Central Highland

A long time ago, the Central Highlands was an autonomous region of some ethnic groups. The land did not belong to any countries. Due to having extensive area but less people, the region was attacked by Champa Kingdom. In February, 1971, King Le Thanh Tong captured King Cham Pa in a war. After the victory, King Le Thanh Tong merged 3 parts of Cham Pa territory into Dai Viet (the old name of Vietnam) while the two remaining sections were divided into small kingdoms under Dai Viet domination. Later on, after Nguyen Hoang expanded lands to the south, Lord Nguyen tried to eliminate the power of Champa Kingdom in the Highlands and also sent some envoys to establish power in this area. Nonetheless, Lord Nguyen gave more concentration in plains; therefore, he only set very loose power here. However, the Central Highlands still remained under the protection of Lord Nguyen. Actually, the Central Highlands Vietnam history experienced many changes to form the current land. The climate is submitted to two season, rainy and dry ones, average temperature is about 23 degree Celsius, it is suitable for resort and tourism.

With the features of basaltic soils (about 2 million hectares of fertile basalt, accounted for 60% of the whole country) at an altitude of 500 – 600m, the Central Highlands takes advantage of growing industrial crops, for example, coffee, cocoa, pepper, cashew, and rubber. Coffee is the most important industrial crop in the region with some famous brands.

The place has the largest number of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam, the ethnics still keep their own tradition, the archaic past and present seem to mingle together.

Central Highland is also beautiful in term of landscape, great waterfalls mysterious mountains and forest mixed with tribes’ thatch roofed houses make this region worth to pay a visit. Indeed this area is great for nature-lover who want to enjoy a very unique experience.