Discover the Culture and Life of Putang Village
Putang Village is home to the Bunong people, one of Cambodia’s Indigenous communities. Surrounded by the green hills, forests, and rich wildlife of Mondulkiri, the village offers visitors an opportunity to learn about local ways of life and the deep connections between the community and its natural surroundings.
Through respectful visits and conversations with local people, travellers can gain a better understanding of Bunong culture, traditional knowledge, and the importance of the land and forest to community life.
Preserving Culture in a Changing World
Like many communities around the world, Putang Village is experiencing the effects of modernisation and globalisation. These changes can bring new opportunities, including improved access to services and income through tourism. At the same time, they can create challenges for maintaining cultural traditions, local knowledge, and established ways of life.
Finding a balance between development and cultural preservation is important. Responsible tourism can play a role by creating opportunities for the community to share its heritage on its own terms, while helping visitors understand and respect the traditions that make Putang Village unique.
A Vision for Sustainable Tourism
The Mondulkiri provincial administration has expressed a vision of developing Putang Village as a model destination for cultural and nature-based tourism. This vision highlights the importance of community participation, visitor safety, good hygiene, accessible roads and infrastructure, and access to clean food and locally grown vegetables and fruits.
For tourism to benefit the village in the long term, local people need to be involved in shaping how it develops. Supporting local guides, community-based experiences, and locally produced goods can help create opportunities while recognising the community’s role in protecting its cultural heritage and natural environment.
Visit Putang Village with Respect
A visit to Putang Village is an opportunity to connect with the people, culture, and landscapes of Mondulkiri beyond the usual tourist experience.
We encourage our guests to approach the village with curiosity and respect, listen to local perspectives, and remember that this is a living community—not simply a tourist attraction.
At Mondulkiri Tour, we hope to help create meaningful connections between visitors and the local community, supporting experiences that value Bunong culture, local livelihoods, and the natural beauty of Mondulkiri.
