Cu Jut

Cu Jut (Cư Jút) is a former rural district of Đắk Nông province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. As of 2020 the district had a population of approximately 92,464, covering an area of 723 km². The district capital lies at Ea T'ling. Following the 2025 administrative boundary changes, Cu Jut became a commune-level subdivision of Đắk Lắk province.

The name Cư Jút (or Cư M'jut in the Rhade language) means "the mountain of bamboo." The district sits in the northern part of Đắk Nông, bordering Đắk Lắk province. The landscape is characterised by basalt hills, coffee plantations, and river valleys. The climate follows the Central Highlands pattern: rainy season April–October, dry season November–March.

By Plane

Buôn Ma Thuột Airport (BMV) is the nearest airport, about 30 km north of Cu Jut. Taxis from the airport to Cu Jut take about 40 minutes.

By Car / Road

Cu Jut lies on National Highway 14, about 15 km south of Buôn Ma Thuột and 35 km north of Gia Nghia. The road is sealed and in good condition. Frequent buses connect Cu Jut to Buôn Ma Thuột and Gia Nghia.

Motorbike is the most practical transport. The district centre of Ea T'ling is walkable. For day trips to surrounding villages and plantations, a motorbike or hired car is recommended.

• Nam Dong — A scenic area within the district with forested hills and streams.
• Coffee plantations — The basalt hills around Cu Jut are carpeted with coffee trees, especially scenic during harvest.
• Ea T'ling market — The central market where local produce, coffee, and household goods are traded.

Coffee farm tours are the highlight, with many smallholder farms welcoming visitors. Trekking in the bamboo-rich hills that give the district its name. Visit local M'Nong villages to experience indigenous culture and traditional weaving.

Ea T'ling town has a lively food scene along the main road with several phở shops, bún bò Huế stalls, and cơm bình dân restaurants — most meals cost 25,000–50,000 dong. The central market offers grilled nem nướng (pork sausages), fresh rice paper rolls, and tropical fruit. Nhà hàng Đức Trung on National Highway 14 serves traditional Central Highlands dishes including wild boar and bamboo-shoot soup. Coffee and fresh coconut water are sold everywhere.

Coffee is everywhere and excellent. Fresh coconut water is widely available.

• Budget: Basic guesthouses in Ea T'ling town offer rooms for 150,000–250,000 dong per night.
• Mid-range: Simple hotels are available along National Highway 14.

Coffee beans (robusta and arabica) are the main product. Locally harvested bamboo crafts and woven textiles are available in the district market.

• Buôn Ma Thuột (15 km north, 20 min) — The Central Highlands' largest city, with the Coffee Museum, ethnic minority villages, and Yok Don National Park as key attractions.
• Gia Nghia (35 km south, 40 min) — Đắk Nông's capital with restaurants, markets, and accommodation.
• Dak Mil (25 km southwest) — Former district known for its coffee and rubber plantations.