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What's the buzz about the Buon Ma Coffee Museum that has youngsters flocking for check-ins? Let Klook spill the beans on some awesome exploration experiences at this super hot spot!
Known as the coffee capital of the Central Highlands, where vast nurseries sprawl, and the essence of the countryside fills every fragrant coffee bean. Not only impressing with its majestic natural beauty, this place also holds a cultural treasure trove - the Coffee World Museum - an unmissable destination for young travelers visiting Buon Ma Thuot. Let's explore with Klook what magic this place has that attracts the youth!
Insights Into Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum
When mentioning Buon Ma Thuot, one cannot help but think of the vast coffee fields stretching across the plateau bathed in sunlight and gentle breeze. It's for this reason that a coffee museum has been built in this locality, attracting thousands of visitors every day. The museum was inaugurated on November 24, 2018, and its images have been widely spread on the internet and received great attention from travel enthusiasts.
The World Coffee Museum has over 10,000 exhibits on display, notably artifacts collected by Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu - the founder of the Trung Nguyen Legend Corporation. The campus covers 45 hectares with many exhibition spaces, and places to enjoy coffee. Additionally, it regularly hosts activities promoting world coffee culture, keeping the space vibrant and lively.
Inspired by the unique space and cultural identity of the Central Highlands, the Coffee Museum is built with distinctive architecture, blending with the traditional shape of sturdy communal houses. Here, a particularly prominent feature is the interior space designed like a flexible strip, all exhibited objects are recreated in 3D images creating a unique and fluid space.
Ticket Prices and Opening Hours of Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum
- Ticket price at the museum gate: 75,000 VND/person.
- Combined ticket price for Trung Nguyen Coffee World Museum is: 150,000 VND/person (including the museum gate ticket).
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM every day of the week. The museum opens at night for visitors on special anniversaries.
Directions to Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum
Just over 4km from the city center, you can comfortably choose means of transportation in Buon Ma Thuot, from motorbikes, buses, to taxis,... all extremely convenient to get to the museum.
1. Motorbike
Based on the local experience from Klook, motorbikes promise to be the most reliable companion for #teamKlook throughout the exploration journey. When choosing to use a motorbike, you can follow this route: starting from the city center, you will pass through routes such as Le Duan, Nguyen Viet Xuan, then continue to the roundabout at intersection 6, then turn into Phan Chu Trinh and Nguyen Dinh Chieu streets. Here, you just need to travel a short distance further to reach the Coffee World Museum. However, since motorcycle rental services are not yet common in this area, you should consider renting a bike in the city center to avoid any inconvenience.
2. Taxi
If you enjoy sightseeing along the way, choosing a taxi is a suitable option. There are several reliable taxi companies you can choose from, including Ban Me, Mai Linh, Ban Me Xanh, Quyet Tien, Tay Nguyen, and Dak Lak taxi. These companies have been trusted by locals for a long time. The fare for a one-way trip usually ranges from 50,000 VND to 70,000 VND.
For Klookers who want to save transportation costs, you can choose to use the bus. Additionally, for those who want to enjoy exercising and explore every nook and cranny, walking or cycling are also interesting suggestions not to be missed.
What's Special About Buon Ma Thuot Coffee World Museum?
Numerous Stunning Instagrammable Corners
With its spacious and unique architecture, the Coffee World Museum has become a paradise for check-ins with stunning Instagrammable corners, making young people excited. The images of the gentle white umbrellas hanging at the museum have made waves on Instagram, attracting the attention of travel enthusiasts. The curving vault, resembling the shape of a soaring bird, will surely be the million-view background for #teamKlook's Instagrammable photos.
The interior area is entirely covered by a layer of volcanic basalt stone, creating a unique and unparalleled beauty, not found in any other museum. The arrangement of artifacts is skillfully done, with a strong imprint of the Central Highlands region that captivates many visitors. When exploring every corner of the museum, you will surely capture beautiful photos and record memorable memories of the coffee capital Dak Lak.
Exploring Coffee Culture and Values
The Coffee World Museum is divided into three main areas: outdoor area, basement area, and staircase area. Each area brings famous coffee cultures through displayed artifacts.
