Kampot, a Quiet Riverside Town in Southern Cambodia
Kampot is a small town in southeast
Cambodia and capital of the province of the same name. The city is a quiet riverside town just a few kilometers from the
Gulf of Thailand. It is a gateway to
Bokor National Park.
Kampot's main draw is its relaxing riverside setting. While there is a sizable town set back from the river, most tourists will spend most of their time enjoying the river. Most tourist businesses are scattered along the riverside promenade or are within one or two blocks of it.
The riverside's main reference points are the old bridge, a mongrel of various styles and temporary parts thrown together after its breaching in the
Khmer Rouge days, and the French-built market building.
Back from the river, the town is centred on the bizarre durian roundabout. From where the buses drop passengers, walking down the wide boulevard leads towards the river and the French-built market.
Kampot is the base for trips up the Dâmrei and Bokor
Mountains. Stunning panoramic views over Cambodia and
Vietnam can be enjoyed from the mountain tops.
Waterfalls, boating and rafting on the river can be enjoyed in town, and popular attractions are the Kompong Trach caves with their ancient ruins and the durian and pepper farms. The little island of
Koh Tonsay can be visited from Kampot by boat.
Visitors can enjoy long stretches of golden sand and tasty local crab curry.
Kampot is an up and coming tourist destination and the city has recently undergone many changes. There are a number of charming hotels, guesthouses and resorts in the towns of Kampot and Kep, while home stays can be found in the rest of the province. The province is connected to the rest of the country and Vietnam by well-maintained road.
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