Ratanakiri province is located on the northeast part of Cambodia. It borders with Mondulkiri province to the south, Steung Treng province to the west, Lao to the north, and Vietnam to the east. Ratanakiri means “Precious Gems Mountain” and its provincial town is Ban Lung.
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Yeak Loam Lake: Is natural lake existed
from volcanic phenomena in about 700,000 years ago. This crater is almost perfectly round and measures 800 meters in diameter, with 52 meters deep at the middle. This lake is naturally linked
with other volcanoes.
In 2011, one volcano erupted in Philippine and a few hours later there is hydrogen-air balls floating from the bottom of the lake up to water surface. This phenomena cause a small poisoning effect in the water which leads to the death of some fishes, according to local people living around the lake.
At the west side of the lake there is a cultural and environmental center. At this side, we can get to know the culture of the people in the province especially the culture of tribal ethnics. You can also try tribal ethnics’ costume or swimming with safety jacket in the lake.
Kachanh waterfall: On the bank of the waterfall there are some model houses of tribal ethnics. Down to the cliff, there is a nice wooden step that brings us to the lower part of waterfall. We also can go to another side through the cable bridge across the river that closes to the waterfall and near natural rock steps. Along the bridge there are various plants that we can feel it by our hands.
Ou Sean Lair waterfall: Its aesthetics is almost like a Chinese painting. There are seven steps of waterfall from the higher river to the lower one. Some steps are high some are low. The water flows smoothly from the first step to the next. On the highest step there are bamboo kiosks and bamboo-trellis bridges. Most tourists enjoy spending time here. They can relax in the kiosk and playing water in the river.
