Banlung Travel Guide
Banlung is a medium-sized town in northeastern Cambodia, lying pretty close to the Vietnamese and Laotian borders. This fine region of Cambodia is celebrated mainly for its spectacular scenery.
- Worth It?
- Yes, especially for the adventure type to take in the delectable landscapes.
- What to Do
- rafting trips and jungle treks, waterfall sightseeing, motorcycle touring along the Death Highway, market shopping.
- Best Time to Go
- aim to be in Banlung during the November through March dry season.
- How Long?
- A couple of days is needed to see Banlung properly.
- Trivia
- Banlung is capital of Ratanakiri Province.
Most people head to Banlung for its lovely surroundings. There is much to see and do here, including walking and rafting in the large volcanic crater lake, swimming in lush waterfalls and losing yourself in dense national parks.
Most of all, Banlung has that frontier feel with its heavily forested landscape of rubber and palm trees. It is also home to a dozen different hill tribes groups that are scattered about. The town itself isn't much to look at but is well connected to Phnom Penh via the Stung Treng-Kin-hon (Vietnam) highway.
Travel to Banlung - Getting There
Although Banlung has a small airfield, Phnom Penh's international airport is the only real gateway and taking a bus or taxi from here is your best bet for getting to Banlung. Figure on an all-day journey via bus or minivan, or around 8 to 10 hours by expensive taxi via Stung Treng.
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