The Cambodia Coastal Visitors Guide 52nd

Sihanoukville - the largest city on the coast - is a beach and port town, offer- ing beach umbrellas and thatched roofed eateries, 24-hour bars and every- thing from a laid back chair on the sand to an endless party vibe. Kampot is a quaint, lightly touristed old provincial capital on the Kampong Bay River, with classic colonial-era architecture, surrounded by picturesque moun- tains, countryside and eco-destinations. (Page 64) Kep , only 30 minutes from Kampot, is a budding resort area in a natural setting - jungled mountains, a National Park, and local crab shacks at the ocean’s edge. (Page 77) Koh Kong aside the Cardamom Mountains is a border town, a growing eco-tourism desti- nation and near the busy Cham Yeam border crossing with Thailand. (Page 87) The nearby tropical islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem (and others) continue to grow in popularity, offering a range of island experiences, from party beaches to luxury get- aways to rustic bungalows on lost tropical sands. (Page 41) 48 Dining 23 25 Hotels KAMPOT GUIDE W ELCOME to coastal Cambodia, to sandy beaches, tropical islands, provincial towns and budding resorts on the warm waters of the Gulf. 4

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