Gia Lai is the second largest province in area in our country. This is one of the provinces with a quite unique geographical location, stretching from the South Central Coast to the Central Highlands. Gia Lai borders Ratanakiri province - Cambodia to the west, the east borders the East Sea, the north borders Quang Ngai and the south borders Dak Lak.

Province location Gia Lai on Vietnamese map Nam 

Gia Lai has an important defense strategic position adjacent to Cambodia. This is the headquarters of the 34th Army Command and the 15th Army Command. With the advantage of combining the identity of the Central Highlands mountains and forests with a long romantic beach and ancient Champa relics, Gia Lai is an ideal destination for tourists who wish to experience mountain and forest eco-tourism and sea tourism. 

Outstanding destinations in Gia Lai

Ky Co - Eo Gio

Eo Gio and Ky Co are a pair of extremely famous scenic spots in Gia Lai, representing the wild and majestic beauty of the sea and islands. Eo Gio is the part of the strait surrounded by high rocky mountains, curving in an arc shape, creating a wild and majestic scene. Not far away is Ky Co, known as the "Maldives of Vietnam" with fine white sand and emerald green water, suitable for swimming and diving to see coral.

Ky Co - Eo Gio

Ky Co - Eo Gio

About 25km from Quy Nhon city center, visitors travel Getting here is quite easy by car or motorbike. The best time to come here is from March to September every year. At this time, the weather is sunny and the temperature is quite pleasant.

Quy Nhon Twin Towers & Banh It Tower

Quy Nhon Twin Towers and Banh It Towers are two famous Champa tower relics in Gia Lai. Banh It Tower is a complex of 4 towers built in the late 11th to early 17th century. , have different locations, architecture and construction history. The Twin Towers were built in the late 12th century with the architecture of two towers located next to each other.

Banh It Tower

Banh It Tower

Both Banh It and Twin towers have extremely unique Champa architecture. Despite hundreds of years of history, it still retains its beauty quite intact. Coming here to visit, visitors will definitely have impressive check-in photos. However, the two towers are located quite far apart, about 14km, so for convenience of transportation, people should rent a motorbike or travel by car.

Quang Trung Museum

For tourists who love learning about history, a destination that should not be missed when coming to Gia Lai is Quang Trung Museum. Located in Tay Son commune, Quang Trung museum currently worships and commemorates "Hero of cloth" Nguyen Hue and artifacts related to the Tay Son uprising of three brothers Nguyen Hue - Nguyen Nhac - Nguyen Lu.

Quang Trung Museum

Quang Trung Museum

In addition to ancient artifacts, the museum also brings cultural beauty when organizing martial arts performances. coated. Each visitor only needs to buy a ticket of 20,000 VND to be able to admire the extreme boxing and stick martial arts performances here. Ticket price to visit the museum is 25,000 VND (for students), 50,000 VND (for adults) and free for children under 6 years old, war invalids, sick soldiers, and people with disabilities. Tickets to watch martial arts performances are 20,000 VND/person. 

Quy Nhon Beach

Quy Nhon Beach is located right next to the center of Quy Nhon city, this is a place not to be missed when coming to Gia Lai. Possessing a long curved coastline, golden sand and clear blue water, visitors will have a memorable vacation when experiencing swimming, boating, and short coral diving activities at Bai Xep and Bai Dai.

Quy Nhon Beach

Quy Nhon Beach

In addition, Quy Nhon beach is even more attractive when it owns Ghenh Rang Tien Sa, Hon Dry and Cu Lao Xanh ecological area. To have fun and enjoy the atmosphere at Quy Nhon beach, visitors should come here in the dry season (March - September). The most beautiful time is from late February to early April with cool blue sky and temperature ranging from 25 - 28 degrees.

Bien Ho - Chu Dang Ya

Bien Ho (T'Nung lake) is one of the most beautiful natural freshwater lakes in the Central Highlands and is a symbol of Gia Lai. Formed from a volcanic crater that has been inactive for millions of years, Tonle Sap Lake has a romantic beauty, clear blue water surface, surrounded by pine forests and mountains. Early morning and late afternoon sunset are ideal times for sightseeing and taking photos. Ticket price to visit Tonle Sap Lake is 10,000 VND (adults), 5,000 VND (Children over 1m2).

