Gia Lai

Country: Vietnam

Province: Gia Lai

Pleiku Holiday Weather today

Date/time of update: November 5, 2024, 12:49 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Light Rain

Temperature: 21.97°C
Temperature feels like: 22.55°C
Minimum Temperature: 21.97°C
Maximum Temperature: 21.97°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1015hPa
Humidity:89%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 2.35m/sec
Wind Direction: 38 degrees
Cloudiness: 21%
Sunrise: 2024-11-04 10:44:05
Sunset: 2024-11-05 10:19:04

Gia Lai is located deep in the Central Highlands of Vietnam with Pleiku as the provincial capital city. The average altitude of the province is 700-800m above sea level.

Overview

Gia Lai is bordered to the north by Kon Tum Province, to the north-east by Quang Ngai Province, to the east by Binh Dinh Province, to the south-east by Phu Yen Province, to the south by Dak Lak Province and to the west by Cambodia.

Like other provinces of the Central Highlands, Gia Lai is characterized by pristine nature with dense forests and coffee plantations. There are a number of national parks and nature reserves in the area.

Gia Lai was completely hammered in the Second Indochina War (aka American War, Vietnam War). There were fierce battles taking place here and there of which the marks of war are still vivid today. Traveling through the province, you cans visit many former battlefields.

People and Population

Nestled in the woods of Gia Lai are ethnic communities who have called Gia Lai home for centuries. The province is inhabited by a number of ethnic minorities such as the Kinh, Bahnar, Giarai, Gie Trieng, Xo-Dang, Co Ho, Nhang, Thai, Muong......of which most preserve very traditional cultures that never fail to charm the visitors.

Weather and Climate

Gia Lai Province has a temperate climate. There are 2 main seasons per year: the dry season from December through April and the rainy season is from May through November. The average rainfall is 1200-1750mm per annum in the region west of the Truong Son Range and 2200-2500mm in that east of the Truong Son Range. The daily temperatures normally fluctuate between 22-25 Degrees Celsius.

Gia Lai Travel Guide, What to See, Tourist Attractions in Gia Lai

1/ T'Nung Lake (Bien Ho)

T'Nung Lake (Bien Ho) 6km north of Pleiku town is supposedly the remains of a once fierce volcano. It covers an area of 320 hectares and has an average depth of 20m.

2/ Xung Khoeng Waterfall

Xung Khoeng Waterfall, 30km southwest of Pleiku offers a stunning scene of thin strips of water dropping down from 40m then the water meanders its way through primary forests and rugged rock cliffs down the mountains.

3/ Chu Prong Mountain

Chu Prong Mountain, 10km southeast of Pleiku with the peak of around 1600 above the sea level. The mountain rewards the adventure travellers with stunning view of the surroundings from above.

4/ Former battlefields

Pleime, Cheo Reo and Ia Drang. Ia Drang Valley northwest of Pleime was where the US Army and the People's Army of Vietnam first encountered. The trails from Pleime to Dakto would bring you back to the most fierce battles. Paradissa Travel reserves a special tour for veterans to travel back in time.

Things to Do, Travel and Tours in Gia Lai

1/ Adventure Travel, Nature Tours

Gia Lai possesses untouched nature and a temperate climate which will not fail to satisfy the culture-seekers and the eco tourists alike. The province is home to many ethnic minorities with well-preserved cultures. Your visit to their communities will be a memorable experience.

Paradissa Travel has got a number of tours to Gia Lai Province including easy sight-seeing tours, leisurely bicycle trips, mountain biking adventures, and motorcycle tours.

2/ Battlefield Tours, Historical Tours

For veteran travelers and those interested in battlefields, Paradissa offers half a day tour to the Ia Drang Valley (Valley of Death) from Pleiku, or several-day battlefield tours to different former war sites in Gia Lai Province and in Vietnam. Please contact us for further details.

Where to Stay, Accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodations in Pleiku from basic-facility hotels to luxury 3 or 4-star hotels. Alternatively you can choose to stay with a local ethnic family in one of their traditional houses. This way you can adventure back to their rich traditions and culture. The amenities are nothing, but the cultural experience can be unforgettable.

Where to Eat, Restaurants & bars

There are various choices for dining in Pleiku City from street food stalls to fine-dining restaurants. There are quite a few beer shops, bars, cafes, karaoke for you to choose from while staying in town.

Getting there and away

1/ By air

There are daily direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City - Pleiku and Da Nang – Pleiku. The direct flights take around 1 hour. The daily direct flight Ha Noi – Pleiku takes 2 hour. The airport is 25km from the town.