PROVINCE OF TAKEO

INTRODUCTION

Located south of Phnom Penh, extending as far as Vietnam over an area of ​​approximately 3560 km², Takeo province is divided into 10 districts:

- Angkor Borey - Kaoh Andaet - Tram Kak
- Bati - Prey Kabbas - Treang
- Bourey Cholsar - Samraong
- Kiri Vong - Doun Kaev

The population amounts to approximately 984,000 inhabitants, more than 90% of whom cultivate rice. Only 24% of households are connected to the electricity grid, more than 60% are supplied with electricity using batteries.

MENU
Map of Takeo province - Cambodia

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

Tonle Bati:

35 km south of Phnom Penh, Tonle Bati is a popular tourist spot for Phnompenhois, who come on weekends and holidays to visit and pray at the Tonle Bati pagoda, built in the 16th century, as well as the ancient Ta temples. Prohm and Yey Pov. The banks of the Tonle Bati offer a choice picnic spot, and we will enjoy lazing on the water while tasting some grills and local dishes prepared on the neighboring market.

Phnom Tamao:

Located in the Bati district, the site of Phnom Tamao, which actually brings together 5 small mountains spread over a large area of ​​protected forest, is home to the largest national zoo, as well as some ancient temples, dating from the 11th century. The zoo is home to many wild animals that once must have populated the Kingdom's forests, as well as a wide variety of birds.

Phnom Chisor:

Perched on a small hill 130 meters above the rice fields, Phnom Chisor is a Brahmanic temple built by King Suryavarman I in the 11th century. Note the existence of a small cave, which was used in the past by ascetics to meditate, whose entrance would have been blocked by landslides caused by American bombardments during the Vietnam War.

Phnom Da

Phnom bayong

Prasat Neang Khmao

AMAZING PLACE IN RATANAKIRI PROVINCE YOU MUST VISIT

INTRODUCTION

The province of Ratanakiri, or the "hill of precious stones", bordered to the north and east by Laos and Vietnam.

AMAZING PLACE IN RATANAKIRI PROVINCE YOU MUST VISIT

Populated by the Khmer Loeu - , mountain minorities, the once isolated Ratanakiri is now a day's drive from Phnom Penh, and whose rapprochement with the rest of the country inexorably accelerates the assimilation by the dozen Khmer people. of tribal ethnic groups present in the East of the Kingdom.

Yeak Laom Lake  is a crater lake and a tourist destination in Yeak Laom commune, Ban Lung District 

Virachey National Park Ratanakiri Province

A great place for nature lover. Very calm and peaceful. You will be amazed by all environment around you. Place is absolutely clean. People/local guides are friendly and helpful.

One of the most must see places in Kingdom with unique and breathtaking views!

Location Virachey National Park

Controversial but intensive logging, as well as the concessions of large portions of the province ceded to investors from neighboring countries for the establishment of lucrative crops - coffee, cashew nuts, cassava or rubber ..., contribute to the drastic decrease in natural resources from which the tribes still draw the major part of their means of subsistence.

The Ratanakiri, covering an area of ​​approximately 10,800 km2, has a population of just over 150,000 individuals, spread over nine districts:

- Andoung Meas
- Banlung
- Bar Kaev
- Koun Mom
- Lumphat
- Or Chum
- Ou Ya Dav
-Ta Veang
- Veun Sai

As in all provinces of the country, agricultural activities represent an overwhelming majority of the work, employing more than 83% of the population of Ratanakiri. Nearly 45% of the population is illiterate.
About 20% of households are connected to the electricity grid, 21% are supplied with electricity by batteries.

(Source: 2010 figures - National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development)

MENU

MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Yeak Loam Lake 
The Cascades 
Ka Chanh Waterfall 
Ka Tieng Waterfall 
Cha Ong Waterfall
Our Sin Lay Waterfall 
Phnom Svay 
Viel Rom Plong 
The rivers Srae Pok and Sé San
Hiking in the natural park of Virachay

BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN PURSAT PROVINCE

INTRODUCTION

The province of Pursat, bordered to the west by Thailand, covers an area of nearly 12,700 km², bordering on the east of the Tonle Sap, occupied in the west by the massive chain of Cardamoms which s' also extends over the province of Koh Kong and Kampot.

