About
Kratie is a riverside town in Cambodia, set on the banks of the Mekong in Southeast Asia. It is best known for its freshwater dolphins, which live in the river nearby, and for its colonial-era architecture, which gives the town a quieter character than many larger Cambodian destinations.
What a visit offers
- Freshwater dolphins on the Mekong, the town's main draw for many travellers
- Colonial architecture lining the streets along the river
- A slower pace, with the river at the centre of daily life
The town suits visitors who want to combine time on the water with easy walks through its streets. Its riverside setting makes evenings pleasant, when people gather along the bank as the light fades over the Mekong.
Around the town
Kratie sits within a region of rural Cambodia, so much of what surrounds it is river landscape and farmland. Travellers heading onward through the country often pass through as a stop on the way between other destinations along the river.
Before you go, check current arrangements for dolphin-watching trips and local transport, as these can change.
