About Kon Klor Suspension Bridge
Kon Klor Suspension Bridge is a steel suspension bridge spanning the Dak Bla River in Kon Tum City, Quang Ngai Province. Completed in 1994, it connects the city centre with Kon Klor Village, home to the Ba Na ethnic group. At 292 meters long and 4.5 meters wide, it was the largest suspension bridge in the Central Highlands at the time and is now an iconic landmark and popular visitor viewpoint.
Visitors guide
Visitors can walk or ride a motorbike across the 292-meter suspension bridge over the Dak Bla River. The bridge features a steel cable structure with iron frame and wooden planks, offering open views of the river, surrounding fields, and Kon Klor Village. On the northern side is the Kon Klor communal house (Nha Rong) and traditional Ba Na stilt houses. The area is open and scenic, suitable for photography and leisurely strolling.
Key highlights
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292-meter long suspension bridge over the Dak Bla River
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Panoramic views of the river and Kon Tum countryside
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Gateway to Kon Klor Village and its traditional Rong house
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Distinctive orange-red steel cable structure
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Popular photography spot at sunrise and sunset
History of Kon Klor Suspension Bridge
Constructed in 1993 and completed in 1994, Kon Klor Suspension Bridge was the largest and most modern suspension bridge in the Central Highlands at the time of its completion, built to connect Kon Tum city centre with Kon Klor Village across the Dak Bla River and improve local connectivity.
Culture & Context
The bridge serves as the main link between the urban centre of Kon Tum and Kon Klor Village, a settlement of the Ba Na ethnic group. It provides access to the Kon Klor Rong House, a large traditional communal house that is a cultural symbol of the Ba Na people and a focal point for community activities.
Route
| By air | Fly to Pleiku Airport (PXU) about 45-50 km south of Kon Tum, then continue by taxi or bus to Kon Tum city |
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