Kampot History
Kampot (Khmer: ខេតុកំពត) is a southern province of Cambodia. Its capital is Kampot town. Kampot has a population of 585,110 and consist of eight districts divided into 92 communes with a total of 477 villages.[2]ampot (Khmer: កំពត, "Tetraodontidae") is the capital of Kampot Province in southern Cambodia, with a population of 39,186.
The city is a quiet riverside town just a few kilometers from the Gulf of Thailand. Before the war, Kampot was best known for its famous black pepper, which is still widely available in Cambodia.
Kampot town is the base for daytrips up the Dâmrei Mountains in general, and Bokor Mountain in particular, in either a truck or a dirt bike. Stunning panoramic views over Cambodia and Vietnam can be enjoyed from the mountain tops. Waterfalls, boating and rafting on the river can be enjoyed in town, and popular attractions are the Kompong Trach caves with their ancient ruins and the durian and pepper farms. The little island of Koh Tonsay can be visited from Kampot town by boat. Visitors can enjoy long stretches of golden sand and tasty local crab curry
Kampot is an up and coming tourist destination and the town has recently undergone many changes. There are a number of charming hotels, guesthouses and resorts in the towns of Kampot and Kep, while home stays can be found in the rest of the province. The province is connected to the rest of the country and Vietnam by well-maintained road.
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| Kampot Province is located in the south-western part of Cambodia with a total coastline of 73 kilometers. The coastline stretches from the border of Hatieng district, Vietnam to Koh Ses, Prey Nup district, Sihanouk Ville. Kampot Province comprises eight districts with 92 communes and 477 villages, with a population of around 4 % of the country's total. The country's most extensive seagrass area is found in Kampot Bay, where the seagrass meadow extends from Trapeang Ropov and Stung Kampot estuaries. Dugongs are usually found in these meadows during November-December, while various species of dolphin are present almost throughout the region within the year. There are also some large seaweed farming areas concentrated in the Kampot area. Mangroves fringe much of the coastline of the country with the province of Kampot not being the exception, around 9% of the country's total mangrove forests are found in this province. Unfortunately wholesale clearing of the mangroves and conversion to salt farms has greatly reduced their spatial extent. By Royal Decree, several protected areas have been designated within the coastal zone. Once such National Park, the Bokor National Park, is located within Kampot Province. This 140,000 ha park is located along the western boundary of the province and stretches from the coast all the way to Koh Kong Province.  |
[edit] Districts
The province is subdivided into 8 districts.- 0701 Angkor Chey - អង្គរជ័យ
- 0702 Banteay Meas - បន្ទាយមាស
- 0703 Chhuk - ឈូក
- 0704 Chum Kiri - ជុំគីរី
- 0705 Dang Tong - ដងទង
- 0706 Kampong Trach - កំពង់ត្រាច
- 0707 Kampot - កំពត
- 0708 Kampong Bay - កំពង់បាយ
Kampot can be described as the city located in Cambodia on its southern side.
Kampot comprises of 8 districts which is divided in to 92 communities having 477 villages in all. Kampot is known as one of the off-the-beaten track travel destination. Such places are hard to find; hence, Kampot is becoming increasingly popular day-by-day. This city has still been left untouched by majority of people.
From the geographical point of view, Kampot is described as a ‘sleepy river town’ situated between beaches along the coast and capital of ‘Phnom Penh’. It’s amongst the finest places to chill out; especially during vacations.
The climate of Kampot is quite pleasant. One can observe the green lands and pastures all through the year; except for the summers.
Kampot Cambodia is widely known for its Pepper Plantations and Durian farming. This province is located on both sides of Teuk Chhou or Prek Thom River, which is very close to Vietnam Ocean. Three different bridges connect the whole Kampot province where local famous restaurants, markets and guesthouses can be found. Kampot town is the capital of Kampot province that offers the best starting point for trips to Bokor Mountain. Kampot province also offers a great and relaxing escape from the rest of Cambodia. Its riverfronts and mountains are fairly quiet and offer a majestic ambiance.
There are many attractions and activities that can be done in Kampot Cambodia.
• Aside from its riverfronts and mountains, tourist can also rent bicycles and wander around the central city, visit small caves near Buddhist shrines and even watch football games
• The eastside of Kampot facing towards the ocean is also a good place to visit where Cham Muslims communities can be found.
• Tourists can also visit the Buddhist Temple, which is located right across the Kampot River. This place is very rich in Kampot history which is open to tourists.
