Central Highlands (Vietnam)

The Central Highlands (Tây Nguyên) of Vietnam are a distinct contrast from the tropical south, with an arid climate, rolling hills, and blue skies. The region sees few foreign visitors, and many of them go to revisit old battlefields or see the indigenous tribes. Cities Buon Ma Thuot - home to the most famous Vietnamese coffee Dalat - the old French hill-station with "eternal" spring climate Kontum - where communal life centers around the towering rong-houses Ngoc Hoi - small town near border crossing to Laos (Bo Y) Pleiku Bao Loc - good resting spot between Ho Chi Minh and Dalat Other destinations Lak Lake - ride an elephant around the long houses of the Ede. Understand Besides the pleasant city of Dalat, it is the scenery and the ethnic minorities living here that draw travellers to this region. Although most people around here, different to their counterparts in the north-west highlands, only don their traditional clothing for special occasions, the shape and structure of the housings is much more diversified and striking. From long houses to bamboo huts, stilthouses and large communal houses, every region and ethnic has its own distinct style. Everyday life is the same simple agricultural routine, and you are likely to get invited for a mug of rice wine rather often. Talk Get In By bus Buses from the coastal cities of Nha Trang and Qui Nhon can get you to the region. Dalat is connected to every major city in Vietnam. Otherwise, you can take the bus to Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku, Gia Nghia, Da Lat, Bao Loc... from Hochiminh city. However, you have to bear in mind that the quality of those buses may not be good, except the route to Da Lat which operated by Mai Linh express. Get around See Do Eat Drink Sleep Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!