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Mekong Turtle Conservation Centre
This rundown (but well-meaning) wildlife conservation centre lies within the temple grounds of Wat Sorsor Moi Roi in Sambor, about 35km north of Kratie…
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Kratie
A supremely mellow riverside town, Kratie (ក្រចេះ, pronounced kra-cheh) has an expansive riverfront and some of the best Mekong sunsets in Cambodia. It is the most popular place in the country to see Irrawaddy dolphins, which live in the Mekong River in ever-diminishing numbers. There is French-era architecture here, as it was spared the wartime bombing that destroyed so many other provincial centers.
Many visitors are drawn to the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins found in Kampi, about nine miles north of the provincial capital, but the town itself is a little charmer and makes a good base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.
As a travel hub Kratie is the natural place to break the journey when traveling overland between Phnom Penh and Ratanakiri or the 4000 Islands area in southern Laos.
Explore Kratie
- MMekong Turtle Conservation Centre
This rundown (but well-meaning) wildlife conservation centre lies within the temple grounds of Wat Sorsor Moi Roi in Sambor, about 35km north of Kratie…
- WWat Sorsor Moi Roi
Wat Sorsor Moi Roi, held up by 108 columns and covered in vibrant murals, was constructed on the site of a 19th-century wooden temple, a few pillars of…
- WWat Roka Kandal
This beautiful little temple dating from the 19th century is one of the oldest in the region. The restored interior now houses a small handicraft centre…
- PPhnom Sombok
This small hill with an active wat offers the best views across the Mekong on this stretch of the river. Located on the road from Kratie to Kampi, a visit…
- CChhlong
The main attraction in this somnolent riverside town, 31km south of Kratie, is the old governor’s residence, a gorgeous yellow-and-white French colonial…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Kratie.
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Mekong Turtle Conservation Centre
This rundown (but well-meaning) wildlife conservation centre lies within the temple grounds of Wat Sorsor Moi Roi in Sambor, about 35km north of Kratie…
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Wat Sorsor Moi Roi
Wat Sorsor Moi Roi, held up by 108 columns and covered in vibrant murals, was constructed on the site of a 19th-century wooden temple, a few pillars of…
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Wat Roka Kandal
This beautiful little temple dating from the 19th century is one of the oldest in the region. The restored interior now houses a small handicraft centre…
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Phnom Sombok
This small hill with an active wat offers the best views across the Mekong on this stretch of the river. Located on the road from Kratie to Kampi, a visit…
See
Chhlong
The main attraction in this somnolent riverside town, 31km south of Kratie, is the old governor’s residence, a gorgeous yellow-and-white French colonial…
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