East Cambodia Travel Guide: Kratie dolphins, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, National Parks

Until recently, tourist facilities in Cambodia's eastern provinces were very limited, but that's beginning to change as many see the ecotourism opportunities in this part of the country.

Rolling hills in Mondulkiri, beautiful waterfalls in Ratanakiri, hill tribes in both provinces, freshwater dolphins near Kratie and rough wilderness in the far north. Eastern Cambodia has it all.

Ratanakiri

In the far north east of Cambodia lies the province of Ratanakiri. Here you can find stunning scenery, waterfalls, jungle and not much explored national parks.

Very close to the provincial capital Ban Lung is the beautiful and deep volcanic lake of Yak Laom.
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Minorities

Several minority people live in Ratanakiri.

You won't see them wearing traditional costumes, but they still live in traditional houses and some minority graveyards are no less than works of art.
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Gems

Right, you will not find very precious jewels in Ratanakiri, but it's interesting to see the gem mines where locals dig up sparkling blue onyx stones.
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Kratie

Kratie is a pleasant enough small town on the banks of the Mekong River.

Its biggest attraction lies roughly 10 kilometers north of town where you can spot freshwater, or Irrawaddy dolphins. But please take care, as these dolphins are an endangered species.
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