PANO - The Central Highlands is known for not only its coffee, but also volcanoes of different shapes. Among them, Chu Dang Ya is a volcano in Ploi Iagri village, Chu Dang Ya commune, Chu Pah district, about 30 kilometers away from Pleiku city of Gia Lai province. 

In the J’rai ethnic minority group’s language, Chu Dang Ya means wild ginger. This volcano has been inactive for millions of years now.

Shrouded by endless forests, this volcano-mountain is full of vitality with enchanting sceneries.

PANO would like to introduce some photos of this alluring volcano, taken by reporters Viet Cuong and Hoai Thuong.

Under the French domination in Vietnam, this place used to be a plantation of high-quality coffee. Locals now grow short-term plants as corn, sweet potato, edible canna, and China squash.
Vestige of volcano Chu Dang Ya’s lava that you can see now is the fat basalt land
During the year, those trees still grow and are ever-green without watering
An ideal place to explore and contemplate wild and pure nature
Volcano Chu Dang Ya is covered by simply beautiful fields of corn and potato. The harmony of different flowers is a highlight of this mountain
Experiencing tranquility of the wild nature here
Along directions to Chu Dang Ya are wild sunflowers, an impressive highlight of the volcano when the dry season comes
A picturesque and charming picture of flowers and trees
The crater of the inactive volcano
An ideal place for those who love exploring nature
Enjoying mildness and peace on the top of the mountain, from which tourists can see immense land below
Quite a few climbers conquering the top of Chu Dang Ya to entertain the beauty of the Central Highlands’ imposing mountains and forests
Translated by Mai Huong