietnam
Lien Khuong Airport will become the first international airport in the Central Highlands
According to the Thanh Nien newspaper, the Vice Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee said that Lien Khuong airport becoming an international port will be an important boost for the tourism development of Lam Dong and the Central Highlands. This airport has a long history, built in 1933 and has gone through many stages of upgrading and management by the French and Americans. After being taken over by the Vietnamese People’s Army in 1975, the airport served mainly for business trips and migration to the new economic zone.
Since 1981, the airport has started to serve passenger transportation with domestic routes and has undergone many infrastructure upgrades, especially the renovation project in 2003 with a runway of 3,250m and the ability to serve 1.5-2 million passengers per year. However, in recent years, the airport has welcomed over 2.5 million passengers per year, exceeding its original design capacity.
Lien Khuong Airport has a unique architecture, simulating the shape of a wildflower, with a yellow roof bent into many wings. Lien Khuong Airport Terminal received the first prize of the National Architecture Award 2010.
The Central Highlands possesses great potential in terms of cultural and natural heritage, creating favorable conditions for the development of the tourism economy. However, due to geographical location, economic conditions and population characteristics, the Central Highlands still faces many difficulties compared to urban areas and plains. This area is still limited in terms of infrastructure, inconvenient transportation and weak tourism human resources. # Central Highland Vietnam
The Central Highlands possesses great potential for cultural and natural heritage, creating favorable conditions for economic development of tourism
However, in recent years, the Central Highlands provinces have made efforts to develop tourism, creating many attractive destinations, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, contributing to promoting the economic growth of each locality and the whole region.
Central Highlands tourism has always been an attractive destination for exploration enthusiasts. This basalt red land is a paradise for those who love the majestic beauty of mountains, forests and rivers and streams. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the unique gong culture, visit fruitful coffee gardens and see the gentle elephants in Ban Don,… # Central Highland Vietnam
December to the end of February is the ideal time to travel to the Central Highlands. At this time, the weather is pleasant with a cool climate, little rain, and not too sunny, which facilitates outdoor activities. Visitors also have the opportunity to admire the bright yellow rice fields and the roads filled with the yellow color of wildflowers, creating an extremely beautiful scenery.
Some famous tourist attractions in the Central Highlands:
- The foggy city of Da Lat
Da Lat city is known as Vietnam’s ‘Little Paris’
Da Lat, the city of thousands of flowers, is nestled among green hills, famous for its year-round cool climate and romantic beauty. This place gathers many unique flowers such as hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, roses, and peach plum flowers, creating a fairy scene with bright colors. Visitors can indulge in the beautiful flower gardens and flower field system.
1.1 Datanla Waterfall
Datanla Waterfall is located about 5km from Da Lat, is one of the famous tourist attractions of the Central Highlands. The waterfall has the typical beauty of mountains and forests, both wild and lyrical and poetic. With a rapid height of about 20m, Datanla is a favorite destination for tourists to experience and visit and enjoy the fresh natural space.
1.2 Mountain Town Railway Station
Da Lat Railway Station, built from 1932-1938, used to be located in the Thap Cham – Da Lat railway, connecting Da Lat city with Phan Rang (Ninh Thuan). Currently, the station is no longer in the national railway system of Vietnam but has become an attractive tourist destination for tourists when coming to Da Lat. Tourists often come here to take photos with ancient train cars and unique vintage scenery.
Da Lat Railway Station
1.3 Langbiang Mountain
Langbiang Mountain is one of the symbols of Da Lat, the city’s highest mountain. On the top of Langbiang, there are many interesting attractions and entertainment services. Conquering Langbiang Peak, visitors will admire the impressive space, enjoy the panoramic view of Da Lat city from above and participate in thrilling games for adventure lovers.
1.4 Experience the Central Highlands gong culture
The Central Highlands Gong Culture Tour gives visitors the opportunity to explore the unique culture through dances, cuisine and folk games. Visitors can participate in drinking can wine, enjoy specialty barbecue, and dance to the rhythm of gongs with the locals, creating memorable memories of the unique culture of this land.
