The remote Kon Tum province is located in the northernmost region of Vietnam’s Central Highland. It shares the common border with Laos, Cambodia on the west, with Quang Nam province on the North, Quang Ngai province on the east and Gia Lai province on the south. 50% of the province’s area is forest with valuable species of plants and birds.

Compared to other provinces such as Lam Dong (with Dalat), Kon Tum attract relatively few travelers since it is quite mountainous. Its provincial capital is Kon Tum town, which is situated on the bank of Dakbla River. Kon Tum is featured with the majestic mountainous landscape and several tourist attractions such as Ngok Linh Mountain, Chu Mon Ray Primitive Forest, Dak Tre Tourist Site, and Dak To Ho Spring. Besides, there are historical relics namely Kontum Former Prison, Dak Glei Prison, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dak To, Tan Canh Battle Field. Coming to Kon Tum, many tourists are impressed by the wooden stilt houses in Ba Na village and Communal House (Nha Rong), which can be found nowhere else.

Kon Tum is home to a large number of ethnic minorities, which make up 51% its population. Most of them are Ba Na, Xo Dang, GIe Trieng, Gia Rai, B’rau, and Ro Man. Each of them has special and unique cultural features, which contribute to the cultural diversity of the region. Their traditional culture is reflected through the festivals like Cong Chieng festival (Gongs festival), Buffalo stabling, leaving –the – tomb, and new rice festivals.

Different from other tourist attractions in Vietnam, Kon Tum attracts visitors for its simple beauty, which is not featured by the landscape alone, but also by the friendly and sincere local people.

• Kon Tum Highlights
• Rong House
• Kon Tum Cathedral
• Ba Na Village