Covering a total area of about 15,495 sq km (5,983 sq mi), Gia Lai is the second largest province in Vietnam. Positioned in the heart of the Central Highlands Region, it's is renowned for its majestic beauty and wild landscapes that have become irresistible to adventure travelers. Famous for its capital, Pleiku, travelers in the Gia Lai will have the chance to explore the …
Minh Thanh Pagoda – Pleiku
Located on a hill about 2km (1.2 miles) from Pleiku’s city center, the Minh Thanh Pagoda is often surrounded by mist. Built in 1964 with the guidance of Venerable Thich Giac Dao, and rebuilt again in 1997, this shrine is thought of as the most beautiful one in Gia Lai Province. It's also an embodiment of Vietnam’s national identity, confirming cultural and spiritual values …
Pleiku, Vietnam
Nestled in Vietnam’s Central Highland Region, Pleiku is well-known amongst international travelers for once being the site of an American Air Force Base. Destroyed during the Vietnam War, the city was rebuilt in the years after the conflict, and the little culture that remains is fiercely protected by the Vietnamese government. In the decades after the war, Pleiku has gained …
Kon Ka Kinh National Park – Gia Lai Province
Significant to the Gia Lai and Kon Tum Provinces, Kon Ka Kinh National Park not only protects the Ba and Dak Pne Rivers but also acts as the main water source for the local crops. Conservation in Kon Ka Kinh is crucial and locals have learned how to play their part in protecting the national park’s resources and biodiversity. With a blend of culture, nature, and ecotourism …
