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| Stung Treng | ||
| province | Stung Treng | |
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| Residents | 29.665 () | |
| height | 62 m | |
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Stung Treng(Khmer: ស្ទឹងត្រែង) is the capital of the eponymous Cambodian province. The city is located on the Tonlé San River and near the Mekong.
background
The small town of Stung Treng is primarily used as a transit point towards Laos or towards Banlung.
Otherwise, the city hardly offers many tourist opportunities.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Phnom Penh | 300 km |
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By plane
There is currently no regular air traffic on the airfield.
In the street
The road from Phnom Penh to Stung Treng is tarred, so that it takes about 6 hours by bus for this route. The road to Banlung on the other hand is a clay slope.
By boat
Arrival by ship from Kratie is possible.
mobility
The place itself is easy to explore on foot. For a better overview of the beautiful surroundings and excursion points, however, it is recommended to rent a scooter.
Tourist Attractions
activities
- Boat trip on the Mekong - with a little luck you can watch the river dolphins.
- Koh Preah - Island in the Mekong about 30 km south of Stung Treng. Reachable in about an hour by motorcycle or scooter. The ferry costs 5000 kip each way. There is also a small kiosk on the jetty for provisions (13 ° 18'51.8 "N 105 ° 58'07.5" E).
- Abandoned airport - The abandoned airport tower offers a beautiful view of the city and is particularly recommended at sunset. However, be careful when climbing as the railing is missing (13 ° 31'40.2 "N 106 ° 00'37.6" E).
- Stung Treng Market - Local market. The best place in the morning for a good breakfast and fresh fruit, vegetables and baked goods.
- Thala Barivat - Village on the opposite bank of the Mekong. Praeh Ko - remains of small temple ruins from the time of Angkor or the Thalaborivat Pagoda are worth a short visit.
- Sopheakmit waterfall - Mekong waterfall on the Lao-Cambodian border. Can be reached in about an hour (13 ° 57'05.7 "N 105 ° 53'09.7" E).
shop
There is an Acleda bank with an ATM near the market.
kitchen
- Simply go to the restaurant that is attached to the property.
- In addition, there are a number of small stalls along the main road No.64 and at the end of this along the river with local dishes and especially noodle soups.
- About 1.5 km east of the city center along Road No.2 there are some restaurants right on the river.
- Guitar Milk - Very cozy bar and restaurant. The Fishamok is recommended, but reservations are welcome. 855 12 226 363 (13 ° 31'11.8 "N 105 ° 58'28.1" E).
accommodation
Cheap
- Ou Dynak Red Guesthouse
- Dara Guesthouse & Restaurant
- Riverside Restaurant and Guesthouse
medium
- Sok Sambath Hotel
- Gold River Hotel
- Heng Chamreun Guest House
Outside
- Koh Sumpeay Homestay, Homestay on the southern road along the banks of the Mekong. Tel.: 855 (0) 92 827 842.
- Koh Preah - Community Homestays, 7 homestays on the Mekong island of Koh Preah. Accommodation must be discussed with the community leader. Changing accommodations are signposted by a dolphin in front of the house.
health
Practical advice
Sometimes only a little English is spoken and a few basic Khmer terms help immensely, especially when visiting the market or local restaurants.
trips
Mekong Bird Resort. 6km outside, organizes excursions by boat and kayak on the Mekongriver and to the waterfalls.
Web links
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
