Kampot Province

Kampot is located 143km southwest of Phnom Penh. It can be reached by National Road No 3. Kampot is on the potential coast of Cambodia boasting many natural and cultural sites of interest to tourist, both national and international. Kampot is a small town on the Tuk Chhou River, 5km inland from the sea. Fishing and farming are the main activities, durians and melons grow in abundance. To the south end of town is a large dusty traffic circle with three hotels arrayed around it - Phnom Kieu, Phnom Kamchay, and Tuk Chhou. Each has its own restaurants; Tuk Chhou offers a seedy nightclub. Also on the circle is Prachummith Restaurant, close by is Amar Restaurant. To the south near the river is the GPO and telecommunications building. At the north end of town, about 1.5 km away, is the Central Market, with foodstalls. All Kampot transportation is concentrated within range of the market-cycle, motors, taxis, trucks, and buses.

Bokor Resort - How to go:  - Location:  - Description: Locates at 42-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampot, and was found by a French people 1922 during the reign of the King, Sisovath Before, Bokor was a leisure place for French colonists who need to exchange atmosphere from the plain area to the mountainous area at seaside. The Mountain of Bokor has 1,075-meter height, good weather and beautiful natural view with big trees and rocks shaping up as animal figure. In Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum, there were public buildings, which look like a city there. At seven-kilometer distance from the mountain, there is a swimming spot locating at the waterfall ?Po Pok Vil?. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of Kampot town, Kep, Sihanouk Ville and blue water of the sea.

Kampong Trach Resort - How to go:  - Location:  - Description: Is the rocky mountain with caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates at Dam Nak Kan Tuot Khang Tbong Commune, Kampong Trach District in 38-Kilometer distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16. There is a natural well having 30-meter diameter and other small natural wells having four-meter stair and artistic stone look like animal or object shape. From these natural wells, there is a long cave that we can go through to the La Ang Viel Sre 100 and La Ang Thmar Dos. At these natural wells, there are some evidences remain to prove that the wells were the main filming places before the 70th decade. At the front valley, there is a pagoda of Chinese and Vietnamese. In front of the cave, there is a Cambodian pagoda, which has been now maintained and arranged by the pagoda committee permanently. Among the above four resorts excepted Teuk Chhu have not yet been renovated and well organized yet. However there are tourists

Kep Thmey - How to go: 8 km (12mn) From Provincial Town.  - Location:  - Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Kep Thmey Village, Beoungtouk Commune, Kampot District.

Phnom Chhnok - How to go: 9km (22mn) From Provincial Town.  - Location:  - Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Bos Trobek Village, Trorpeang Pring Commune, Kampot District.

Phnom Daung - How to go: 7 km (11mn) From Provincial Town.  - Location:  - Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Beoung Tapream Village, Treuy Koh Commune, Kampong Bay District.

Phnom Seda Orn - How to go: 6 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.  - Location:  - Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Ang Kor Village, Trorpeang Pring Commune, Kampot District

Preak Anpil Resort - How to go:  - Location:  - Description: Is the beach rich in white sand, mangro and coconut trees, and locates at Koh Touch Commune, Kampot District in 18-Kilometer distance, west of the provincial town of Kampot by the National Road No 3. At the resort, we can enjoy the fresh seafood like crabs, cuttlefish, lobster, snail, and varied sea fish.

Teuk Chhu Resort - How to go:  - Location:  - Description: Is the natural resort locating at Snom Prampi Village, Mak Prang Commune, Kampot District in eight-Kilometer distance, North of the provincial town. The resort has water flowing from Phnom Dam Rey- Phnom Kam Chay. The water is cool and clear flowing down over the big rocks for year round. At Teuk Chhu resort, there are valuable and delicious fruit like Durian, Mangostreen, Rambutan, Mak Prang, Pineapple, coconut etc.

Where to Eat and Stay Little Garden Bar: (tel: 012-256901)  This Restaurant has an open-air garden style and is situated on the riverfront one block north of the bridge. You’ll find a good selection of western and Khmer food. There are lots of sandwiches and daily specials on the board. Try the popular Pork Volcano; check out our daily specials from prime Australian rib eye filet to roast Lamb with mint sauce. We also have a number of vegetarian dishes as well as nice fish dishes. It's a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset whilst sipping your favourite cocktail. They also give you information on the Kampot area and local volunteer opportunities.