Kon Tum
Tây Nguyên
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A northern Central Highlands mountain town with a century-old wooden church, cool Mang Den, and distinctive indigenous culture.
Kon Tum is the northernmost province of the Central Highlands, where the majestic wilderness blends with the unique cultural values of the Bahnar, Xo Dang, and Jarai peoples. The province is famous for its century-old wooden church, the Kon Klor suspension bridge, traditional rong communal houses, and the Mang Den tourist area, likened to a second Da Lat. This land charms with its cool climate, fresh nature, and pristine gong culture.
Best time to visit: November to April
Local specialties
- Leaf salad
- Sour fish
- Rice wine
- Coffee
- Mang Den roast pork
Places (3)
Kon Tum Wooden Church
A century-old cathedral built entirely of wood, finely blending Romanesque architecture with Central Highlands stilt houses.
Kon Klor Suspension Bridge
An orange suspension bridge over the Dak Bla river, the way across to the Ba Na villages.
Mang Den Tourist Area
The 'second Da Lat' of the Central Highlands with vast pine forests, waterfalls, clear lakes, and cool weather year-round.