Ratanakkiri is a province rich in dead volcanoes from the past, which now become many beautiful natural lakes are hiding in the middle of the forest, almost no one to visit, in terms of lakes in Ratanakiri. Many Cambodians know only Yeak Laom Lake, today Sabay will introduce three other lakes besides Yeak Laom Lake, which are very beautiful:
1. Boeung Yeak Mai
"Boeung Yeak Mai" is a natural tourist lake. This resort is located in Seda commune, Lumphat district, which is about 72 kilometers from Ratanakkiri provincial town.
Boeung Yeak Mai, also known as Boeung Yeay Memay, is the largest lake among many lakes in Ratanakkiri province and will be as beautiful as Yeak Laom Lake. Access to the lake during the rainy season is sometimes very difficult or is temporarily cut off by floodwaters, cutting off roads through very muddy fields.
A trip to Boeung Yeak Mai in the fifth season can usually take place with a trail and a forest road. A lake that rises from the mouth of a volcano, such as Yeak Laom Lake.
2. Boeung Yeak Om or Twin Lake
Boeung Yeak Om, also known as "Twin Lake" by locals, is a beautiful natural historical tourist site formed by the same volcanic eruption, located in Nong Hai village, Seda commune, Lumphat district, Ratanakkiri province and about 65 km From Banlung Independence Monument.
If we talk about the attractions of Boeung Yeak Om Resort that make tourists unforgettable, the beautiful natural beauty of the lake, accompanied by beautiful scenery, lush green forest, suitable for the favorable weather, cool, fresh, should be a paradise for His favorite tourists naturally hear the cries of animals, a quiet place to relax, like an unforgettable memory, forgetting all worries.
To get to the location of Boeung Yeak Om Resort, tourists may have to travel on foot, but there is no water or boat trip, and the seating area at Boeung Yeak Om Resort is not yet available. There are no suitable accommodation, no bungalows, guesthouses and hotels, just pure mountain nature.
3. Boeung Lomkot
Boeung Lomkot is also a beautiful natural lake surrounded by large boulders, shaded by a 25-hectare volcano, about 60 meters deep, located in Seda commune, Lumphat district, Ratanakkiri province, about 54 km. Meters from Banlung city.
The ecological features of Boeung Lomkot Lake are similar to those of Yeak Laom Lake. The lake is shaped like a heart and surrounded by large boulders. Not to be outdone by other lakes is Lumpod Lake, a beautiful natural lake located in the highlands and mountain ranges covered by evergreen tropical forests.
Lumpod Lake has many sloping trees that seem to want to fall on the surface of the clear blue lake. The lake is formed by volcanic eruptions, providing nests of many species of small and large fish. The lake is a peaceful home for the Tampuan, Pnong and Lao indigenous peoples.