The communes of Banh Trach, Cao Thuong, Cao Tri, Cho Ra, Chu Huong, Dia Linh, Dong Phuc, Ha Hieu, Hoang Tri, Khang Ninh, My Phuong, Nam Mau, Phuc Loc, Quang Khe, Thuong Giao and Yen Duong belong to communes. Ba Be district; Coc Dan, Na Phac and Trung Hoa communes of Ngan Son district; Cao Son, Don Phong, Duong Phong, My Thanh, Quang Thuan, Si Binh, Tu Tri, Vi Huong and Vu Muon communes of Bach Thong district; The communes of Bang Lang, Bang Phuc, Binh Trung, Dai Sao, Dong Vien, Luong Bang, Nghia Ta, Phong Huan, Yen My, Yen Nhuan in Cho Don district; Mai Lap, Quang Chu, Tan Son, Thanh Mai and Thanh Van communes of Cho Moi district; The communes of Kunming, Cu Le, Cuong Loi, Duong Son, Hao Nghia, Huu Thac, Kim Hy, Kim Lu, Lang San, Lam Son, Luong Ha, Luong Thanh, Van Van, Van Minh, Vu Loan, Xuan Duong, Yen Lac belongs to Na Ri district, Bac Kan province. Illustration Vermicelli, including vermicelli, is a familiar dish for Vietnamese people, especially this rustic dish is indispensable in the tray of Tet and other important days in Vietnamese families. Due to the advantage of favorable soil and climate conditions, the galangal variety (the raw material for making vermicelli) grown in Bac Kan grows well and is of better quality than other places, making the vermicelli here fragrant and delicious. . Bac Kan vermicelli vermicelli is light gray-white, slightly opaque with a yellow tint, and dry and tough. In addition, Bac Kan vermicelli also has characteristics of insoluble ash (0.030 – 0.036%) and vitamin B1 (6.17 – 9.04 µg/100g starch). The unique reputation and quality of Bac Kan vermicelli is due to the raw galangal root. Bac Kan vermicelli is a product made from 100% raw galangal tubers grown in 73 communes in 7 districts and Bac Kan city of Bac Kan province. The geographical area for growing raw galangal tubers has specific soil conditions. In addition, the specific production technique of vermicelli in the geographical area is also a condition that creates the unique characteristics of Bac Kan vermicelli, especially in the stages of soaking, bleaching, and drying. Starch of galangal (dry or wet) is soaked with clean water to whiten. The drying technique is the main factor that creates the tough, dry vermicelli of this type of vermicelli. A geographical indication is a sign that refers to a product originating in a particular region, locality, territory or country. It can be words, names, signs, symbols, images used to indicate that the product originates in a country, territory or locality that is characterized by quality, reputation. , the reputation or other characteristics of this good are due primarily to its geographical origin. Through a geographical indication, it is possible to identify a particular geographical area associated with the quality, reputation and unique characteristics of the product that are available only in that place. Geographical indication protection brings many benefits, from economic development, promoting products of a region to protecting the interests of consumers.

Accordingly, the geographical area is as follows: – Production area of ​​vermicelli: Bac Kan province. – Raw material production area of ​​galangal tubers: Duong Quang, Nong Thuong and Song Cau communes of Bac Kan city; The communes of An Thang, Bang Thanh, Boc Bo, Co Linh, Cao Tan, Cong Bang, Giao Hieu, Nghien Loan, Nhan Mon, Xuan La of Pac Nam district; The communes of Banh Trach, Cao Thuong, Cao Tri, Cho Ra, Chu Huong, Dia Linh, Dong Phuc, Ha Hieu, Hoang Tri, Khang Ninh, My Phuong, Nam Mau, Phuc Loc, Quang Khe, Thuong Giao and Yen Duong belong to communes. Ba Be district; Coc Dan, Na Phac and Trung Hoa communes of Ngan Son district; Cao Son, Don Phong, Duong Phong, My Thanh, Quang Thuan, Si Binh, Tu Tri, Vi Huong and Vu Muon communes of Bach Thong district; The communes of Bang Lang, Bang Phuc, Binh Trung, Dai Sao, Dong Vien, Luong Bang, Nghia Ta, Phong Huan, Yen My, Yen Nhuan in Cho Don district; Mai Lap, Quang Chu, Tan Son, Thanh Mai and Thanh Van communes of Cho Moi district; The communes of Kunming, Cu Le, Cuong Loi, Duong Son, Hao Nghia, Huu Thac, Kim Hy, Kim Lu, Lang San, Lam Son, Luong Ha, Luong Thanh, Van Van, Van Minh, Vu Loan, Xuan Duong, Yen Lac belongs to Na Ri district, Bac Kan province. Vermicelli, including vermicelli, is a familiar dish for Vietnamese people, especially this rustic dish is indispensable in the tray of Tet and other important days in Vietnamese families. Due to the advantage of favorable soil and climate conditions, the galangal variety (the raw material for making vermicelli) grown in Bac Kan grows well and is of better quality than other places, making vermicelli here Bac fragrant, tasty. Bac Kan vermicelli vermicelli is light gray-white, slightly opaque with a yellow tint, and dry and tough. In addition, Bac Kan vermicelli also has characteristics of insoluble ash (0.030 – 0.036%) and vitamin B1 (6.17 – 9.04 µg/100g starch). The unique reputation and quality of Bac Kan vermicelli is due to the raw galangal root. Bac Kan vermicelli is a product made from 100% raw galangal tubers grown in 73 communes in 7 districts and Bac Kan city of Bac Kan province. The geographical area for growing raw galangal tubers has specific soil conditions. In addition, the specific production technique of vermicelli in the geographical area is also a condition that creates the unique characteristics of Bac Kan vermicelli, especially in the stages of soaking, bleaching, and drying. Starch of galangal (dry or wet) is soaked with clean water to whiten. The drying technique is the main factor that creates the tough, dry vermicelli of this type of vermicelli.