Bien Ho - Chu Dang Ya

Bien Ho - Chu Dang Ya

About 13km from Tonle Sap Lake, Chu Dang Ya volcano fascinates visitors with its majestic wild beauty. Coming to Chu Dang Ya, tourists should go from early October to early December, which falls in the dry season of the Central Highlands. This is the wild sunflower season, the whole mountain is covered with a brilliant yellow color of flowers, creating a breathtakingly beautiful natural scene. Both Tonle Sap Lake and Chu Dang Ya Mountain are wonderful places that tourists should not miss.

Phu Cuong Waterfall

Phu Cuong Waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Gia Lai, where a large stream of white water flows between the mountains and forests, creating a majestic natural scene. Located in Chu Se commune, to get here, visitors should rent a motorbike or travel by car.

Phu Cuong Waterfall

Phu Cuong Waterfall

The main activities of tourists coming here are sightseeing, taking photos and camping. The area near the waterfall has many local restaurants where people can visit to enjoy specialties such as bamboo-tube rice, grilled chicken, etc. One thing to note when going to Phu Cuong waterfall is not to swim too close to the waterfall because the strong water flow can be unsafe. The ticket price to visit Phu Cuong waterfall is extremely cheap, only 15,000 VND/person.

Other attractions

Besides the famous sightseeing destinations mentioned above, Gia Lai also has many other attractive places such as:

  • Vi Rong Cape: The cliff is shaped like a Dragon's head reaching out to the sea, creating an interesting landscape. Coming here, visitors can also admire the extremely beautiful rocky beach populations: Da Dung beach and An Bang beach. In the heart of the mountain, there is also a beautiful cave that penetrates the sea, an ideal check-in place for many young people.

  • Historic site of Pleiku Prison - Gia Lai: This is one of the largest prisons in the Central Highlands, where revolutionary soldiers are detained. This monument is a symbol of the indomitable fighting spirit and patriotism of the Vietnamese people. This place is open all days of the week and free admission for all visitors.

  • Ong Nui Pagoda: Large pagoda with 600 steps leading to the tallest Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Southeast Asia.

  • Yaly Waterfall: The majestic waterfall is associated with the legend of the tragic love of Roc and H'Li. Currently, Yaly waterfall has been blocked to build a hydroelectric plant.

  • Tea Lake Beach: Beautiful like a natural painting with a vast view of tea hills stretching to the horizon, Tea Lake Beach is considered a "healing" place to visit when immersed in peaceful nature. The best time to go to Bien Ho Che is in February - March every year.

Bien Ho Che

Tea Lake Beach

Best time to travel to Gia Lai

With a special position stretching from the West to the East, the weather in Gia Lai is quite special. West of Gia Lai in the Central Highlands region has a dry season lasting from November to April of the following year. In the East of the South Central Coast, the dry season falls from March to September. 

  • November to April (Central Highlands dry season): This is a very favorable time for trekking activities, exploring mountains and forests, and participating in the gong festival in Gia Lai. In particular, this is also the season of wild sunflowers blooming (November-December) and the white coffee flower season (February-March), so tourists can choose this time to travel to Gia Lai if they love to explore nature.

  • March to September (Sea tourism season): For tourists who like to explore beach tourism destinations like Ky Co - Eo Gio, Quy Nhon beach, Vi Rong Cape,... come to Gia Lai from March to September every year. At this time, the weather is sunny, the sea is calm and clear, suitable for vacations and healing trips.

Ideal time to travel to Gia Lai

Ideal time to travel to Gia Lai

Information on traveling to Gia Lai

Movement by air

Currently, Gia Lai has 2 airports: Phu Cat Airport and Pleiku Airport. Tourists can choose flights to these two airports to travel to Gia Lai.

Hanoi (HAN) > Gia Lai (PXU): 

  • Flight time: About 1h35 to 1h45 depending on the airline.

Pleiku Airport

Airport Pleiku

TP. Ho Chi Minh (SGN) > Gia Lai (PXU):

  • Flight time: About 1h10 to 1h15 depending on the airline.

  • Operating airlines: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air.

  • Airport: Depart from Tan Son Nhat airport (HCMC) and land at Pleiku airport (Gia Lai).

  • One-way ticket price: Ranges from about 1,000,000 VND to 1,300,000 VND.

Hanoi (HAN) > Quy Nhon (UIH):

  • Flight time: About 1h30 to 1h45 depending on the airline.

  • Operating airlines: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air.

  • Airport: Departs from Noi Bai airport (Hanoi) and lands at Phu Cat airport (Quy Nhon).

