Ratanakiri Province

Best of Ratanakiri Province

Ratanakiri Province Essentials

Ratanakiri’s landscape is defined by the 4,000-year-old Yeak Laom volcanic crater lake and a network of waterfalls including Cha Ong, Kachanh, and Ka Teang. The province is home to diverse indigenous groups like the Tompuon, whose unique funerary traditions are preserved at the Kachork Cemetery. Beyond the central market of Banlung, the region features remote Angkorian-era ruins at Tak Nang and the vast biodiversity of Virachey National Park, accessible via the eco-tourism headquarters in the provincial capital.

Ratanakiri Province Essentials — Map

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Lake Yeak Laom

Lake Yeak Laom is a volcanic crater lake and a tourist destination in the commune of Yeak Laom, Banlung Municipality, Ratanakiri Province,…

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រមណីយដ្ឋានទឹកធ្លាក់កាចាញ

A 12-meter-high waterfall on the Kantung Stream, surrounded by rubber plantations and accessed via a wooden staircase.

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Ka Teang (Katieng) Waterfall

Located in the jungle seven kilometers from Banlung, this 10-meter-high cascade flows over a rock ledge into a natural pool suitable for swimming.

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Cha Ong Waterfall

The tallest waterfall in the area at approximately 30 meters, featuring a large rock overhang and a cave located directly behind the falling water.

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Kachork Cemetery

A traditional burial ground of the Tompuon people featuring distinctive wooden effigies carved to resemble the deceased and their possessions.

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Phsar

The central market of Banlung where indigenous groups from surrounding villages gather to trade local produce, traditional textiles, and hand-woven baskets.

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Virachey National Park Headquarter (Eco-tourism information center)

The administrative hub for one of Cambodia's largest protected areas, providing information on trekking permits and conservation efforts along the Lao and Vietnamese borders.

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Oyadav Pepper Farm ចម្ការម្រេចអូរយ៉ាដាវ

A large agricultural site showcasing the cultivation of Ratanakiri pepper, offering views of the rolling hills near the Vietnamese border.

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Laotian Pgoda

Located in Voen Sai, this Buddhist temple reflects the architectural style and cultural heritage of the local Laotian community.

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Tak Nang Temple

Remote sandstone ruins of an Angkorian-era temple dating back to the 10th or 11th century.