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KOH KONG
Getting
there
From
Cambodia
One way to get to Sihanoukville is the daily fast ferry (USD25) which
leaves around 08:00-08:20 and takes 4-5 hours - however this option is
not the best if the weather is less than favorable and there's a heavy
swell. Boats have a tendency to be extremely smelly and noisy inside
(diesel fumes, Khmer karaoke) - travel on the rooftop is fun in nice
weather, don't forget to apply a good sunscreen! Please keep in mind,
that these bullet style boats have no or very limited safety features as
required by other nations public transport vessels! Their only exit is a
mere manhole (a steel door) in the enclosed hull of about 120 by 65 cm!
Koh Kong is also linked to Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville via Sre Ambel by
National Route 4. The road is now completed including all 5 bridges (May
2008). It's a good scenic drive through some of Cambodia's least
developed and unspoiled regions. Minibuses leave Koh Kong in the
mornings - expect to pay about USD12.
From Thailand
The Thailand border crossing named Cham Yeam is a 4 km northwest of the
town. Motos (USD1 plus toll for the bridge) and shared taxis go between
the border post and the town/port.
Things to see
Around Koh Kong, there are islands, mountains, jungles, rivers,
waterfalls, a zoo, casino, and a lot more.
Koh Kong Island (considered one of the best beaches in SE Asia)
Along highway 4 (Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh), about 30 km south of
Traeng Trayoung, 20 km north of the Koh Kong turn-off, there is on the
west side of the road a small turn-off which leads to a nice set of
rapids called O'bak Retes. Great place to stop.
Things to do
Day tours and overnight camping to Koh Kong Island and other Islands in
Kong Province, Pream Krasop Mangroves(Asia's Largest), Waterfalls &
Trekking are available from Koh Kong Divers/Koh Kong Adventure Travel &
Tours
Scuba Diving has now taken off in Koh Kong, Koh Kong Divers offers PADI
courses and daily dive trips & snorkeling to the best of Cambodia's dive
sites.
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