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SihanoukVille
is located on the coast of Cambodia, about halfway between Thailand and Vietnam, on the Bay of Thailand. It's locally know as Kampong Som. A spread out tourist town for
both foreigners and local people from all over the country. Three sides of the town are bordered by tropical beaches and islands. Filled with empty beaches, crowded beaches, seafood, restaurants, bars,
Buddhist Temples, casinos, hotels, and more beaches. At several hundred places, English is spoken; and many French speakers are here as well. About 20 other languages are spoken at various guesthouses
and restaurants.
Prime Time
in SihanoukVille is between the beginning of November and the end of February. Cooler weather, sunny every day, and not a worry in the world. Winter in
SihanoukVille is the best!. Low season is between the beginning of August until the end of October. Lots of rain. March to June starts to get hotter and more humid, but not too much rain. October
sees a little rain everyday, which cools things down. Also, during many Cambodian holidays, the town fills up as well.
Getting to Sihanoukville
is easy. From Thailand, just fly from
Bangkok to Phnom Penh, about a 45 minute flight. Then take 3 to 4 hour ride by taxi or bus to Sihanoukville. Or take a 4 hour bus or car from Koh Kong island to Sihanoukville, starting just across the border
near TRAT, Thailand.
From Vietnam, just fly from Saigon or Hanoi to Phnom Penh and then by bus or taxi. Or take a bus, boat, or car across the Cambodia/Vietnam border to Phnom Penh,
and then a 4 hour ride by bus or taxi to get here. Also, from the Kep, Cambodia / Vietnam border, you're just 3 hours from SihanoukVille. Flights will be arriving soon at the new airport, but not
yet. Leaving Sihanoukville so soon??? Check out Ana's Travel to and from Sihanoukville page.
In Town Already?
Pick up a free copy of The SihanoukVille Advertiser, to get updated
information on all the activities around town, as well as the famous "Not a Map" including all the beaches and many tourist services. Located in over 260 hotels, restaurants, and beach bars in
Southern Cambodia..
Layout of Sihanoukville When you arrive in SihanoukVille, your first stop is usually the downtown bus station at the Old New Market, coming from Phnom Penh or Koh Kong, .......or the Port
coming from a cruise ship. From downtown, in the East, South, and West, there are beaches and more beaches. To the North, are small mountains going back to Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, and Koh Kong.
More Information!
can be found at most guesthouses, hotels, and restaurants. There are a few tour services in town, which provide guided tours by boat and car, and motorcycle tours. Want to
speak a few words in Khmer, the Cambodian Language. Speak Khmer!
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