Southern Coast
Unspoiled beaches, jungle-draped islands, and sleepy fishing towns along the Gulf of Thailand
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Sihanoukville
Jumping-off point to Cambodia's most pristine island paradises
Kampot
Sleepy riverside town of crumbling French villas, pepper farms, and Bokor mist
Koh Rong
Jungle-fringed island with bioluminescent waters and barefoot beach vibes
emoji_events Bounties in Southern Coast
Swim in Bioluminescent Plankton at Night
Wade into a glowing ocean as bioluminescent plankton light up with every movement.
Taste Pepper Crab at a Riverside Restaurant
Crack into stir-fried blue crab loaded with fresh Kampot green peppercorns on the riverbank.
Tour a Kampot Pepper Plantation
Discover why Kampot pepper is the world's most prized spice at a working organic farm.
Explore the Abandoned Bokor Hill Station
Drive up a misty mountain to a ghost casino and French colonial ruins above the clouds.
Snorkel the Coral Gardens of Koh Rong Samloem
Dive into crystal-clear water above pristine reef just a boat ride from the mainland.
Kayak the Kampot River at Sunset
Paddle through mangroves and past limestone cliffs as the river glows pink at dusk.
Trek Through the Jungle to Long Set Beach
Hike across the island through dense jungle to a deserted seven-kilometer white-sand beach.
Feast on Barbecued Seafood Under the Stars
Eat freshly caught fish grilled on the beach with sand between your toes and stars overhead.
Devour Grilled Seafood at the Fishing Port
Pick live crab and prawns straight off the boats and have them grilled dockside.
Escape to the White Sands of Otres Beach
Sink your toes into the last quiet stretch of white sand on Cambodia's rapidly changing coast.
Climb to Wat Leu for Panoramic Coastal Views
Ascend to a hilltop pagoda overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and Sihanoukville's scattered islands.