• Right next to the temple, past the salt field, Kampot’s famous black pepper and durian farming can be found. Kampot became very popular because of these products. The Durian plantation produces Durians which is one fruit that is worth trying. Although this fruit throws in a very foul odor, its taste is remarkably great. Eating this fruit definitely is one activity you shouldn’t miss when visiting Kampot Cambodia.
Tourist attraction:
Preak Ampil Resort:
Is the beach rich in white sand, mangrove and coconut trees, and locates at Koh Touch Commune, Kampot by the National Road No 3. At the resort, we can enjoy the fresh seafood like crabs, cuttlefish, lobster, snail, and varied sea fish.
Bokor Resort:
Locates at 42Km distance from the provincial town of Kampot, and was found by a French people 1922 during the reign of the King, Sisovath Before, Bokor was a leisure place for French colonists who need to exchange atmosphere from the plain area to the mountain area at seaside.
The Mountain of Bokor has 1,075-meter height, good weather and beautiful natural view with big trees and rocks shaping up as animal figure. In Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum, there were public buildings, which look like a city there.
At seven-kilometer distance from the mountain, there is a swimming spot locating the water ‘Po Pok Vil’. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of Kampot town, Kep, Sihanouk Ville and blue water of the sea.
Kampong Trach Resort:
Is the rocky mountain having caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates in 38Km distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16. There is a natural well having 30m diameter and other small natural wells having four-meter stair and artistic stone look like animal or object shape. From these natural wells, there is along cave that we can go through to the La Ang Viel Sre 100 and La Ang Thmar Dos.
At these natural wells, there are some evidences remain which prove that the wells were the main filming place before the 70th decade. At the front valley, there is a pagoda of Chinese and Vietnamese. In front of the cave, there is a Cambodian pagoda, which has been now maintained and arranged by the pagoda committee permanently. Among the above four resorts excepted Teuk Chhu have not been renovated and well organized yet. However there are tourists and researchers visit the resorts.
TEUK CHHU RESORT
Kampot comprises of 8 districts which is divided in to 92 communities having 477 villages in all. Kampot is known as one of the off-the-beaten track travel destination. Such places are hard to find; hence, Kampot is becoming increasingly popular day-by-day. This city has still been left untouched by majority of people.
From the geographical point of view, Kampot is described as a ‘sleepy river town’ situated between beaches along the coast and capital of ‘Phnom Penh’. It’s amongst the finest places to chill out; especially during vacations.
The climate of Kampot is quite pleasant. One can observe the green lands and pastures all through the year; except for the summers.
Kampot Cambodia is widely known for its Pepper Plantations and Durian farming. This province is located on both sides of Teuk Chhou or Prek Thom River, which is very close to Vietnam Ocean. Three different bridges connect the whole Kampot province where local famous restaurants, markets and guesthouses can be found. Kampot town is the capital of Kampot province that offers the best starting point for trips to Bokor Mountain. Kampot province also offers a great and relaxing escape from the rest of Cambodia. Its riverfronts and mountains are fairly quiet and offer a majestic ambiance.
There are many attractions and activities that can be done in Kampot Cambodia.
• Aside from its riverfronts and mountains, tourist can also rent bicycles and wander around the central city, visit small caves near Buddhist shrines and even watch football games
• The eastside of Kampot facing towards the ocean is also a good place to visit where Cham Muslims communities can be found.
• Tourists can also visit the Buddhist Temple, which is located right across the Kampot River. This place is very rich in Kampot history which is open to tourists.
• Right next to the temple, past the salt field, Kampot’s famous black pepper and durian farming can be found. Kampot became very popular because of these products. The Durian plantation produces Durians which is one fruit that is worth trying. Although this fruit throws in a very foul odor, its taste is remarkably great. Eating this fruit definitely is one activity you shouldn’t miss when visiting Kampot Cambodia.
