Van Hoa Plateau

icon-locationCao nguyên Vân Hòa, Sơn Long, Sơn Hòa District, Phú Yên Province, Vietnam
Sometimes the destination is not the place that makes you sob or look forward to, but the journey. The journey on the roads can make the hearts of the wanderers admire and flutter. And the road DT643 on Van Hoa plateau is such a road.

Phu Yen currently has three plateaus: Van Hoa plateau, An Xuan plateau and Tra Khe plateau. In which, the Van Hoa plateau in Phu Yen is located in the golden triangle area of three communes Son Xuan, Son Long, Son Dinh; Located about 40km from Tuy Hoa city center to the North, drive from Tuy Hoa, follow Highway 1A to the north to Hoa Da village, then turn left and follow DT643 road back to the West about 25km. reach the plateau of Van Hoa Phu Yen.

The plateau is located at an altitude of 400m, because it is influenced by the oceanic climate, the typical climate of this place is sunny, windy, cloudy and foggy; especially in autumn, the climate on the plateau is lower than that of Tuy Hoa city, making it feel as cold as Da Lat (so this place is called "the second Da Lat"). At the Van Hoa plateau, which is spread by backpackers, it is a road that can melt all the hearts of "wanderers". You will see a lot of beautiful scenes such as: sugarcane fields, lush green melaleuca forests, until the early autumn turns into a beautiful sea of yellow, orange and falling forests stretching to catch the eye when the foliage leaves color change. In addition, you can also discover by yourself the peaceful wild beauty of this fertile basalt red soil plateau. Around the land here are thousands of trees, many strange trees as well as fruit trees such as avocado, banana, industrial plants such as coffee, pepper. The most prominent fruits here are the sweet and crunchy Cho Don jackfruit, the fragrant pineapple, and the beautifully laden strawberry skin. In addition, the natural landscape with many beautiful lakes and waterfalls, fresh and cool air; This place is an ideal destination for a weekend outing, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition to the majestic natural scenery, you can also visit countless interesting and unique places here such as:

  • Pepper garden: Dozens of sturdy, upright pepper trees look like guards guarding the land of Van Hoa plateau. Stepping here, you will become a traveler, lost in the beautiful and enchanting place, forgetting the way back.
  • Uncle Ho Church: This is a historical relic associated with patriotic tradition against foreign invaders. The church was built in the style of a stilt house, combining the same type of columnar forest with typical roof tiles. It is one of the must-visit places when coming to Van Hoa plateau.
  • Virtual living swing: Is one of the romantic check-in places, associated with childhood memories. The virtual life swing makes your journey to discover Van Hoa plateau more interesting.
  • Ede village: A place to preserve the culture and characteristics of the Ede people, a long-lived ethnic group in Phu Yen. It is also the ideal check-in place when coming to Van Hoa plateau.
  • Tra Ke Church: Tra Ke Church in Van Hoa Plateau, Phu Yen attracts tourists with its own unique beauty. From a distance, the church looks outstanding with its tiled roof against the blue sky. A place that always brings an extraordinary peaceful beauty.
  • Cho Don: This is the center, the intersection of people from areas in the region. People come here not only to buy and sell but also to tell each other the long-standing legends on this highland land.
  • Ha river hydroelectric dam: Not noisy, violent, Ba Ha river hydroelectric dam brings a gentle and poetic beauty endlessly with wild chrysanthemums dotted on the smooth green grass.

The most appropriate time for you to visit Van Hoa plateau is during Tet, when wildflowers race to bloom on both sides of the road, making the scene look like a picture that is both brilliant and romantic.

When visiting Van Hoa, you need to keep a few things in mind:

  • Always carry a full set of identification documents with you to ensure safety
  • Fully prepare medical equipment, medicines for flu, colds, allergies, etc. to prevent the worst cases related to health that may occur.
  • If you want to rent a motorbike, you must contact reputable and quality places and always comply with traffic laws.

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