  • One-way ticket price: Ranges from about 900,000 VND to 1,400,000 VND VND.

Phu Cat Airport

Phu Cat Airport

City. Ho Chi Minh (SGN) > Quy Nhon (UIH):

  • Flight time: About 1h10 to 1h15 depending on the airline.

  • Operating airlines: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air.

  • Airport: Depart from Tan Son Nhat airport (HCMC) and land at Phu Cat airport (Quy Nhon)

  • >One-way ticket price: Ranges from about 900,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND.

To travel to/from the airport to the city center, visitors can choose to travel by car, motorbike or bus.

Travel by train

To travel to Gia Lai by train, visitors can go from any province with a train station and land in Gia Lai at Dieu Tri Station (main station along the North - South route) and Quy Nhon station (serving the private railway connecting Dieu Tri station).

Hanoi > Quy Nhon station: 

  • Travel time: About 8pm - 9pm

  • One-way ticket price: Ranges from 870,000 VND to 1,200,000 VND.

Da Nang > Quy Nhon station:

  • Travel time: About 5:40 a.m. - 6 a.m.

  • One-way ticket price: Ranging from 250,000 VND to 405,000 VND.

Ho Chi Minh City > Quy Nhon station:

  • Travel time: Approx. from 2pm - 3pm

  • One-way ticket price: Ranging from 306,000 VND to 760,000 VND.

Quy Nhon Station

Quy Nhon Station

Travel by bus

Popular bus routes to Gia Lai include:

  • Hanoi > Gia Lai: Departing from Hanoi with travel time of about 18 - 21 hours language. Ticket prices range from 600,000 VND - 900,000 VND. Reputable car companies are Thuan Y (0964.16.58.58 - 0964.140.555), Thien Trung (0961.210.210 - 0905.640.048), Hai Cuong (0963.257.257 - 0949.72.76.76).

  • Da Nang > Gia Lai: Departing from Da Nang with travel time of about 9-11 hours. Ticket prices range from 250,000 VND - 600,000 VND. Reputable bus companies are Tan Quang Dung (1900 6053), Dien Hong (0935 811 556), Duc Dat (0931 187 187), Thuan Tien (0905 044 368).

  • Ho Chi Minh City > Gia Lai: Depart from the bus station Ho Chi Minh City with travel time of about 11 - 14 hours. Ticket prices range from 300,000 - 400,000 VND. Reputable car companies are Hoang Thuy (1900 8977 - 0962 772 778), Duc Dat (0931 187 187), Vuong Tien Dung (0334 331 331), Thuan Tien (0905 044 368).

Di Move to Gia Lai by bus

Move to Gia Lai by bus

Move within the city

To move around the city, visitors can choose popular means of transportation:

  • Taxi: Popular companies are Xanh SM (1900 2088), Mai Linh (0269 38 38 38), Gia Lai Taxi 24h (0968 679 181), Pho Mountain Taxi (02693 79 79 79), Sun Taxi (0256.3686.868), Lado Taxi (1900 1111). 

  • Motorbike taxi / technology vehicle: Grab and Be companies operate mainly in the city center area. 

  • Intra-province buses: The Quy Nhon - Pleiku bus route connects two large urban centers to help tourists easily travel to tourist attractions in Gia Lai. Other intra-province bus routes go to Duc Co, Chu Prong, Chu Puh, Dak Doa-Chu Se districts and An Khe town.

For convenience in traveling to tourist attractions in Gia Lai, visitors should consider renting a motorbike or car.  

Motorbike rental prices in Gia Lai range from 80,000 - 150,000 VND. Reputable motorbike rental units that you can refer to are:

  • Bui Viet Anh (70 Phan Dinh Phung, An Khe Ward): 0862 488 379

  • Pleiku - Gia Lai Motorbike Rental (107 Su Van Hanh, Pleiku Ward): 089 936 82 72

  • Motorbike  For Rent (370/72C Pham Van Dong, Pleiku Ward): 0888 527 981 - price from 100,000 VND

  • Motorbike rental Quy Nhon (06 Nguyen Nhac, Quy Nhon Nam Ward) - 098 427 63 02

  • Xuan Tinh (Opposite Quy Nhon bus station): 0914 289 354.

