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| Kratie | ||
| province | Kratie | |
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| Residents | 60.000 () | |
| height | 17 m | |
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Kratie(Khmer: កណ្ដាល, Krâchéh) is the capital of the homonymous province in Cambodia on the banks of the Mekong.
background
The importance of Kratie has increased in recent years as a transit destination from Cambodia overland to Laos as well as to the northeast Ratanakiri increased. In 2005 over 5,000 foreign tourists came to Kratie. Stung Treng and the nearby Laotian border can be reached within 4 to 5 hours via an unpaved but easily navigable road. The main attraction for visitors to Kratie are the freshwater dolphins of the Mekong.
getting there
In the street
| Distances | |
| Phnom Penh | 348 km |
|---|---|
| Stung Treng | 141 km |
Meanwhile there are from Phnom Penh from a well-developed road across Kampong Cham and Snuol.
- Shared taxi:
- Phnom Penh: KHR 15,000 for one place, approx. 5 hours
- Pick up:
- Stung Treng: KHR 20-25,000 on the loading area; KHR 25-30,000 in the driver's cab - 5-6 hours
- Kampong Cham: KHR 10,000 on the loading area; KHR 15,000 in the driver's cab - 3 hours
By bus
- of Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Public Transport drives to Kratie once a day. Departure is at the central market (KHR 18,000, 6 hours)
boat
The boat traffic between Kratie and Phnom Penh has been discontinued.
mobility
motorcycle
Motorbike taxis serve as local public transport. A trip within the city approx. KHR 1,000. The Star Guest House Also rents mopeds for $ 6 a day, but it's not really worth it. The city is not very big and the roads in the surrounding area are in very poor condition.
Kratie has a very special attraction to offer. There is only one female motobike rider in this provincial town. Usually this is an all male domain. Your name is Miss Dary Saing, she speaks good English and has a lot of experience organizing tours in Kratie Province and beyond. She also organizes visas or tours to Kampi, where you can watch the last freshwater dolphins. On request, she can also accompany visitors on boat tours and can provide a lot of information about these almost extinct animals.
Tourist Attractions
- Phnom Sombok: This is a lovely temple in the north of the city. It is located on the only hill that is in the vicinity of Kratie. A long staircase leads up to the pavilion. The visit can be made as a detour on the way back from the dolphin watching tour.
- Wat Kratie:
- Historical Museum: The museum is almost never open. If you are eager to visit, check with the Ministry of Culture office. For a small donation (about $ 2) the museum will be opened - if you meet someone in the office.
- Roka Kandal Pagoda: An early 19th century pagoda, about 2 km south of the city center, drive there along the Mekong Strait. The pagoda was completely restored from 2002 to 2003 with the help of the Koblenz Chamber of Crafts and serves as a museum and sale of handicraft products, especially from the basket weaving region. Next to the old pagoda is a pagoda built in the 20th century, where monks can also be found.
- Basket weaving villages: This craft can be seen in 3 villages about 30 km south of the city.
activities
- River cruise / Irrawaddy Dolphins: While there were still a few thousand specimens in the Mekong waters of Cambodia in the 1970s, only about 120 dolphins are currently preserved, but the number has remained stable for years. The largest number of around 60 dolphins live in a pool called Kampi, about 15 km north of Kratie. Protection zones have been established for the dolphins, fishing is prohibited there and passing ships have to follow a special route. At the Kampipool you pay $ 3-5 for a boat trip to see the dolphins. A motorcycle taxi from Kratie to Kampi costs around $ 4 per person. The best times are just after sunrise and just before sunset. The dolphins appear most often when the water level is low, February - June. Photographing the animals is difficult because they only appear briefly. You should set the camera to series pictures to increase the chance of capturing an animal in one picture. Filming, which is possible with most digital cameras on the market, is more suitable than photography.
- Ornithologists can find the ones endemic to Cambodia here Mekong wagtail observe. In the early morning you can see them jumping around on the stones by the river.
