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Holidays in Cambodia |
Ban Lung
Ban Lung is nestled in the highlands of the Ratanakiri province, and
is high enough for the nights to feel colder compared to the rest of
the country. This remote North Eastern region is like another planet
compared with the rest of Cambodia – dusty red roads carve through
the landscape in summer, while in the rainier months the area
becomes lush and green. The area is also rich in minerals boasting
deposits of gold and precious stones. Although the province is
remote it has a lot to offer the adventure enthusiasts and the
eco-tourist seeking a different travel experience.
San Monorom
San Monorom lies in the Mondulkiri province- the largest and most
sparsely populated region in Cambodia. The area is full of natural
beauty, with forested mountains, powerful waterfalls and lush green
rolling hills. The town is the perfect base camp for travellers who
want to explore the surrounding areas. It is a quiet town nestled in
the hills and is a new centre for eco tourism, which at present is
very undeveloped making you feel that you are totally off the
tourist trail.
Kratie
Kratie is a delightful town with a very relaxed atmosphere situated
on the mighty Mekong River. The town is the natural place to break
the journey when travelling further north. Visitors are rewarded
with a burning red sunset that descends into the picturesque sand
bars that lay opposite the river front.
No visit is complete without a boat trip to see the rare Irrawaddy
dolphins that make their home a short way up the river.
Stung Treng
Stung Treng is a small, provincial town situated on the Mekong River
in North-eastern Cambodia. The town itself is undeveloped and
retains a distinctly Khmer Character. There is little to see in
Stung Treng itself but the surrounding countryside is spectacular.
Kampong Cham
Kampong Cham is the fourth largest town in Cambodia and reportedly
gets its name from the legend of a hill building competition between
the town’s men and women. Kampong Cham is the home town of the
current Prime Minister, Hun Sen and has some good colonial shop
house architecture and a thriving river port.
Points of Interest:
• Yaek Lom Lake
• Bou Sraa Waterfall
• Irrawaddy Dolphins
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