After closing three days of survival in the mountains and forests, the Brothers of "Say hi rực rỡ" brought a spontaneous "concert" in the great forest. Without a stage, lights or magnificent sound system, only singing harmonized with the sound of streams, birds and the green of the primeval forest.
Those beautiful footage also contribute to introducing Kon Ka Kinh - a destination recently recognized as a tourist destination of Gia Lai - to the public.
Hidden in the Northeast of Gia Lai province, Kon Ka Kinh National Park was established in 2002 on the basis of upgrading from Kon Ka Kinh Nature Reserve. With an area of nearly 42,000 hectares, of which more than 93% is natural forest, this is considered one of the primeval forests with the greatest conservation value in the Central Highlands region.
The name Kon Ka Kinh in Ba Na means "highest mountain peak". Kon Ka Kinh peak is 1,748 m above sea level and is also the highest peak in Gia Lai province, so this place is also known as the "Roof of Gia Lai". From the mountain peak, visitors can admire the stretching green forests, creating a majestic scene typical of the great forest.
Not only outstanding in landscape, Kon Ka Kinh also carries a special value in biodiversity. In 2003, it was recognized as the ASEAN Heritage Garden and is currently one of the two core areas of the Kon Ha Nung World Biosphere Reserve.
Kon Ka Kinh National Park owns a particularly rich ecosystem with thousands of species of flora and fauna. Wide evergreen foliage forests, wide-leaved - kim-leaved mixed forests and many hundred-year-old ancient trees create an ideal living environment for many rare species such as gray-shanked douc langurs, crested gibbons, large muntjacs, and Truong Son muntjacs.
This place is also the breeding ground of many valuable plant species such as pơ mu, giáng hương, gõ đỏ, trắc, five-leaf pine and kim tuyến orchid. In particular, Kon Ka Kinh is also the place where Kon Ka Kinh bird was discovered - a endemic bird named after the national park.
Besides the precious ecosystem, Kon Ka Kinh also plays an important role in regulating the climate, protecting water resources and maintaining ecological balance for the entire North Central Highlands region. This is also the origin of many large rivers such as Ba River, Ayun River and Dak Pne River.
Currently, the buffer zone of Kon Ka Kinh National Park is also the residence of the Ba Na people with many traditional cultural values preserved through many generations. Rong houses, gong cultural spaces, brocade weaving and unique festivals create a unique attraction for this destination, opening up potential for community tourism development associated with indigenous cultural preservation.
On June 1, Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee recognized Kon Ka Kinh National Park as a tourist destination, creating a premise to promote ecotourism development associated with nature conservation and biodiversity. According to the local orientation, this area will develop according to a model of conservation combined with wildlife rescue, ecosystem restoration, scientific research, environmental education and creating sustainable livelihoods for buffer zone communities.
In 2025, Kon Ka Kinh National Park received, rescued and re-released 300 forest animal individuals to the natural environment. At the same time, nearly 19,000 hectares of forest were contracted to 29 household groups belonging to 18 buffer zone village communities for management, contributing to improving the effectiveness of forest protection and improving people's lives.
Appearing in "Say hi rực rỡ" helps Kon Ka Kinh's image reach a large audience, especially young people. Along with becoming a tourist destination, Gia Lai's "green pearl" is expected to become an attractive destination of the Central Highlands while still maintaining the goal of ecosystem conservation and sustainable development.
