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Botum Sakor National Park: Cambodia’s Largest and Most Biodiverse National Park
Located in the Koh Kong province, southwest of Cambodia, Botum Sakor National Park is Cambodia’s largest biodiverse national park. It features a 35 km wide peninsula that projects out from the Cardamom Mountains. The park’s terrain gently slopes down from the mountains to the coastal wetlands. You’ll find a diverse range of ecosystems within the…
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A Travel Guide to Koh Kong: What You Need to Know Before Visiting
Looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination in Cambodia, look no further than Koh Kong province. This lesser-explored region is full of natural beauty, from the lush Cardamom Mountains to the mangrove forests. The latter is especially noteworthy, as they are home to a diverse range of rare and exotic wildlife. If you’re looking to escape the…
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Old Market / Phsar Kronat
Should anyone be interested, this was retrieved from the old visitcambodia.org website (via archive.org) The old market, also called Phsar Kronat is located at the northern part of Kampot town. It is a traditional style market catering primarily to the locals and their daily needs. The vendors at Phsar Kronat sell vegetables, fruits, meat, bulk…
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Banteay Samre
Should anyone be interested, this was retrieved from the old visitcambodia.org website (via archive.org) Banteay Samre is an ancient Hindu temple, situated amidst lush rice paddies and small villages. The temple was built in the 12th century during the reign of Kings Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II. Banteay Samre, loosely translated means ‘The Citadel of…
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Khun Chhang Khun Phen Koh Kong
Should anyone be interested, this was retrieved from the old visitcambodia.org website (via archive.org) Khun Chhang Khun Phen, a 4m-high concrete stupa on a rock in the middle of a tributary of the sea, is sited about one kilometer from the provincial town of Koh Kong. The small stupa which contains the remains of a…