Sihanoukville Travel Guide

Sihanoukville sits in Sihanoukville Province in beautiful Cambodia. From the exploring travelers to the lethargic holiday makers it draws and its truly stunning landscapes and scenery, Sihanoukville is worth a visit.

Worth It?
Sihanoukville is the perfect place to visit to take a break before visiting busier tourist destinations.
What to Do
relaxing on the beaches, partying until late, scuba diving, snorkeling and island hopping by boat.
Best Time to Go
the best time to visit is from November to February when the skies are dry and the temperature is cool.
How Long?
A few days is enough time to spend here to recharge your batteries before moving on.
Trivia
this warm city is the youngest in Cambodia and was only founded in 1960.

Sihanoukville boasts a pretty port with hundreds of brightly colored authentic fishing boats bringing home their daily catches. Also known as Kampong Som, this welcoming town is primarily a beach destination and is famous for its inspiring rich culture. It also has a lively nightlife with bar filled streets buzzing with vibrant music every night of the week.

The long stretches of pristine sandy beaches and great diving sites in the crystal clear sea draw tourists from all over the world to relax and experience this truly amazing terrain. Sihanoukville is famous for its beaches as the town itself has few tourist sites and less to investigate than other Cambodian towns of a similar size.

What it lacks in buildings and structural attractions, it makes up for with its gorgeous beaches. Sihanoukville also provides an array of recreational activities to take part in and due the wide expanse of sea that graces the coastline, most of the sports are water based.

Travel to Sihanoukville - Getting There

The main gateway into the city is by boat as Sihanoukville International Airport has been closed for operations after a fatal plane crash. There is a daily ferry from Thailand which takes approximately 4 hours, 30 minutes, with buses and taxis arriving from Phnom Penh on national route 4 with a journey time of 4 hours.

Sihanoukville Things to Do

Sihanoukville Attractions

Otres Beach
the least developed in the area and therefore the most peaceful
Ochheuteal Beach
home to a variety of restaurants and bars that line the back of the beach and attract many locals and expats alike.
Victory Beach
fairly quiet and boasts a nice selection of budget guest houses in nearby Weather Station Hill.
Ream National Park
an enchanting mangrove nature reserve with local rangers offering private tours.
Kampong Pier Nup Lok
the old fishing port is one mile north of the main port and hosts some pretty views.
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