Prasoth Center

Prasoth Center is located in Prasout Commune, Svay Teab district, about 1.5 km (10mn) from Provincial Town. Operation of Sporting Facilities.

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Bavet international border

Located 48 kilometers from Svay Rieng provincial town is the international border with Vietname. The Bavet checkpoint is the main international border crossing for people traveling between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City.Bavet's main attractions are two casinos that are within short walking distance of the border. This casinos are very popular with foreigners crossing the border. There is also a market, Psar Nat, where goods are transferred between Cambodia and Vietnam.

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Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall

The Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Koh Kong. The travelers coming from various parts of the world like to go to visit the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong as it has some of the most spectacular scenic views of the adjoining areas.
The tourist can enjoy some time of absolute peace and tranquility as the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong is placed away from the commotion of the provincial town. Your kids are going to have a wonderful time if you take them for picnic to the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong. The cool waters of the waterfalls along with the vegetation surrounding the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall make it a perfect picnic spot.

The travelers can hire a car and go to see the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong which must feature in the itineraries of the sightseeing attractions pf Koh Kong. It is situated in the Neng Kok Village of the Bakclong Commune in the Mundol Seyma District of the provinceof Koh Kong. The Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall is about 22 km from the heart of he provinceof Koh Kong.

The Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong is the nature and wildlife reserves where the travelers might get to see some of the rare species of flora and fauna. Threfore while in Koh Kong try to visit the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong! ravel.mapsofworld.com provides information on the Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, Koh Kong.

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Nataya resort

Located 16km from Kampot and at the foothills of Bokor Mountain, Nataya resort sits on the beach of Coral Bay.  Comprising of 8 beachfront bungalows (16 rooms), the resort provides tranquility from the hustle and bustle of life. Nataya provides a wide range of facilities for your vacation needs. When you're not hiking to the waterfall, strolling down the 2km private beach front or swimming in the 25m infinity pool, you can relax under the coconut trees on the beach or in beach-side huts. 

A favorite past time of resort guests is relaxing in the stilt huts off the 300m pier where they stargazed, read or, on hotter days, dove off to snorkel or swim.  It is thought that the coral bay used to be frequented spot for dugongs, a rare and endangered species.  While sighting a dugong is rare these days, guests have reported sighting the Irrawaddy Dolphin from the pier.

RATE in US Dollar per room per night

Room Type: Superior King Mangrove Validity Single Twin/Double Triple Breakfast   30-May-16 ~ 30-Sep-16 73US$ 73US$ 89US$ Include 1-Oct-16 ~ 30-Apr-17 77US$ 77US$ 95US$ Include Room Type: Deluxe Sea View Validity Single Twin/Double Triple Breakfast   30-May-16 ~ 30-Sep-16 83US$ 83US$ 101US$ Include 1-Oct-16 ~ 30-Apr-17 95US$ 95US$ 113US$ Include Room Type: Deluxe Garden View Validity Single Twin/Double Triple Breakfast   30-May-16 ~ 30-Sep-16 83US$ 83US$ 101US$ Include 1-Oct-16 ~ 30-Apr-17 95US$ 95US$ 113US$ Include Room Type: Pavilion Suite (2Bedroom) Validity Single Twin/Double Triple Breakfast   30-May-16 ~ 30-Sep-16 209US$ 209US$ 226US$ Include 1-Oct-16 ~ 30-Apr-17 220US$ 220US$ 238US$ Include Room Type: Pavilion Suite (1Bedroom) Validity Single Twin/Double Triple Breakfast   30-May-16 ~ 30-Sep-16 209US$ 209US$ 226US$ Include 1-Oct-16 ~ 30-Apr-17 220US$ 220US$ 238US$ Include

NOTES FROM HOTEL
+Surcharge Public  Holiday and Peak Period(24Dec 16 - 07 Jan 17):15USD/per room

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Thansur Bokor Highland Resort

Thansur Bokor Highland Resort is located on Bokor mountain at Kampot, which is just 2 hours outside of Phnom Penh. Kampot is a quaint, layback and welcoming coastal province. It shares a border with Vietnam to the east and extends into the Gulf of Thailand in the south.

