Mondul Kiri (also known as Mondulkiri) is a province in Cambodia, bordered by Vietnam in the southeast. Despite being the largest province in the nation, it is scarcely populated, with a majority of the population being made up of tribal minorities. With threats of overlogging on the rise in Mondulkiri’s many tropical seasonal forests, most of these lands have been designated protected lands. Within the boundaries of this province are 4 wildlife sanctuaries and numerous rivers and waterfalls, around which tours are available. The natural landscapes of this untapped treasure will take your breath away! Here are some sights in Mondul Kiri you won’t want to miss.
1. The main road of the only major town in the province, Sen Monorom (Saen Monourom)
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2. A tour group is led to the Bou Sra Waterfall near Sen Monorom
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3. Trekking paths beside Bou Sra Waterfall
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4. The Countryside of Mondulkiri, near Sen Monorom
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5. Chrey Thom Waterfall in Mondulkiri province
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6. Most of the province is covered by dense forests
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7. ... making it a perfect destination for Zip Lining
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8. Busra (Bou Sra) Waterfall is one of the most popular locations for zip lining as well
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9. The hillside between the district of Kaev Seima and Sen Monorom
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10. Deeper in the forests are the homes of tribal residents, usually located beside rivers
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11. They usually live in traditional villages and small communities throughout the province
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12. Many of these villages rely on amateur hydroelectric setups like this one
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13. A waterfall on the route to the region of Busra
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14. Srepok, a river on the border of the province of Mondulkiri and Đắk Lắk in Vietnam
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15. Preaek Chhbaar is another Mondulkiri lake and waterfall that shares a border with the Đắk Nông province of Vietnam
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16. Preaek te Rivers on the borders of the Vietnamese province Bình Phước and Mondulkiri
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17. A local playing the Kong ring (tube zither) on the streets
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18. The bamboo and semi-evergreen forests of the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (featured below) and the Phnom Prich Wildlife Sanctuary are another noteworthy tourist destination
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19. Sen Monorom is also home to the landmark monument for the Kouprey (Gray Cattle)
(By Christian Pirkl, Wikimedia Commons)
20. As the forests are home to many elephants, trekking tours and elephant ride adventures are available, which many travelers simply cannot resist!
