Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING TO VIETNAM: KRATIE TO BINH LONG
Getting to the border
The
Trapeang Sre/Loc Ninh border crossing
( 7am-5pm) is useful for
those trying to get straight to Vietnam from Kratie or points north. First get to the much-maligned
junction town of Snuol by bus, share taxi or minibus from Sen Monorom, Kratie or Kompong Cham.
In Snuol catch a
moto
(US$5) for the 18km trip southeastward along the smooth NH74.
At the border
As always you'll need a prearranged visa to enter Vietnam, and US$20 for a visa-on-
arrival to enter Cambodia.
Moving on
On the Vietnamese side, the nearest town is Binh Long, 40km to the south. Motorbikes
wait at the border.
Getting Around
Most guesthouses can arrange bicycle (from US$1) and motorbike hire (from US$5). An
English-speaking
motodup
will set you back US$10 to US$15 per day, a
remork
about
US$25.
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Around Kratie
Phnom Sombok
Phnom Sombok is a small hill with an active wat, located on the road from Kratie to
Kampi. The hill offers the best views across the Mekong on this stretch of the river and a
visit here can easily be combined with a trip to see the dolphins for an extra couple of dol-
lars.
Sambor
Sambor was the site of a thriving pre-Angkorian city during the time of Sambor Prei Kuk
and the Chenla empire. Not a stone remains in the modern town of Sambor, which is loc-
ally famous for having the largest wat in Cambodia, complete with 108 columns. Known
locally as
Wat Sorsor Moi Roi
(100 Columns Temple), it was constructed on the site of a
19th-century wooden temple, a few pillars of which are still located at the back of the
compound.
