Kampot , bordered by Vietnam to the east and the Gulf Thailand to the south is endowed with an alluring combination of old colonial towns, abundant natural attractions and easy intro regional transport. It produces cement due to an abundances of limestone. Beyond Kom pot the small resort of Krong Kep is popular with Cambodians. Kampot produces some of the world's finest pepper , www.kampotpepper.biz/
Kampot
More and more independent travelers are discovering this charming riverside town, with its relawed atmosphere and a run-down French architectural legacy. It makes an excellent base for exploring the area between Bokor National Park and Kep, or for just lazing by the river for a few days. The most enjoyable activity is strolling along the riverside promenade and along streets lined with decrepit French -era shop-house. Some of the best colonial architecture can be found in the triangle delineated by 7 Ph Makara, the entral Durian Roundabout and the post office.
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. The railway station lies farther north.
KampotThere’s zero of interest in Kampot except to walk around town and look at crumbling French-built blue-shuttered shop fronts. Previously Kampot was a stepping-stone to Bokor and Kep. You can reach Kampot by irregular plane service from Phnom Penh. It’s not advisable to get there by car. It takes about 5 hours to cover the 150 km from Phnom Penh to Kampot.
From Sihanoukville it’s 105 km to Kampot by a jumping and dirt road. The train from Phnom Penh to Kampot takes seven hours. It used to be a frequent target of the Khmer Rouge - in a 1994 ambush, three foreigners were captured by them.
Travel To & From Kompot
Car
From Sihanoukville, the road to Kampot is in reasonable condition. Taxis from Sihanoukville to Kampot around US$18 to US$20 for a private taxi. Taxis from Phnom Penh near Phsar Thmei cost US$15 to US$20 per person , and it take 3 hours.
TEUK CHHU RESORT
Is the natural resort locating at Snom PrompiVillage, 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, Grape fruit, Custard apple, coconut etc.
PREK AMPIL RESORT
Is the beach rich in white sand, mangrove and coconut trees, and locates at Koh Touch Commune, 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.
BOKOR RESPORT
Locates at 42Km 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 mountain 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 the water ‘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
Is the rocky mountain having caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates in 38Km distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16. There is a natural well having 30m 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 along 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 which prove that the wells were the main filming place 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 been renovated and well organized yet. However there are tourists and researchers visit the resorts.
Phnom Slap Taaun Caves
Phnom Slap Taaun Caves are very accessible,lying only 8km from Kampot town. Take the Kep road out of town for only 7 km to the village of Kbal Meas (Golden Head). At the garuda statue at the crossroads, turn left, and go out to the small hill. It is the only hill in the area so it is hard to miss. The cave exteriors are not very photogenic because the locals have turned the place into a small limestone quarry. However, the interiors are spectacular with a vast complex of passageways, amphitheaters, stalactites and strange formations. Take a flashlight with you. In many places the caves are lit by sunlight filtering through fissures in the rock. Between these, it's a bit dark, but it is this low, mysterious lighting that gives the caves their charm.
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