Kon Tum Archbishop is the place to attract visitors to learn about the unique culture and unique architecture of this famous project. Let’s explore what this episcopate has so attractive to tourists through the following article.

Where is the Archdiocese of Kon Tum? 

Kon Tum bishops, also known as Kon Tum Missionary Seminary , is the largest Catholic institution in the Central Highlands. The bishop’s house is located at 146 Tran Hung Dao Street, Thong Nhat Ward, Kon Tum City. Travel to Kon Tum to discover this famous bishop, first of all, visitors need to travel by plane, bus or motorbike depending on the departure location. 

Kon Tum bishops are also known as Kon Tum Missionary Seminary

Airplane: For those who are far away like Hanoi and Saigon, you can travel by plane to Pleiku airport about 50km away. Ticket prices range from 1.5 to 2 million VND. Then, taking a taxi or bus to Kon Tum costs about 40,000 VND. 

– Road: From Hanoi, you can take a bus at Nuoc Ngam bus station, My Dinh for about 500,000 – 600,000 VND. For those of you in the Saigon area, take a bus from the East bus station from VND 250,000. 

– Motorbike: For those who are close to Kon Tum by motorbike, you should bring all documents and if you do not know the way, you can look up on google maps. 

How to move to the bishops of Kon Tum

Explore Kon Tum bishops 

This sightseeing site in Kon Tum was established under the French bishop, Bishop Martial Jannin Phuoc, and commemorates the present merit in front of the bishops’ court that houses his statue. Kon Tum bishops are impressed with the Western architecture combined with the traditions of the Central Highlands.

The outside scene of Kon Tum bishop’s house

The whole project is about 100m long and consists of 3 floors. In which, the ground floor is built of concrete and brick, the upper two floors are made of wooden frames, and the roof is tiled. Surrounding the bishop’s house is a spacious grounds planted with many trees, so there is fresh air. 

The unique architecture of Kon Tum bishops

The bishop’s building is designed with a spacious corridor with wooden stairs, all floors are also made of wood. Not only beautiful architecture, the bishop’s building in Kon Tum also attracts visitors with the space of 2 traditional stilt houses. The 1st floor lobby area has a wooden staircase to move to the 2nd floor. 

Design entirely of wood material

This place is like a small museum, displaying the historical achievements of the Buddhist Association of Kon Tum and the Central Highlands. In addition, the bishops’ court also displays various kinds of agricultural tools, living items, products about the life and culture of the peoples, and the sculptures of ethnic groups living in Kon Tum. All artifacts and maps displayed in the bishops’ traditional room are highly artistic. 

Corridor area is made from wood of the bishops of Kon Tum

What is the Kon Tum Archdiocese ? It also displays cultural artifacts typical of Kon Tum as well as the Central Highlands, all reproduced in the most vivid way. These are items associated with the cultural life of ethnic minorities here such as: drums, craft, gong sets, pottery, worshiping items, hunting tools, field trips, gathering … Tat All artifacts are explained in local language, so visitors can hire a guide when visiting.

Visiting Kon Tum bishops to learn unique culture

All artifacts on display at the bishop’s house are hundreds of years old and are decorated simply and rustic like the people here. The wooden human collections attract visitors or lively folk art works. Visitors will be able to see firsthand the image of buffalo stabbing, pounding rice, drinking wine or playing the piano … 

Wooden statue in Kon Tum bishop’s house

Sightseeing spot near Kon Tum bishop

Visiting Kon Tum bishop, if you have time, you can combine to explore nearby famous tourist attractions such as:

– The Kon Klor Rong House: Located on Tran Hung Dao Street is a tourist attraction with the communal houses of the Central Highlands. The communal houses here are built in traditional style and made of bamboo, bamboo and wood materials. The communal house is built next to the suspension bridge and the rice field owns a beautiful landscape. Besides visiting the communal house, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the cultural life of the Ba Na ethnic minorities living here.

Kon Klo communal house is located near the bishops of Kon Tum

– Kon Tum Wooden Church: Also known as the Kon Tum Buddhist Cathedral, located on Nguyen Hue Street, Kon Tum City. The entire building is made of stilted wood that combines Roman and stilt house styles. Kon Tum wooden church  is in the top 10 most beautiful churches in our country, becoming a place to visit and live virtual that many tourists love.

Combined visiting wooden churches

– Bac Ai Pagoda: This is the oldest pagoda in Kon Tum. Visiting this temple, visitors will learn about the unique architecture, as well as the unique cultural features of the Ba Na ethnic people. Visitors can visit and visit Bac Ai pagoda when they have the opportunity to go to Kon Tum. In particular, if you come to Bac Ai pagoda on the occasion of the festival, visitors will be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere and participate in many interesting folk games.

Kon Tum Archbishop is not only a famous sightseeing place, but also attracts visitors to take beautiful wedding photos. If you have the opportunity to visit Kon Tum, you should once explore this bishop to learn more about the unique culture here. 

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