VHO - On the morning of December 27, the People's Committee of Krong No district, Dak Nong province held a ceremony to receive the National Monument ranking certificate for Nam B'Lang Volcano Scenic Landscape.

The event of receiving the National Monument Certificate for Nam B'Lang Volcano Scenic Landscape is a great joy and pride for the government and people of Krong district, Dak Nong province.

Through this event, we aim to promote and publicize the beautiful natural landscape values, with typical values ​​in terms of geology, geomorphology and biodiversity of Nam B'Lang Volcanic Scenic Area in particular and the geological heritages in the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark in general; contributing to raising people's awareness, the responsibility of all levels and sectors in preserving and promoting the historical, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic values ​​of the locality.

Promote, call for and mobilize all resources to invest in promoting the value of Nam B'Lang Volcano Scenic Area associated with local tourism development, attracting domestic and foreign visitors to the relic, contributing to promoting local socio-economic development.

The Nam B'Lang volcano landscape has many historical, cultural and scientific research values, so it has become a visual image for propaganda and education for the young generation.

Nam B'Lang volcano (Buon Choah commune and Nam Da commune, Krong No district) is located at an altitude of about 601m above sea level, formed in the final stage of geological development history (Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark) during the Quaternary basalt eruption stage.

From a distance, Nam B'Lang volcano has a typical textbook isosceles trapezoid shape and from above the volcano has a very characteristic funnel shape and flow channel. Up close, you can clearly observe the terrain steps and the changes in the mouth through the eruptions.

This is the volcano that created the largest and most unique cave system in Southeast Asia. There are at least 4 eruptions flowing in 4 different directions (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast) and creating 4 different cave systems, in which the cave system in the Northwest of the crater is distributed farthest from the crater and has distribution characteristics as well as cave formation mechanisms, the shops here are very rich and diverse.

Nam B'lang volcano includes a system of caves scattered around the area, containing prehistoric human remains dating back 6,500 to 7,000 years and is considered one of the volcanoes with the most unique long cave systems in Southeast Asia.

Along with the geomorphological landscape, Nam B'Lang Volcanic Scenic Area can become an open-air geological museum of volcanoes, which is very good for both professional research and outdoor enjoyment. In addition, this is a place where many ethnic groups live together and have a very rich and diverse traditional culture.

On March 12, 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 611/QD-BVHTTDL on ranking the Nam B'lang Volcano Scenic Area, Buon Choah Commune and Nam Da Commune, Krong No District, Dak Nong Province as a National Monument.

Krong No district, Dak Nong province has a lot of room for tourism development as it is the core area of ​​the geological park; developing tourism products is the shortest way for Krong No district to create a brand and assert itself on the tourism map.

Krong No is a land of cultural convergence of 23 different ethnic groups living together, including 2 indigenous ethnic groups, M'Nong Prech and Ede Bih, creating a cultural exchange between the ethnic groups. The local ethnic minority community has a long history of residence, their daily life and production are closely linked to the mountains, forests, and fields...

A very unique, diverse and rich cultural heritage has been formed, notably gongs, gong performances, traditional folk musical instruments (Dinh nam, Dinh tut, Gong reong, Nung, Wao, Rlét M'buột...), epic singing, rituals, festivals, brocade weaving, knitting... especially folk songs and dances always reflect the polytheistic worldview, not only of the local ethnic minorities but also highlight the unique cultural identity of Krong No district.

Coming here, in addition to sightseeing, experiencing and exploring the landscape, visitors will enjoy the traditional cultural characteristics of ethnic minorities, as well as the customs and daily life of local people.