As part of the Gong Festival - Wild Sunflower Week - Chư Đang Ya Volcano 2026, a special music exchange night titled “PLEIKU ƠI…!” promises to ignite the heart of the mountain city! Join us on the night of November 8, 2026, at Dai Doan Ket Square (Pleiku Ward)!!!
A 40-member women’s gong team performed in Gia Lai province on October 20 at a special cultural event celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day and honouring Bahnar women’s cultural identity.
As the rainy season draws to a close and warmer sunshine returns in late September, thin veils of mist begin to drift across the Pleiku plateau in Gia Lai province, transforming roads, fields and mountain slopes into a dreamlike landscape.
The first Gia Lai Provincial Sports Festival since the reorganization and merger of administrative units has highlighted the scale of grassroots sports participation, local competition and the emergence of young athletic talent across the province.
More than 200 women from 16 dance and folk dance clubs took part in a folk dance exchange night held at Dai Doan Ket Square in Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai Province, on June 20, highlighting community engagement, physical fitness and cultural exchange.
In the heart of Pleiku city, a lotus pond nestled within Thông Viu Café is creating a buzz with its vibrant and poetic beauty. This lush, green space has quickly become a favorite check-in spot for both locals and tourists, who flock here to experience its charm and unwind in a relaxing atmosphere.
A unique fusion of martial arts and strategy took centre stage in Pleiku on April 26, as Gia Lai hosted a human chess match combined with a Tây Sơn martial arts performance during its first Provincial Ethnic Culture Festival in 2026.
Located near the center of Pleiku, Stone Mountain (also known as Artillery Hill 37) has become a popular destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature. The site is especially captivating during the vibrant moments of sunrise or as the sun sets over the landscape.
A special exhibition highlighting the cultural heritage of Hue City opened on April 21 at the Pleiku Museum, offering visitors an in-depth look at the former imperial capital’s UNESCO-recognised legacy and traditional crafts.
Excitement swept through Pleiku on February 25 as crowds filled Dai Doan Ket Square for the opening night of the two-day “Binh Dinh Martial Arts Night”, an event organized by the Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to promote traditional Vietnamese martial arts.
A farmer in Pleiku, Nguyễn Trung Nguyên, has become the first local producer of civet coffee after spending 15 years expanding a small experiment into one of Tây Gia Lai’s largest civet farms.
Drifting beneath honey-gold light on a late-year afternoon, Bien Ho Lake in Gia Lai province reveals itself as a serene meeting point of sky and water, where the highlands seem to pause on the threshold of spring.
Gia Lai province has received two newly designated national treasures, a collection of gold worship objects from the An Phú Cham Tower and the Kơ Đơ gong set, under a decision issued by Vietnam’s Prime Minister on 3 February.
The Cho Nho night street has come into operation, creating a vibrant space for culture, cuisine, and community tourism, and has quickly become a new destination in the mountain town of Pleiku.
The Ngoc Thuong year-round fruit garden, located in Group 4, Hoi Phu Ward (Gia Lai Province), is an exciting new destination for nature lovers, those who appreciate simplicity, and anyone seeking a truly peaceful retreat.
The gradual rollout of a night-time economy in central wards is opening fresh development opportunities for western Gia Lai, as local authorities seek to build more dynamic, round-the-clock urban areas.
Although not a professional athlete, student Nguyễn Hoàng Khôi Nguyên has made a name for himself at numerous swimming competitions. His achievements mark a proud milestone for school sports in Gia Lai, especially in a discipline that has yet to become a regional strength in the Central Highlands.
"Suối nguồn Pleiku" is a commemorative volume compiled by the Liaison Committee of Former Students of Pleiku High Schools before 1975, featuring moving essays about old friends and former schools.
(GLO) – Despite relentless rains battering Vietnam’s Central Highlands for more than a month, hundreds of workers from Gia Lai Urban Works Joint Stock Company continue to maintain the “green–clean–beautiful–bright” look of Pleiku.
(GLO) – Gia Lai province on Saturday launched its 2025 campaign in response to the global “Clean up the world” initiative, pledging stronger efforts in waste reduction, recycling, and forest protection.
(GLO) – Bien Ho, dubbed the “Eyes of Pleiku,” has reopened with a new look, blending natural beauty and modern features. The Central Highlands lake, famed for its crystal-clear waters, remains a cultural symbol and cherished gathering place for local residents.
(GLO) – Authorities in Pleiku ward have launched a sweeping campaign to restore urban order, targeting sidewalk encroachment and unauthorized advertising signs in high-traffic areas.
(GLO) – Supermarkets and convenience stores across Gia Lai province are already bustling with mooncake sales, a month ahead of the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival. Shoppers are presented with a wide range of traditional and innovative flavors, reflecting both cultural heritage and modern tastes.