Thansur Bokor Highland Resort is a modern Khmer integrated resort nested on the highland plateau of the historic Bokor Mountain. A paradise that was once the playground of the social elites and the Royalties. 

Thansur Bokor Highland Resort is the only highland integrated resort in the Greater Mekong region! The impressive build-up of 60,388 square meters at 1075 meters above sea level, boosts a total of 418 standard rooms, suites and villas, 12 conceptualized F&B hives, international entertainment and recreational games, extensive meeting, banquet and concert facilities ranging from intimate setups to 6000 theater setup, a luxurious nightlife entertainment complex comprising state-of-the-art KTV and disco, a lavish all en-suite Khmer spa connected to a modern fitness center and a free form pool, a 18 hole championship golf course designed by the renowned Arnold Palmer and an impressive 1680 square meters of kids edutainment center. 

Coupled with the extensive recreational and exploration activities in our natural environment and historic buildings, Thansur Bokor Highland Resort is the undisputed highland hoilday and entertainment paradise in the Greater Mekong region!

Bokor mountain at 1075 meters above sea level is blessed with stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand, a virgin rainforest with exotic and rich flora and fauna and with an all year round cooling mountain climate of just 20 degrees. The best time to visit is between November to February when it is the coolest as the temperature can drop to the mid tens in the evening. It is essentially a cool, inviting and stunningly beautiful paradise in Cambodia! Bokor Mountain comes into full play when the mist descends and being able to touch the clouds is simply magical.

 

RATE in US Dollar per room per night

NOTES FROM HOTEL
* Peak Season  Public Holiday:

SGL/DBL/TWN Triple

- Champei Room:    USD 75 USD 110

- Rumdoul Room:  USD 115 USD 150

- Yihup Villa Suite:  USD 460 USD 495

- Deluxe Room:    USD 104 USD 139

- Club Suite:       USD 138   USD 173

- Junoir Suite:     USD 173 USD 208
- Executive Suite:     USD 242          USD 277

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Kompong Cham

Kampong Cham is the capital of the province of the same name and the third largest city in Cambodia. With its Mekong River location and relatively close proximity to Phnom Penh (123km) and Vietnam, Kampong Cham has always been an important trade and transportation hub. The highway from Phnom Penh is in excellent condition-you can get here in just under two hours by road or by the bullet boats that are a main mode of transportation between towns on the Mekong River. Either way it's a nice fide, with views of the rural countryside or river area, depending on which way you go.

The town itself is quaint and charming with its bustling morning river scene and wide boulevard streets beside the river. There are a few worthwhile attractions nearby and with it's location on the way by boat or road to Kratie, Mondulkiri, Rattanakiri and Stung Treng Provinces; it's a nice jump-off point.  Kampong Cham is a mix of the old and the new, with a new temple being built in and around old ruins and the big ferry boats taking people and goods to the other side of the Mekong, right next to the construction of the first bridge ever built here.

Because there is little foreign investment and no massive tourism (almost every foreigner who comes here is a backpacker), this city is quite poor with a few modern buildings, though not lacking in French architecture from the colonial period. It is similar to many other Cambodian cities, being rather dirty, with garbage a common sight. The people of Kampong Cham are very friendly and open to engaging with tourists.  If recent projects seem to be improving the state of things here (relative to other Cambodian cities), remember that both PM Hun Sen and former Phnom Penh Governor Chea Sophara are originally from this province.

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Rattanakiri - Cambodia Eco-ourism

I. Background
Province Capital: 636 km. north - east of Phnom Penh
Area: 11,052 Square kilometers
Population: 94243 people (ethnic minority) represent 75.77% of the total.
Religion: Buddhism and Animism.
Accessibility: by land, car from Phnom Penh/Kratie/Steung Treng to Rattanakiri.
Major occupations: farming
Major products: gemstones & agriculture
Major industries: farming & tourism
II. Introduction

