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Kampot

This pictures province is located in the Southwest of the country, having an eighty kilometres costal strip with the Gulf of Thailand. The provincial capital is named Kampot and sits near the base of the abundant green Elephant Mountains and the famous Bokor Hill Station. Compete to crowded Sihanoukville in the North of the province you may find quietness and almost no tourists around here. Most visitors come here to have a look at the old French colonial architecture, which is one still in charming condition, to have a vantage point for visiting the near beaches or the small islands of Kep. Kampot province is also renowned for the quality of its fruits (durian, coconut, mango, etc.), its sea salt and of course the famous Kampot Pepper. The special fresh climate and soil type of Kampot as well as the experience from several generations of pepper farmers make this pepper unique and much sought-after by gourmets’ worlwide.

The small town of Kampot on the Tuk Chhou River is 5km inland from the sea. Fishing and farming are the main activities; durians and melons grow in abundance. To the south end of the town is a large dusty traffic circle with three hotels arrayed around it – Phnom Kieu, Phnom Kamchay, and Tuk Chhou.
Each has its own restaurants; Tuk Chhou offers a seedy nightclub. Also on the circle is the Prachummith Restaurant, which is close by is the Amar Restaurant. To the south near the river is the GPO and telecommunications building. At the north end of town, about 1.5 km away, lays the Central Market, with quite a lot of food stalls. All Kampot transportation is concentrated within the range of the market - cycle, motors, taxis, trucks, and buses. The railway station lies further north, but isn’t used anymore.

There’s almost no interest in Kampot, except to walk around the town and look at crumbling French-built blue-shuttered shop fronts. You can reach Kampot by irregular plane service from Phnom Penh. It’s not the best and more comfortable way to get there by car. It takes about 5 hours to cover the 150 km from Phnom Penh to Kampot on a bumpy road, which but goes through a scenic changing nature.

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Bokor Mountain Lodge: (tel: 033-932314)
This hotel is a classic French Colonial building located directly on the river front road. You can enjoy fantastic sunsets from here. Equipped with clean air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, some of which have river views. Including a popular restaurant and bar on the ground floor. Wifi internet is available. Prices: $15 - $36.

Hang Guesthouse: (tel: 016-389170)
This guesthouse is located on the riverside and also includes a restaurant with a beautiful garden with mango, coconut trees and lots of flowers. The rooms are pretty and have a nice view of the river, the mountains and the rice fields. It’s located 2 minutes outside town. Internet facilities. Free bicycle use. Free transportation into the city. Tour services. French, English and Khmer spoken. Prices: $5 - $10.

Little Garden Bar: (tel: 012-256901)
This is a villa-style guesthouse with a view overlooking the river and the mighty Bokor Mountain. Equipped with clean rooms, including fan and attached bathroom. One apartment with a/c. Restaurant. Information on various volunteer projects around Kampot. Prices: $10-$25

Mealy Chenda Guesthouse: (tel:012-831559)
This is one of the older locations in the centre of the town. It’s a very old French colonial villa with huge rooms, including fan, small bathroom and some come with cable TV. Restaurant and bar. Inexpensive tours and transportation. Bokor tour for $8. Prices: $2 - $5.

Orchid Guesthouse: (tel: 033-932634)
This guesthouse offers fan and a/c rooms as well as bungalows. They come with cable TV, hot water in Khmer decor. International/Khmer restaurant with lots of seafood. Full bar. Motorcycles, bicycles and boats for rent. Quiet area and secure parking. Contact for Wild Orchid Tours offering trips to Bokor, Kep, jungle treks and more. Prices: $4 - $15.

Kampot Riverview Guesthouse: (tel:011-717818)
This guesthouse is located at the river’s edge. Its one of the backpackers places due to its moderate prices. Fan rooms with cable TV and en suite bathroom. Riverside veranda restaurant with a nice sunset view of the mountains. Serving reasonably priced western and Khmer dishes. Range: $4 - $7.

Long Villa : (tel: 012-908619)
That’s really a unique wooden ‘long villa.’ Fan and a/c rooms with attached bathroom. Dormitory beds are also available, as it is a common budget travellers place. Restaurant with seafood dishes, Cambodian and western food, and pizza. Reasonably priced. Pool table. Lots of information on tour services and guides. Located near the market. Range: $3 - $10.

Little Garden Bar: (tel: 012-256901)
This Restaurant has an open-air garden style and is situated on the riverfront one block north of the bridge. You’ll find a good selection of western and Khmer food. There are lots of sandwiches and daily specials on the board. Try the popular Pork Volcano; check out our daily specials from prime Australian rib eye filet to roast Lamb with mint sauce. We also have a number of vegetarian dishes as well as nice fish dishes. It's a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset whilst sipping your favourite cocktail. They also give you information on the Kampot area and local volunteer opportunities.

Epic Arts Café: (tel: 011-376968)
That is a project providing small restaurant to the deaf and disabled communities. Teas, cakes, fruit shakes, lunch and snacks available.

Lucky Food Restaurant and Bar: (tel: 012-806105)
You can find Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine here as well as tasty seafood dishes. Imported lamb (Australian) and chicken (Singaporean) is also on the menu. Full bar with cold beer and one dollar shots. Free drink or snack with each dish ordered. Takeaway, breakfasts and lunches are offered. Very clean kitchen and clean purified ice.

Rheaj’s Burger House: (tel: 012-333361)
Friendly riverfront restaurant serving western and Khmer dishes. Western breakfasts, burgers, pizzas, BBQ, seafood, desserts, fruit juices and shakes. Full Bar. Indoor and curbside seating.

Jasmine: (tel: 012-927313)
That’s a popular, stylish, welcoming riverfront cafe serving a good selection of western and some Asian dishes. Indoor and curbside seating with a very nice river view. Great place to enjoy sunset over a glass of wine and have a good, reasonably price western meal. Lots of books and magazines. Wifi wireless is available.

Bokor Mountain Lodge: (tel: 033-932314)
Lovely old French Colonial-era building in a perfect sunset location on the riverfront road. Serving a variety of Khmer and some western dishes. They serve Italian, Thai, and burgers, specializing in fresh crab dishes. Weekend BBQs. Pizzas. Equipped with a full bar with cold beer, wine and cocktails and coffee facilities. Wonderful curbside seating overlooking the river. Western managed.

Rikitikitavi: (tel: 012-274820)
Lovely rooftop restaurant and bar with a gorgeous view overlooking the river. Serving a wide selection of western dishes prepared by a professional chef. Full bar with cocktails, cold beer and a selection of wine.

As it is quite common in Cambodia even small cities, such as Kampot have at least one big market. You may also find a market in Kampot centre, which are very busy areas with local shops dealing the local daily consumer products, like fish, fruits, vegetables, meats and packed products. Most of the food and drink shops are surrounding the market. To take something special from this province along, buy some famous Kampot Pepper.

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