Pleiku welcomed me on a summer afternoon, when sunlight gently fell upon ancient rooftops nestled among modern buildings, and pine-covered hills intertwined with the cityscape. Standing at the Great Unity Square, I realized that Pleiku is unlike any other city, distinct from Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, or Gia Nghia. It possesses a unique charm: a harmonious blend of modernity and nostalgia, rich in a cultural essence found only here.