Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake is a 700,000 year old volcanic crater lake in a peaceful jungle setting near Ban Lung, Cambodia.

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Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake is a 700,000 year old volcanic crater lake in a peaceful jungle setting in the Yeak Laom Commune Protected Area. The lake and the area are considered sacred by many of the Khmer Loeu peoples, and are steeped in local myth and legend. There are a couple of docks on the lakeside and swimming and picnicking are encouraged. The lake is 800 meters in diameter and 47 meters deep, and is ringed by a km hiking trail. The Yeak Laom Cultural and Environmental Center on the lake trail displays Khmer Loeu handicrafts and fabrics.

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Location: Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake, Ratanakiri Province, Ban Lung, Cambodia
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