Banlung Travel Guide

Banlung is the capital of Ratanakkiri. It's a small town that can be reached via a dirt road from Stung Treng or the dirt runway. The city itself is not spectacular, a few two story buildings, a monument with a herd of goats at its base, a market and a few newly paved roads. It makes a good base to visit the undiscovered parts of Ratanakkiri.

Things of interest in and around Banlung:

Yak Lom is a volcanic lake is 3 miles from the town center.

Very morning Hilltribes people hike into town carrying their goods to sell in the marked

Four waterfalls and a hydro electric plant can be reached easily from the city.

Black Rock is a lava field,