Vietnam720: Adam from MuiNeBeach.net went on a 2 weeks Vietnam central highlands road trip and shares with us his experiences here. Enjoy the photos he brought back and see the rewards for taking the road less traveled in Vietnam. This is Part 2 of his 4 parts post. See Part 1 here.

Adam: Dak Lak Province is north of Lam Dong. It was once Vietnam’s largest province, but was split in half a number of years ago to create Dak Nong province to the south. The capital, Buon Mat Thuat is famous for coffee and one of the world’s top growers of the beans. The province is politically volatile, and the government only allows foreigners to visit a limited number or locations.

Traditional M’Nong long house on stilts at Lak Lake.

Vietnam Central Highlands Road Trip

 

Visiting M’Nong villages by dug-out canoe.

Vietnam Central Highlands Road Trip

 

A rare white buffalo and baby.

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M’Nong longhouse. The M’Nong in this village were relocated here by the government. 

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M’Nong woman herding cattle.

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Water Buffalo on Lak Lake.

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Riding an elephant in Yuk Don National Park. The staff and facilities at Yuk Don are exceptional, but the park is still somewhat disappointing. The local government will not allow foreigners to explore the center of the park, or go anywhere in the area without a guide. Foreigners are limited to the buffer area of the park, where most wildlife or interesting plant life is entirely absent. It’s great for elephant rides and bird watching though.

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Drey Sap Waterfall in Dak Lak.

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Traditional Ede village longhouse on stilts.

Vietnam Central Highlands Road Trip

 

Traditional Ede longhouse on stilts.

Vietnam Central Highlands Road Trip