Thursday, April 21, 2011
Road to SenMonorom
Here are some picture of the road that used to go to SenMonorom. As you can see it was very difficult to travel to SenMonorom. Now the road is all paved.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Mondulkiri Province
Most of the provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia, during the rainy season between May and October, the flat landscapes and rice fields of Cambodia are green and ripen, but in Mondulkiri, in the northeast of the country, this green is almost all year round, brightening sprawling hills, grassy field and forestry. Viewed from any angle the emerald grassy knolls appear like a neatly clipped golf course. The wind moves the grass in waves like the sea and clouds whisk by above. Many have compared the province's green landscapes and weather to the scenery of New Zealand or Australia. If you plan to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, make Mondulkiri your first choice. Provincial capital Senmonorom has opened its first 100-room luxury-class hotel. From your suite at Mondulkiri hotel take in the views of the country's biggest, and greenest ' natural golf course'. Mondulkiri is bordered with Ratanakiri and Stung Treng to the north, Kratie province in the west and Vietnam to the south and east. Its covers an area of 14,288 k.m2. There are 4 districts, 17 communes, and 90 villages, and 1 city which 4-Sangkat. There are 60,811 people. 80 percent are ethnic minorities.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monorom Waterfall
Monorom (or Damnak Sdach) waterfall is located in Chrey Sen
village, Monorom commune, Senmonorom City, about 5km from the downtown and
access by car. This area is a historical location which King Norodom Sihanouk
built his residence during in 1960s because of its surrounding potential and
beautiful landscape, clean waterfall, fresh-air including forestry and logging.
Today the former King’s Residence was destroyed during the war time, it only
remains some ground floor. Monorom or Damnak Sdach Waterfall is a potential
tourism because it located close to the downtown and many people would like to
visit during their holiday and especially at the weekend.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Chrey Tom Waterfall
Chrey
Thom is referred to a type of tree commonly found in illustration of the
meditating Buddha. However, this majestic waterfall bearing the name ‘’ Chrey
Thom” mean “big Chrey tree”. The waterfall is surrounded by rich abundance of
Sra-lav vegetation and one mighty Crey tree. The provincial Tourism office, in
cooperation with local authority, has preserved this waterfall as the tourist
site during the favorable season as Boo Sra waterfall .It is difficult to trip
at the time of raining season. Chrey Thom waterfall is located in Senmonorom
district about 20 km in distance from the province town. During the dry season,
the waterfall reaches 30 meters in height and 5m-10m in diameter, while during
the rainy season, the waterfall spans up to nearly 30m in height and 10-20 m in
diameter.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Phnom Prich Wildlife
Phnom Prich wildlife Sanctuary is one of Cambodia's natural wonders. Located in the northwestern Mondulkiri province, the area has been charming tourists with its picturesque forests and tranquil surrounding. It's also a haven for a wide range of wildlife, including some endangered species. Phnom Prich contains range of mountains, a mix of forests and lowlands. This is interspersed with prairies, ponds, and water channels. It provides ideal shelter for large mammals such as elephants, bantengs, gaurs, tigers, wild buffalos, as well as bears, bovid and other smaller carnivores, primates and birds. It has an area of 222,500 hectares, covering three districts- Keo Sima, Koh Nhek, and Pichrada. The park lays 30 km north-west of the provincial town, on national road 76.
Bou Sra Waterfall
Bou Sra Waterfall is one of the first choices tourists visit when touring the beautiful province of Mondulkiri. the waterfall has three difference levels in the same stream. The first level of waterfall is the most popular place to enjoy bathing and swimming. the diameter measures 10-20 meters depending on the season and about 8-15 meters in height. If you are stroll down 200 meters, you will find the second level measuring 13-20 meters in diameter, and around 15-25 meters high. The third level is hundreds of meters more nestled in the jungle and becomes very inaccessible. Bou Sra Waterfall is located on the eastern side of the provincial town about 15 minutes drive from Picchrada district, and about 38 km. from Senmonorom city of Mondulkiri Province.
Monday, January 10, 2011
O Tang Lang
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