Yeak Laom Lake Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalYeak Laom/Banlung
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe lake itself is the genuine standout: a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Yeak Laom Lake Festival in Yeak Laom/Banlung

No independently confirmed festival named for Yeak Laom Lake could be verified; what is documented is a Tampuan-managed volcanic crater lake near Banlung that becomes a packed local swimming and picnicking spot during Khmer New Year in April. Community elders from five villages have overseen access since 1998 under a 25-year agreement, funding conservation through entry fees, but no separate festival program or date is confirmed.

Yeak Laom is a nearly circular volcanic crater lake formed by an eruption roughly 700,000 years ago, sitting about five kilometers outside Banlung and ringed by evergreen forest that Tampuan communities consider the home of sacred spirits.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The lake itself is the genuine standout: a near-circular volcanic crater roughly 800 meters across and about 50 meters deep, formed some 700,000 years ago, and managed since 1998 under a formal 25-year agreement by a ten-elder Community Based Tourism Committee drawn from five Tampuan villages

02

The mystery stays covered

That governance structure, unusual for a Cambodian natural site, is well documented

03

The city starts moving

What is not documented is any separate festival event distinct from the lake's existing role as a Khmer New Year swimming destination, so this listing should be read as describing the site's peak-season crowding rather than an organized program

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Tampuan communities regard the lake as the home of sacred spirits and traditionally expect visitors to stay quiet while at the water

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a Community Based Tourism Committee of elders from five Tampuan villages has managed access and conservation since 1998 under a 25-year governor-approved agreement

The sacred route

Living ritual

funded by visitor entry fees

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Yeak Laom Lake Festival, plan transport around the exact Yeak Laom/Banlung venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Swimwear under regular clothes for the platforms, sandals that handle both boardwalk and muddy banks, and a modest cover-up for the walk between the entrance and the water, since this...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Yeak Laom Lake Festival, stay near the part of Yeak Laom/Banlung you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map11.56 N, 104.92 EOpen in Google Maps

Yeak Laom/Banlung, Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportRBE — Ratanakiri
TransportFor Yeak Laom Lake Festival, plan transport around the exact Yeak Laom/Banlung venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Yeak Laom Lake Festival, stay near the part of Yeak Laom/Banlung you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Yeak Laom Lake Festival?

Yeak Laom Lake Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Yeak Laom Lake Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Yeak Laom/Banlung, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yeak Laom/Banlung, Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusDate announcement pending
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