Kachang Waterfall is a small community managed waterway area, and a perfect spot for relaxing or swimming. The waterfall is easily accessible along sealed roads from Banlung and is an easy two hour excursion. Spots birds and butterflies and small fish at the bottom of the waterfall. A wooden suspension bridge hangs across the river giving perfect views of the waterfall.

The ticket price ($1) directly supports the community in nearby villages. The Kachang Community is large and extremely diverse. Four villages make up the Kachang area, with over 1,500 households. The community is made up of diverse ethnic groups: Khmer, Krung Tampuan, Cham and Vietnamese. Most villagers earn an income through working on farms or as builders.

ROADS

Kachang Waterfall is easily accessible via sealed roads. The waterfall area itself is unsealed, so can get a little muddy during wet season.

PARKING

Head straight from the waterfall ticket entrance for parking. There is plenty of room to park cars, motorbikes or bicycles.

HAMMOCKS

Cambodians are known for there long lunch breaks and afternoon naps. No surprises then that Kachang Waterfall has plenty of places to relax. Hammocks and wooden huts are spread around the area and offer ample opportunities to have some quiet moments in the shade of large tree.

TOILETS

There are multiple toilets at the Kachang Waterfall area. All are Khmer-style squat toilets.

EAT

A restaurant at Kachang Waterfall offers fried rice, noodles and papaya salad. Cold drinks and coffee can also be purchased here.

SHOP

A small selection of souvenirs, including traditional indigenous handicrafts can be purchased at the waterfall. Or if you feel so inclined – dress up in traditional Tampuan clothing for $1.

SWIMwim
Wander down the wooden steps and across the wooden suspension bridge and go for a dip in the waterfall. In the wet season, water is a plenty. Dry season, the waterfall still flows. Cooling off at this waterfall, or just stick your toes in.

EAT
Enjoy a Khmer style lunch of fried rice, noodles or papaya salad at the restaurant at Kachang Waterfall.

INDIGENOUS HUTS
Admire the craftsmanship of local indigenous elders. To the right of the carpark, huts woven from traditional materials are on display. These designs are traditions passed down from generations. Made from bamboo and other forest materials, the huts indicate the strong indigenous heritage in the local area.

Ratanakiri, Cambodia’s North Eastern province is easily accessible by road. You can reach Banlung, Ratanakiri’s provincial capital by VIP minibus. It takes approximately 7-8.5 hours from Phnom Penh, 7 hours from Siem Reap and 2.5 hours from Mondulkiri (note from experience, the journey is always a little longer than listed by the bus companies). There are a variety of bus companies offering day and night travel to and from Banlung from which the Katieng Waterfall is only 7kms from.

For easy and hassle-free booking, we would recommend using a fantastic local online booking platform bookmebus.com,that offers good customer service and easy access to travel times and routes for your journey.

Kachang (Kachanh)
From Banlung take National Road 78 North West towards Phnom Penh. After one kilometre or so turn left when you reach Lina Petrol Sation (on your right hand side). Follow this sealed road for another 4kms and pass by the sign for Katieng Waterfall. Only a few hundred metres, take a right into the Kachang Waterfall. Follow the road straight down from the entrance to wooden steps that take you to a suspension bridge across the river. Another larger bridge to the left side leads to shaded wooden huts and hammocks for relaxing.

Bicycle, motorbike or tuk tuk are you best options and can be arrange via your accommodation in Banlung or at tour companies dotted around Banlung town.