Quick Facts:
- Location: in Eastern Cambodia at an altitude of 800 meters
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Status: The developing city in Cambodia, especially the tourist industry
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Population: 7,032 (in 1998)
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Religions: Buddhism
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Having jungle, rolling grass fields, hill tribes, Bousra waterfalls, and winding dirt roads.
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Elephant trekking to minority ethic village
Sen Monorom is the capital city of Mondulkiri province - the largest and the most sparsely populated province in the east of Cambodia. Used to be a suffered region under the Khmer Rouge Regime, nowadays, Sen Monorom is a quiet and peaceful town which plays an important role in the economic development of the whole kingdom.
In the recent years, Sen Monorom is rapidly developing in economic as well as tourism. In Sen Monorom, tourists will enjoy cooler atmosphere as compared to most part of Cambodia. It can be said that the greatest thing in Sen Monorom is favorable weather which is an ideal place to escaping the strong heat and humidity of Cambodia in dry season.
Besides, in Sen Monorom, tourists will enjoy beautiful scenery of Boursa Waterfalls. These two spectacular waterfalls with curtain of water pouring down from the height of more than 30 meters will fascinate your eyes. You can enjoy swimming, taking bath in the fresh and cool water or having a box lunch near the beautiful site. On the way, you can explore some Bunong Hill tribe villages and experience their unique and authentic lives.
Sen Monorom also owns Biodiversity Conservation which is a perfect destination for an elephant trekking tour. You will absolutely have fun when being carried by giant but friendly elephants. En route, you are free to gaze the green forest as well as the grassland for exploring the rich and diverse biodiversity of Cambodia.
Having traditional meals with friendly and hospitable locals, listening to their stories about life, you will have enjoyable and peaceful time in Sen Monorom.