Sihanoukville

Serendipity Beach, Sihanoukville


[an error occurred while processing this directive] Sihanoukville is a port city in Cambodia. It faces the Gulf of Thailand, and is some 185 kilometers (115 miles) to the southwest of Phnom Penh. Sihanoukville is also known by its original name, Kompong Som, but was renamed in honour of King Father Norodom Sihanouk.

The town of Kompong Som itself grew around Sihanoukville Port, which was contructed in June 1955 when hostility of Vietnam towards the French made river access through the Mekong Delta restricted for Cambodia.

Sihanoukville is being positioned as a beach destination. It has a number of beaches which are quite laidback compared to the more aggressively commercial ones in neighbouring Thailand. In addition, the city has drawn investors to a number of industries including textile and real estate.

Independence Beach, Sihanoukville

Arriving in Sihanoukville

The most practical way to reach Sihanoukville is to take a bus from Phnom Penh. The journey takes about 3-4 hours and costs around US$5-US$10. You can get the bus tickets from the bus companies at the bus station, or trough travel agencies and guesthouses.

Getting Around Sihanoukville

The standard form of transport is the motodop, or motorcycle taxis. The standard trip will cost you US$1. In Cambodia, be prepared that US Dollars is commonly accepted everywhere. Unfortunately this often hike up the prices of things.

Places of Interest in Sihanoukville

The Beaches

Islands off Sihanoukville

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