Among the famous places, only Gia Lai retains the most rustic, wild features of mountains and forests, which are difficult to feel anywhere else. If you are interested in a trip that leaves many memorable experiences, let’s explore the Gia Lai tourist attractions with the article below. These places will definitely offer you the most promising journey.
T’Nung Lake
T’Nung Lake is known to everyone through the famous Vietnamese song – Pleiku Eyes. This lake is also called Bien Ho. It is one of the most beautiful natural lakes in Gia Lai province.
The mouth of an extinct volcano that existed millions of years ago created T’Nung Lake. People call it Bien Ho (Sea Lake) because it has a very large area, more than 220 hectares. Also, when the wind is strong, this lake has big waves like in the ocean.
Viewed from above, T’Nung Lake is vast and clear, lying in the middle of mountains and trees. The blue water here is likened to the eyes of the Pleiku people, as clear and simple as that.
Ialy Hydroelectric Plant
Ialy Hydroelectric Plant is one of the famous tourist attractions in Gia Lai. It is a part of the hydropower system on the Sesan River in Gia Lai province. This is the second-largest hydroelectric project in Vietnam, only after the Song Da Hydroelectric Plant. With a capacity of 720 MW, the Ialy Hydroelectric Plant provides 3,650 million KWh of electricity per year for the entire Central Highlands.
Coming to the Ialy Hydroelectric Plant, you can not only see it discharge water but also admire one of the majestic waterfalls in this region.
Dai Doan Ket Square (Union Square)
Each tourist destination in Gia Lai is associated with the development and history of this province. This is why many people consider Dai Doan Ket Square to be the heart of the people here.
The square was inaugurated in December 2012. It covers an area of 12 hectares. This place, along with the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Museum of Antiquities, and the Nup Heroic Monument, make up a complex of architecture and culture. In this square, there are also a number of other monumental works such as the statue of President Ho Chi Minh, which is more than 10 meters high, a 3-story cylindrical stone block representing 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, a set of gongs—a typical symbol of the Central Highlands—and many other unique features.
Phu Cuong Waterfall
Phu Cuong Waterfall is located about 3 kilometers from Chu Se town and 45 kilometers from Pleiku Center to the southeast. With its peaceful and poetic nature, this waterfall is a very promising ecotourism spot for tourists to visit.
From a height of more than 45 meters, Phu Cuong waterfall has an extremely vibrant flow. This majestic waterfall ensures to be a promising stop on your journey.
Dong Xanh Park
Dong Xanh Park is located in hamlet 5, An Phu commune, Pleiku city, Gia Lai province. Tourists come to this place to relax and explore the cultural identity of the North Central Highlands.
With an area of about 8 hectares, Dong Xanh Park covers the An Phu rice fields and parts of the Gia Rai and Ba Na ethnic people’s villages. The buildings, musical instruments, and statues here will help you learn about how ethnic minorities in Vietnam lived and what they did for work.
Heaven’s Hole
Heaven’s Hole is in An Thach Village, Xuan An Commune, An Khe District. This is a group of 14 sizable rapids, according to locals, sandwiched between two canyons with a combined length of up to 2 kilometers and vast forests on all sides.
The peaceful beauty of this lake as well as the poetic scenery have made many people fall in love with this tourist destination. Perhaps this will be the most interesting place among the tourist attractions in Gia Lai.
Lake of Tea
Lake of Tea is in Nghia Hung Commune. It is nearly 10 kilometers from Pleiku city center, but the road to get to this tea hill is very easy to drive as the lane is wide and very beautiful. The best time to come here is from february to march and at the end of december (wild sunflower season)
The vast fields, together with the beauty of the tea trees here, will create many indelible imprints on the minds of tourists.
Chu Dang Ya Volcano – Unique Gia Lai tourist attraction
Although located quite far (about 30 kilometers) from the center of Gia Lai city, the Chu Dang Ya volcano is an extremely interesting place that cannot be missed on your journey. The peaceful, charming, and poetic scenery here will leave a deep impression on tourists who come here.
