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A Charming little town at a scenic river. Quiet relaxing. This
place still remains off the tourist track. Plenty of French colonial
style buildings and surrounding natural attractions, such as
mountains, waterfalls, beaches, etc. Most of the streets do not have street signs. But it is not difficult to find your way around. All directions are given from the central roundabout in the middle of Kampot. All GHs and Hotels are located around this central roundabout area, along the river front area and the market area. |
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| #: | Central roundabout(CRA): on the Main Rd. |
| #: | 2000-Roundabout(2KRA): Small roundabout with year 2000 monument, S of the Central roundabout(CRA) on the Main Rd. |
| #: | Friendship Roundabout(FRA): small roundabout with Viet-Cambo Friendship monument. SE from the 2000 Roundabout. |
| #: | River Rd.: Located NW of the city, running parallel to river Rd. from N to S |
| #: | Main Rd.: Running from NE to SW through Kampot town. Parallel to the River Rd., connection Market, CRA, 2KRA |
| #: | Market Rd.: Running from NW to SE connecting River Rd, with national HWY. Located N of Market. |
| i | Tourist office: No |
| $ | Acleda Bank: From 2KRA walk SW 100m on the right side. M-F7:30-17:30. English speaking staff. Very helpful But No Exchange. Western Union money transfer is possible 2% com. |
| $ | Money changers: Around the Market $=3900, B=86.3r |
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| P | Police:24hrs, No English speaking staff. |
| H | Hospital: Walk N on the River Rd. 130m after the bridge on right side. 6-17:00. English speaking doctors. Emergency T016-330079 |
| M0 | Post office: From the roundabout, go to N, M-F830-16:30, Price Japan/USA/Aust & Europe Letter(10g) 2200/2800/2500, Parcel 1kg 57,200/91,100/68,500 |
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Camintel:
Behind the Post office. 7-12, 14-17:00. International
calls possible. Cost Normal/ discount (19-06:00 and weekend) per min. Laos/Thai $2.07/1.79, Asia $2.23/1.82, other $2.47/2.02 |
| M2 | Reasksmey Telecom Center: From CRA, walk to the market, 80m on left side. photocopy 100r/A4. international phone card Thai/Lao/Viet $2/min, other $3/min. |
| s | Photocopy shop Ratanka Vichea Center: From 2KRA go NW 30m. Right side A4 photo copy 80r/page, binding 1000r |
| ph | Konica Express: S side of CRA. M-F9-20:00, Film slide %5, Fuji 100 $2. develop 36 exp $3.5 |
| la | Laundry: Many places around the Market |
| la | Rasmei Laundry: E side of Market, Main Rd.7-21:00, 1000r/set(shirt+trouser) |
| bb | Barber: M-F 7-17:00, opp from Mealy GH, shave and cut 2000r |
| s | Minimart: many around the CRA |
| s | Coffee bean shop: N side of the Market.+ Main Rd. 7-15:00, Fresh grand Cambodian coffee. $4/1kg |
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Kampot is not so big town. Walking: You can walk. N side of Market to CRA 15min walk. CRA to FRA 20min. Moto: People usually use motos, 500r for normal ride, except the train station and the area over the bridge, 1000r. They try to overcharge you. Rental motorbike: The roads are very bad. Riding bike is not recom. Kampot -> Waterfall Tekchou: $10. Day tour Kampot .-> Bokor Station and national Park: $20 a day tour Kampot -> Kep: $5 round trip |
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| rb | Sok San GH: Honda Dream $6/day, |
| rb | Borey BokorRentacar: Honda Dream $6/day 250cc $10/day |
| rb | Borey Bokor: 4WD + driver $50/day |
| rb | Marco Polo: 4WD + driver $60/day |
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Bus/pickup station: 200m
S from CRA and 250m NE from FRA. From the center, follow on the
Main Rd. It is on E side. It looks like a deserted petrol station.
No information office. Very few people speak English. They are
running between 6-16:00. Sihanoukville -> Kampot: Taxi: 120-200B/p up to 8 p in a car. 4-5hrs Pickup: outside-60-80B/p 5-7hrs Kampot -> Sihanoukville: Minibus: 8,000r/p, Taxi 10,000-12,000r, pickup outside 6,000r 1.5hrs Kampot -> Phnom Penh: 3-4 hrs. minibus 8,000/p, Taxi 10,000r, dep 7:00, No pickup could be found. |
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Train station: 2km N from the Market. Access by moto 1500r.
