Ban Lung

Things to see and do

Yak Lom Lake

Ban Lung's top tourism attraction is a volcanic crater filled with freshwater and surrounded by an easily navigated trail that can be walked in less than an hour. Another 850m path takes you up into the forested hill beside the lake and leads to the road from the main entrance. There are three wide ... read more
Gem shopping

The market and main streets of Ban Lung are lined with gem stores offering a dazzling array of colourful precious stones from the surrounding hills and, unexpectedly, from far flung places such as Sri Lanka. You really need to know your stuff to pick up a bargain, but browsing is fun.
Reclining Buddha

Just west of town, within walking distance, is Phnom Svay, where there is an active wat with a small, reclining Buddha in the rear. It has a panoramic view of Ban Lung and provides good sunset watching. For those with time on their hands.
Waterfalls around Ban Lung

Waterfalls are dotted about Rattanakiri province. Here are four of the more accessible ones, all best visited by motodop from Ban Lung. Chha Ong waterfall Head 2 km west on National Road 78 until you reach a main junction then turn right and head about 6 km to reach Chha Ong, the largest of ... read more
Lumkot lake

This is a beautiful lake deep in the jungle near Borkeo district about 30 km north of Ban Lung. The tourism ministry built a dock for swimming in early 2009, we were told, and during the rainy season, the dirt path that leads to the lake is virtually impassable. With a guide, the trip should cost ... read more
Virachey National Park

All trips to Virachey have to be arranged through the park service and accompanied by a park-approved guide. You can pay extra and have your guesthouse or tour company arrange this, or you can go to the office and arrange the trip directly with the rangers. The Office of Virachey National Park ... read more