Buon Ma Thuot City, in Dak Lak province, is known as the coffee capital. This city in the central highlands is well-known for its excellent coffee and numerous cafes. I will take you guys on a tour of Buon Ma Thuot today.
How to get there?
Buon Ma Thuot may not be as well-known as other destinations in Vietnam, such as Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Hanoi, but it is well worth a visit. It is the provincial capital of Dak Lak (or Dac Lac) Province, located approximately 377 kilometers from Da Nang City in the country's Central Highlands. Buon Ma Thuot, despite being one of the largest towns in the Central Highlands, is only visited by a few tourists because it is off the beaten path.
You can buy the ticket at the agency or contact via number phone on website or Fanpage
To get there we have to take 12 hours by Shuttle Bus. The price of ticket is usually $10 per person in which you will get a free meal and drinking water.
The best time to visit Buon Me Thuot
Although the scenery in Buon Ma Thuot is quite appealing during the rainy season, the difficulty in commuting and the lack of proper infrastructure may cause your travels to be hampered.
Thus, the dry season between January and September is far preferable for visiting Buon Ma Thuot. This time of year also marks the celebration of the Coffee Festival in Buon Ma Thuot, which takes place every two years.
The attractive place you must visit when come to Buon Me Thuot
Because there are so many famous places to visit in Buon Ma Thuot, I will introduce you to the two most famous places here in this section.
1. Sac Tu Khai Doan Pogada
Buon Ma Thuot is a catholic stronghold, and Sac Tu Khai Doan is one of the city's few Buddhist pagodas.
Located on Phan Boi Chau Street, Buon Ma Thuot City, Khai Doan pagoda was built in 1951. It is Vietnam's final pagoda, bestowed by royal decree of the feudal regime. Khai Doan is joined by the names of King Khai Dinh and his wife, Queen Mother Doan Huy.
The temple architecture is stunning because of the use of wood. Around the corridor outside the palace, the image of the Buddha meditating is carved into each box, interwoven with the Arhats of the Buddhadharma.
The ancient Sac Tu Khai Doan pagoda was built in a style that combines the Hue royal style with the stilt house style of the Central Highlands people, as well as modern architecture. The new temple was restored in 2012 and completed in November 2016 after many years of change. Many people, including tourists, have visited the pagoda since then.
It is a tourist attraction not to be missed in Buon Ma Thuot city.
2. Dray Nur Waterfall
The Dray Nur waterfall in Kuop village, located 25 kilometers south of Buon Ma Thuot city, is the largest and most beautiful of the Serepok River's three waterfalls. Dray Nur waterfall is a sacred waterfall associated with numerous miracle stories in the culture of the ethnic minorities who live here.
Dray Nur waterfall has a width of 250m, a height of 30m with the name meaning a woman or a wife. Visiting Dray Nur, you will have the opportunity to admire the magical beauty of the powerful water as well as immerse yourself in the cool water at one of the three lakes created by three waterfalls.
The first lake is a favorite place for many tourists because of its safe and shallow water level; The second lake, although wider, has many sharp reefs, while the third lake has a depth of 8-10m, quite dangerous for those who do not know how to swim proficiently. Walking along the lakes, visitors will come to a cave nearly 3000m2 wide with perennial sedimentary blocks forming many interesting shapes.
Dray Nur Waterfall- symbol of beauty in the Central Highlands
In the following part, I will introduce three other famous places in Buon Me Thuot that you should not miss if you visit. Thank you for taking the time to read this my post; it also serves as motivation to help. I will definitely tell you more interesting things about my upcoming trips.
Have a nice day guys.
Jonas Nguyen.