Map of Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

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Accommodation 1: Biet Dien Hotel 2: Dam San Hotel 3: Duy Hoang 4: Gia Dinh Guest House (Family Inn) 5: Thanh Binh Hotel 6: Thanh Cong Hotel 7: Thanh Phat Hotel	Eat and Meet A: Bach Dang B: Bon Trieu C: Cafe 50A D: Hanoi Bakery 1 E: Hanoi Bakery 2 F: Quan Com Tieu Linh G: Quan Ngon H: The Forget Me Not Cafe	Attractions and Activities 2: Central market 6: Ethnographic Museum 11: Revolutionary Museum
Transport 3: City bus stop 10: Rang Dong bus service 13: Vietnam Airlines	Vital Information 1: Agri Bank 4: Dak Lak Tourist 5: Dam San Tourist 7: O2 Internet 8: Post office 9: Provincial hospital 12: Vietcom Bank	Other No entries

Travelfish on Buon Ma Thuot

The Highland's Dak Lak province (also spelt Dac Lac) was the largest of Vietnam's Central Highland provinces until the new province of Dak Nong was sliced out of its's southwest. The remainder holds interesting natural attractions including lakes, waterfalls and national parks, which can be visited from the provincial capital of Buon Ma Thuot. The province is also well known for it's minority tribes whose relationship with Vietnam's central government is best described as uneasy.

The roots of this poor relationship rest in Dak Lak's history. It was originally a part of the Kingdom of Champa and was annexed by Vietnam in the 16th century. Until then the population was largely comprised of minority tribes but once annexed, the Vietnamese government pursued a policy of resettlement of ethnic Vietnamese into the region. Throughout this period the area saw considerable foment and rebellion against the central authorities and their policies. These troubles continued throughout French colonial rule, when large plantations, primarily coffee and rubber, were established. ... read more about Buon Ma Thuot on Travelfish