Its prefecture, Pursat, is located on National Road 5 which leads to Battambang.

Phnom 1500

Phnom 1500 or Bopha Lak Khluon Street, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province.
This road connects to Koh Kong province.

MENU

Map of Pursat Province - Cambodia

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Kompong Luong floating village and the Tonle Sap
Baktra site
The Kliang Meung site
Phnom Ba Klas

PROVINCE OF KRATIE

INTRODUCTION

The province of Kratie, with an area of ​​over 11,000 km², crossed by the Mekong, had a total population of 331,592 in 2010. It is administratively divided into 6 districts:

- Chhlong - Sambor
- Chetr Borei - Snuol
- Preaek Prasap - Kracheh (Kratie)
80% of the population derives their income from agriculture, of which a little more than 60% live more specifically from rice growing. The district of Kratie, including the prefecture-level city of the province, is more than 75% connected to the electricity grid, a figure which falls quite drastically in the rest of the province.

There is a relatively large presence of families from indigenous minorities, including Phnong ព្នង (about 4% of the population of Kratie), traditionally settled in Mondolkiri, Kouy កួយ, Stieng ស្ទៀង, Mil មិ ល, Kraol ក្រោល Thmon ថ្ម ន and Khaogn ខោ ញ.

The Chams, otherwise known as Khmers Islam, settled along the Mekong River make up about 5% of the province's inhabitants.

(Source: 2010 figures - National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development)
MENU
Map of Kratie Province - Cambodia

MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Chhlong
Kampi and the Irrawady Dolphins
Phnom Sambok
Wat Sosor Mouy Roy or Preah Vihear Thom Sosor

AMAZING PLACE IN KEP PROVINCE

INTRODUCTION

The city-province of Kep, with an area of 336 km² and an estimated population of just over 36,700 inhabitants, is divided into two districts:

- Kep
- Damnak Chang'Aeur

The main activity of the inhabitants of this coastal city remains agriculture, including rice cultivation, more than 80%, some market gardening, and some nurseries. Fishermen represent just over 4% of the working population.
In the district of Kep, a good half of the population is connected to the network, a number which drops by half in the neighboring district.

(Source: 2010 figures - National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development)

MENU
Map of the city-province of Kep - Cambodia

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

Kep crab market
Kep beach
The islands, Koh Tonsay, Koh Svay, Koh Tbal ...
Kep Natural Park
Phnom Sar Sear

AMPE PHNOM MONKEYS AND MONKEY BRIDGE

Located 48 km from Phnom Penh, close to the provincial town of Kompong Speu, Ampe Phnom is an ideal place to spend the day away from the turbulence of the capital.

Accessible from the RN4 towards Sihanoukville, the site is indicated by a sign located just after the LHR gas station on your left, at the entrance to the prefecture, at the Teacher Training College.
After one or two kilometers on a small asphalt road, a second sign indicates the entrance to the resort.

Picnic at Ampe Phnom - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

Installed along a small river, many small huts allow you to sit in the shade, and laze in hammocks while waiting for lunch to be served. Delicious cuisine despite a relatively small choice, with some unusual specialties, local wild boar (Chrouk Prey) and venison (Chhlous), while enjoying the view overlooking the river and the bridge.

View from Monkey Bridge, Ampe Phnom Resort - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

It will cost you 500 riel per person to get onto the rattling monkey bridge and cross the river.

On the Ampe Phnom suspension bridge - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

You will be greeted on the other side by dozens of not shy little monkeys, who will quickly come and surround you to catch one of the cupcakes that are sold by the locals and will arouse much envy on the fly.

Monkeys at Ampe Phnom - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

The monkeys are added to the carved bestiary at the foot of the small hill on which there is a Buddhist place of worship. The twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac are notably represented, each mounted by a human, or even a Khmer mythical figure, giant, princess or local deity.

