Location
Mondulkiri is
one of the largest provinces in Cambodia. The province is well known with 3
famous waterfalls named Bou Sra, Sen Monorom and Romnea. With the rich eco
system, wonderful natural landscape, diversified flora and fauna system,
Mondulkiri is considered one of the best destination for whom who loves the
nature, conquers and camps in the wild world.
Mondulkiri is
located in the east of the country. It is bordered with Kratie Province to the
west, with Ratanakiri to the north and with Vietnam in the east and the south.
- Districts: The main town in Mondulkiri province is Sen Monorom Town and there are 4 districts in this province. The districts are Kaev Seima, Kaoh Nheaek, Ou Reang and Pechr Chenda Districts.
- Climate: Mondulkiri province has its climate which is nearly same with Ratankiri province’s climate. The rain time in this area is from June to October. The dry time is from November to May in which the period of March to May is considered the hottest time. The average temperature is 27 C degree.
- Transportation: Travel conveniently by land and airline to the province and from it to other provinces.
The distance (by
airlines) is for reference as below:
From Mondulkiri
to Ha Noi, Vietnam: 927 km
From Mondulkiri to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 225 km
From Mondulkiri to
Vientiane, Laos: 751 km
From Mondulkiri to
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: 277 km
From Mondulkiri t
to Sihanouk Ville: 458 km
From Mondulkiri to
Stung Treng: 151 km
From Mondulkiri to
Kratie: 123 km
From Mondulkiri to
Kampot: 390 km
Landscapes
- Bou Sra Waterfall: Bou Sra is one of three famous waterfalls in Mondulkiri. It is located far from Sen Monorom town’s center more than 40 km to the northeast. There are 3 stages in the waterfall. It is the popular place for foreign and also local people who to come visit and have the great relaxed time here.
- Chrey Thom Waterfall: Chrey Thom Waterfall is not so famous much as Bou Sra Waterfall. However, it is the wonderful place for tourists to explore. Chrey Thom Waterfall is located in Ou Reang District. It is far from district center about 20 km.
- Chrey Yos Waterfall: this waterfall is located more than 5 km from Sen Monorom Town. Chrey Yos Waterfall is considered one of the most convenient place for explore the natural world nearly Sen Monorom Town’s center.
- Pahlung Village: the small village is the wonderful destination that combined in the trip to explore Bou Sra Waterfall, because it is located not so far from this waterfall. Panlung Village is considered one of the most attractive destinations in Mondulkiri where tourists can explore the great landscape and rich local culture.
- Phnom Kraol Culture Resort: the resort is the fascinated place for tourists to enjoy the best time in the wild nature. Phnom Kraol Culture Resort is located in Kaoh Nheaek District (called Koh Nhèk District). It is far from Sen Monorom more than 100 km.
- Phnom Nam Lear Sanctuary: the value destination for people who love to explore the eco system and rich nature. This is one of the worth nature and wildlife preserve of the country. The place is located far from Sen Monorom Town center about 80 km. And it is bordered with Dak Lak Province of Vietnam.
- Phnom Prich Sanctuary: this is the wildlife preserve which is famous more than Phnom Nam Lear Sanctuary. Phnom Prich Sanctuary is very popular to tourists who love nature in Mondulkiri. It is 1 million ha in wide with the rich fauna land flora system. The place is located in the Eastern Plains in Mondulkiri.
And there are
many other famous destinations in the cities.
Festivals:
- Independence Day: the event is happened in 09 November each year in Mondulkiri and all provinces in Cambodia.
- Victory Day: the event is happened in 08 January each year in Mondulkiri and all provinces in Cambodia. .
- Khmer New Year: it is happened from 13 April to 16 April in Mondulkiri and all provinces in Cambodia.
And there are
many other unique festivals and events in the province.
Local specialties
Mondulkiri is
still not the professional tourist province so you can not find here the rich
things related to cuisine or high restaurant services as much as the tourist
provinces in Cambodia. Of course you will have the wonderful experience of
local food and local gift along the main places or market in Sen Monorom Town.
Especially for food, you can taste the typical Khmer dishes and some dishes in
Vietnamese cooking style.