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| Ratanakiri is a large province and almost all of the areas is covered by forest, and uninhabited. This reveals that natural resources and ecological systems are largely remaining undiscovered and undisturbed by man. Something that many are worried that if no timely and appropriate measures are enforced, the similar thing may take place as those in Cambodia neighbors the over-exploitation and subsequent degradation (or even extinction) of natural resources and ecological systems. In order to help Cambodia to be able to keep this cradle of ecosystem, we therefore urge all visitors, including our guests, to keep in mind of this fragile resources, and hence apply the ecotourism approach when visiting the province. The following are some of the places that should be visited. Of course, there are many things in many places of Ratanakiri that awaits your discovery. | Ratanakiri is a large province and almost all of the areas is covered by forest, and uninhabited. This reveals that natural resources and ecological systems are largely remaining undiscovered and undisturbed by man. Something that many are worried that if no timely and appropriate measures are enforced, the similar thing may take place as those in Cambodia neighbors the over-exploitation and subsequent degradation (or even extinction) of natural resources and ecological systems. In order to help Cambodia to be able to keep this cradle of ecosystem, we therefore urge all visitors, including our guests, to keep in mind of this fragile resources, and hence apply the ecotourism approach when visiting the province. The following are some of the places that should be visited. Of course, there are many things in many places of Ratanakiri that awaits your discovery. | ||
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| ===== Yaklom Volcanic Lake ===== | ===== Yaklom Volcanic Lake ===== | ||
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| (5 km east of Ban Lung, and 2.5 km for 45 min walk or 5-minute drive west from our lodge): | (5 km east of Ban Lung, and 2.5 km for 45 min walk or 5-minute drive west from our lodge): | ||
| This is a must visit and must swim place both to locals and visitors. The long-dead volcanic crater in round shape is filled with crystal clear water said to be 47 meters deep. The size of the lake is about 800 meters in diameter that challenges many to swim across. It is suggested then that you have to be a fit swimmer if you want to try swimming across. The lake is surrounded by protected forest areas managed by Yaklom Protected Area Committee of Yaklom commune. The Yaklom Environment and cultural Center standing by the lake exhibits hilltribe handicrafts and tells activities of the committee. (One-day admission fee 4000 Riels) | This is a must visit and must swim place both to locals and visitors. The long-dead volcanic crater in round shape is filled with crystal clear water said to be 47 meters deep. The size of the lake is about 800 meters in diameter that challenges many to swim across. It is suggested then that you have to be a fit swimmer if you want to try swimming across. The lake is surrounded by protected forest areas managed by Yaklom Protected Area Committee of Yaklom commune. The Yaklom Environment and cultural Center standing by the lake exhibits hilltribe handicrafts and tells activities of the committee. (One-day admission fee 4000 Riels) | ||