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Provincial city in Đắk Lắk, Vietnam
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Buon Ma Thuot or Buôn Ma Thuột (or sometimes Buôn Ma Thuật, Buôn Ma Thuật or Ban Mê Thuột), is the capital city of Daklak Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
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Impressive waterfalls and recreation area, especially recommended in wet season.
Another waterfall, about 300 m from Đray Nur. Looks less impressive in dry season, but still interesting area to explore.
Fair trade coffee cooperative and manufacturer, funded by the European Union. Open for visits.
Breathtaking views from the hill top and halfway to the top. Well worth a visit on the way to Lak Lake.
The mother lake of the Central Highlands.
Coffee, drinks and food available, nice gardens with a lot of coffee trees, artificial cave and pond. Coffee can also be bought here, beans or ground.
Another cafe with a nice garden, belonging to a coffee manufacturing company.
Great guesthouse/small hotel at the heart of the city. 200 m from the night market, plenty of restaurants around. Rooms with air-con, TV. Friendly staff speaking English and French. Indoor parking for motorbikes
Great little hotel, for 150,000 dong, inclusive air-con, TV and incredibly friendly and helpful owners. Indoor parking for motorbikes, too.
Simple but clean. There are several other hotels on the same road. Rooms from 120,000 dong. Staff is helpful and friendly but knowledge of English is limited. You can take local buses to the center or walk for about 20 minutes.
Wood sculptures and bamboo souvenirs, cocoa powder, coffee - ground and in beans, assorted nuts and local spices. Tour to coffee roasting factory can be arranged.
Big shopping center with clothing stores, movie theater, fast food, supermarket and Baskin Robbins ice cream cafe. No local souvenirs there.
Supermarket and shopping center, check second floor if you are looking for non-food items. KFC restaurant is located on the first floor.
By plane
By bus
There is a bus service to Buon Ma Thuot from Danang and Ho Chi Minh City (departs from Mien Dong Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City). Buon Ma Thuot Bus Station is 3km east of the center.
Your usual selection of taxis operate here, including Mai Linh. The city is also eminently bikeable due to its compact size and flat terrain.
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