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KOH KONG
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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Cambodia an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Koh Kong - Cambodia, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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KOH KONG
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| Located on the South-West side of Cambodia, Koh Kong, the capital of Koh Kong province, is a large island connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries. Around the town of Koh Kong is the Bay of Thailand, the country of Thailand, and mountains and jungle.
The provincial capital of Ko Kong Province is the arrival point for many foreign travellers en route to Cambodia due to the international border crossing with Thailand which lies a short distance from the town. A pretty dusty old affair, Ko Kong sits on the western bank of the Kah Bpow River - a wide flowing river which is spanned by a spic and span Thai-financed bridge that you're welcome to drive across for an 11B toll (10B plus VAT). While Ko Kong doesn't have much at all to offer in its own right, it does form a handy base for boat trips, waterfall and beach excursions. For a town of its size, it has a disproportionate number of western-managed bars which are primarily aimed at Thailand/Pattaya based expats on visa runs. One Ko Kong regular describes the local expat scene as "rather Monty-Pythonesque", but regardless of your opinion, there's certainly not a shortage of places for a refreshing drink.
Along with the bars there's ample lodging options, both in the centre of town and down towards the river. Prices are quoted in Thai Baht, though payment will be accepted in Baht, Dollars and Riel. With an overnight stay in Ko Kong you could visit a waterfall in the morning and an outlying beach in the afternoon before catching transport out of there the following morning. This would be sufficient for many, though with more time, there's no shortage of beaches worth exploring.
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KOH KONG TRAVEL TIPS |
Transport
Motos are the most popular from the transport around town and most short-hop fares cost 5B; towards the edge of town costs 10B. Bicycles are another option and can be rented at Cheap Charlie's Guesthouse for 50B per day. With so much water around, boats are a crucial part of the transport network. Boats across the river should cost 20B per person, or 40B for the boat. Boats can also be chartered for trips to nearby islands, beaches and waterfalls. Negotiate hard to get a fair price. With the opening of the bridge, it should be possible to take moto (50B) or taxi (75B to 100B) the 7km to the border |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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GETTING AROUND
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Northern Cambodia |
| Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Oddor Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Siemreap - Angkor Temples |
| Central and Eastern Cambodia |
| Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kandal, Pursat, Kampong Cham, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng |
| Southern Cambodia |
| Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, Koh Kong, Prey Veng, Kampong Speu, Sihanoukville, Svay Rieng, Takeo |
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