Ratanakiri Tours

Ratanakiri - A Remote Home for a Mosaic of Peoples

As a province located in the remote highland area of Cambodia, Ratanakiri is a wonderful place in Cambodia for anyone would love to explore the indigenous pristine nature and the rural local life. If you’re in love with wildlife, Ratanakiri could be an exciting adventure during your trip to Cambodia.

Ratanakiri is a Cambodia’s northeastern province which shares the borders with Laos to the north, Vietnam to the east, Mondulkiri Province to the south, and Stung Treng Province to the west.

History
Top things to do in Ratanakiri, cambodia
Ratanakiri Quick Facts
Best time to visit Ratanakiri

1. History

For a long period in its history, the Khmer, Lao had exploited Khmer Loeu residents as slaves and Thai empires dominated the region. In the French colonial period, the slave trade was stopped.

After Cambodia had its independence again, a harsh Khmerization campaign threatened the life here.

The region had been devastated by the Khmer Rouge in the 1960s and bombing during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, the province is rapidly developing and traditional ways of life is altered.

Ratanakiri is known for its lush forests. Its population is 118,000 people, accounts for less than 1% of the country’s total population.

Inhabitants sparselylive on the hilly basalt plateau between Ratanakiri’s two major rivers.

They gather 100 to 300 people in a village, though the provincial capital of Banlung (by far Ratanakiri’s largest settlement) has a population of 17,000.

2. Top things to do in Ratanakiri, cambodia

Banlung

As the provincial municipality, Banlung is the most well-accommodated spot of Ratanakiri. Banlung is the trading centre of residents from other areas in the province.

Dropping by Khmer Temples as well as local markets here will give you a close insight into the Ratanakiri’s local life.

Yeak Laom Lake

Yeak Laom Lake is the most famous tourist attraction in Ratanakiri for sure. Encircled by lush jungle and walking trails, this natural volcanic lake has an untouched beauty with crystal water and surrounding green space.

If you’re seeking a place for a retreat back to nature, Yeak Laom Lake is for you.

Ka Tieng Waterfall

Just 11km from Banlung, Ka Tieng is one of the most well-known waterfalls in Banlung in particular and in Ratanakiri in general.

This waterfall is approximately 10m in height and stays in a very beautiful and serene jungle setting. Tourists will have a chance to explore Ratanakiri’s nature in depth when heading to Ka Tieng Waterfall.

3. Ratanakiri Quick Facts

Ratanakiri is to the Northeast of Cambodia, has a borderline with Laos and Vietnam

This is one of the less developed provinces of Cambodia with the main population is ethnic minorities

Ratanakiri has 9 districts, among which the provincial municipality is Banlung

Ratanakiri is famous for the untouched nature with the impressive beauty of Cambodia’s highlands

Ratanakiri's annual average temperature is lower than in most other areas of Cambodia, which is around 26.8°C. The annual precipitation here is approximate 2,200mm