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.
Gia Lai province will pilot a new tourism model, the “Gia Lai Coffee & Culture Weekend Market”, from March to August 2026 in Pleiku Ward, as part of efforts to diversify tourism offerings and attract visitors during the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026.
Vietnam’s leading Muay fighters delivered a series of dramatic and high-level bouts at the 2026 National Muay Club Championship in Pleiku, drawing large crowds and showcasing the country’s top martial arts talent.
A series of community cultural events including folk dance performances, an áo dài fashion show and a free outdoor film screening drew crowds to Cho Nho Night Market in Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai Province, on March 7.
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.
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.
Authorities are accelerating site clearance and technical preparations to ensure Component 3 of the Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway begins construction on schedule in mid-December 2025.
Pleiku is experiencing its most beautiful days of the year. The days unfold gently beneath blue skies and fresh breezes. The persistent winds sweep across the highland hills and mountains, filling my heart with boundless nostalgia and affection.
A surgical team from Hoang Anh Gia Lai University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital on November 19 successfully operated to save the severely crushed lower leg of L.Đ.T.A. (born 2017, a third-grade student at Ngo May Primary School, Hoi Phu Ward).
(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.
