Kon Ka Kinh National Park
The roof of Gia Lai, holding the grey-shanked douc that lives only in this part of Vietnam.
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Kon Ka Kinh covers around forty thousand hectares in Gia Lai rising to 1,748 metres at the peak that names it, the highest point in the province, with evergreen forest and a substantial area of mixed conifer and broadleaf that is uncommon in Vietnam. It was made an ASEAN heritage park in 2003. Its most significant resident is the grey-shanked douc langur, a species endemic to a small area of the central highlands and classed as critically endangered, with one of its more substantial populations here. Bahnar communities live around the park. Trekking to the summit and to the Dak Pling falls runs with park guides.
What you actually see
- Gia Lai's highest point - Kon Ka Kinh at 1,748 metres.
- Mixed conifer and broadleaf - uncommon in Vietnam.
- The grey-shanked douc - critically endangered, endemic to this region.
- An ASEAN heritage park - designated in 2003.
When to go
November to April, the dry season. Two days.
Honest expectations
Guides and park arrangements are required. Seeing douc langurs takes time, patience and luck. Roads in are rough. Leeches, rain and heat are the conditions. Facilities are basic.
Nearby
K50 waterfall is north-east; Pleiku is south-west.
What to pack for Kon Ka Kinh National Park
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
