Chu Dang Ya Volcano

According to the J'rai people, Chu Dang Ya means wild ginger root. This is one of the volcanoes that have been dormant for millions of years, hidden in the middle of thousands of unspoiled mountains. Looking down from above, the mountain is like a giant funnel, the hollow round crater with fertile red color has been created by layers of lava over millions of years of history. Its bed is the fertile, rich red basalt soil layer, the result of lava layer accumulated millions of years ago. It is the red basalt soil layer that makes the plants here green all year round, the plants do not have to be watered, and the weeds grow wild. Coming to Chu Dang Ya, visitors will feel the peace of mind that is far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Because the landscape that covers Chu Dang Ya is a wild natural landscape, the trees are dark and bold in the Central Highlands like ancient trees hundreds of years old that have been wormed, immense hills of reed grass, weasel tail grass... or These are the swidden fields located in the basins of the Jrai people who cultivate corn, potatoes, pumpkins, and galangal. At the same time, it is possible to save memories of the charming wild sunflowers blooming around the mouth of the mountain. Few people know that, at this Chu Dang Ya mountain, there will be a separate charm and beauty that is not the same with each passing season. In the rainy season, Chu Dang Ya volcano is covered with the immense green of sweet potato, taro or galangal fields. In the dry season, around November and December, the whole mountain will turn bright yellow by the giant wild sunflowers, blooming yellow on the green background of the trees. The bright yellow petals stretch out to show off with the sun's rays, wild and enchanting.

Located right at the foot of Chu Dang Ya volcano is the village of Ia Gri, with about 100 Jrai households hiding under ancient trees gathered at the foot of the mountain. Ia Gri village is one of the villages that still retain the culture of the wharf, the grave house, the place of production and grazing of cattle and poultry. Coming to Ia Gri village, visitors will be introduced by the villagers to many of the products they make such as: wild bananas, galangal ... or Jrai dishes such as: grilled chicken rice, ge wine, etc. In addition, visitors can also experience the life of the Jrai people, live together, and work together to feel the life of the indigenous people.

Address: Chu Dang Ya, Chu Pah, Gia Lai, Vietnam.