Dak Nong
Tây Nguyên
Wading the stream below the falls · Quang Nguyen Vinh · Pexels License
A land of UNESCO Global Geopark with volcanic caves, majestic waterfalls, and primeval forests.
Dak Nong is a southern province of the Central Highlands, proudly home to a UNESCO Global Geopark with the longest volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia. This red basalt land has many majestic waterfalls like Dray Sap and Gia Long, along with clear blue lakes and lush primeval forests. It also preserves the distinctive cultural treasures of the M'Nong and Ma peoples with gongs, epics, and the traditional brocade-weaving craft.
Best time to visit: November to April
Local specialties
- Dak Nong coffee
- Black pepper
- Butter avocado
- Bamboo-tube rice
- M'Nong rice wine
Places (3)
Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark
A UNESCO Global Geopark with the longest volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia and majestic volcanic landscapes.
Dray Sap Waterfall
A majestic 'smoke' waterfall amid primeval forest, its white spray creating a hazy mist year-round.
Ta Dung National Park
More than forty islands scattered across a lake in the forest — the Ha Long Bay of the highlands.