According to the J’rai language, Chu Dang Ya means “wild ginger root”. Chu Dang Ya volcano is located in Chu Pah district, Gia Lai province. This is a volcano that was active millions of years ago. Now, looking down from above, the volcano is like a giant funnel, the crater basin is red with fertile basalt soil created by lava layers long ago.

Chu Dang Ya volcanic clouds.

During the yellow wildflowers season, the fields of Ia Gri village on Chu Dang Ya volcano become extremely beautiful. In the sky, white clouds swooped down low, and the ground was yellow, and beside the peaceful red dirt roads.

Before going to Ia Gri village to get really close to Chu Dang Ya volcano, if we depart from Pleiku city, we will pass the famous scenic T’nung lake, which the people still call “the lake”. This is also the “golden road” – yellow a wild flower. But not only that, this road also crosses the tea hills and green coffee fields that run as long as never ending. Then we will be surprised when the immediate appearance of a mountain full of yellow flowers: wildflowers.

According to geologists, Chu Dang Ya is a dead volcano, dating back millions of years and has long stopped lava spraying. It is the red basalt soil here that makes all year round plants green, crops do not have to be watered, and weeds grow overgrown.

The scene is as beautiful as a picture.

Chu Dang Ya is proud of many vegetation, from the ancient green forests, reed grass hills, foxtail grass and the fields where people grow maize, potatoes, pumpkins, canangs … Not only beautiful but also nourishing people, many generations of people here have grown up, contributing to building the homeland. Also from this volcanic crater, there are people who go far from the countryside but still deeply miss the wildflowers season, miss the deep blue sky, remember the red basalt color, and remember the nights together around the pink flame, to listen to the rustling forest wind and a humming gong that has echoed from the early days of the wild.

Today, coming to Chu Dang Ya – a volcano standing in the wild land of the mountains and forests of the Central Highlands, no one will not be fascinated by the unique and charming beauty of this place. If Lake T’nung appeared immensely like a mirror, Chu Dang Ya volcano was hidden among the majestic mountains.

On the way to Chu Dang Ya, the closer you are, the more you can feel a very special atmosphere. Peace of mind, as if away from noise and hustle-bustle in the city. Many people believe that this area is full of features of the mountains and forests of the Central Highlands. It was a wild but magnificent scene. An ancient and poetic space. The color of basaltic red soil that seemed to disappear quickly evoked a past that seemed to have been covered by the fog of time. Then even the trees hundreds of years old as witnesses of mountains and forests despite the changing times.

It is said that only the word “beautiful” can be used to partially express the beauty of Chu Dang Ya. The crimson coat of the lava line combines with the lush green color of the plants and trees, creating a vivid, energetic picture of this land.

The path of wild flowers.

In an early morning, when Mr. Sun was still asleep, the dew drops glittering on the leaves, the mysterious volcano loomed and fanciful. Tourists from far away love to immerse themselves in the sunrise space at the foot of Chu Dang Ya volcano. Light breeze, cool air with high humidity, gentle rays of sunshine … every morning of the year in Chu Dang Ya is also autumn, a very gentle autumn. Walking along the galangal fields or the weed flowers beside the green trees, seeing that life is so peaceful and happiness emerges in people’s hearts.

In the afternoon, standing on the high part of the legendary volcano Chu Dang Ya, panning around is a vast Central Highlands space.

Chu Dang Ya welcomes everyone. Up to now, this has become a favorite tourist destination of many domestic and foreign people. Coming to Chu Dang Ya, when leaving, all we could do was whisper: Dear Chu Dang Ya!

From Peiku to Chu Dang Ya, a favorite route for the journey of discovery is “The pine road – Bien Ho tea garden – Chu Dang Ya volcano”. This is a beautiful, romantic road with nature like a fairyland. You can stop to check-in by the beautiful old pine road or the green tea garden. And if you are lucky enough to come to Chu Dang Ya during the flowering season, you will have a memory that will never be forgotten.