| Role | capital of Stung Treng Province, Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Name | Khmer for ‘reed river’ |
| Lao name | Xieng Teng |
| Status | the major city of both the district and the province |
| Setting | on the Mekong, per the older text |
Stung Treng is a quite small town so you can walk around and explore the town. Stung Treng owns beautiful riverside settings. You will have relaxing time sitting on the river bank, enjoying romantic scenery of sunset or sunrise over the beautiful landscape. It is great to savor a traditional Cambodia meal with a bottle of Angkor Beer in hand on the riverbank.
In Stung Treng, there is a national wildlife sanctuary of many kinds of rare animals and plants. Trekking through tropical forests, listening to wild bird singing the song of nature, feeling the fresh air will help tourists release stress of your usual lives.
Stung Treng also owns some ancient Angkor Temples of Preah Ko. Built in the 8th century by King Jayavarman II to honor member of his royal family, Preah Ko represents pre-Angkorian architecture with delicate carvings.
Coming to Stung Treng, tourists can join in Mekong River Trail to enjoy the beauty of river as well as see critically endangered Mekong River Dolphins and experience some poor but hospitable river communities.
Despite the lack of rugged mountain, Stung Treng owns breathtaking waterfall of Bou Sra. Being there, you may feel like stepping into the world in heroic epics of wild, fierce and spectacular nature with torrential flow of water pouring down from rough rocks.
Overall, with beautiful landscapes of river, streams, and green forest, Stung Treng will give tourists great chance to enjoy and explore the beautiful nature of Cambodia.
The reed river
English Wikipedia describes Stung Treng as the capital of Stung Treng Province and the major city of both the district and the province. The Khmer name means reed river. We have not verified the older text on riverside views, sunsets, tours or prices, so check them before you go.
Sources (read in English, English Wikipedia): Stung Treng. Last checked November 2026.
Stung Treng: FAQ
What does Stung Treng mean?
Reed river in Khmer.
What is Stung Treng?
The capital of Stung Treng Province in Cambodia.
Is Stung Treng a big town?
It is the main city of its province but small.
Where is it?
In northeastern Cambodia, on the Mekong.
How many days do you need?
One night.