Coffee culture and waterfalls in Buon Ma Thuot City
Buon Ma Thuot in Vietnam’s Central Highlands is the heart of Vietnam’s coffee culture. As the nation’s top producer, this city offers plantation tours, brewing workshops and an annual coffee festival every March.
A serving of spring rolls in Buon Ma Thuot, featuring grilled pork sausage, vegetables, and dipping sauce. Photo by Yen Ha |
Beyond coffee, it is also known for natural beauty. Lonely Planet recommends waterfalls such as Dray Nur and Dray Sap, wrapped in mist, offer scenery. Swimming is not allowed, but the landscapes alone are worth the visit.
Lak Lake is considered a must-see. The lake is surrounded by villages of the M’Nong community, where bamboo and wood stilt houses line the shore. Boat tours allow visitors to meet locals and take part in activities such as folk singing and gong performances.
End the day with a meal of spring rollsmade from minced pork mixed with herbs, grilled over charcoal and wrapped in rice paper.
For accommodation, Dakruco Hotel offers a swimming pool and a spa, ideal for relaxing after a day of exploration.
A getaway in Chau Doc City
Located near the Cambodian border in An Giang Province, Chau Doc is home to Vietnamese, Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities, a mix reflected in its architecture and cuisine.
Beyond Mekong River cruises, visitors can visit Hang Pagoda – a temple set into a hillside, Ba Chuc – a town with historical landmarks, or explore the Tra Su cajeput forest, a protected wetland.
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Sunlight filters through the canopy at Tra Su cajeput forest. Photo by VnExpress/Khanh Thien |
Chau Doc’s floating market is known for dishes made from fish. Specialties include fermented fish (mam) and fish sauces made from snakehead fish, basa fish and anchovies.
good mom (fermented fish noodle soup) and lau, I have it (fermented fish hotpot) are among the popular dishes, especially during Lunar New Year.
About 30 kilometers from Chau Doc, Tra Su cajeput forest is one of southern Vietnam’s notable natural areas. The best time to visit is from June to November, during and just after the rainy season.
For views of rice fields stretching toward the border, visitors can climb Sam Mountain. Banh bo (honeycomb cake) made with palm sugar is a local snack found throughout the town.
Discovering nature in Lang Co Village
Located between Hue and Da Nang cities, Lang Co is known for its fishing villages, national parks and beaches.
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Lang Co Bay viewed from the top of Bach Ma Mountain. Photo by VnExpress/Tam Anh |
Guests at local resorts, such as Laguna Lang Co, can visit Canh Duong fishing village to experience maritime life via boat trips. Nearby Lang Co fishing village, close to Lap An Lagoon, is known for seafood and views of the bay.
Bach Ma National Park is another highlight, known for its biodiversity and trekking routes that pass French-era ruins. From its 1,450-meter summit, visitors can enjoy views of Lang Co Bay. The best time to visit is during the dry season from March to July.
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