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Provinces:  Kon Tum | Gai Lai | Dac Lac

SOUTHERN CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AT A GLANCE:

The Southern Central Highlands Zone of Vietnam includes the provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai and Dac Lac. Click on the map to enlarge.

Kon Tum:

Kon Tum province lies in Central Tay Nguyen Highlands and shares a border with Laos. More than 50% of the Kon Tum’s population comprises numerous minorities such as Xo Dang, Ba Na, Gie Trieng, Brau, Gia Rai, and Ro Mam. The climate of Kon Tum is typically tropical with high humidity. The average rainfall is 1,880 mm. The dry season lasts from November to April, and the rainy season, from May to October. Famous sites include Yaly Waterfalls, Kon Tum Prison, and Ho Chi Minh Trail. Activities and Map

Gai Lai:

Gia Lai is located in central Tay Nguyen Highlands and shares a common border with Cambodia. The province’s population represents 1% of the country’s population and includes the Kinh, Gia Rai, and Ba Na minorities. Gia Lai has the same typical tropical climate than the other provinces of Tay Nguyen Highlands. The annual average temperature is approximately 23°C. Gia Lai has many beautiful landscapes. Kon Chu Forest is a protected area for wild animals. Other sites include the Ayunpa military base and villages of Ba Na ethnic group. Activities and Map

Dac Lac:

Dac Lac is the the largest province in Tay Nguyen Highlands, is located southeast of the Truong Son Mountains and shares a 240km border with Cambodia. Though the population of Dac Lac is not large, it includes several different ethnic minorities such as Kinh, E De, Gia Rai, and M’nong. The area has a tropical climate with the distinct dry and rainy seasons. The rainy season lasts from May to November when the temperature varies between 20 and 25oC. Dac Lac has many beautiful lakes such as Ea Kao, Eas No, Eo Don. Lac Lake is where the M’nong minority has been living for many generations. Dac Lac’s historical vestiges include Buon Ma Thuot Prison, Dak Tua underground tunnels, and Bao Dai King’s building. Activities and Map