Kampot see and do guide

An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Kampot. No paid placements, no advertorial.

Kampot see and do guide

Introduction

| 15 Mar 2012
Last updated 15 Mar 2012

The absence of formal tourist sites may be a big part of the appeal of Kampot. Travellers are left to explore the colonial era shophouses, cruise the riverfront and enjoy some cool little cafes.

Nearby Kampot, Mount Bokor, its national park and its eerie abandoned hillstation are popular with visitors. The cave temple at Phnom Chhngok is also an interesting spot.

Phnom Chhngok cave temple, Kampot

Around 8 kms from Kampot off the road to Kep are a number of caves set in limestone mountains. The cave temple of Phnom Chhngok... Read more

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Phnom Chhngok cave temple, Kampot
Off the road to Kep
Sometimes $1USD

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Mount Bokor, Kampot

The war ravaged ghost town on top of Mount Bokor is one of the main draws of Kampot province. Access is tricky at the moment... Read more

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Mount Bokor, Kampot
The peak is 2 hours drive from Kampot

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Kampot old town

Kampot's old colonial era town from the riverfront back, deserves a few hours of leisurely exploration - either on foot or by... Read more