Rattanak Kiri province in Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder.

Rattanak Kiri is the province
 in the country's far north-eastern corner has got a lot to offer the more adventurous tourist. The jungles and forests make the destination for the ecologically-minded traveler. We can trek the highlands on elephant-back and beat a track on foot to visit local hill-tribe villages; watch miners dig up glittering gemstones from the ground; explore waterfalls and take a dip in a crystal clear lake.

People traveling from Phnom Penh can fly straight to the provincial capital Banlung or travel up the Mekong River by boat. The boat stops in the neighboring province of Stung Treng, where taxis and pick-up trucks are available for the drive to Banlung city of Rattanak Kiri.

Some of the minority Tompoun, Kreung and Charay tribes-people have moved to Banlung, the small town they share with the local Khmer people. Its people are generally very helpful and friendly - they've welcomed enough tourists in recent years to know that foreigners mean business and income. Hotel accommodation is relatively inexpensive, ranging from US$5 to US$15 a night. Banlung also has several good restaurants with extensive menus.

There are many tourist place to travel at Rattanak Kiri, Beung Konseng located North of Banlong city which is said to have several magic properties. And the stunning Yeak Loam volcanic lake also has a lot to offer. Veal Thmor Rom Phlong  is a popular open field about 3 km from the Ochom power station, where local people go to see and be seen in the evenings. The air is constantly cool here - it feels a little like being in a huge open-air auditorium.