Introducing Northeastern Cambodia
The northeast is one of the wildest regions in Cambodia. The provinces of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri are home to some of Cambodia’s most beautiful landscapes, as well as tigers, leopards and elephants. You can plod through the jungle to secret waterfalls on elephant back, and to glimpse the rare Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River. Or you can live the wild life in the northeast, as the area is home to ethnic minority groups known as Khmer Loeu (Upper Khmer) or chunchiet. Different dialects, different lifestyles and different looks – these people are a world away from their lowland neighbours. It’s not for everyone, which also means it’s far from the madding crowds of Siem Reap.
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There are no longer regular fast boat services on this stretch of the Mekong, as new roads and cheap buses have picked off all the punters.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Northeastern Cambodia - Ratanakiri, Ban Lung and Mondulkiri
by tonyhanu 01 February 2010
With a new sealed divided road through the middle of town, Ban Lung is a lot less dusty, but arguably more dangerous as the traffic speeds…
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NorthEastern Cambodia
by SADKM 23 September 2009
Hi, Is it possible to get from Siem Reap to kratie, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri without going through Phnom Penh? What would be the quickes…
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RE: Northeastern Cambodia - Ratanakiri, Ban Lung and Mondulkiri
by HenningWessel 07 October 2008
Serves him right. He could have had it more comfortable. Sorya, Rith Mony and possibly GST take the new road up through Memot. Overnight…
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