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Sihanouk
Ville
Sihanouk
ville known as “Kampong Som” province is
located along the sea and South West
part of Cambodia Map. 250 kilometers
roads from Phnom Penh take about 4 hours
by bus. Sihanouk Ville is gradually
developed, and a few new towns are under
project. The only International sea port
of Sihanouk Ville make Cambodia develop
faster, now it serve as import, export
cargos and tourist cruise boat can be
entered. The potential of Sihanouk Ville
is the province of industry and tourism
of Cambodia.
Security at
the moment is not a problem for tourists
who would like go on vacation. The
number of tourist is still low, but it
will be increased rapidly. White sand
beaches are innate and unruffled.
Ochheuteal, Sokha, Otress, Independence
are popular beaches for doing
sunbathing, snorkeling; swimming,
relaxing. Unfortunately, some are
controlled by private companies.
Town of
Sihanouk Ville had been constructed
since 1950 during the French time
(1863-1953). It is served as beach and
industry town. Best for industry because
cargos are transported out and in every
day, port is very busy. Beaches are
attracted local and foreign tourists
from Phnom Penh and oversea. Recently,
airport of Sihanouk Ville starts to
reopen again for tourists from Siem Reap
and Phnom Penh. Angkor Beer factory are
working to produce local beer for
serving to clients. There are many
companies, want to invest to this area,
in near future few towns are constructed
near by the old one.
General
Information:
How to get
in?
From Phnom
Penh city, taking bus and taxi about 4
hours, price around 5 US dollars per
person. Recently, Siem Reap airways have
flight from Siem Reap to Sihanouk Ville
directly. It can increase the number of
tourist come for their vacation. If
visit Kampot and want to continue to
Sihanouk Ville it takes about 1 and a
half hour only. Tourists can come to
Sihanouk Ville from Koh Kong province,
where is the international border
doorway between Cambodia and Thailand.
Bus and boat can be reached Sihanouk
Ville from there.
Bank & ATM:
ANZ royal
bank now is opened at the town. Money
can be changed from USD to Riel and
other currencies. Cambodia public bank
is opened as well. Credit card is not
difficult to use, many ATM machine that
can get money, charge 2 US dollars per
transaction. Or hotel accepts it as
well.
Sihanouk
Ville Hotels:
Accommodation in Sihanouk Ville now is
enough for clients. There are many of
new hotel, resort, bungalow and
guesthouses recently built in town and
along the beaches. The independence
Hotel, built in 1963 is 4 stars with sea
view excellent to accommodate. Public
rate is from 150 to 750 US dollars per
room night. Hotel owns independence
beach recently, but still allow all
clients to swim there. Better to book
your hotel through local tour operator
or
www.asiavipa.com. Sokha is the only
local 5 star hotel in Sihanouk Ville.
Stay in Sokha hotel in order to have a
priority to swim at Sokha beach, it is
the most beautiful view of all beaches
in Sihanouk Ville. Price is from 120 to
260 US dollars. Mid range hotels a long
Ochheuteal beach are Golden Sand, with
swimming pool, rooms are cleans and
foods are goods. Price rang from 25 to
60 US dollars. More hotel see at
www.asiavipa.com
hotel list.
What to do
and see?
Besides
swimming, snorkeling, at the beaches,
tourists can do their diving at Remote
Island to see varieties of fishes and
others marine creatures. Price of diving
with professional guide is 70 US
dollars. For driving water motorbikes
charge 30 US dollars per hours. For
relaxing and drink is at Otress beach,
because it is calm, it is fond of
private beach.
Ochheuteal beach:
is the most popular beach for swimming,
dining, snorkeling, driving (water Moto). Beach is calm, sand is white, and
tourists can stay until midnight. Local
and foreign tourists swim there
together. Restaurant and bars are
located along the beach, BBQ of sea
foods are the most served at lunch and
dinner. Boat trip to island can be
organized by local agents, price is
varied depends on negotiation. Internet
coffee places can be found also at the
beach of Ocher Teal.
Sokha beach:
owned by Sokha hotel, the only 5 star
hotel in Sihanouk Ville. Beach is the
most beautiful of all beaches of
Cambodia. Locals are not allowed to swim
there; it is open for clients who stay
at Sokha beach hotel only. Sand and
water is white and clean, calm no body
swim.
7 Chann beach
(Independence beach):
Name after hotel which was built during
the French time, 7 Chann that means 7
stories of hotel building. Private own
as well, presently, hotel have enlarged
their beach line about 500 meters more.
Beach is not closed entirely for private
clients of the Independence resort &
spa, 4 stars category hotel in Sihanouk
Ville, Best atmosphere and calm for
honeymooners.
Otress beach:
A bit far from Ocher Teal beach, drive10
minutes by motorbike. Beach is still
natural and calm. Tourist better enjoy
their vacation there, because there are
not so many people such as Ocheu Teal
beach. Restaurant & Bar located along
the beach are cleaned and friendly
staffs. Beach is clean & fine view
especially during sunset.
Ream Beach:
Khmer movie
was filmed there “Snam Sne Samut Ream”,
title of movie. Beach is quiet, very few
people want to go and swim there,
because it is far from town, and it cost
money to go. There are many restaurants
with hammock for welcoming the clients.
Unfortunately, coconut trees were cut
recently, if not it would be beautiful
view during the sunset.
Other
beaches and places to see:
There are
many beaches more such as Victory, Hawaï,
Hunsen,
Kbal Chay
water fall:
A half day
trip to Kbal Chay and see Ream beach
together. It is popular water fall for
local people. They can swim there.
A most memorable and
comprehensive week´s tour for
our 2 families (a party of 10
made up of 4 adults and 6
energetic children aged between
6 years old and 14 years old, so
it wasn´t easy by any means!)
One family flew in from
Singapore and the other from
Japan, and on different days as
well, but Vivath in his
"laid-back" manner organised
things so well, it went
swimmingly. The hotel was
friendly and comfortable, food
delicious, tour itinerary
marvellous, Vivath (and San the
driver, a super and steady
driver at that) greeting us each
morning with smiles on their
faces inspite of a couple of wet
days.........cultural education
with great fun, we thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves! Highly
recommended, and absolutely
great value-for-money using
locals, which we totally approve
of!
― GIBB
Family, n/a, England/Spain ― 9/24/2006
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