About Ko Tam Ecotourism Area
Ko Tam Ecotourism Area is a cultural and nature-based attraction located in Ea Tu Commune, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands. Spread over several hectares, it combines landscaped gardens, lakes, and traditional Ede longhouses to showcase local ethnic culture. The site is notable for its preserved stilt houses, botanical collections, and community-based tourism activities offering insight into Central Highlands heritage near the city center.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped park setting with artificial lakes, flower gardens, bamboo groves, and wooden bridges surrounding traditional Ede longhouses and stilt houses. The area includes exhibition spaces displaying Central Highlands artifacts, gong culture, and coffee culture, along with open lawns, walking paths, and photo spots. Activities include strolling through gardens, viewing cultural performances, boating on the lake, and exploring reconstructed ethnic village architecture in a tranquil, semi-rural environment about 8 km from central Buon Ma Thuot.
Key highlights
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Traditional Ede longhouses and stilt houses with authentic architecture and artifacts
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Landscaped gardens, lotus lakes and bamboo bridges for sightseeing and photography
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Exhibition of Central Highlands cultural heritage including gongs and brocade weaving
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Peaceful lake area with boating and fishing activities
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Botanical collection with diverse flowers, bonsai and tropical plants
Culture & Context
The area showcases the culture of the Ede and other Central Highlands ethnic groups, featuring traditional longhouse architecture, gong culture, brocade weaving, and coffee heritage. It serves as a community-based tourism model preserving and presenting indigenous customs, rituals and crafts for visitors.
Route
| By air | Via Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV), then 12-15 km by road to the site |
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| By road |