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Koh Kong (កោះកុង)

Capital: Koh Kong  · 380 km from Phnom Penh · 6h by road

Cambodia's last frontier — the Cardamom Mountains. Mangrove forests, eco-lodges deep in the rainforest, the longest mangrove sanctuary in mainland SE Asia (Peam Krasop), and the Tatai River with its kayak-friendly hidden waterfalls. The Thai border is here too.

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Known for: Cardamom Mountains · Tatai River · Peam Krasop Mangroves · Koh Kong Island

Top spots (5)

Tatai River + Waterfall

ស្ទឹងតាតៃ

★ 5/5

nature  ·  Cost: $10–15 boat trip · $30+ kayak rental  · Daylight; best dry season Nov–April

Why visit: The signature attraction of Koh Kong. Boat upriver from any Tatai-side guesthouse to a tiered jungle waterfall — swimmable, kayak-friendly, surrounded by the Cardamoms. Eco-lodges along the river are a destination in themselves.
How to get there: Most guesthouses offer boat trips; or $5 tuk-tuk to the bridge crossing.
#must-see#nature#swimming#kayak

Cardamom Mountains Trek

★ 5/5

nature  ·  Cost: $25–60/day fully guided + meals  · Multi-day

Why visit: One of the largest intact rainforests in mainland SE Asia. Multi-day treks via Chi Phat (community-based eco-tourism), spotting hornbills, gibbons, and rare species. 1–4 day options.
How to get there: Chi Phat village base — book through "Wildlife Alliance" or "Chi Phat" online before arriving.
#adventure#eco#multi-day

Peam Krasop Mangrove Sanctuary

ភាមក្រសោប

★ 4/5

nature  ·  Cost: $2 entry  · 07:00–17:00 daily

Why visit: Wooden boardwalk that loops through the mangroves. 20-minute climb up the central tower for treetop view. Great wildlife — kingfishers, mudskippers, troops of monkeys.
How to get there: 15 km from Koh Kong town, $10 tuk-tuk return.
#nature#wildlife#half-day#family-friendly

Koh Kong Island

កោះកុង

★ 4/5

beach  ·  Cost: $25 all-in day trip  · Daily 09:00–16:00

Why visit: Cambodia's largest offshore island. Almost untouched — 7 long beaches, no resort infrastructure, day-trip only. Boat goes to Beach 4 (the prettiest), where you swim, lunch, snorkel.
How to get there: Day-trip boat from Koh Kong town pier ~$25/person.
#off-beat#beach#snorkel

Cham Yeam Border Crossing (to Thailand)

★ 3/5

history  ·  Cost: Free crossing · visa fees apply  · 06:00–22:00 daily

Why visit: The southern Thai border crossing — connects to Trat province (Koh Chang). Open 06:00–22:00. Visa on arrival for Thailand for most nationalities; for Cambodia, e-Visa or VOA.
How to get there: 12 km west of Koh Kong town. Tuk-tuk $3.
#border#transit
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