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The official recognition of Buon Ma Thuot among the “15 Best Culinary Destinations in the World in 2026” opens new opportunities to promote distinctive cultural and culinary values of the Central Highlands on a global scale.
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The fact that Buon Ma Thuot, the “coffee capital”, has been ranked among the top 15 culinary destinations in the world in 2026 by the prestigious National Geographic magazine is important evidence that Dak Lak’s Robusta coffee beans have been positioned on the global consumer map.
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Initiated in 2023, the “Community Tourism Development” project in Hoa Hiep ward comprises 23 members with five service groups: Homestay services, culinary experiences, agriculture, fishing activities, and traditional Bai Choi folk singing.
Culture - Society
The Central Highlands coffee capital earns global recognition as National Geographic spotlights its extraordinary coffee culture in the prestigious "Best of the World 2026" list.
the development of community tourism have opened up opportunities for craft villages to both preserve cultural identity while generating sustainable livelihoods for local residents.
After the administrative boundary merger, Dak Lak province possesses a “master key” capable of unlocking new experiential spaces.
By unlocking potential of pristine landscapes and indigenous culture, “green” ecotourism models, festival chains alongside heritage journeys are reshaping Dak Lak’s tourism industry.
Beyond its vibrant coral reefs, Hon Yen beach (O Loan commune) is also blessed by nature with a stunning seaweed fields.
According to beliefs of the J’rai people, the rain god is not only associated with life but also brings prosperity and happiness. As a result, the Yang Potao Apui rain-praying ceremony is not merely an agricultural ritual, but has become a highly distinctive cultural tradition.
Beyond its charm of smooth white sand stretching along crystal-clear waters, My Quang Nam fishing village in Tuy An Nam Commune, Dak Lak Province also captivates visitors with a vibrant portrait of coastal life at daybreak.
The New York Times – the renowned American newspaper – has placed Vietnam at 34th position in its list of the top 52 global destinations for 2026. Vietnam is recognised as a rapidly evolving tourism hub, offering increasingly diverse and high-quality experiences for travelers.
Hon Yen islet (O Loan commune) - a place where unique natural scenery converges with rich coastal village culture - has long been known as a “gem” of Dak Lak tourism.
Amid the rapid transformation of modern tourism, two M’nong men - Y Xim Ndu, from Dak Lieng commune, together with Y Sol Sruk, from Lien Son Lak commune - have chosen a distinct path of bringing visitors to villages, forest elephants and resonant sound of gongs, offering experiences such as staying in longhouses as well as engaging with the Central Highlands original values.
From heroic memories toward a journey of consolidation alongside development within a new spatial framework for Dak Lak province, eastern region steadily asserts its position, contributing to a broader development landscape.
Double drums, triple gongs, alongside five-gong ensembles in Xi Thoai hamlet (Xuan Lanh commune) resonate not only during festivals but also serve as a lasting cultural undercurrent deeply woven into daily life among Ba Na and Cham communities.
The People’s Committee for Ea Ning commune organised the opening ceremony for the First Viet Bac Folk Culture Festival together with the Traditional Boat Racing Event in Ea Ning commune in 2026.