Location
Northeastern region of Gia Lai province within the adminstrative boundaries of Dak Roong, Kroong and Kin Pne communes (Kbang rural district), Ha Dong commune (Dac Doa rural district) and Ayun commune (Mang Yang rural district)
Area:
417.8 sq km
Date declared as an AHP:
18 December 2003, at the Signing of ASEAN Declaration on Heritage Parks
Unique Flora: The Park harbors the near-threatened po mu (Fokienia hodginsii) or Fujian cypress, and endemic species such Pinus dalatensis,Craibiodendron scleranthum, Afzelia xylocarpa, Calamus poilanei, Dalbergia cochinchinensis, Dialium cochinchinensis,Alchornea annamica, Baccaurea silvestris,Dendrobium ochraceum, and Bulbophyllum hiepii.
Unique Fauna: Threatened species include Indochina endemics such as buff-cheeked gibbon, douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus), and truong son muntjac (Muntiacus truongsonensis).
Habitat Types: Forest types include mountain evergreen forest, mixed coniferous forest, and broadleaf forest.
Among the waterfalls, springs and lakes that can be found in Kon Ka Kinh National Park, the main attraction is Bien Ho, or To Nung Lake. The lake’s clear waters allow guests to see the fish swimming underwater; this is why the lake is call the “Pearl of Pleiku”.
Visitors of Kon Ka Kinh National Park can also take up activities such as trekking and bird-watching.