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DAKLAK
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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Vietnam an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Daklak - Vietnam, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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DAKLAK PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
| Geography |
Demographics |
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Capital: Buon Ma Thuot
Region: Central Highlands
Area: 13,062 km2
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Population:1,667,000
Density:127.6/km2
Ethnicities: Kinh, E De, Mnong,... |
Calling code: 053 |
| Town and Districts |
| Ea H'leo, Ea Sup, Krong Nang, Krong Buk, Buon Don, Cu M'gar, Ea Kar, M'Drac, Krong Pac, Krong Ana , Krong Bong, Lak. |
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| General Information
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Dak Lak Province is in Central Highland in 400- 800m high above sea. It has
border with Gia Lai in the north and east-north, Lam Dong Province in the
south, Cambodia and Dak Nong Province in the west, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa
provinces in the east.
Dak Lak has a large natural area. 35% the province’s area is 1,000 - 1,200m
high mountain area while the Buon Ma Thuot Highland occupies 53.5%. The rich,
flat red soil is a great advantage to develop long day - industrial trees like
coffee, rubber, tea, and pepper..., to raise cattle and to grow forest. Alluvia
soil is rice paddy and natural grass field. Dak Lak's forest has abundant wood
reserve and various rare animal species as elephant, lion, tiger, beer... There
are many beautiful rivers, high waterfalls and lakes.
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History
The area now known as Dak Lak was originally controlled by the Kingdom
of Champa. When Champa was conquered and annexed by Vietnam in the 15th
century, Dak Lak was brought under loose Vietnamese rule. Later, in 1540,
a noble named Bui Ta Han was appointed by the Vietnamese authorities to
direct the settlement of the area by ethnic Vietnamese, bringing the
highlands under more effective Vietnamese control. Military outposts were
established in the area to guard against possible aggression from the
west. Later, when Vietnam was occupied by the French, the French
established a large number of plantations in the area. Resistance to
French rule was strong in Dak Lak, with various minority tribes leading a
number of significant rebellions. The most notable was a twenty-three year
campaign led by N'Trang Long, a Mnong tribal leader. Later, Dak Lak was
part of South Vietnam, and saw considerable action in the Vietnam War. |
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DAKLAK PROVINCE PEOPLE |
| There is not only imposing cultural heritage of native ethnic groups such as E De, M'Nong with remarkable epics such as Dam San, Dam Bri, Xinh Nha, genie lunar New Year pole, but also valuable tangible cultural heritage: dan da (stone musical instrument), gongs, T’rung, Klong Put...
Dak Lak has 44 brother's ethnic groups living together. Although the ethnic groups do not form separate inhabiting territories, they are concentrated in certain regions with individual identity and tradition, created unique folk culture of particular characteristics of Central Highlands.
Traditional culture of Dak Lak is very plentiful and really attractive, especially historians, culturists, phonetics. Besides, traditional professions such as sculpting statues in tombs, knitting brocade, and original cultural rituals such as celebrating harvest festival, elephant race, and gong festival.
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GETTING IN - OUT
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Dak Lak is 183km from Nha Trang (by National Highway No. 26), 180km from Pleiku (by National Highway No. 14), 352km from Ho Chi Minh City (by National Highway No. 14), 200km from Dalat (by National Highway No. 27), and 1,390km from Hanoi. The Buon Ma Thuot Airport is 10km from the city centre. There are daily flights from Danang and Ho Chi Minh City |
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GETTING AROUND
DAKLAK PROVINCE |
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DAKLAK PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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There are beautiful and famous waterfalls such as: Thuy Tien, Trinh Nu, Krong Kmar, Bay Nhanh, among many big lakes such as Lak, Dak Mil…Coming to there, tourists are able to get in the primitive forests of the Chu Yang Sin, Yok Don National parks, visit Buon Don that is a well-known local of hunting and taming wild elephants, or make tour to Dak Lak’s historical vestiges like Bao Dai Palace, Yang Prong Tower, Buon Ma Thuot Prison, Dak Tua Cave… |
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Climate
The Dak Lak’s climate is temperate with the annual average temperature is 24oC. There is a difference of only 5oC between the hottest month and the coldest one. The dry season lasts from November to April next year. It is quite cold, windy, and dry. The rainy season lasts from May to October with high rainy amount. |
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DAKLAK PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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The coffee, fruit, and rubber play an important part in the economy of this province. Recently, there have been efforts to harness the province's considerable potential for hydroelectric generation. |
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| Northern Vietnam |
| Hanoi, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Hai Phong -Cat Ba Island, Ha Tay, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Lang Son,
Ninh Binh, Lao Cai - Sapa, Quang Ninh - Ha Long, Son La, Thai Binh |
| Central Vietnam and Highland Region |
| Binh Dinh, Binh Thuan - Mui Ne, Da Nang, Hue, Khanh Hoa - Nha Trang, Ninh Thuan, Quang Binh, Quang Nam - Hoi An, Quang Ngai ,Quang Tri, Daklak, Gia Lai, Daknong, Kontum, Lam Dong - Da Lat |
| Southern Vietnam |
| Ho Chi Minh, Ba Ria -Vung Tau -Con Dao Island, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Kien Giang -Ha Tien -Phu Quoc Island,
Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, An Giang |
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