- Kon Tum Peaceful Land
2.1 Black bamboo shoots
Mang Den is one of the tourist destinations in the Central Highlands with beautiful scenery, fresh air and cool weather. Known as the “second Da Lat” of the Central Highlands, Mang Den is an attractive eco-tourism area with natural lakes and waterfalls in the middle of green pine forests. This is the ideal place to relax and enjoy nature. Besides, Mang Den also has a unique culture of ethnic minorities, making your trip more interesting.
2.2 Chu Mom Ray National Park
Chu Mom Ray National Park, with an area of more than 56,000 hectares, is located in Sa Thu and Ngoc Hoi districts of Kon Tum province. Located at the junction of Indochina, this national park is adjacent to Laos and Cambodia. Featuring the largest Ja Book grass field in Vietnam and home to many rare animals, Chu Mom Ray is an ideal destination for those who love nature and wildlife.
Gia Lai Mountain Town
3.1 Nhon Hoa Elephant Village
Nhon Hoa elephant village, located in the old forest of Gia Lai, is where the big but gentle elephants live. Riding an elephant and exploring the natural scenery from a different perspective is an exciting experience for visitors. In addition, La Nhi waterfall with a height of more than 50m, famous as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Nhon Hoa mountain, is also a destination not to be missed.
3.2 Ho Che Beach
Ho Che Beach is a famous tourist destination in the northeast of Pleiku city, Gia Lai province. Visitors who come here will be able to see straight roads, flanked by shady hundred-year-old pine forests. The green tea hills along with the chilly weather create a relaxing and unforgettable feeling.
Dak Lak
4.1 Lak Lake – Buon Jun
Lak Lake, the largest natural lake of Vietnam, is an attractive tourist destination in Dak Lak. The rainy season is when the water level in the lake rises, on the surface of the lake are countless lotuses and water lilies in full bloom, creating a vivid picture of nature. Exploring the rich flora and fauna, including particularly rare species, at Lak Lake is an exciting experience for visitors.
4.2 Mother Elephant Rock
Mother Elephant Rock, a typical symbol of Dak Lak, is a giant rock standing tall in the middle of the mountainous forest. Visitors will feel like they are putting their feet on the back of a giant elephant when standing on this rock. The majestic surroundings make for an unforgettable experience.
4.3 Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum
Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum, also known as the Coffee World Museum, is located on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Tan Loi Ward, Buon Ma Thuot City. With a total area of up to 45 hectares, this museum is a complex that includes a coffee space, an exhibition area, a display area, a seminar space and a light library. This is a favorite tourist destination for many young people to take photos and explore coffee culture.
Dak Nong
5.1 Chu Bluk Cave
Chu Bluk Cave, the longest volcanic cave in Southeast Asia, is located in Buon Choah commune, Krong No district, Dak Nong province. Chu Bluk has a wild and mysterious beauty, a destination that challenges believers who love to conquer and adventure. To reach the cave, visitors must cross the wild and dense mountain forest, going through many interesting challenges.
5.2 Dray Sap – Gia Long – Trinh Nu waterfall cluster
The Dray Sap – Gia Long – Trinh Nu waterfall cluster belongs to the Serepok River, located in Dray Sap commune, Krong Ana district, Dak Lak province. With an area of about 1,655 hectares, this waterfall cluster is located between the two provinces of Dak Lak and Dak Nong. Each waterfall has its own majestic and mysterious beauty, creating an interesting destination for visitors who love nature and love to explore.
5.3 Ta Dung Lake – “Ha Long Bay” of the Central Highlands
With more than 40 large and small islands, prominent on a water surface area of nearly 3,700 hectares, Ta Dung Lake, in Dak Glong district (Dak Nong province) is likened by tourists from all over the world to the “Ha Long Bay” of the Central Highlands.
In particular, this area gathers a lot of endemic bird species, of which, up to 1/8 of the birds are Vietnam’s species and the rest are endemic to the world. From July to December of the year is considered the most beautiful time of the lake, because this is the lake’s water season.
