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Buon Ma Thuot

Buon Ma Thuot can trace its origins back to a simple rural settlement: the Ede name translates as ‘Thuot’s father’s village’. But Buon Ma Thuot (pronounced ‘boon me tote’) has long outgrown its rustic origins and is now a thoroughly modern, affluent city.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

  • Ethnographic Museum

    Ethnographic Museum

    Buon Ma Thuot

    This excellent museum takes you through the history of Dak Lak province, from stone tools and bronze burial drums to the American War and its aftermath,…

  • Victory Monument

    Victory Monument

    Buon Ma Thuot

    This monument commemorates the events of 10 March 1975 when VC and North Vietnamese troops liberated the city. It’s an interesting piece of socialist…

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