Mondulkiri Plateau

The Mondulkiri Plateau is situated in eastern Cambodia and is geographically defined by its rolling grass-covered hills and dense primary forests. With an average elevation of about 800 meters above sea level, it enjoys a much cooler climate than the humid Cambodian lowlands. The region is the ancestral home of the Bunong people, an indigenous group known for their traditional relationship with nature and elephants. Mondulkiri is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, most notably the Bousra Waterfall, which cascades in two major tiers deep within the jungle. Economically, the province has grown in importance due to large-scale coffee, pepper, and rubber plantations, though this has raised concerns about deforestation. The plateau remains a vital sanctuary for endangered wildlife, including Asian elephants and Banteng wild cattle. Tourism in the area focuses heavily on ecotourism and ethical elephant conservation projects, with the provincial capital Senmonorom serving as the main gateway. The plateau's distinctive red soil is a geological legacy of volcanic activity from millions of years ago.

Nearby cities

Sen Monorom

Set in the rolling hills of Mondulkiri, this cool highland town is famous for elephant sanctuaries and vast pine forests.

Lumphat

Former capital of Ratanakiri province, Lumphat is today a quiet settlement surrounded by pristine wildlife sanctuaries and indigenous vil…

Đồng Xoài

The capital of Bình Phước province, known for its rubber and cashew plantations.

Banlung

Nestled in the red earth of Ratanakiri province, Banlung is an ecotourism hub surrounded by waterfalls and indigenous villages.

Gia Nghĩa

The young capital of Đắk Nông province in the Central Highlands, surrounded by coffee plantations and waterfalls.

Long Hai

An authentic coastal town with golden sands and significant historical heritage.

Phước Hải

A historic fishing village in southern Vietnam, famous for its salted fish production and pristine beaches.

Vung Tau

Coastal city and a major hub of Vietnam's offshore oil industry.

Hồ Tràm

An upscale seaside destination featuring luxury resorts and pristine coastal stretches.

Bảo Lộc

A city in the Central Highlands, renowned for its tea industry, silk production, and cooler climate.

Nature

Yeak Laom Lake

An almost perfectly round crater lake of volcanic origin, surrounded by dense forest, revered as sacred by local Tampuan tribes.

Tà Đùng Lake

A vast reservoir in the Central Highlands, nicknamed the 'Ha Long Bay of the Central Highlands' for its numerous small islets.

More places

Mondulkiri Elephant Project

A highland sanctuary that provides a stress-free environment for rescued elephants and campaigns against elephant riding.

Jahoo Gibbon Camp

A unique conservation project where visitors take guided treks to see the rare yellow-cheeked crested gibbons.

Elephant Valley Project

This ecotourism project in Mondulkiri allows visitors to watch elephants roam freely through the jungle.

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Okvau Gold Mine

Cambodia's first modern, commercial-scale gold mine in Mondulkiri Province.

Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary

An extensive sanctuary in the east of the country, known globally for its exceptionally high population of wild Asian elephants and prima…

Cát Tiên National Park

An extensive lowland tropical forest in southern Vietnam, recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, protecting immense biodiversity.

Ratanakiri Plateau

A highland area characterized by red earth and dense forests in the northeast.

Long Tan Cross

A memorial commemorating the Battle of Long Tan, one of the most well-known engagements involving Australian troops in the Vietnam War.