Top tourist destinations in Buon Ma Thuot
Buon Ma Thuot is the capital and also the most popular destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. It attracts visitors by the immense coffee forest, the unique gong culture, and spectacular natural scenery.
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| About 10 kilometers from the center of Buon Ma Thuot City is the lake of Ea Kao, a hydraulic work to irrigate the Hoa Xuan field. |
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| Locals do morning exercise around the lake. |
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| Fishermen at work in Ea Kao Lake in the early morning. |
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| Bao Dai palace: This building, located in the city center, was used by Vietnam’s last King Bao Dai. |
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| Today it has become the Museum of Vietnam Ethnic Culture. |
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| The two giant camphor trees in the campus of the museum, with a trunk diameter of more than 8m each. |
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| Co Thon Village: The village is located near downtown Buon Ma Thuot. It is a village of ethnic minority people, with both ancient and modern style. Next to houses on stilts are brick houses. |
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| A house on stilts in Co Thon village. |
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| Rice pounding |
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| Brocade weaving |
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| Lak Lake: This is a must-see place where tourists can discover the unique culture of Ede ethnic group. |
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| The elephants serve tourists in Lak Lake. |
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| Mother Elephant Rock: This is the largest monolith ever known in Vietnam in the shape of a lying elephant. |
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| Dray nur waterfall: The majestic waterfall is no longer like it was before, but it is the ideal place for a camping trip with family and friends. |
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