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Alphabetical Listing of Cambodia Travel Tips
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| SIHANOUKVILLE - BEACH RESORT |
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 SIHANOUKVILLE - BEACH RESORT
Sihanoukville (Also known as Kompong Som) is Cambodia's only port. It is gradually being redeveloped as a tourist attraction, but despite the promise of massive Malaysian investment - a casino is planned for Naga Island - tourist numbers are still fairly low.
The kidnapping and murder of three foreigners on National Road 4 between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville in April 1994 was a tragedy that put the redevelopment of Sihanoukville on hold. Today the area is beginning to bounce back. For more beaches in Sihanoukville
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At present, the chief attractions of Sihanoukville are the three beaches that ring the headland. None of them are a knockout, but if you can organise a boat trip there is reportedly some great snorkeling and diving and sunbathing you are looking for, however, Sihanoukville may be a disappointment.
ORIENTATION
Sihanoukville is not a small place, and the best way to get around is to hire a motorbike. Sihanoukville itself is east of the main backpackers' beach and close to the more mid-range Ochatial Beach. Due south of town is tiny Ko Pos Beach, which ha a solitary mid-range hotel, and the larger Independence Beach, which has the crumbling Independence Hotel - slated for redevelopment.
INFORMATION
Cambodian's only deep-sea port is located here and considerable international aid has been spent to improve the infrastructure in the province. Although tourism has increased over the past few years, the beaches of Sihanoukville are some of the most unspoiled in all of Southeast Asia. It is a prefect tropical getaway, filled with lovely beaches and facilities for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving or just sunbathing. Boat trips are also available to many of the nearby islands. There are several hotels and local restaurants serving fresh, delicious seafood on the beach. On the weekend, there are many local visitors from Phnom Penh to relax, swimming and enjoy fresh seafood. |
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