Rent a car in Gia Lai:

  • Duy Tin Travel (294A Ly Thai To, Dien Hong Ward): 0943 473 179 - 0962 505 679

  • ITF Gia Lai (80 Nguyen Van Cu, Dien Hong Ward): 091 401 00 33

  • Truc Quyen Company (19 Phan Boi Chau): 0904.967.339 - 0961.187.274

Car rental prices in Gia Lai range from 400,000 VND - 3,000,000 VND depending on the car model, model and rental service of each company. Everyone should contact each rental unit directly to get an accurate quote at the time of rental!

Accommodation information in Gia Lai

Luxury accommodation (4-5 stars)

Muong Thanh Grand Gia Lai

  • Address: 537 Hung Vuong, Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai

  • Reference room price: 650,000 VND/night

Muong Thanh Grand Gia Lai

Muong Thanh Grand Gia Lai

Located right in the city center with 4-star standard, Muong Thanh Grand Gia Lai offers a wonderful relaxing space for visitors. Comfortable hotel with 160 rooms, 3 conference rooms, 2 restaurants along with a gym, spa and swimming pool system.  

Staying at Muong Thanh Grand Gia Lai, visitors will have an easier time traveling to tourist attractions such as Bo Beach, Chu Dang Ya,... In particular, it only takes 15 minutes to reach Pleiku airport and 3 minutes to reach Duc Long bus station.

Grand Hyams Hotel

  • Address: 28 Nguyen Hue, Gia Lai

  • Reference room price: 1,100,000 - 4,900,000 VND (Depending on room type and time).

Grand Hyams Hotel

Grand Hyams Hotel

Grand Hyams Hotel is a 5-star hotel located right in the center of Quy Nhon city. Just a few steps from the beach, guests staying at Grand Hyams will have convenient access to relaxation and swimming. Room amenities, cuisine, and health are all focused on to bring maximum comfort to visitors.

In addition to the two large hotels mentioned above, people can refer to the quality 4-5 star hotels below:

  • Muong Thanh Quy Nhon Hotel - 02 Nguyen Hue, Quy Nhon - Price Rooms range from 1,100,000 - 2,500,000 VND (Depending on room type at the time).

  • Sala Quy Nhon Beach Hotel - 10 Nguyen Hue, Quy Nhon - Room prices range from 800,000 - 2,800,000 VND (Depending on on the room class at the time).

  • FLC Luxury Hotel Quy Nhon - Zone 4, Cat Tien Beach, Quy Nhon Dong - Room prices range from 1,200,000 - 4,200,000 VND (Depending on the room class at the time).

Resort (Resort, Villa)  

Quy Nhon Sea Resort is an ideal vacation destination for those traveling to Gia Lai. Most visitors who come here leave 5-star reviews for both the quality of the rooms and the accompanying services. The strength of Quy Nhon Sea Resort is that it is located right next to the sea, making it easy for visitors to swim and enjoy outdoor activities.

Quy Nhon Sea Resort

Quy Nhon Sea Resort

  • Address: National Highway 1D, Area 1, Quy Nhon Nam, Gia Lai

  • Reference room price: Ranging from 950,000 - 1,500,000 VND

  • Phone number: 0256 3905 678

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas is a large resort with a super beautiful location with 3 sides facing the mountains and a direct view of Quy Nhon beach. Staying at Anantara, guests will have privacy and comfort as each villa has its own swimming pool and staff. Spa and massage services are served on-site.

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas

  • Address: Bai Dai Bridge, Quy Nhon Nam, Gia Lai

  • Reference room price: Ranging from 1,200,000 VND

  • Phone number: 256 3840 077

Other famous resorts you can refer to:

  • Avani Quy Nhon Resort - Ghenh Rang Beach, Quy Nhon Nam, Gia Lai - Room prices range from 3,100,000 - 8,200,000 VND (Depending on room class at the time).

  • Crown Retreat Quy Nhon Resort - Trung Luong Village, Phu Cat, Gia Lai - Room prices range from 2,200,000 - 10,000,000 VND (Depending on room class at time).

Experience (2-3 star hotel, Homestay, Co hotel…) 

Tien Son Pleiku homestay is a resort chosen by many tourists when visiting and traveling to Gia Lai. With a complex of spa, sauna, swimming pool and outdoor barbecue, visitors will have a comfortable and memorable time at Tien Son Pleiku. Separate bungalows at Tien Son Pleiku create privacy and comfort for couples or small groups of guests. 

