Kratie, Cambodia
Museums
If you're in Kratie and interested in museums, I suggest visiting the Mekong Turtle Conservation Center, which is a museum dedicated to the conservation of Cambodian freshwater turtles. If you're interested in other types of museums, you can also check out the Kratie Provincial Museum or the Pagoda 100 Columns Museum in nearby Kampong Cham.
Food
Some of the most recommended and popular dishes in Kratie (Cambodia) according to local people are:
1. Amok - a traditional Khmer curry made with fish, coconut milk, and spices, steamed in banana leaves.
2. Bai Sach Chrouk - a breakfast dish consisting of pork marinated in garlic, soy sauce, and coconut milk served with broken rice.
3. Kdam Chaa - a stir-fry of crab with Kampot pepper and green onions.
4. Cha Houy Teuk - a dessert made from sweetened jelly made from agar-agar and flavored with pandan leaves.
5. Num Banh Chok - a dish of rice noodles topped with fish-based green curry sauce and fresh herbs.
These are just a few examples, but there are many other delicious Cambodian dishes to try in Kratie as well!
Activities
Some fun activities that local people enjoy in Kratie (Cambodia) include taking a boat trip to see the Irrawaddy dolphins, visiting the Phnom Sambok Pagoda for a beautiful view of the Mekong River and surrounding countryside, exploring the Koh Trong island by bicycle or motorcycle, and trying traditional Khmer food at the night market.
