VIREAK CHEY NATIONAL PARK IN RATANAKIRI PROVINCE – CAMBODIA

Vireak Chey National Park is a national park which is situated in north-eastern part of Cambodia covering an area of 3,380.57 km2 . It is in the districts of Veun Sai, in Taveng commune about 60 km northern of city center Banlung.

According to Cambodia Tourism website ” Virachey National Park was designated ASEAN Heritage Park in 2003 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to regional and international biodiversity conservation. This is one of two ASEAN Heritage Parks in Cambodia; the other being the Preah Monivong (Bokor) National Park in the province of Kampot.

We went there in January 2021. It was windy season, very cold. You will enjoy the view of golden color. It was wonderful for us. We spent 4 days and 3 nights to travel and to hike in the park. Here below are the local area contact in case you plan to visit there.

  • Community officer: telegram +855 978821000 – contact for camping, guide, and motorbike to visit the park. Motorbike is 80$ per person. When you hear 80$ you will think that is it expensive but once you took it, you would give them 100$ for sure đŸ˜‰
  • Environment officer: telegram +855 767708908 – contact him to buy ticket for visiting the park. The price is 5$ per day.