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NORTHEAST CAMBODIA TO LAOS
Ratanak Kiri
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Strung treng | Preah
Viheah
STUNG TRENG
Stung Treng is the capital of the province of the same name. The
town lies 485 km north of Phnom Penh and 210 km south of Pakse in
Laos, it’s only 40 km from the Lao border. The town is perched on
the banks of the Sekong river, not far from Mekong river. Sights
around the town are few – a couple of rapids and waterfalls. You can
rent a boat for trips along the Mekong. Stung Treng’s market is
brimming with goods that come in by road, river, or plane, down from
Laos, across from Vietnam, or up from Phnom Penh. Thai, Chinese and
Vietnamese goods all find their way here.
You can reach Stung Treng by boat from Phnom Penh from September to
January. To save time, take a fast boat to Kratie and change to a
slow boat from Kratie to Stung Treng, or simply fly from Phompenh.
OU PONG MOAN RESORT
Is the natural and man-made
resort which locates at Pong Moan village, Ou Pong Moan Commune,
Steung Treng District in nine-Kilomter distance from the provineral
town. The resort locates at the turning point to the provinces of
Ratanakiri, Kratie and Steugh treng. At Ou Pong Moan resort,
tourists usually interested in:
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Ou Pong Moan has water source
from the ground. The water source locates at 80-kilometer distance
from the recreational site and flowes all seasons. The water
suitable for swimming.
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At the riverside, there are
small Kho Chos for leisure and and resting.
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Is the eletricity dam which
can provide 10KWH. This enablel the development of tourist
activities at the area.
THALA BARIWATT RESORT
Located at thala Bariwatt
district in four-kilometer distance from the provincial town. This
area can be accessable by going across Se Kong rever andd Mekong
river to the provincial road of Preah vihear.Thala Bariwatt is the
historical resort which hal the Preah Ko timple built in 7-8
century, made of red bredkduring the feign og the king, Javvarman
I.
In front of the temple, there is
a statue of Preah Ko ( sacred cow) available in Cambodia Newt to the
Preah Ko statue, there is a space having 10-squar meter area for
playing the gpme of Viey khil annually, before the Khmer New Year.
The game played during four days and three nights. It starts in the
aftermoon at 2 O’clock and lasts for two hours. The game played
during the destival of the ethnic minority of Kouy. Near the Thalaa
Bariwatt, ther are many other ruined timples like Prasat Pram Buon
Lveng, Prasat Srey as well.
KOH KSACH RESORT
Locates along the river of Se
Kong in five-Kilometer distance from the provincial town. Koh Ksach
is the natural resort which can be called on during the dry season
especially during the Khmer New Year. This area has beautiful Sandy
riverside having 0.5-Kilometer width and two-Kilometer length.
HANG KHO BA PAGODA
Is the cultural and historical
site, located at Hang Kho Ba Village, Hang Kho Commune, Steung Treng
District in Six-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the
road to the airport, then turning left across the river of Se Kong.
The pagoda of Hang Kho Ba has over 300 years of age. The local
people there speak Lao majorly. Steung Treng province has been
recognized in two special characteristics:
OTHER INTERESTING PLACES
Phnom Preah
Theat
Classification Nature
Wildlife and Preserves
Location Thmey
Village and Commune, Stung Treng District
Accessibility 2 km
(5mn) From Provincial Town
Preah Ko temple
Classification
Historical Sites and Buildings
Location
Intersection of Sékong River and Mékong River, Thla Borivat District
Accessibility 3.5 km
(10mn) From Provincial Town
Anlong Trey
Phsot
Classification Nature
Wildlife and Preserves
Location Koh
Kandal Thom, Preah Romkil Commune, Kalaboriwath District
Accessibility 57 km
(4h) From Provincial Town
Kantuy Ko
Classification Nature
Wildlife and Preserves
Location Samki
Village and Commune, Steng Treng District
Accessibility 4 km
(15mn) From Provincial Town
Pream Buorn
Lveng Temple
Classification
Historical Sites and Buildings
Location Kang De
Sor Village, Thala Bariwatt Commune, Thala Bariwatt District
Accessibility 6 km
(15mn) From Provincial Town
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