Boeng Yeak Lom
About Boeng Yeak Lom
Boeng Yeak Lom is a very beautiful volcanic blue crater lake that is surrounded by 300 hectares of jungle about 5km from Ban Lung in Ratanakiri province. It is noted for it perfect circular shape that some speculate was created by a meteor (although most agree that it was caused by a volcanic eruption) some 700,000 years ago. It is an excellent place to go for a swim with its clear waters. Boeng Yeak Lom is also the subject of many legends among the locals. The King’s country home was located in the surrounding forest prior to the Khmer Rouge.
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Getting there:
An hour by foot or a $2 return moto ride from Ban Lung.
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First To Review:
Apr 28, 2009
This stunning deep blue crater-lake is fantastic! You can walk around it following an easy trail that goes through jungle with beautiful trees and bamboo. You can also swim in the clear waters of the lake which is believed to have been formed 700000 years ago by a meteor strike and where the locals believe a mysterious creature is lurking. Luckily we didn't encounter any scary monster, but instead had a very pleasant and refreshing dip in one of Cambodia's most stunning and peaceful locations.
You can get here by moto from Ban Lung. It's worth asking your driver to wait for you as it is a long walk back to town and you are unlikely to find a moto otherwise.
You can get here by moto from Ban Lung. It's worth asking your driver to wait for you as it is a long walk back to town and you are unlikely to find a moto otherwise.
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