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13/07/2017

Stung Treng Province

Stung Treng Province is a beautiful place located on a high sandy bank overlooking Mekong River where it is join by the Sekong River. It is about 455 km North of Phnom Penh and 40 km south of the Laos border. This charming town is link to Banlung (Rattanakiri) and serves more than just a stopover. It is an important trading hub between Cambodia and Laos, Sekong Bridge Provides a convenient gateway from the border of Laos.

For Tourists, the amazing Sopheakmith Waterfall here never ceases to mesmerize visitors the stretch of the mighty Mekong is also another great place for observing the very rare Irrawaddy dolphins, these illusive Mekong dolphins are often seen along this stretch of the river.

Also and other great place for observing the very rare Irrawaddy dolphins. These illusive Mekong dolphins are often seen along this stretch of the river. Seam Pang, with its verdant and lush tropical forests, is one of the best nature conservation regions in the country. However, this remote wildlife area is only accessible by boat from Strung Treng town about 80km away.

The Virak Chey National Park is home to hundreds of bird species, many of which are endangered, December through March are the best months to visit this highland bird sanctuary when many of the lowland ponds inside the area and Virak Chey National Park have sort of dried up and most of the birds fly along the upper Sekong River.