Ko Kong
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- Sihanoukville
- Angkor
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- Kompong Cham
- Kratie
- Phnom Penh
- Siem Reap (Angkor Wat)
- Strung Treng
Travel Cheap
Many people are confused with Koh Kong because they are unsure of whether it is an island, a town, or a province, but it is actually all three. Here’s a little information to help with the confusion: the province of Koh Kong, which means “Kong Island Province,” is one of Cambodia’s largest and more remote provinces, while Koh Kong Island is off the coast of the Koh Kong province (which contains the provincial town of Koh Kong).
Residents of the Koh Kong province mainly speak Khmer, and most also speak some Thai as well. Forest and wildlife is a large part of the province, even though it is known for illegal logging and poaching. The province is largely filled the natural beauty of mountains, beaches, and wildlife. The restaurants serve a lot of seafood, the nightlife is most popular along the river, and the border shared with Thailand includes casinos.
Lay of the land
Koh Kong is the most Southwestern province in Cambodia. The Cardamom Mountains run through most of the province, while the Damrei Mountains run along the eastern part, and remote beaches are speckled along the south and western edges. The west side of the province is also bordered by the Gulf of Thailand.
What to see and do
This province is jam-packed with natural beauty and the most popular things to see and do reflect that. If waterfalls peak your interest then you have hit the jackpot with Koh Kong. Check out these famous waterfalls: Tatay Waterfall, Kbal Chhay E91 Waterfall, Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall, and the Veal Achaut Waterfall (all ranging from fifteen minutes to three hours from the provincial town of Koh Kong).
The Koh Kong Island (known to the Cambodians as Koh Kong Grao or Outer Koh Kong Island) is another popular attraction for visitors. White sand beaches, coconut trees, and a translucent sea populated by a community of dolphins are the draw to the island. Boats can be rented to get to the island, and the first beach is approximately a 45-minute boat ride.
Getting around
The main part of Koh Kong is accessible by foot. To cross the Koh Kong Bridge is free for someone traveling by bicycle or foot, but there is a toll for motorcycles and cars (currently 1,200 riel for a motorcycle, 5,000 riel for a car). You can rent a moto-taxi for a daily rate of US$6-$8, there is an extra charge for more distant destinations. A patient attitude is recommended you can try negotiating if you think the price is too high. Even Cambodians do this often by walking away--it makes the driver rethink his price. The average rental rate for a car is about US$25 a day.
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Angkor Until 1861, the ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, capital of the Khmer kingdom, existed only in myth. One of the world's marvels, and the worlds largest religious monument, it's a vast and mysterious complex of carved sandston.... |
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Battambang Battambang is the capital of the Battambang province and the second largest city in Cambodia. Battambang literally means “disappearing stick,” and was named after a powerful stick that a legendary Khmer King used to gain and m.... |
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Kompong Cham Full of ancient sites, a lively Mekong River island life, and a beautiful waterfall, Kampong Cham is a traveler’s dream destination. Because of its location, it is an ideal trade and transportation hub. During the colonial perio.... |
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Kratie The riverside town of Kratie is the best place in the world to see the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins. Along with its picturesque sunsets on the Mekong River, most of the town’s action is along the east bank of the Mekong River a.... |
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Phnom Penh A capital city once deserted in a matter of hours, Phnom Penh has a history unlike any city in the world. It is a city which has seen the greatest of good, and the blackest of evil. Founded in the middle of the 14th century by the.... |
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Siem Reap Angkor Wat Siem Reap is known for it Angkor Wat temples. It gets is name, which literally means, “Siamese defeated” from the seventeenth century victory of the Khmer Empire over the army of the Thai Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Angkor and the .... |
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Sihanoukville Cambodia’s only international deep-sea port Sihanoukville (also known as Kampong Som) has become well known for its uninhabited beaches, fishing spots, and scenic trails. The French and Cambodians created Sihanoukville to give t.... |
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Strung Treng Once called Xieng Teng, Stung Treng was originally part of the Khmer Empire. It became part of the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, then the Lao kingdom of Champassack, until the French Indochina period when it was surrendered back to Cam.... |
