Whenever talking about travel to Cambodia, we immediately think of big cities like Phnom Penh, Siem Reap,... However, if you are looking for a little-known destination to discover different aspect of Cambodia, Ratanakiri is a good choice. With grandiose and untouched landscapes, Ratanakiri is considered a "rough pearl" that offers visitors new experiences.

Ratanakiri is located on the northeast plateau, 636 km from Phnom Penh. It is bordering Vietnam to the east, Laos PDR in the North, Steung Treng in the West and Mondul Kiri in the South. There are two rivers crossing the province (Sre Porc and Sresan). It is a sparsely populated province, renowned for its unique natural beauty and rich natural resources. The physical and environmental characteristics of the province form an impressive range, including rolling hills and mountains, a level plateau, shallows, crater lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Forest cover varies from one region to another, from the dense impenetrable forest in the northern highlands, still rich in wildlife, to the drier, more scattered forest found in the southwest. Similarly, the soil types present range from rich volcanic soil to sandy soil found near rivers.

Thus, the province of Ratanakiri offers wonderful opportunities for ecotourism in Cambodia. The potential tourist sites of Ratanakiri: Yeak Loam Lake, Virachay National Park, Ou'Sean Lair Waterfall, Norng Kabat Forest, etc.