KAMPOT PROVINCE - Cambodia |
Is a small town on the Tuk Chhou River, 5km inland from the sea. Fishing and farming are the main activities; durians and melons grow in abundance. To the south end of town is a large dusty traffic circle with three hotels arrayed around it – Phnom Kieu, Phnom Kamchay, and Tuk Chhou. Each has its own restaurants; Tuk Chhou offers a seedy nightclub. Also on the circle is Prachummith Restaurant, close by is Amar Restaurant. To the south near the river is the GPO and telecommunications building. At the north end of town, about 1.5 km away, is the Central Market, with foodstalls. All Kampot transportation is concentrated within range of the market-cycle, motors, taxis, trucks, and buses. The railway station lies farther north. |
There’s zero of interest in Kampot except to walk around town and look at crumbling French-built blue-shuttered shop fronts. Previously Kampot was a stepping-stone to Bokor and Kep. You can reach Kampot by irregular plane service from Phnom Penh. It’s not advisable to get there by car. It takes about 5 hours to cover the 150 km from Phnom Penh to Kampot. From Sihanoukville it’s 105 km to Kampot by a jumping and dirt road. The train from Phnom Penh to Kampot takes seven hours. It used to be a frequent target of the Khmer Rouge - in a 1994 ambush, three foreigners were captured by them. |  |
Tourist attraction:
Teuk Chhu Resort: Is the natural resort locating at Snom Prompi Village, Mak Prang Commune, Kampot District in eight- Kilometer distance, north of the provincial town. The resort has water flowing from Phnom Dam Rey – Phnom Kam Chay. The water is cool and clear flowing down over the big rocks for year round. At Teuk Chhu resort, there are valuable and delicious fruit like Durian, Mangostreen,Rambutan, Mak Prang, Pineapple, Grape fruit, Custard apple, coconut etc. |  |
Preak Ampil Resort:
Is the beach rich in white sand, mangrove and coconut trees, and locates at Koh Touch Commune, Kampot by the National Road No 3. At the resort, we can enjoy the fresh seafood like crabs, cuttlefish, lobster, snail, and varied sea fish.
Bokor Resort:
Locates at 42Km distance from the provincial town of Kampot, and was found by a French people 1922 during the reign of the King, Sisovath Before, Bokor was a leisure place for French colonists who need to exchange atmosphere from the plain area to the mountain area at seaside.
The Mountain of Bokor has 1,075-meter height, good weather and beautiful natural view with big trees and rocks shaping up as animal figure. In Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum, there were public buildings, which look like a city there.
At seven-kilometer distance from the mountain, there is a swimming spot locating the water ‘Po Pok Vil’. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of Kampot town, Kep, Sihanouk Ville and blue water of the sea.
Kampong Trach Resort:
Is the rocky mountain having caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates in 38Km distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16. There is a natural well having 30m diameter and other small natural wells having four-meter stair and artistic stone look like animal or object shape. From these natural wells, there is along cave that we can go through to the La Ang Viel Sre 100 and La Ang Thmar Dos.
At these natural wells, there are some evidences remain which prove that the wells were the main filming place before the 70th decade. At the front valley, there is a pagoda of Chinese and Vietnamese. In front of the cave, there is a Cambodian pagoda, which has been now maintained and arranged by the pagoda committee permanently. Among the above four resorts excepted Teuk Chhu have not been renovated and well organized yet. However there are tourists and researchers visit the resorts.
KAMPOT PROVINCE
Is a southwestern coastal province of the Kingdom of Cambodia. It covers about 4,878 km2 and is situated 148 km from the capital city of Phnom Penh. The population is approximately 528,205 including a large percentage of Vietnamese and Chinese heritages. The population density is 108 persons per square kilometer.
BOKOR RESORT
Locates at 42-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampot, and was found by a French people 1922 during the reign of the King, Sisovath Before, Bokor was a leisure place for French colonists who need to exchange atmosphere from the plain area to the mountainous area at seaside. The Mountain of Bokor has 1,075-meter height, good weather and beautiful natural view with big trees and rocks shaping up as animal figure. In Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum, there were public buildings, which look like a city there. At seven-kilometer distance from the mountain, there is a swimming spot locating at the waterfall "Po Pok Vil". On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of Kampot town, Kep, Sihanouk Ville and blue water of the sea.
KAMPONG TRACH RESORT
Is the rocky mountain with caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates at Dam Nak Kan Tuot Khang Tbong Commune, Kampong Trach District in 38-Kilometer distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16.
PHNOM CHHGOK
Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Located 9km (22mn) From Provincial Town, at Bos Trobek Village, Trorpeang Pring Commune, Kampot District.TEUK CHHU RESORT
Is the natural resort locating at Snom Prampi Village, Mak Prang Commune, Kampot District in eight-Kilometer distance, North of the provincial town. The resort has water flowing from Phnom Dam Rey- Phnom Kam Chay. The water is cool and clear flowing down over the big rocks for year round. At Teuk Chhu resort, there are valuable and delicious fruit like Durian, Mangostreen, Rambutan, Mak Prang, Pineapple, coconut etc.