Tien Son Pleiku homestay

Tien Son Pleiku homestay

  • Address: 100 Dao Duy Tu, Bien Ho, Gia Lai

  • Reference room price: Ranges from 600,000 - 2,600,000 VND

  • Number phone: 02696.55.33.88 - 090 784 34 56

Blossom Sea Homestay is located right at Quy Nhon night market, a place chosen by many groups of young tourists. Because this place has a quite convenient location, near amusement parks, cafes, and check-in attractions. The room system at Blossom Sea is considered very modern, comfortable with full amenities.

Blossom Sea Homestay

Blossom Sea Homestay

  • Address: 20 Dien Hong, Quy Nhon Nam, Gia Lai

  • Reference room price: Ranges from 300,000 - 500,000 VND

  • Phone number: 0905 360 448

Some good resort experiences highly appreciated by tourists:

  • Homestay Nha Muoi: 11 Ngo Van So, Quy Nhon Nhon, Gia Lai | 0973 967 966 - 078 448 9193

  • Life’s A Beach Homestay: Village 2 Bai Bang, Highway 1D, Quy Nhon, Gia Lai | 097 893 10 85

Local festival cuisine and culture

High-end restaurants

LaMi Restaurant & Event Space is one of the famous high-end restaurants in Gia Lai. This is where weddings, birthdays, YEPs, etc. events often take place... LaMi stands out with its modern restaurant space, good service and delicious food. The restaurant is located at 69 Chu Manh Trinh, Pleiku, open from 10:00 - 23:00 daily.

LaMi Restaurant & Event Space

LaMi Restaurant & Event Space

Sea Fire Salt is a high-end restaurant located in the Anantara Villas resort Quy Nhon. Sea Fire Salt Restaurant has a luxurious European style, modern brown wood tones. The restaurant space is large with a diverse menu of European and Asian dishes for customers to enjoy. Sea Fire Salt is located at Bai Dai Bridge, Quy Nhon Nam, Gia Lai, open from 6:30 - 22:30.

Sea Fire Salt

Sea Fire Salt

Other high-end restaurants:

  • S.Blue Restaurant & Bar: Quy Nhon City Center Square | Open from: 10:00 - 23:00

  • SH Japanese Restaurant: Lot 1A5 Ly Thai To extension, Quy Nhon | Open from: 10:30 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 22:00

  • KAP Bistro Gia Lai: 46 Hung Vuong, Pleiku, Gia Lai | Open from: 6:00 - 22:00

Local cuisine

Coming to Gia Lai, visitors must definitely taste the famous dry pho here. Also known as "two-bowl pho", Gia Lai dry pho has a sweet taste with bone broth, the pho broth is scooped out separately and the pho is placed in a separate bowl.

Gia Lai dry pho

Gia Lai dry pho

There are many restaurants selling dry pho in Gia Lai, but you should try the following restaurants:

Dry Pho Ngoc Son

  • Address: 15 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Pleiku, Gia Lai

  • Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00

  • Reference price: 35,000 VND

Hong dry pho - Long-standing dry pho restaurant

  • Address: 22 Nguyen Van Troi, Pleiku, Gia Lai

  • Opening hours: 5:00 - 14:00

  • Reference price: 25,000 VND

Crab fish sauce vermicelli is also a delicious local dish in Gia Lai. This special dish is prepared with crab paste broth. If you are not used to it, it will be difficult to eat at first because of the strong smell of crab sauce, but after you get used to it, you will definitely be addicted. Served with crab sauce vermicelli will have grilled rice paper and vermicelli.

Crab sauce vermicelli

Crab noodle soup

Two famous crab noodle shops in Gia Lai are:

Quan Chi - Crab noodle shop over 20 years old

  • Address: 2 Phung Hung, Pleiku, Gia Lai

  • Opening hours: 11:00 - 19:00

  • Reference price: 25,000 - 30,000 VND

Crab vermicelli 19

  • >Address: 19 Phung Hung, Pleiku, Gia Lai

  • Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:30

  • >Reference price: 20,000 - 35,000 VND

In addition to the above two culinary dishes, there are many other delicious local dishes that everyone should try such as: Weaver ant salt, wild leaf salad, jumping shrimp pancake, rice porridge cake, rice porridge,...

Cuisine discovery experience

For food enthusiasts, you can refer to famous restaurants recommended by local people. Usually these shops are characterized by not having a large premises, hiding in alleys or not being heavily advertised. Some delicious restaurants that we searched for and suggested to everyone are:

Lau Nho 1975 located at 39 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Pleiku city. This is a restaurant that many locals praise because the food is not only delicious but also very affordable. The restaurant is open from 8:00 - 22:00, visitors should book a table before coming to avoid running out of tables!

