Mang Den is a small town in Kon Plong District, Kon Tum Province.

Mang Den is located at an altitude of over 1,200 metres, nestled between the Mang Den Pass and Violak Pass on National Highway 24, about 50 kilometres from Kon Tum City, with a cool climate year-round. This area has some similarities to Da Lat but is still pristine, with few residences and hotels.

Each year, from October to December, is the peak tourist season for Mang Den, when the weather is cool, with a mix of chilly air and warm, dry sunshine. In Mang Den, flowers bloom almost all year round.

In February, visitors will see mimosa flowers and bauhinia blossoms and admire the purple flowering trees. In March or April, you can admire purple phoenix flowers. After that, the purple myrtle flowers and many other varieties follow. When visiting Mang Den, tourists can explore the wooden sculpture garden near the Pa Sy Waterfall area. Here, there are 100 wooden statues crafted by artisans from ethnic minorities, showcasing the northern Central Highland’s rich and diverse cultural features. The statues depict men holding axes, carrying machetes, smoking, hunting, women grinding rice, weaving cloth, carrying children, working in the fields, and playing traditional music, vividly reflecting the daily life of the local people. In addition, Dak Ke Lake, located in the town centre, has been developed with recreational services such as boating, pedal boating, fishing, and dining, making it an interesting destination. Visitors can rent buffalo carts or horse-drawn carriages to leisurely ride around the lake and enjoy the scenery. If you visit in the summer, you might encounter a series of purple phoenix trees in full bloom, while in winter, cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Kon Tum Province is investing in developing high-tech farms, producing fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables in Mang Den Town. Tourists can pick fruit and taste them right in the garden. Common fruit trees grown here include green-skinned grapefruit, oranges, avocados, tomatoes, strawberries and melons, as well as flowers like chrysanthemums and lilies. These farms do not charge an entry fee; visitors can harvest as much as they like, and if they wish to take any products home, they will pay separately for what they pick. Spending a weekend in the mountains, pine forests, or near the waterfalls, breathing deeply and immersing yourself in nature, leaving behind the rush of life and worries, travellers will find that the mornings in Mang Den are truly wonderful.

Quoc Thai - Translated by NDO