- Basketball and volleyball: There are basketball and volleyball courts in the south of the old governor's residence. You have to ask the security guards on site to use the spaces. Normally, however, you can use the spaces.
shop
- The market is located on the main street in the city center. The usual selection of food and handicrafts is available here
- There is a branch of the ACLEDA Bank in Kratie. According to the latest information there is an ATM. It is also possible to withdraw money with a credit card, cash travelers checks or make transfers via Western Union.
- ACLEDA Bank Plc., Road 12, Group 06, Kratie Village, Kratie Commune, Kratie District, Kratie Province, Cambodia. P.O. Box: 1149. Tel.: 855-(0)72-971707, Fax: 855-(0)72-971706, 855-(0)72-391708.
- A Canada Bank can also be found in Kratie.
- Canada Bank, No.417, St. Soramreth, Kratie Town, Kratie Province, Cambodia. Tel.: 855-72-971 222, 855-(0)72-971 288, Fax: 855-72-971 234.
- Traveller's checks can also be redeemed at some shops, such as the jeweler on the market. There, however, the fees are 4%, while the fees at ACLEDA Bank are 2%.
kitchen
In addition to the usual Khmer food stalls and restaurants, there are also a few other restaurants:
- The Thea Sdav Restaurant, at Wat Ou Ruessei. Good inexpensive Khmer street cuisine, rice with vegetables and meat in the morning (hardly any space, as the students are full), soups, Khmer salads and Khmer specialties (duck eggs, spicy papaya salads, etc.) all day, soups from midday onwards. Always fresh fruit juices and homemade ice creams. Without any claim, but freshly prepared and authentic.Price: $ 0.50-2.
- Red Sun Falling, by the river, opposite the port building. Good inexpensive Asian and Western cuisine; A small bookshop is also part of the restaurant. Joe, the owner of the restaurant, is a warm American who is happy to provide information about the area.Price: $ 1-3.
- Star restaurant, Street corner near the market. Good inexpensive Asian and Western cuisine.Price: $ 1-3.
- Mekong restaurant. Restaurant with a lot of typical Khmer cuisine.Price: $ 1-2.
- Mlop Duong Restaurant, Garden restaurant along the NH7 road. Restaurant with live band.Price: $ 1-3.
- You Hong Restaurant, in the guest house of the same name (on the market). Restaurant with an impressive menu; Internet can be used. In the evening there are also plenty of street stalls by the river.
nightlife
The best way to enjoy the sunset by the river is with a beer or a fruit shake. There are a lot of stalls here that - unusually for a Cambodian provincial town - stay open until midnight.
accommodation
- Heng Heng Hotel, Rue Sumamarit. Tel.: (0)72-971405. The hotel now offers good rooms with a view of the river (especially the Hen Heng II). The accommodation has steadily improved over the past few years. The restaurant is also recommended.Price: $ 5-12 (room with hot water).
- Oudom Sambath Hotel, Rue Sumamarit. Tel.: (0)72-971502. This is probably the best hotel in town. Some of the rooms on the top floor have a beautiful view over the Mekong.Price: $ 8-15.
- Santepheap Hotel, Rue Sumamarit. Tel.: (0)72-971537. The hotel has long been the standard accommodation for tour groups. There is a restaurant on the ground floor.).Price: $ 6-15 (rooms with hot water, some with TV and AC.
- Star Guesthouse. Tel.: (0)72-971663, Mobile: (0)12-753401. The guest book has been voted the best guest house in town by travelers and travel guides and therefore accommodates most of the backpackers. The rooms are good, the staff speaks English and always has good travel tips.Price: $ 2-5.
- You Hong Guesthouse. The guest house is located close to the departure and arrival points for common transport options. There is a good restaurant and internet service. The rooms have basic equipment. This is why it is quite popular with budget travelers.
health
The hospital is located in the south of the city center. It is run by the organization Health Net Holland supported. It's pretty well equipped. Even operations are possible here.
Practical advice
For $ 3 an hour each, you can use the English Institute and in Three star Surf the Internet. Almost every guest house offers Internet access ($ 1 to $ 3 an hour).
trips
- Sambor. This is a pre-Angkor settlement about 40 kilometers north of the city. Among the temples is the Wat Sorsor Muoy Roi (Temple of 100 pillars) with various representations of Buddhist stories. The original building is no longer there. It was replaced with a new temple.
Web links
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