Cha Ong Caves and Gem Dust in Banlung

Sokha explores the basalt caves behind Cha Ong waterfall, navigates visa logistics in town, and reflects on Ratanakiri’s frontier spirit and gem trade.

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Episode 78 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Banlung, Cambodia.

Places in this episode: The Crush Cafe, Terres Rouges Lodge, Statue of the Elephant Family, Cha Ong Waterfall, Phsar Banlung, Somras Banlung restaurant, Immigration Office.

Covered: Waterfall Trekking, Visa Extension Logistics, Gem Trade Economics, Indigenous Music, Market Economy, Frontier History.

Chapters:
00:00 The Crush Cafe
02:19 Cha Ong Waterfall
05:08 Immigration Office
08:29 Shop

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

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