8 articles to prepare your trip
From the Phnom Penh delta to the dolphins of Kratié, explore the must-see highlights of the Cambodian Mekong: cruises, floating villages and insider tips.
Kratié
Kratié, a charming colonial town in northeastern Cambodia, is home to the last remaining Irrawaddy dolphins. Discover what to do, when to visit and how to get there.
The Water Festival or "Bon Om Teuk" in Khmer, is one of Southeast Asia's greatest celebrations. It marks the end of the rainy season and the reversal of the Tonlé Sap river's current. This alternating flow regime is extremely rare in the world.
The Irrawaddy dolphin is considered the most famous animal of the Mekong River and also a sacred animal in Cambodia. These freshwater dolphins take their name from the Irrawaddy River in Burma.
Tonlé Sap
Southeast Asia's largest freshwater expanse and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Tonlé Sap is visited from Siem Reap via its floating villages.
On the Srepok River, 40 km south of Banlung, Tat Tai Rapids offer swimming, rock formations and walks along a pristine waterway in Ratanakiri.
Official residence of Cambodia's sovereigns since 1870, the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh combines the Throne Hall, Chanchhaya Pavilion and Silver Pagoda across 18 hectares.
Indratataka, Eastern Baray, Western Baray and Jayatataka: guide to Angkor's four great reservoirs, from their Khmer engineering to the temple-islands they shelter.
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