Small Hot Pot 1975

Small Hot Pot 1975

Ia Gui Grilled Chicken is a specialty restaurant famous for grilled chicken with Pleiku blue rice. The owner is an ethnic person, so the taste of grilled chicken here is very fragrant, typical of the Central Highlands. The restaurant is located at 27 Pham Ngoc Thach, Thong Nhat Ward, open from 9:00 - 21:00 every day.

Ia Gui Grilled Chicken

Ia Gui Grilled Chicken

Experience Culture and Festivals

Go to Gia Lai, in addition to visiting famous places and historical relics, tourists should also participate in experiencing unique cultural and festival programs here. 

Central Highlands Gong Festival is a major cultural event to honor, preserve and promote the value of the Central Highlands Gong Cultural Space. As well as promoting the cultural and human images of the Central Highlands provinces to domestic and international friends. This festival is recognized by UNESCO as one of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Central Highlands Gong Festival takes place alternately between provinces.

Central Highlands Gong Festival

Central Highlands Gong Festival

Doc Moc Boat Race on Po Co River is held at the alluvial ground of Dang village, Gia Lai province, located near Se San lake. The race takes place every year in late October or early November, this activity is to commemorate Armed Forces Hero A Sanh (Jrai people). In addition to the boat racing festival, during the racing festival there are also other activities such as: Folk wooden statue carving competition, knitting performance, brocade weaving,...

Doc Moc Boat Racing Festival

Doc Moc Boat Racing Festival

Yang Po tao Apui's rain praying ceremony is an important belief of Jrai people in the Central Highlands, especially in Phu Thien commune, Gia Lai. The rain praying ceremony is held every year around April, before the dry season. The purpose is to wish for favorable weather and good harvests.

Dong Da Tay Son Festival is an opportunity for the whole land of Gia Lai to glow with heroic spirit, to pay tribute to the hero Quang Trung Nguyen Hue and the famous Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory. In the resounding sound of battle drums, each martial arts performance, opera singing and traditional ritual reenacts the glorious history of the past, making each Vietnamese person more proud of the indomitable spirit of the nation.

Dong Da Tay Son Festival

Ong Nui Pagoda Festival is one of the most sacred early spring festivals in Gia Lai, taking place on the 24th - 25th of the first lunar month every year. Amidst the quiet mountain space and the majestic Buddha statue sitting against the sea, tourists and Buddhists from all over return to offer incense, pray for peace and fortune, and commemorate the merits of Venerable Thich Trung Tinh.

Ong Nui Pagoda Festival

Ong Nui Pagoda Festival

Go Boi Boat Racing Festival is a literary feature The brilliant transformation of the martial arts land every Tet and spring comes. On the Go Boi River, which used to be a bustling trading place, strong rowers mingled with the bustling sound of drums, conveying their wishes for favorable weather, abundant fish and shrimp, and a prosperous life. Not only is it a fierce competition, the festival is also a pride that unites the community, reminding children and grandchildren of the resilient tradition and strong vitality of the people of the river region.

Quy Nhon Fishing Festival is a sacred festival of fishermen in the coastal region, where they respectfully pay tribute to Ong fish - the Nam Hai god who protects their trips out to sea. Amidst the bustling sea atmosphere, the solemn ceremony blends with the vibrant festival with singing, boat racing, swimming... creating a unique cultural picture. This is an opportunity to convey the wish for a peaceful sky, full of shrimp and fish, and a spirit of solidarity always strong at the head of the waves.

Quy Nhon Fishing Festival

Quy Nhon fishing festival

Amusement and experience area

Ham Ho Tourist Area is a fun and experiential place for those who love to explore and challenge. Located in Tay Son commune, about 50km from Quy Nhon city, Ham Ho tourist area has beautiful mountain scenery. Coming here, visitors should experience the activities of boating, climbing, exploring caves and bathing in streams.

Ham Ho tourist area

Ham Ho tourist area

In the evening, visitors can stroll at Pleiku night market, enjoy delicious street food and enjoy the cool atmosphere of the Central Highlands at night.

