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💡 Tips
- Rent a motorbike to ride the An Khê Pass, but go slowly as the mountain roads can be misty.
- Bring a light jacket; the Central Highlands are significantly cooler than the coast, especially at night.
- Learn a few basic Vietnamese phrases, as English is rarely spoken outside of major tourist hubs.
- Visit the local market early in the morning for the freshest produce and a glimpse into daily life.
🍽 Food
Dry pho noodles with broth on the side, a regional specialty found in local diners.
Sizzling Vietnamese steak and eggs, great for a hearty breakfast.
Iced milk coffee, great for sipping slowly at street-side cafes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main hub for fresh tropical fruits and cheap everyday clothing.
Buy Robusta beans from the surrounding Highland plantations at small grocery stores.
A peaceful spot for an afternoon stroll watching the locals fish.
Pull over safely on the mountain road to enjoy sweeping, quiet views of the valley.
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An Khê is a historically and archaeologically significant town in Gia Lai Province, located at the strategic An Khê Pass in Vietnam's Central Highlands. The town gained international scientific acclaim following the discovery of Paleolithic hand axes, proving that the region was inhabited by early human ancestors approximately 800,000 years ago. Historically, An Khê was also the birthplace of the Tây Sơn Rebellion in the late 18th century, as the three brothers Nguyễn Nhạc, Nguyễn Huệ, and Nguyễn Lữ established their initial base of operations here. Geographically, the town sits in the transitional zone between the coastal plains of Bình Định and the Gia Lai plateau, granting it a vital role as a trade and transportation link. Today, the local economy is driven by agriculture, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane and cassava, alongside food processing industries. Key landmarks include the memorial sites dedicated to the Tây Sơn brothers and the An Khê Reservoir, which ensures the local water supply. The town maintains a serene atmosphere and takes great pride in its heritage as a convergence point for national history and prehistoric archaeology.
- Location: Vietnam
- Nearby: South Quy Nhon Ward (63 km)
- Population: ~81.600 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 20 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rain mm | 42 | 13 | 24 | 28 | 71 | 70 | 82 | 116 | 194 | 308 | 295 | 122 |
Geography
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- An Khê was officially elevated to town status on January 19, 2011.
- The archaeological finds in An Khê date back approximately 800,000 years.
- The Tây Sơn brothers initiated their rebellion in An Khê in 1771.
- The town is situated along the strategically important National Highway 19.
- An Khê is home to one of Vietnam's largest sugar processing plants.
- The An Khê-Ka Nak Hydropower project is a major local energy site.
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