Buon Ma Thuot City

The city enjoys a pleasant, temperate climate throughout the year, with an average temperature of 24°C. In the E-de ethnic language, Buon Ma Thuot (or Buon Ama Y Thuot) translates to the village of Father Thuot, who is credited with founding the first village along the banks of the Ea Tam Stream.  
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Buon Ma Thuot has continued to be a pivotal region within the Central Highlands. With a growing population and vibrant markets, it remains the administrative, cultural, and economic hub of the area. This city serves as a critical junction where roads connecting various provinces in Tay Nguyen converge. Routes efficiently link Dak Lak to Dalat City (via National Road 27), Khanh Hoa, Ninh Hoa (via National Road 26), and Ho Chi Minh City (via National Road 14), among others.

Renowned for its diverse fruits and vegetables, Buon Ma Thuot is especially famous for its coffee. The city has long dominated Vietnam's coffee market, and it remains unmatched in quality.

Visitors to Buon Ma Thuot can explore stunning waterfalls including Dray Sap, Dray Anour, and Dray H’ling, to name a few. They can immerse themselves in the rich culture of the E-de and M’nong ethnic groups, participating in the Gong Festival, riding elephants in the enchanting forests, or simply relaxing in a traditional piragua while enjoying the serene beauty of the Asian wilderness.
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In addition to its numerous ancient wooden houses, local residents continue to embrace modern architecture. Today, Buon Ma Thuot features wide streets adorned with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, along with many newly developed residential complexes. Yet, the quintessential experience in Buon Ma Thuot remains indulging in its exceptional coffee! The region's rich basalt soil allows for the cultivation of Robusta coffee that is considered among the best in the world. For decades, Buon Ma Thuot Coffee has enchanted both local and international consumers!

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