Pleiku
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Provincial city in Gia Lai, Vietnam
Pleiku is a former city in central Vietnam, located in the Central Highlands region. It was the capital of the Gia Lai Province. Many years ago, it was inhabited primarily by the Bahnar and Jarai ethnic groups, sometimes known as the Montagnards or Degar, although now it is inhabited primarily by the Kinh ethnic group. The city is the centre of the urban district of Pleiku which covers an area of 260.77 km² (100 mi²).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 146,073
- Coordinates
- 13.983, 108.000
- Timezone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Elevation
- 740 m
Overview of Pleiku
In Vietnam, Pleiku stands out as a compact city. With 146,073 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 740 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, adventure and culture above everything else. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Pleiku
Nature in Pleiku
(6)Our data lists Desert, Lakes, National Parks, Parks and Volcanoes as nature options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Pleiku's own activity tags.
Adventure in Pleiku
(2)Adventure lovers get Off Road Trails and Parachute. All of it is drawn from Pleiku's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Pleiku
(2)Pleiku's culture entries include Mines and Monuments. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pleiku. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Pleiku
(1)Pleiku's family entries include Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Pleiku is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Pleiku
(1)The shopping shortlist for Pleiku: Shopping. All of it is drawn from Pleiku's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Pleiku
(1)Looking for sports? Pleiku has Hunting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Pleiku's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Pleiku
(1)Water Sports lovers get Swimming. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pleiku. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Pleiku
(1)Looking for other activities? Pleiku has Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Pleiku's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Pleiku
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Vietnam; once there, walking covers most of Pleiku. The local time zone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
Similar destinations
Places near Pleiku that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pleiku known for?
- Pleiku is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and culture, set in Vietnam with around 146,073 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pleiku?
- You can plan around Desert, Lakes, National Parks, Parks and Volcanoes in Pleiku. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pleiku?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Pleiku located?
- Administratively, Pleiku sits in Vietnam — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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