This destination has many dense forests and vast fields. Chu Dang Ya is like the convergence of many beauties to form a majestic volcano.
Thac Ba Lake
Known as a very large lake in Gia Lai province, Thac Ba Lake was created from a hydroelectric dam of the same name. It is in Village 3, Nghia Hoa Commune, Chu Pah district, Gia Lai Province.
Perhaps what makes many people surprised when they come here is that its beauty has far exceeded their expectations. This place promises to give you many exciting and memorable experiences.
Ham Rong mountain
Ham Rong Mountain (also known as Chu Ho Dong Mountain by locals) is about 11 kilometers from Pleiku’s city center. With an altitude of over 1028 meters, Ham Rong mountain is like the roof of the city, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Pleiku from above.
The most ideal time to visit Ham Rong Mountain is early in the morning when the fog has not cleared. The atmosphere here is very fresh and clear, especially in the morning. In addition, the beauty of the mountain at this time is very charming and poetic.
Xung Khoeng (Chong Khoeng) Waterfall
Thanks to the majestic scenery and verdant forest, recently, Xung Khoeng Waterfall is receiving more and more attention from tourists. This waterfall is in La Me commune, Chu Ho Rong district, about 30 kilometers to the southwest of Pleiku city.
As it is easy to get to, the Xung Khoeng Waterfall is a great place for nature lovers to go eco-tourism.
Nine Floors Waterfall
Nine Floors Waterfall is considered an ideal tourist place for those who love to immerse themselves in nature. Although not high (the highest floor is 15 meters), it is very winding. This waterfall is in La Sao Commune, nearly 30 kilometers from Pleiku, which will take about 40 minutes to travel
The Nine Floors Waterfall does not fall straight down, but twists and turns, weaving along the rugged cliffs, dividing the waterfall into 9 floors; that’s the reason for the waterfall’s name. Coming here will surely give you a new experience in the wild.
Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve
Kon Chu Rang is the largest nature reserve in the Central Highlands. It is located in the territory of two provinces, Gia Lai and Quang Ngai.
This place has a total area of up to 15,9000 hectares, including diverse geological structures. Coming here, you can admire a system of mountains, rivers, streams, rapids, and tropical forests, which together create a majestic natural picture.
Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve is considered a suitable place to relax the soul and find balance in life. This destination promises to leave the best memories for your journey
Kon Ka Kinh National Park
With an area of 42,000 hectares and many rare species of flora and fauna, Kon Ka Kinh National Park is considered the largest biosphere reserve in Gia Lai. It is about 50 kilometers northeast of Pleiku City.
Aside from the diverse ecosystem, visitors coming to this national park can also explore the villages and daily lives of the Central Highlands ethnic groups, especially the unique cultural activities of the Bana people.
Minh Thanh Pagoda
The Minh Thanh Pagoda, located not far from the city center, was built following an architectural style similar to those in Japan. It has a size of 20,000 square meters and many curved-roof houses. Every year, a lot of people come to this pagoda to offer incense.
Pleiku Prison
Traveling is not just to enjoy the beauty. Sometimes each trip helps us expand our knowledge about the history and culture of a land. To meet this criterion, Pleiku Prison is a destination not to be missed when traveling to Gia Lai.
Pleiku Prison is located in Dien Hong Ward, Pleiku City. In 1925, the French colonial government built this prison so they had a place to capture patriots and communist soldiers they caught. During the resistance war against the US, this place was used again and again for the invaders’ political goals.
By 1975, all of the prisoners rose up to break out of their cages. They also formed groups with the help of the local militia to free Pleiku as well as the Central Highlands and get their freedom. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has made Pleiku Prison a historical relic and a tourist attraction to remember what the Vietnamese ancestors did and how they changed history. Here, the Relic Management Board has re-created the horrible ways that the two invading countries tortured their prisoners so that visitors can get the clearest picture of the war.
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The above is just one of the typical beautiful scenes of Gia Lai. There are many other famous Gia Lai tourist destinations. When traveling here, you will be more and more surprised by the beauty of this land. Let’s come to this province right away and discover them by yourself
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