O’Russey Kandal Community allows visitors to explore the wild and tranquil Cambodian forest. The area of O’Russey Kandal Community is quite big, but inside the canopy of the green forest there is a long beautiful stream surrounded by rocks, large and small. When you enter the forest, the first thing you notice is the smell.The damp earth combined with old fallen leaves. The air in the forest smells good – like damp moss, rain, wet tree trunks and flowers. This projects goals are: · Protect and conserve the local forest and wildlife and promote Eco-tourism · Increase opportunities for local O’Russey Kandal people through sustainable tourism · Protect the natural forest and environment of the stream. As part of project, the O’Russey Kandal Community invites tourists to explore and experience the green forest. To visit this project, just buy a ticket ($1) from the booth on the way into O’Russey Kandal Community you will also be supporting these community goals, and partly through your respect and the learning experience at the natural forest, which in turn helps protect and promote the Ecotourism.

The O’Russey Kandal is quite big area to the south of the Stung Treng provincial town along National Road Number 7. Swimming stream of Orcharlane You will feel so great when you are near the stream! You never tire of looking at the long stream and we suspect that this is true for you as well. It is almost certain to arrest our attention, give you pleasure and lift our spirits. There are very good reasons why visitors go out of their way to look at waterfalls and to “play” in, under and around them. There is something more to the almost magical appeal of stream. That “something” comprises countless invisible particles that are created by the motion of the falling water. Food/Drinks The stream of Orcharlane is teaming with little shops selling Khmer meals, and cold drinks. There is also a new coffee shop (Khmer style) quite far from stream, Look for red chairs, chopsticks/spoons and sauce bottles on the table if you are unsure if they serve food. Camping ( bring own camp) The stream of Orcharlane will also provide the benefit of a meditative experience of being outside. Fresh air, luscious green plants, and a peaceful escape from the loud city noises are just a few of the things you can look forward to. After the trees release oxygen, which makes you feel happy, when you breathe your body experiences less strain, You will clear your mind and focus on what you’re experiencing in the current time, at the current moment. Here are all of the health benefits of camping you can expect to experience, and even more proof that camping is the best activity ever!

The O’Russey Kandal allows visitors to explore the beautiful stream in the forest. Experience life in the wildly tranquil green jungle, and support the local community through visiting for a day or an overnight stay at O’Russey Kandal Commune. You can picnic, swim, and even camp overnight.

Swimming at Orcharlane waterfall
Entry fee is $1 per person, you can swim, or picnic there. You can play the whole day if you wish. Please take care on the rocks though, they can be slippery at times.
There are changing rooms and Khmer style toilets onsite.

Food/Drinks
The shop provides Khmer and fast-food as well as drinks. You can also bring your own food if you wish.

Camping ( bring your own tent)
The site allows you to stay overnight in your own tent for one or more nights. They provide changing rooms and a rest room. Make the most of your camping experience and enjoy some free time before falling asleep in the comfort and safety of an overnight stay. In the morning you can take in some extra swimming before you leave.

Note: we hope all the visitors enjoy their play-time, but don’t forget to clean up after yourself, and please, no plastic waste!

From Stung Treng town it is about 44km to O’Russey Kandal Community and is a fifty-five minute drive along National Road 7. Across from Ou Pong Morn Garden you will see the signpost for Ou Ruessei Kandal Community in front of the pagoda.

Note:
The local Khmer community sometimes refer to O’Russey Kandal community as (tuk thleak Orcharlane )