By 2045, the Mang Den tourism area in Kon Tum will cover more than 90,000 hectares, positioning itself as a national-level destination and a prominent, branded attraction in the Central Highlands.
Recently, the Kon Tum Provincial People’s Committee announced the master plan for the development of the Mang Den tourism area in Kon Plong District, Kon Tum, up to 2045.
Mang Den is immersed in the morning mist, bringing both peaceful and poetic beauty.
Located at an altitude of over 1,200 meters above sea level, Mang Den is a town in Kon Plong District with an average temperature ranging from 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. The terrain consists mainly of hills and mountains, with forest coverage reaching 82%. This area is home to many natural scenic spots, lakes, waterfalls, rocky streams, and pristine indigenous cultures. Not only does it offer a cool and pleasant climate, but Mang Den also boasts a breathtaking natural landscape with majestic and mysterious beauty, ready for tourists to explore.
To develop Mang Den into an attractive destination in the Central Highlands and a driver of socio-economic growth for Kon Tum, the Prime Minister has approved the master plan for the construction of the Mang Den tourism area.
According to the plan, the Mang Den tourism area will span over 90,000 hectares and be part of the national tourism development plan, focusing on economic activities, tourism, and leveraging unique advantages in climate, natural landscapes, and traditional culture.
The night market area located in Mang Den pine forest attracts tourists to visit and experience.
The Mang Den tourism area will be designed based on a model consisting of two development corridors, three tourism centers, and four urban areas. Mang Den Town will serve as the central urban hub of the district, operating as the administrative, political, socio-economic, and commercial service center of Kon Plong District.
Additionally, Mang Den will play an essential role in driving socio-economic development, especially in tourism, commerce, and services for Kon Tum Province, the Central Highlands region, and the country.
Mr. Pham Van Thang, Vice Chairman of the Kon Plong District People’s Committee, shared that Mang Den and Kon Plong District, in general, are blessed by nature with excellent climate and soil conditions, ideal for developing ecology and resort tourism. To promote sustainable tourism development, the district has been actively promoting tourism linked with the traditional culture of the local ethnic areas. The combination of traditional culture and experiential tourism has been highly appreciated by visitors.
“Recently, the district has organized attractive such as sim flower, mua flower, and multicolored flower viewing, combined with visits to high-tech agricultural areas; culinary tours to explore Mang Den’s local cuisine and ethnic minority culture; tours to discover and experience the planting and harvesting of dong sam (a local herb); and weekend gala programs with cultural performances every Saturday and Sunday,” Mr. Ladder added.
A section of Mang Den town at night
Ms. Bach Thi Man, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Kon Tum Province, stated that the development plan will contribute to elevating the Mang Den tourism area to national prominence, becoming a highly attractive, branded destination in the Central Highlands, both domestically and internationally. In the future, Mang Den will focus on developing various tourism models such as resort tourism, ecological tourism, cultural tourism, and tours to explore cultural and historical relics.
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Source: Vietnam Insider