Kampot Travel Guide
Riverside Backwater with Colonial Feel
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The small-town ambience of Kampot comes from its network of small lanes and backstreets, colonial buildings and traditional Chinese stilt houses. The attractions of Bokor National Park, caves and the island of Kep give further reason to visit this soon to be discovered gem.
Kampot sits on the banks of the river of the same name and its sleepy atmosphere belies its history. A major port for the export of pepper and an important French town during the colonial era Kampot was then what Sihanoukville became a century later. Slowly though Sihanoukville won over and Kampot went into decline. Slowly farming took over from port activities and the town became something of a backwater.
Today the few travellers that do come this way are treated to some great examples of crumbling colonial architecture whilst heading out to discover Bokor National Park and Kep where fresh crab is on the menu.
Attractions in Kampot
Bokor hill station and National Park is only 32km away but the winding road means it’s a 3-hour journey. Kep was once a beach resort of sorts but now it attracts visitors from the capital who come for its fresh seafood, especially crab. Another day trip is a visit to Teuk Chrreu, a waterfall area up the river from Kampot town or the local caves.
Activities in Kampot
Allow a day in Kampot and Kep and then a further day if heading up to Bokor.
Relaxing
The riverside cafes and pubs are the place to be when the sun sets – enjoy a cold drink or a glass of wine and watch the sun set into the Elephant Mountains.
Getting Around
There are plenty of motos for hire in Kampot and for exploring the region.
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