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Depending on how long your trip to Buon Me Thuot is that you can choose the suitable number of destinations and where to go. Luckily, most of tourist attractions are within 50 km from the city center. Here are some suggestions of attractions in Buon Me Thuot from locals that you can refer.

Ea Kao Lake – Attractions in Buon Me Thuot

The lake of Ea Kao is located 12 km southeast of the center of Buon Ma Thuot. It belongs to Ea Kao commune, formed from the blocking the streams of Ea Knin, Ea Kao, Ea Chat, and Cu Mblim to build irrigation systems for rice and coffee. Interestingly, although the irrigation system was put into operation since 1983, now, Ea Kao lake still has a wild and unspoiled beauty.

Under the lake’s surface is a diverse ecosystem with many species of fish and shrimp living in freshwater. Around the lake are mountain ranges lying next to each other endlessly and forests with rich flora and old trees.

Dray Sap, Dray Nur Waterfalls

Dray Nur Waterfall is located 25 km away from Buon Ma Thuot City along Highway 14, nearly 3 km from BuonKop Hydropower Plant. This is a majestic waterfall that nature has given Dak Lak.

Dray Nur means feminine waterfall. So the waterfall also has another name that is Vo (wife) Waterfall. Dray Nur is located right next to Dray Sap waterfall (also known as Chong waterfall) and is just a suspension bridge over the Serepok river way from Dray Sap. Both are beautiful and majestic waterfalls that you should not leave Buon Ma Thuot without seeing them.

Tip: Although these two waterfalls and Lak Lake are in the south, they are quite far from each other. So, you need to spend more than 1 day to explore all of them.

Lak Lake – Attractions in Buon Me Thuot

The largest freshwater lake in the Central Highlands of Vietnam in general and in Buon Ma Thuot in particular is Lak Lake. Fifty-two kilometres south of the city, on the road to Da Lat, Lak Lake is a fantastic day trip but the peaceful atmosphere and homestay opportunities make a case to linger. The drive there, through idyllic rural scenery, is stunning to boot.

Lak Lake is also the home to M’Nong people who rely on the lake for their livings. Visiting this tribe will give you exciting cultural experiences. This lake is an ideal place to watch the sunrise and sunset in a day.

Yok Don National Park

With a total area of more than 115,000 hectares of dry deciduous dipterocarp forest, being the home to more than 858 species of trees and 300 types of animals, Yok Don National Park is the biggest and most biodiverse protected area in Vietnam.

Yok Don National Park is located in 3 districts which are Buon Don, Ea Sup (Dak Lak) and Cu Jut (Dak Nong). Guests coming here will enjoy typical activities such as elephant riding, trekking, mountain biking in primitive forests, and walking. Especially, at night, you can even go to see wild animals with the help of the locals.

Tip: The experience takes four hours, cost is from 400,000 to 700,000 VND per person depending on the activities you joined. It includes an English-speaking guide to translate. Book in advance.

Is this the end of the list? The answer is no. There are many other places to refer here. Check it out now!