The inauguration of a new traditional communal house in Ia Gri village, Gia Lai province, on October 31 marked the beginning of the Gong Festival - Wild Sunflower Week - Chư Đang Ya Volcano 2026, bringing Jrai cultural heritage and community traditions into the spotlight.
Kép village has been selected to represent Gia Lai province in Vietnam’s 2026 “Best Rural Tourism Destination” competition, as its Jrai community builds tourism around traditional crafts, food and village life.
Located in Ia Ly commune, Kép village is a space rich in the cultural identity of the Jrai people that visitors should not miss when coming to Gia Lai. Tourists can also directly experience weaving and bamboo crafting, as well as enjoy traditional cuisine.
Amid the Gia Lai highlands, terraced rice fields curve gracefully along the hillsides, creating a landscape that is both rustic and unique. This area also offers visitors an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, daily life and culture of the Jrai people up close.
Ia Mơ Nông Lake in Gia Lai province’s Ia Ly commune is drawing attention for its emerald-green waters, expansive grasslands and close ties to the daily life and culture of the local Jrai community.
In the quiet village of Mrông Yố in Gia Lai province, artisan Rơ Châm Guk has dedicated decades to preserving and passing on the ancient gong culture of the Jrai people, earning recognition as one of the Central Highlands’ most respected cultural guardians.
A community-based cultural tourism initiative in Gia Lai is drawing growing interest from students and visitors alike, offering immersive experiences that showcase the traditional heritage of the Jrai ethnic community.
Each dry season from February to April, vast stretches of western Gia Lai province are transformed as Plah flowers burst into bloom, coating hillsides and fields in vivid shades of reddish-orange.
(GLO) – Nestled amid the rolling mountains and forests, the Ia Ly Hydropower Dam curves gracefully like a bow, embracing the deep blue reservoir. From this monumental energy project, a series of new destinations have emerged, offering a wealth of fresh experiences that captivate visitors.
