Elephant Father and Mother Elephant are two of the largest monoliths in Vietnam. About 1 hour drive from the provincial capital Dak Lak, this place has for many years become a destination in the Central Highlands.
Panoramic view of the rock from above (Photo: Phuong Anh/Vietnam+) Located in Yang Tao commune, Lak district, far from the city center Buon Ma Thuot About 40km along Highway 27, Elephant Yang Tao rock consists of a pair of Elephant Cha and Mother Elephant rock appear towering, carrying in them thrilling and mysterious legends. Mother Elephant Rock has a length of about 200m, the circumference at the foot of the rock is about 500m, about 30m high. Yang Tao rocky mountain is shaped like a giant elephant lying with its back against the majestic Central Highlands. This is the largest monolith in Vietnam. From the ground, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the highest peak of the rock by climbing over gentle slopes. From the top of Mother Elephant rock, you can observe many landscapes in the region such as: Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin range – the roof of the Central Highlands. 5km away, Elephant Cha rock is located towards the overlapping mountains. Father Elephant Rock smaller in size than Mother Elephant rock: about 70m in length and about 180m in circumference. At the foot of the rocky mountain is a vast green rice field, bees and butterflies flutter, creating a beautiful natural scene. Elephant rock is becoming a popular destination in Dak Lak . This is also the place where couples come to exchange their hundred-year vows. Local people believe that when a couple falls in love and comes here for a date, the stone god will protect their love forever.
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