South East Asian Trips

The province Kampong Chhnang is located at the heart of Cambodia. Its bordering Kampong Thom to the North, Kampong Cham to the East, Kampong Speu to the South and Pursat to the West. This province is not only at the fertile and almost ever-wet heart of Cambodia, but also just a 91 Km ride from Phnom Penh, so it's a quick jaunt up. Due to its location next to the Tonle Sap Lake Kampong Chhnang's population is predominantly in fishery and rice plantation involved. Especially the provincial capital Kampong Chhnang, which is an easygoing river port town that is worth a visit, focuses on fishery and therefore features a big fishery port. It is, easy to get to from Phnom Penh via national road number 5, passing by the former capital of Udong.

Kampong Chhnang also gives you the option to take an air-con bus to get there (as it wasn't possible in near past). There are also some nice sights to check out and the town has a fair selection of places to spend the night and a couple of decent spots to have a feed.

The bullet boats to and from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are taking you through a breathtaking countryside along the Tonle Sap to the provincial town. If you are interested you also may rent a motorized boat to explore the Tonle Sap River area around the town. They are between US$ 8 per hour, or you can get one of the small non-motorized boats to take you on a more quiet tour for 4,000 riel per hour.
The new river walkway is the place for a stroll and is where the locals head to for the early evening social hour. It's the evening and weekend spot to be seen.

Kampong Chhnang is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Cambodia. With several of sightseeing places and beautiful accommodation options, Kampong Chhnang has evolved into a grand tourist spot for all. Kampong Chhnang is the capital of Kampong Chhnang Province situated in the central Cambodia. Kampong Chhnang is situated right at the west of the Sab River, which is a renowned port. It is well-connected to the Phnom Penh with national highway route and railway.

Kompong Chhnang encompasses the land area of 5,521 Km2 including a total of 418,000 residents. It is regarded as one of the most popular provinces with several tourist attractions. Kompong Chhnang is famous for its exclusive clay pots. The clay pots are mainly developed by the regional inhabitants and sold all over the Cambodia.

The Kompong Chhnang province makes for an excursion destination to tourists because of its short distance from the capital city. Enclosed by stunning water, the Kompong Chhnang is the abode to several suspended villages beside the river and home to some of the most magnificent ruined temples as well.

Kompong Chhnang boasts a well-known resort named Phnom Krang Romeas Resort that is a natural resort having big trees with cool shadow and fresh air. This resort is situated between Svay Chrum Commune and Sre Thmey commune. The Ro Lea Pha Ear district is situated just two-Kilometer distance away from the provincial town of Kampong Chhnang. Phnom Ta Reach is the historical and natural spot akin to the Pol Pot time.