Eastern Cambodia - Cambodia - page 546

Kratie

Sleeping

1 Balcony Guesthouse A1

2 Le Bungalow A1

3 Santepheap Hotel A2

4 Silver Dolphin Guesthouse B4

5 Star Backpackers B2

6 U-Hong II Guesthouse A3

Eating

7 Red Sun Falling A2

Tokae Restaurant (see 5)

Sights & Activities

The main draw is the chance to spot the elusive Irrawaddy dolphin. Riding a bike around
nearby Koh Trong ( Click here ) or along either bank of the Mekong River is always enjoy-
able.

Wat Roka Kandal
(admission 2000r) About 2km south of Kratie on the road to Chhlong is this beautiful little
temple dating from the 19th century, one of the oldest in the region. To see the beautifully
restored interior, ask around for someone with the key. Even if you can't get in, the shaded
grounds, adjacent to some lovely traditional wooden houses, are worth a wander.

BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Sorya Kayaking Adventures
( 090 241148; www.soryakayaking.com ; Rue Preah Suramarit) Run by a socially conscious
American woman, Sorya has a fleet of eight kayaks and runs half-day trips and multi-day
trips (with homestay accommodation) on the Mekong north of Kratie or on the Te River to
the south. This is a great way to get close to the dolphins. Other highlights include a small
flooded forest north of Kampi, Vietnamese floating villages, and a sunset trip around Koh
Trong. There's a small cafe on premises and it sells handicrafts woven by disadvantaged
widows.

KAYAKING