Kon Tum, Mountainous province in Central Highlands, Vietnam
Kon Tum is a province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, spreading across forested hills and fertile valleys. The Dak Bla and Se San rivers run through the area, connecting smaller settlements to the main town.
Missionaries from France founded a Christian community here in the mid-19th century and later built an administrative seat. During the war in the late 1960s and early 1970s, one of the main supply routes passed through the forested mountains.
The name comes from the Ba Na language and describes the meeting point of two rivers, where villages have gathered for centuries. Visitors today still encounter traditional longhouses in many settlements, with carved wooden pillars and open gathering spaces in front.
Most travelers arrive by road from Da Nang, with the journey passing through mountains and over passes. Accommodation options in the main town and several smaller settlements range from simple guesthouses to larger inns.
Some of the Rong Houses in smaller villages are over 100 years old and still serve as meeting points for elders and visitors. Their roofs often rise more than 20 meters (65 feet) high and are made from bamboo and grass.
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