Suggested tour

Experience tour in Gia Lai

Gia Lai Tour 2 days 1 night

  • Itinerary: Explore Pleiku and the sights of Tonle Sap Lake, Tea Hill and Chu Dang Ya volcano (Day 1). Day 2: Visit the famous relics of Minh Thanh pagoda, Pleiku prison and Dien Hong Lake tourist area.

  • Transportation: Car

  • Reference tour price: 980,000 VND/person

  • Organizer: Cao Nguyen Tourist

Binh Dinh - Central Highlands tour 5 days 4 nights

  • Itinerary

    • Day 1: Visit Quy Nhon (Ghenh Rang Tien) Sa - Mong Cam slope - Thi Nhan hill - visit Han Mac Tu's tomb - Hoang Hau beach - Tien Sa beach - visit Twin Towers - Ky Co Eo Gio)

    • Day 2: Visit Banh It Tower - Nguyen Thieu Monastery - Quang Trung Museum. 

    • Day 3: Visit Wooden Church - Ba Na Communal House - Kon Klor Suspension Bridge - Dai Doan Ket Square - Tonle Sap Lake - Yaly Hydroelectric Plant. 

    • Day 4: Visit Buon Don

    • Day 5: Breakfast and see off at the airport. 

  • Transportation: Car

  • Reference tour price: Contact 0979 53 59 59 for an accurate quote at the time.

  • Organizing unit: Quy Nhon Tourist

Experience tour in Gia Lai

Experience tour in Gia Lai

Adventure tour in Gia Lai

Trekking tour to conquer Pa Sai La - Gia Lai Protection Forest

  • Itinerary: Trekking to Pa Sai La protection forest, camping and enjoying local grilled dishes method.

  • Mean of transportation: Walking

  • Reference tour price: 2,890,000 VND/person

  • Organization unit: Phuotvivu

Adventure tour in Gia Lai

Adventure tour Adventure in Gia Lai

Family tour in Gia Lai

Pleiku Dai Ngan Tour - 1 Day

  • Itinerary: To Nung Lake - Ialy Hydroelectric Power Plant - Ancient Minh Thanh Pagoda - Dong Xanh Park

  • Method of transportation: Car

  • Reference tour price: Contact 0269 3.824332

  • Organizer: Gia Lai Tourist

Ecotourism in Gia Lai

Vi Rong Cape Tour – Tra O Lagoon – Giant Winter Melon Village

  • Itinerary: Vi Rong Cape – Tra O Lagoon – Winter Melon Village

  • Transportation: Car

  • Reference tour price: Contact 0979 53 59 59

  • Organizer: Quy Nhon Tourist

Shopping and Souvenirs

Gia Lai is famous for many specialties and souvenirs imbued with the cultural identity of the Central Highlands. Some gifts that people can choose to buy after traveling to Gia Lai are: Pleiku coffee, one-sun beef, yellow ant salt, dried forest bamboo shoots, dried shrimp in Bien Ho,...

One-sun beef specialty as a gift in Gia Lai

1-sun-sunned beef specialties as gifts in Gia Lai

To buy gifts, people can visit local specialty stores. Some reputable stores are:

  • Gia Lai Lam Hanh Specialties 70 Le Duan, Pleiku, Gia Lai | Open from 07:00–22:00 | 0935 213 644.

  • Gia Lai Specialties 136 Phu Dong, Pleiku, Gia Lai | Open from 07:00 – 22:00 | 0376 618 181.

  • Gia Lai - Thu Loan Specialties 226 Phan Dinh Giot | Open from 08:00 – 22:00 | 0933 282 797.

Support information and other information

During the journey to visit and experience tourism in Gia Lai, if you encounter any problems related to transportation, address, or eating, visitors can contact relevant agencies for help. Specific information is:

  • Gia Lai Provincial Police: 267A Tran Phu, Dien Hong, Gia Lai | 0269 3823 903

  • Department of Culture - Tourism & Sports of Gia Lai province: 35 Le Loi, Quy Nhon, Gia Lai | (0256) 3822231

  • Gia Lai Provincial Market Management Department: 01 Hoang Dao Thuy, Pleiku, Gia Lai | 0269 3823 745

  • Gia Lai Provincial General Hospital: 132 Ton That Tung, Pleiku, Gia Lai | 0269 3874 113

Emergency emergency, people can call the hotlines 113 (Police), 114 (Fire) and 115 (Emergency) for immediate assistance.

Above is necessary information about Gia Lai tourism for everyone to refer to before the trip. Hope these shares are really useful and bring everyone a memorable trip!