Ratanakiri became a province of Kingdom of Cambodia in 1960 under King Norodom Sihanouk's reign. Banlung is the capital city of Ratanakiri, situated in the highland, along the National Road N^o19 from Ou porng Moan to the Vietnam border about 200 km. ( Ou´ porng Moan-Banlung is about 120km, Banlung-Vietnam 80k.m)
Ratanakiri is situated on the north - east plateau , 636 Km from Phnom Penh. It is bordering Vietnam on the east, Laos PDR on the North, Steung Treng on the West and Mondul Kiri on the South. There are two rivers crossing the province ( Sre Pork and Sresan River )
A sparsely populated province, it is renowned for its unique natural beauty and wealth of natural resources. The physical and environmental characteristic of the province forms an impressive range including undulating hills and mountains, a level plateau, watershed lowlands, crater lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Forest cover varies from area to area, from the dense impenetrable forest in the northern reaches, which are still rich in wildlife, to the drier and sparser forest, found in the southwest. Similarly, the soil types present range from rich volcanic soil to the sandy soil found near rivers.Thus Ratanakiri province offers wonderful opportunities for Eco-tourism in Cambodia.
III. Recommended Itinerary
Day 1:welcome guest at Ratanakliri airport and transfer to Hotel, city tour, Phnom Eisey Patamak, have a swin at Yeak Loam Lake, visit culture center, overnight.
Day 2:Visit Ceal Rumplan ( stone field ), continue to Veun Sai district, take a trip along the Sre San river stop at Kachoun village, visit Tumpoun village, return journey through Ou'lalay, visit Kavet minority Chinese village, Banphang village, get the cotton yarn wrish tied and get water spray from elderly villages, visit Norng Kabat forest, turn back to Banlung, overnight.
Day 3:take a trip to Andoung Meas (Golden wells ) district, continue by boat to Taing Se commune along Sre San river, visit Charay hill tribe, visit gem mines and digging wells at Bar Kaev, on the way back, visit rubber plantation, coffee orchard, return to Banlung overnight.

Day 4:( Jan - May ) Transfer to Lumphat district, take a bath at Sre Pork river, visit Lao village, visit Cashew farm coffee orchard at Ou'cheng, Kachanh and Katieng Waterfalls, return to Banlung.
Day 5:Take a trip to Ou'Seanlair Waterwall, visit gem mines and digging wells, visit Tumpuon village and return to Banlung, overnight.
Day 6:Shopping handicrafts, fly back to Phnom Penh.
IV. Economic Potentiality
Ratanakiri is scarcely populated, and it is also true that the capital city does not have an adequate market, but if we can conclude that Ratanakiri abundantly possesses a variety of natural resources, they could then satisfactorily served as important elements to develop the national economy. Underground and on land resources are gold, mine, gem stone, granite, onyx, fertile red soil, water sources ( home of wild animals ), luxury and quality wood and above all, the beautiful weather with fresh and pure air, and yearly rain.
V . Transportation
By air :Now is not available.
By land : (636 km)from Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Kracheh (Overnight ), continue to Rattanakkiri by car. From Phnom Penh to Steung Treng by boat in raining season (Overnight) , continue to Ratanakiri by plane or car.
The popular kinds of transportation in banlung ( Ratanakiri ) are car, motorbike, elephants riding, boat or trekking.
VI. Population and ethnic Minorities Ratanakiri Province number 94,243.
The minorities represent 75.77 % of it.

1. Population: - 17,212 Families - 94,243 Habitants - Female: 47,847 ( 50.8%) - Male: 46,396 (49.2%) - 5.5 Persons / family 1.1. Disabled persons: - 1,087 persons - Female: 570 persons - Male: 517 persons 1.2. Density: - 8.6 Persons / k.m2 - 1.5 Families / k.m2 2. Ethnic Minorities There are 8 different hill tribes ethnic groups:   1. Tumpoun 24.13% 2. Kreung 18.89% 3. Kavet 2.65% 4. Kachok 2.65% 5. Charay 19.47% 6. Prou 7.54% 7. Phnong 0.24% 8. Lun 0.20% 9. Total 75.77%

Minority traditional house Minority Woman They like to live in the jungles, hills, mountains in small separated villages where they make their living through traditional ways of cultivation ( shifting agriculture), hunting and collecting fruits, must from the forest. They believe in spirits, derived from their animism beliefs.

