Dak Lak
Đắk Lắk
Dak Lak
Đắk Lắk
The heart of Vietnam's coffee and the homeland of elephants, located on the Central Highlands plateau (Tay Nguyen).
Central Highlands
M'nong and Ede ethnic culture
Coffee capital of Vietnam
Central Highlands
Dak Lak is a province in the Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen plateau) of Vietnam, covering a vast area of 13,125 km². The region's landscape ranges from 400 to 800 meters above sea level, with about 35% of the territory rising over 1,000 meters. The administrative center is Buon Ma Thuot, which serves as the starting point for exploring this unique region rich in coffee plantations and ancient indigenous traditions.
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Administrative Context
The province borders Cambodia to the west, as well as the provinces of Gia Lai, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Dak Nong. The future development of the Buon Ma Thuot — Khanh Hoa expressway will provide faster connections to coastal resorts.
Key Data
- Admin. center
Buôn Ma Thuột
- Area
13,125 km²
- Climate
Two seasons (rainy/dry)
- Ethnic groups
M'nong, Ede, Tho, Nung
- Airport
Buon Ma Thuot (connected to 3 cities)
- Prices
Low
Key Places
Lak Lake
650 haDray Nur Waterfall
20 km from Buon Ma ThuotYok Don National Park
between Ban Don and Buon DonBuon Don Village
50 kmEthnographic Museum
Buon Ma Thuot- Fans of ethnographic tourism
- Nature lovers and eco-tourists
- Travelers seeking authenticity
- Loud party lovers
- Those seeking luxury beach holidays
- Travelers accustomed to luxury service
The dry season, which is significantly cooler and more comfortable than Vietnam's lowlands. For national park safaris, it is better to choose the rainy season (May–October).
Territory Profile
Agriculture forms the basis of the economy: the province is a leader in growing coffee, cocoa, rubber, and black pepper. Dak Lak is also Vietnam's main beekeeping region. The cultural heritage is shaped by the M'nong and Ede peoples, whose traditional longhouses on stilts and gong dances are the hallmark of the province.
Plan your trip around festival dates, such as the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival, to deeply immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the "coffee capital". Don't forget that cash is the primary method of payment here.