No English speaking staff. Kampot->Shianoukville: dep even days after 12:00 4000/p, 5 hrs Kampot -> Phnom Penh: after odd day 10:00, 9000r, 10-12 hrs. |
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There are not really budget GH. All accommodation are pricey
but high standard. La(price/set) set means shirt and trousers Riverside Rd. Listed from NE to SW |
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| h4 | Borey Bokor Hotel(Old): near the bridge. One block behind the Riverside Rd. T932826 f ab $5, a/c $15, HW TV la(1000/set)C4 Very large rooms + bath. Nice furniture Huge beds, very quiet. Rec | |
| h5 | Borey Bokor Hotel(New): 2 blocks from h2 T932826 f ab $5, a/c $15, HW TV la(1000/set)C4 Very large rooms + bath. Nice furniture Huge beds, very quiet. Rec | |
| h6 | Marco Polo GH: 1 block SW from h3, T012-529-871 or 932314, a/c sb $15, ab $25, TV, HW R(6-21, Expensive Italian) C4 Nice spacious rooms with furniture. Good lounge are with view over the river. Good restaurant.VISA/MC | |
| h7 | Red Cross GH: f sb $2-4 C2. Very nice but rundown colonial villa. The profit goes to the victims from land mine. Rooms are basic. Shared bathroom is dirty. Nice garden. | |
| h8 | Nat. Bank GH(Hong Kong): SW end of the Riverside Rd. T012-8553321, f ab $5 mos-net. C2 Not nice. Noisy Over priced. | |
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| h7 | Sin young GH: NE side of the Market, T016834353, f ab s/d$5 a/c $10 TV C3. large rooms with TV. | |
| h8 | Mealy Cheanda: f ab s$4 d$6 R(6-23:00, expensive) C3, large rooms, but very noisy from the market and the traffic. Very informative owner. | |
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| h4 | Sok San GH: W of CRA, T012-418726, f ab s/d $5 TV C4. rooms are average size but bathrooms are big. Friendly owner. Best Value in town, Highly Rec. | |
| h5 | Phnom Kiev: N from Sok San GH, T012-820923, f ab s$5 d$7, a/c d$12 t$15, TV C3. Large but not well maintained rooms. Fan rooms are good valued. Noisy from the traffic. | |
| h6 | Phnom Kamchay: N of CRA, T012-855640, f ab s/d$5, a/c $10, TV HW, R(6-22, Expensive) la(1000/set) C4. Rooms are small. Basic bathroom. | |
| h7 | Tekchou Hotel: E of CRA. Closed for renovation or demolition. | |
| h8 | Kampot GH: Walk E from CRA, on the left side. T012-894419, f ab s$5 d$10 C3, Nice family run GH. Cozy and homely. Large rooms but small bathroom. | |
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| h7 | Marcp Plolo GH(Old): Walk from the bus station to friendly monument. First corner turn left to side street. 10m on right side. f sb s/d$4, R(6-21, overpriced)C3, simple wooden building. Small rooms with thin wall | |
| h8 | Ta Eng GH: location ? T012-330-058, f sb s$3 d$4, ab s/d$5 la(700/p)C3. Very friendly and informative owner. Large rooms quiet location. Single rooms are good value for money. | |
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| r | Heng leap Rest: SE of CRA, 6-24:00, local, cheap, Nice seafood. Try BBQ fish with coconut milk. | |
| r | Genluk Bai Rest: location?, 10-22:00, local, cheap, Very delicious. Good portion, Try stew with squid and fish dumpling, dish with rice 2500r+ | |
| r | Marco Polo Rest: see GH. local, small portion overpriced | |
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Volleyball field: At the
Governor's Residence. free of charge. Walk: Along the side of the river with little sandy beach. From the center of the tow, cross over the bridge and turn left. follow the rover watching fisherman's houses. Very scenic. |
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| Cham Fishmen Village: 3-4 hour walk to return. Nice and original village.Walk along the Riverside Rd., pass the Governor's Residence and continue walking on the dirt road. 30 min walk, then you will reach the village. | |
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Pagina Tours: at Borey Bokor
hotel, T012-833429, Koh Pho Coral Island. by boat Nice for swimming and snorkeling. $50/boat, up to 6p, 6hrs to return. Incl. Drinking water and equipment. Boat on river and jungle hiking. $30/boat up to 6p. 8hrs incl drinking water, Bonkor Hill station and Popkok waterfall with 4WD, $50/car, up to 6p, 5hrs, Tekcou waterfalls: by 4WD with a guide. $20/p |
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Marco Polo Tour: T016-330166 Boat trip to Koh Pho $60/boat up to 6p, 8hrs Boat trip to Stung Kev Fishmen Village, $40/boat up to 6p, 3 hrs Bonkor hill station, by 4WD $60/car, 4hurs, Kep $20 uotp 6p by car with a driver. |
| ta | Guide: AT the Borey Bokor GH, you can hire as English speaking guide, $10/day, Very knowledgeable. Ask about Kampot province. |
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| S | Fishmen Village: You can rent a boat from fishermen. Ask directly or GH owners. |
| S | Vham Village: Boat rental $10/1-2p, $15/3-4p, $20/5-6p |
| S | Bonkor National Park and hill station: Admission $5. accommodation dr $5 mattress on the floor. mos-net, very basic. Not Rec. |
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| @ | Internet Cafe: There are a few in town, near town center and near the market. the speed is slow. $6/hr |
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