Not only does it display a collection of 10,000 artifacts collected from the Jens Burg Museum in Hamburg, Germany, but the Coffee World Museum also showcases many coffee production and processing tools created by Vietnamese people since ancient times.
Not only does it possess unique agricultural tools for coffee production, but the museum also houses many valuable collections related to various coffee beans worldwide. In addition to discovering the unique secrets of the coffee industry, visitors can immerse themselves in a 360-degree design space, where vivid artifacts are presented in 3D format.
Admire the Lush Outdoor Space
Here, you can satisfy your caffeine addiction with a delicious cup of coffee and immerse yourself in the majestic natural scenery with the blue sky, golden sun, and the cool breeze swirling around the museum. Additionally, the outdoor coffee area at the museum provides a cool and relaxing space, ideal for unwinding with a cup of coffee and capturing those 'million likes' moments in this vibrant setting.
Indulge in the Distinctive Coffee Flavors in a Luxurious Setting
Draped in a spacious attire, this museum is not only a place for exhibitions and seminars but also offers a special space for coffee enjoyment. This area is designed in luxurious European style, creating a different beauty compared to other exhibition areas. The open and modern bar counter allows visitors to observe the coffee-making process firsthand by professional baristas. With various styles of delicious, freshly brewed coffee, you will experience a fascinating and refreshing sensation when enjoying coffee here.
Touring Tips for Coffee World Museum
Restaurants Near the Coffee World Museum
1. Mai Flower Villa Restaurant
When in Dak Lak and craving for a scrumptious Buon Ma Thuot restaurant, look no further than Mai Flower Villa. Those yearning to savor delicious hill chicken, immerse in sweet river carp hotpot, sour-sweet river carp, or savory boiled wild boar, won't want to miss this eatery!
- Address: 339 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Tan Loi, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
2. Havana Buon Ma Thuot Restaurant
Exploring the eateries of Buon Ma Thuot, you'll easily get entangled in Havana with its authentic regional dishes. When dining with a large group, indulge in a variety of hearty dishes such as fragrant clay pot rice, enticing Chinese sausage fried rice, crispy delicious fried noodles, comforting porridge, flavorful sautéed eel with chili, fresh and tasty grilled prawns, fragrant grilled nem, and premium grilled meat.
- Address: 73-75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
3. Hoa Lu Restaurant
A familiar spot where the 'hungry stomach' often ventures to when traveling to Buon Ma Thuot is Hoa Lu Restaurant. Imagine after savoring the delicious coffee drops, treating yourself to a sumptuous feast with specialties such as grilled goat, goat hotpot, steamed goat, grilled goat sausage, blood pudding soup... sounds totally worth it, doesn't it?
- Address: 89B Nguyen Khuyen, Tan Loi, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
4. Res Beefsteak
Food enthusiasts will surely be enthralled by the new menu at Res Beefsteak. Recharge after a day of wandering and posing at the museum with a tantalizing beef feast. The restaurant's cozy space is designed in a classic style, creating a warm and unique atmosphere.
- Address: No. 4 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Noi Dai, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
Hotels Near Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum
1. SOJO Hotel Dak Lak
- Address: 15 Hung Vuong, Tu An, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
- Price range: 965,000 VND/night
2. Thanh Mai Hotel
- Address: 170 Ngo Quyen, Tan An, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
- Price range: 836,000 VND/night
3. Elephants Hotel Buon Ma Thuot
- Address: 142 Phan Chu Trinh, Tan Loi, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
- Price range: 1,243,000 VND/night
4. Muong Thanh Luxury Buon Ma Thuot
- Address: 81 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Tan An, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
- Price range: 1,325,000 VND/night
5. Dakruco Hotel
- Address: 30 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Tan Lap, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak
- Price range: 587,000 VND/night
There you go, now #teamKlook has the ultimate guide to explore the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Museum in detail. Once you've visited the coffee capital of Dak Lak, don't hesitate to stop by here to immerse yourself in the exquisite coffee aroma. The peaceful moments here will help you forget all worries and enjoy your trip to the fullest!
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