KRATIE TAXI

The Traveler should book a Kratie Taxi for convenience, comfort, and flexibility, as it provides a direct, private, and air-conditioned vehcles (SUV car, Minivan, Van and Minibus), journey that includes a driver and fuel.

We recommended to make the Booking in advance allows for a door-to-door service and the flexibility to customize your route to Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Kampot, Kep, Kampong Cham and Phnom Penh Techo Airport (KTI), stop as needed, and enjoy the scenic countryside at your own pace.

Kratie, in Khmer: ក្រចេះ, Krâchéh “krɑˈceh”, alternatively spelled Kracheh or Kraches, is a province of Cambodia located in the northeast. It borders Stung Treng to the north, Mondulkiri to the east, Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham to the west, and Tboung Khmum, and the country of Vietnam to the south.

The province’s capital is the town of Kratie located within the Kratie Municipality.

The area now known as Kratie was part of the early first millennium Kingdom of Funan until Funan itself was superseded and absorbed in the 6th century by Chenla. Sampheak Borak, the former Royal Capital during the Chenla Era, is located in Sambo District. In addition, Kratie has Vihear Sasar Muayroy Pagoda built in the 16th century. This pagoda is related to a Khmer legend Krapeur Nen Thun (Venerable Monk Thun, the Crocodile). Kratie has several temples built in the 8th century such as Khvas Pi, Pram, and Koh Kring that has perfect deities, ancient halls, Khmer ancient houses, and French-style buildings. The area near Kratie along the Mekong River was one of the most densely populated regions of the pre-Angkorian era of Cambodia.

Lon Nol was the province’s governor in 1945. During the Vietnam and Cambodian Civil Wars and the subsequent Vietnamese presence against Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, intense fighting took place in Kratie. Operation Menu, the 1969-1970 United States bombing campaign targeting Vietnamese supply routes and bases in Cambodia and Laos, resulted in heavy bombardment of Kratie. Recovering unexploded ordnance and de-mining has been a major initiative since at least the mid-2000s.

On December 30, 1978, Vietnamese forces captured Kratie to fight against Khmer Rouge.

Buses or Vans:

There are many Bus companies and VIP Van offering services to Kratie town using modern air-conditioned buses/vans. depart daily from 6am-12pm mid night with the prices are reasonable.

Share Taxis:

The Sharing Taxis are going frequently and for sure faster to your desired destination. Departing opposite of the central bus station behind the gas station youll find one of these or a minibus. It may happen that you have to change the taxi in Kampong Cham as some taxis just go there and back. Others will may already or you need to waiting the other taxi is full of passengers befor can take you to Kratie or further up.

Boat:

The Several alternatives to get to Kratie, the easiest of which is by the boats that ply the Mekong River. If you are coming from Kampong Cham and don’t have a motorcycle, the boat is an easy and comfortable option. The boat from Phnom Penh isn’t departing anymore to Kratie, as the road conditions are wonderful and most of the people go with the quick and affordable bus. Although it is possible to take one boat from Kampong Cham or back departing early in the morning around 7am. The boat pier in Kampong Cham is directly in front of the Mekong Hotel, the trip takes just three hours.

From Kratie to Stung Treng boat trip only runs during the rainy season when the water level in the Mekong is sufficient enough to allow the boats to get through the numerous stretches of shallow rapids and various other obstacles on this stretch of the river. The trip upriver to Stung Treng takes around 6-7 hours, with the trip back down to Kratie, going with the current, taking about 4 hours.