Eastern Cambodia
This crumbling temple is across the Mekong from Stung Treng. It's hardly worth the effort for the casual visitor, but temple fiends may want to tick it off. Thala Boravit was an important Chenla-period trading town on the river route connecting Champasak and the sacred temple of Wat Phu with the ancient cities of Sambor Prei Kuk (Isanapura) and Angkor Borei.
For all its past glories, there is very little to see today.
28.18 MILES
More a glorified set of rapids than a waterfall, but oh, how glorious it is. The largest and by far the most awesome waterfall anywhere along the Mekong,…
27.72 MILES
Now billing itself as the Don Khone Somphamit Waterfalls Park, vast Tat Somphamit (also called Li Phi) is a gorgeous set of raging rapids. Recent…
27.65 MILES
Although it's not the largest waterfall on the islands, Khon Pa Soi Falls is still pretty impressive, and it never gets crowded due to its isolated…
28.25 MILES
Rusting locomotives sit near each end of the main cross-island road, which follows the old railway route. Surrounding them are placards detailing the…
3.87 MILES
Part of the Stung Treng Women’s Development Centre, this silk-weaving centre on the outskirts of town specialises in exquisite silk products for sale and…
27.08 MILES
If a beach towel is more your style than a hammock, then this little stretch of sand will satisfy. Swimming is possible year-round, but you need to be…
28.14 MILES
Don Khon's main Buddhist temple was built on the site of an ancient Khmer shrine. Hidden behind the old ordination hall, which is itself tucked away…
27.71 MILES
The most impressive and easily accessible cascade from Preah Rumkel (US$5 by motorcycle taxi). There is a hiking path, some food stands and an out-of…
3.87 MILES
Part of the Stung Treng Women’s Development Centre, this silk-weaving centre on the outskirts of town specialises in exquisite silk products for sale and…
26.52 MILES
Near the old French port in Ban Hang Khon, 150 steps take you up to a good viewpoint of the Mekong.
3. Ban Hang Khon Steam Locomotive
26.55 MILES
The less intact of the two rusting locomotives sitting at opposite ends of the main cross-island road, which follows the old railway route. Placards…
27.08 MILES
If a beach towel is more your style than a hammock, then this little stretch of sand will satisfy. Swimming is possible year-round, but you need to be…
27.65 MILES
Although it's not the largest waterfall on the islands, Khon Pa Soi Falls is still pretty impressive, and it never gets crowded due to its isolated…
27.71 MILES
The most impressive and easily accessible cascade from Preah Rumkel (US$5 by motorcycle taxi). There is a hiking path, some food stands and an out-of…
27.72 MILES
Now billing itself as the Don Khone Somphamit Waterfalls Park, vast Tat Somphamit (also called Li Phi) is a gorgeous set of raging rapids. Recent…
28.14 MILES
Don Khon's main Buddhist temple was built on the site of an ancient Khmer shrine. Hidden behind the old ordination hall, which is itself tucked away…
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