Kratie

Kratie is considered the site of Khmer soul. Its geographical isolation before the construction of the RN 7, his past membership in the kingdom of Chenla, its colonial remnants and its undeveloped state gives it a timeless feel of the end of the world.

Imagine a small town with low houses, often deserted streets, temporary markets, old trees, some bystanders fleeing an implacable sun, all facing the Mekong. When it crosses the region Kratie, it divides into many arms, forming islands and large water areas, the natural environment of Irrawaddy dolphins (freshwater dolphins). The lucky traveler may, taking a small boat, contemplate the sunset dance of cetaceans. The road along the river consists of small rural hamlets with appearing and disappearing houses and bamboo hedges along Mekong, a beautiful mirror in the sunset.

Kratie is a more or less mandatory for those who are traveling off the beaten path from Phnom Penh to the South Laos and the region of four thousand islands, or to Ratanakiri, the wildest province of the country.

The excursion to the village of Chhlong is also recommended due to multiple exotic discoveries on the way. Other attractions include Mount Sambok or village of Sambor.