Sculptures of Chinese Zodiac Signs - Ampe Phnom - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

Finally take one of the stairs to climb up the small hill. Kru Tiey, kind of seers often consulted by Cambodians when difficult events are going through or important decisions to be made await you quietly installed on their kantel.

Ampe Phnom Pagoda - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

Your date and day of birth, a few thousand riel given at the end will allow the Kru Tiey to read in you as in an open book. A succession of numbers and signs are drawn on a small board, and the Kru Tiey will be able to speak with astonishing accuracy about what you are, what you have lived, and will give you some indications on your next years.

Cambodian seer, in Ampe Phnom - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

Finally ask to consult the Kompi that you will place above your head while concentrating, before inserting in the place of your choice before returning it to the Kru Tiey.

Book of a Khmer seer from Ampe Phnom - Kompong Speu Province, Cambodia

A short text designated among dozens of philosophical maxims transmitted by elders and inscribed on the pages of the little book will give you precious indications on "the sauce in which life eats you".

CITY OF SIHANOUKVILLE

The Relaxing Place in Shihanoukville

Koh Rong Sanloem Preah Sihanouk Province

One of best islands off the coast of Cambodia. Koh Rong and quieter as well.

Plenty of pristine beaches, crystal clear water and lack of connectivity provides a vacation of a lifetime.

Koh Rong Sanloem Location

SNAIL ISLAND

INTRODUCTION

The province of Sihanoukville, named in Khmer Krong Preah Sihanouk, or even sometimes Kompong Som, is a small province extending over approximately 870 km² divided into four districts in which are distributed around 197,000 people:

- Preah Sihanouk (or Sihanoukville, the city)
- Prey Nob
- Stueng Hav
- Kompong Seila

A good half of the inhabitants of the province of Sihanoukville count agriculture among their main activities, of which 10% are related to fishing. The rest of the local population is involved in service trades, commerce, transport, ..., a high average in comparison with the rest of the country, probably linked to the strong tourist activity of the seaside resort, and to the presence of Cambodia's only deep-water port, located less than 4 hours by road from Phnom Penh, which also explains the fairly large presence of industrial factories all around the city.

MENU

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

The beaches of Sihanoukville:
Serendipity and Ochheuteal beaches, accessible from downtown Kompong Som in a few minutes. The first is accessed via a small road now lined with shops, guest houses and bistros, the second stretches for a good two km to the east. These two beaches are probably the most popular and the most frequented, bordered by thatched huts serving as bar-restaurants, and most of which provide sun loungers and umbrellas.

By continuing a little more, and after having passed a small hill, we find ourselves on the beach of Otres, formerly devoid of any tourist structure. The huts and guest houses have made their appearance, but in a quieter atmosphere than the beaches of Serendipity and Ochheuteal.

Sokha beach, operated by the hotel of the same name, will be accessible free of charge for hotel guests, paying for those simply wishing to enjoy the well-maintained beach, swimming pools and other accommodations made available by the hotel. .

To the north, Independance Beach, named in Khmer Pram Pi Chann, stretches for one or two km, and offers one of the quietest seaside spots in Sihanoukville.

Going up again, Victory beach, at the foot of Victory Hill, another tourist area with a multitude of bars, restaurants and guesthouses a little back from the beach.

Kbal Chhay waterfall:

About 15 km north of Sihanoukville, the Kbal Chhay waterfall, which marks the meeting point of three sources, has become a tourist center much appreciated by locals, who like to go there to relax with friends or family on traditional festivals and public holidays.

The islands :

It is possible to go for a walk on some of the islands -Koh Ta Khiev, Koh Russey (Bamboo Island), located off Sihanoukville, although they tend to come one after the other in the bosom of private investors. development plan more ambitious than the others.

Ream National Park:

Ream Park, located approximately 20 km from Sihanoukville, covers an area of ​​approximately 20,000 hectares, of which almost a third is in the marine environment. The future of the superb beaches, mangroves and tropical forests protected by the creation of the park some twenty years ago, however, seems to be called into question by the proliferation of luxury tourism development projects on the Cambodian coast, which has become highly coveted.