VII. Climate 
Ratanakiri Province has a climate like the other areas in the country, there are 3 seasons :
- Rainy season:June - October
- Cool season:November- February
- Hot season:    March- May: Temperature: from 20^o-32^oc
VIII. Tourist Attractions
1.Yeak Loam Lake
Yeak Loam Lake is situated 5 km. south - east of Banlung. The Yeak Loam lake (volcanic crater) is the most beautiful lake of Ratanakiri formed by a volcanic eruption almost 4,000 years ago with 50 m. deep, 800 m. diameter and a walking path around the lake of 2,500 m. Two hundred meters of the track is a quaint wooden building housing tribal handicraft, the Crafts Museum.
2. Eisey Patamak Mountain
At the top of Phnom Svay is the statue of a reclining Buddha, situated 2.5 km. Awesome and peaceful, it has lain undisturbed throughout the years. Cast your eye outwards to glimpse Laos in the north and Vietnam in the east, and enjoy the spellbinding serenity of the surrounding countryside.

3. Kachang Waterfall
Kachang Waterfall is situated 6km. north - west of Banlung. This Waterfall is located in the Kontung stream and flows into the Sre Pok River. The height of it is 12 m. and the water flows and falls throughout the year. A beautiful or magnificent landscape and huge amounts of fresh mist surround the waterfall. The visitors can take a bath and sit to look at the waterfall and other natural scenic beauties. or the visitors can also go around to view other natural sights on foot or take an elephants ride.
4. Katieng Waterfall
Katieng Waterfall is situated 7 km. north - west of Banlung. It is also located in the Koutung Stream, below the Kachang Waterfall, 3 km. The height of it is 10m. and the water flows and falls throughout the year. The visitors can see a beautiful natural landscape and take a break to take pictures of the birds and then continue to the waterfall.
5. Ou'Sean Lair Waterfall
Ou'Sean Lair Waterfall is situated 26 km, South of Banlung. This Waterfall has 4 floors and the height of each floor is 4 m. The water flows throughout the year. Around the Waterfall are beautiful natural landscapes and the visitors can go take a bath if they wish.
6. Ou'Sensranoh WaterfallOu'Sensranoh Waterfall is situated 9 km. south of Banlung. The height of it is 18m. and the water flows and falls all the time. The visitors can go there rest and enjoy the fresh air, or to se the forest and listen to the birds ' cries.
7. Cha Ung Waterfall
Cha Ung Waterfall is situated 8 km. west of Banlung and it flows throughout the year. The source of water creating this Waterfall flowed from Eisey Patamak Mountain ( Svay Mountain ) . Below this Waterfall is a big hole, visitors can stand or sit to watch the waterfall from behind, and inhale he cool fresh air stemming from it .
8. Veal Rum Plan (stone field )
Veal rum Plan (stone field ) is situated 14 km. North of Banlung. Stones cover the surface of this place and a dense around it. The visitors can go there and discover its beautiful attraction
9. Virachay National Park
Virachay National Park is situated 45 km. north of Banlung. With a total land area of 332,500 ha. It has varieties of plants and trees in the forest and many different kinds of animals and birds.
10. Lumphat Wildlife SanctuaryLumphat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 37km. south of Banlung. With a total land area of 250,000 ha. there are special kinds of animals and birds like tigers, elephants, red-headed vultures.
11. Ou'Chaloy
Ou'Chaloy is located in the Sre Pok river It is situated 34km. south - west of Banlung. The tourist recreation in Ou'Chaloy is only during the dry season.
12. Norng Kabat ForestNorng Kabat Forest is situated 23 km. north of Banlung. This place has a pond. the visitors can go there to see the animals and birds which comes to at the pond .Beside this the tourists can go visit the ethnic villages, ethnic culture (tradition belief, festival, dancing, music),

IX. Shopping
A shopping spree starts at the Banlung market. Shopping bargains can be found on intricate stone, wood carvings, gem stones and other varieties of goods, many brought in by tribes like baskets, crossbows, gourds (water containers), bracelets, necklaces, cloth pipe from the outskirts of town make for an interesting and very colorful morning stroll.

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