Thousands of hexagonal stones are arranged along a stream over 1 km long in Van village (Ia Ly town, Chu Pah district, Gia Lai) in a strange formation resembling a beehive. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai has stated that this location holds tourism potential and could be developed into a scientific dossier for proposing the classification of a heritage site in Gia Lai province, which needs to be protected and preserved in its current state.
From above, the hexagonal stones seem to be perfectly arranged by “Mother” Nature like a giant beehive.
The path to the stone stream is very easy to navigate; just ask the locals in Ia Ly, and everyone knows this location.
This is also a playground for the children in Van village to catch fish and swim.
The hexagonal stones are closely arranged together, similar to the stone blocks at Ganh Da Dia – a national special heritage site in Phu Yen province.
Many stones are arranged like thousands of upright chopsticks, each weighing several tons.
Water has flowed over the stones for millions of years, with the deepest part about 5 meters.
The people of Van village refer to the stream as Jrai Phă or Ia Ruai, linked to various stories.
The Jrai ethnic community in this area is very proud of the stream and the ancient stone area, and they hope this location will be protected.
