Buôn Ma Thuột
Buôn Ma Thuột is the main city of the Central Highlands and the capital of Vietnam's coffee country. The city sits on a red basalt plateau, surrounded by coffee farms, waterfalls, lakes and the villages of the Ede and M'nông peoples.
Most visitors stay two to three nights. Days are for coffee farms and the coffee museum, waterfalls and village visits. Lak Lake and Buôn Đôn make good day trips.
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Beste reistijd
November to April is the best time. It is dry, sunny and comfortable. February and March bring coffee blossom, when the farms smell of white flowers. The rainy season runs from May to October, with heavy afternoon showers. Waterfalls are at their fullest from August to October, but roads can be muddy.
The Buôn Ma Thuột Coffee Festival is held in March every two years. Check the dates before you travel.
Beste reistijd: januari
Topbezienswaardigheden
- Ako Dhong Village is an Ede village with traditional long houses, weaving and cultural shows.
- Tượng Đài Chiến Thắng Buôn Ma Thuột is a tank-topped monument that remembers the 1975 battle for the city.
- Coffee Street is a street of cafés where visitors can taste the local coffee.
- Chùa Phổ Minh is a Buddhist pagoda in the city.
- Chùa Khải Đoan is another city pagoda with a quiet garden.
- Đồi Thông Cư Dluê is a pine hill with views, west of the city.
The World Coffee Museum and nearby waterfalls such as Draysap and Dray Nur are other top sights outside the centre.
Aanbevolen lijsten
Wat te beleven
- Taste coffee at the source: Visit a farm to see the harvest and roasting.
- Visit the World Coffee Museum: Learn about coffee growing and local culture.
- Stay in a long house: Ede and M'nông homestays offer a quiet night near Lak Lake.
- Walk to a waterfall: Dray Nur and Draysap have paths along the river.
- Join a village visit: Choose visits that do not involve riding elephants.
Tours en activiteiten
Buôn Ma Thuột — Kaart
Dagtochten
- Buôn Đôn: a village famous for its elephants and the Sê Rê Pốk river, about 40 km from the city.
- Lak Lake: a large lake in the highlands with stilt houses, about 55 km south.
- Dray Nur and Draysap waterfalls: two large falls on the Serepok river, about 25 to 30 km from the city.
- Da Lat: a cool hill city about 5 to 6 hours by road.
- Kon Tum: a quiet highland province to the north.
Plaatsen om te ontdekken
Bereikbaarheid
- By air: Sân bay Buôn Ma Thuột (BMV) has flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. The airport lies a short drive from the centre.
- By bus: Sleeper buses connect the city with Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat and Pleiku.
- By car: A private car from Nha Trang takes about 4 hours. From Da Lat it takes about 5 to 6 hours.
- By train: The city has no railway station. Vietnam Railways serves the coastal route.
Vervoer ter plaatse
- Taxi and Grab: The easiest way to move around the city and to nearby sights.
- Scooter: Rental scooters are common. Wear a helmet.
- Tours and drivers: Day tours cover Buôn Đôn, Lak Lake and waterfalls.
- Walking: The city centre is compact, but sights are spread out.
Autorijden
- Is a car worth it? A car with a driver is the best way to reach Lak Lake, Buôn Đôn and the waterfalls in one day.
- Roads: Highland roads are good but have long straights with trucks and scooters.
- Parking: Hotels and sites have free or low-cost parking.
Eten en drinken
The highlands are known for coffee, and Buôn Ma Thuột is the home of Robusta. Try cà phê sữa, coffee with condensed milk, or the local weasel-style coffees sold at specialist cafés. Local food includes bún đỏ, a red noodle soup, grilled bamboo-tube rice and wild vegetables. Ede and M'nông homestays cook with herbs from the forest.
Look for cafés on the main streets and for cheap noodle shops near the market.
Veiligheid en gezondheid
Buôn Ma Thuột is a quiet and safe city, but some points need care.
- Mountain roads can be wet and slippery in the rainy season.
- Wear a helmet on a scooter.
- Nights are cool at altitude. Bring a light jacket.
- Avoid swimming in fast water near waterfalls.
- Buy coffee from reputable shops, since fakes are common.
Geschiedenis
The Central Highlands have long been home to the Ede, M'nông and other peoples. Under French rule, the area became a centre for coffee and rubber plantations.
The city is known for the battle of March 1975, which began the final push of the war. Tượng Đài Chiến Thắng Buôn Ma Thuột remembers that event.
Feiten over het land
Quick practical facts for Vietnam at a glance:
- Valuta
- Vietnamese dong VND ₫ · Betalen met kaart · Veelal geaccepteerd
- Elektriciteit
- 220 V · 50 HzType A / Type C / Type F
- Talen
- Vietnamees
- Kraanwater
- Niet veilig om te drinken
- Rijrichting
- Rechts
- Landnummer
- +84
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