Kon Tum is the capital city of Kon Tum Province in Vietnam. It is located inland in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, near the borders of Laos and Cambodia. Historically, this area has been inhabited by the indigenous Ba Na people, which led to the name Kon Tum, meaning "Village by the Lake" in the Ba Na language.

Kon Tum is the northernmost mountainous province in the Central Highlands region, the Central of Vietnam. It borders Quảng Nam to the north, Gia Lai to the south, Quảng Ngãi to the east, Sekong, Attapeu of Laos and Ratanakiri of Cambodia in the west. Kon Tum shares borders with Laos and Cambodia.

Planning to discover Vietnam’s Central Highland? Kon Tum should always be on your bucket list! Sharing the border with Laos and Cambodia on the western side, Kon Tum is renowned as a part of Indochina T-junction, with beautiful, pristine natural landscapes and rich culture.

Discover the beauty of Kon Tum Province with our list of the Top 10 Must-See Places. From stunning natural landscapes to rich cultural experiences, explore the hidden gems of Kon Tum today.

Mar 7, 2024 · Kon Tum is located in the north of the Central Highlands region, bordering Quang Nam, Gia Lai and Quang Ngai provinces (Vietnam), Sekong and Attapeu provinces of Laos, and Ratanakiri Province of Cambodia. Kon Tum has a typical climate of the Central Highlands, with two distinct seasons: rainy and dry seasons.

Kon Tum is the perfect place for nature lovers who want to roam among the dramatic scenic natural beauty surrounded by lakes, mountains, cafe plantations and a tropical rainforest.

Most of the tourist activities in Kon Tum City are focused on the area’s history and architecture. With a small-town feel, Kon Tum City’s best attractions are the Cathedral of Kon Tum Diocese, the Kon Tum Museum, Bishop of Kon Tum’s Building, and …

Kon Tum, city in the central highlands, south-central Vietnam. In 1851 Roman Catholic missionaries established a settlement near Kon Tum, at a site 140 miles (225 km) south-southeast of Hue. Lying at an elevation of 1,720 feet (524 metres), the city is a traditional trading entrepôt for hides,