Paioa black sand beach (Maui, Hawaii, USA): Located in Waianapanapa state park, the black sand here is made mainly from small black rocks. Waianapanapa means “sparkling water” in Hawaiian, the name comes from the color of black sand contrasting with the blue ocean. The harmonious beauty of nature makes this place one of the most beautiful black sand beaches in the world. Pink sand beach on Komodo island (Indonesia): This site, also known as Pantai Merah, is located on Komodo Island, one of more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia. This is one of the 7 pink sand beaches in the world. This unique sand color is caused by red corals mixed with white sand. Pantai Merah Beach is also famous for snorkelling, perfect for beginners as even shallow waters are full of marine life. Papakolea Blue Sand Beach (Hawaii, USA): Papakolea (also known as Mahana beach) is a unique blue-sand beach on the southern tip of the large island of Hawaii. Nestled in a bay at the bottom of Pu’u Mahana mountain cone, visitors have to walk about 8 km to this secluded beach. There are no tourist facilities and waves too strong to swim, however, the attraction of Papakolea is the rare green sand, created by olivine crystals, a silicate sediment of volcanic lava. This beach is one of the 4 blue beaches in the world. Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach (Maui, Hawaii, USA): With the impressive scenery of the characteristic red sand beach, this place is the perfect place for visitors to check-in and take selfies. A hard-to-find location with just a small path to the narrow and steep beach makes Kaihalulu popular among nude lovers. In addition, the lava stone wall creates a small bay suitable for visitors to experience scuba diving. Horseshoe Bay pink sand beach (Bermuda): This beach’s pink color comes from Foraminifera, a microscopic creature with a pink-red shell. They grow densely on coral reefs undersides and their crust mingles with sand. Horseshoe is one of the most popular spots with tourists and locals alike. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach (Iceland): Located right in Ring Road near the town of Vik in the southernmost part, this beach has black sand from pebbles and fine rocks that are remnants of basalt lava. Reynisfjara offers breathtaking views with unique features ranging from Gardar Cliffs made up of hexagonal basalt columns to unique Reynisdrangar basalt rocks. The pink sand beach of Harbor Island (Bahamas): The more than 4.8 km long beach, located on the east side of Harbor Island, is ideal for snorkelling and swimming. Thanks to the near-shore coral reef, the waters here are quite calm and relatively shallow. The sand is made from fragments of coral, shells, rocks and calcium carbonate from marine invertebrates. Like Horseshoe Bay of Bermuda, the pink color of this beach comes from Foraminifera.

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.