
Kratie is one of the four provinces in northeastern Cambodia, and
although it is relatively remote and not heavily touristed, travelling here
won't earn you points if your priority is to be a pioneer. There's no large
scale tourism, but plenty of backpackers pour through here during the peak
season. The town has developed to meet this demand, with very good budget
accommodation that is well known in backpacking circles.
Phnom Sombok, (10km north of Kratie on a prominent hill). A rather nifty
temple north of town and situated on the only hill anywhere near Kratie. A long
set of steps lead to a pavilion, the interior of which is painted with more
torture scenes, depictions of what happens to those not virtuous enough to lead
a holy and clean lifestyle. Makes a good stop on the way back to or from the
dolphins. As a little bonus you might catch a glimpse of the family of monkeys
that lives around the temple. Free - but visitors are highly encouraged to
leave a small donation toward upkeep of the temples.

Sambor, (about 40 km from Kratie). This is a pre-Angkorian era
settlement. The temples, among which is Wat Sorsor Muoy Roi (temple of 100
columns) contain several colourful murals that tell legends of nature, and
other traditional Buddhist stories. The original structure is no longer
standing, in its place is a reconstructed temple. Guess how many columns it's
got?
Basket weaver villages, (15 km south of Kratie). There are 3 basket
weaver villages near Kratie. The biggest is the Cham village Chheu Teil Ploch
with 4,000 villagers.
Villages of the Mekong. There are very
interesting places along the Mekong river. You
enjoy your day at the villages along both sides of the Mekong
river. You can go by tuk tuk or motorbike.
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, (downtown north Kratie). Here you can
sometimes catch a musical performance. Groups sometimes come to perform singing
contests here, with both traditional Cambodian instruments and Western.
Otherwise, nothing else to really see here. Located by the river by the
northern roundabout.