Takeo Travel Guide
Takeo is a tiny provincial town that sits in culturally rich Cambodia. Often referred to as the 'forgotten central capital of Cambodia', it was once a thriving town that has been left with an air of calm and tranquility.
- Worth It?
- If you are in the area, Takeo makes a good stopover location before heading onto Phnom Penh or Kampot.
- What to Do
- visit the fascinating pre-Angkorian temples in the Angkor Borei region and the charming architecture in Psar Nat, wander around the French style buildings, go cycling, step back in time at the large house in the north of the town that was built for Ta Mok.
- Best Time to Go
- December and January are the coldest months and March to May is hot and dry.
- How Long?
- A day or two is long enough in Takeo to visit the temples and take a walk around the town before a chilled out night in a quiet bar or restaurant.
Exploring the town is best done on foot or by bicycle and due to its size, exploration will only take a couple of hours. There are some pleasant restaurants and bars offering warm beer and cheap local dishes and various surrounding villages that offer a glimpse into native Cambodian life.
Angkor Borei is the new hub of the boating traffic and this shift has left Takeo with an eerie empty feel. The waterfront has been stripped of its duties of accepting trade from nearby Vietnam, with the road systems now offering a cheaper and simpler alternative to the waterways.
Travel to Takeo - Getting There
Takeo is famous for its port area but most boats arriving from nearby Vietnam will take you to Angkor Borei. The National Highway 2 runs close to the town and makes for a great entrance and exit route. Buses from Phnom Penh, where the nearest international airport resides, take 2 to 3 hours.
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