Places to Visit in Kompong-Chhnang, Cambodia, Asia
Kompong Chhnang is a city in Kompong Chhnang province in Cambodia. It is located in the centre of the Cambodia and Kompong is located between the Siem Reap and Phnom Penh province. Kompong Chhnang is one of the largest cities in Cambodia and identified for its road and sea routes which connects to various province in Cambodia. Kompong Chhnang is surrounded by Krakor, Phumi Tnaot Chum, Kampong Cham City, Udong, Pursat, and Kampong Thom and it is located 98 Kms away from capital of Cambodia Phnom Penh. Zip code of Kompong Chhnang is 04201 and coordinates are 12.0000° N, 104.5000° E.
Tourism in Kompong Chhnang:
Kompong Chhnang is located in the centre of the Cambodia and Tonle Sap Lake bisects Kompong Chhnang and soil is fertile and wet throughout the year and rich in flora and used for the rice cultivation. Tourists can explore the river.
Places to visit in Kompong Chhnang:
Phnom Da: Phnom Da is one of the major tourism destinations in Kompong Chhnang and visited by thousands of tourist from all over the world. Kompong Chhnang is renowned for its wildlife preserves and enclosed by flora.
Phnom Krang Romeas: is situated at the distance of around 3 Kms from Kompong Chhnang with natural beauty which mesmerizes tourists and has huge trees and wet land, worth visiting this place.
Phnom Neang Kang Rey: it is a wildlife sanctuary located at the distance of 12 Kms from Kompong Chhnang in Trabek village and this location is famous among the local and international tourists.
Phnom Ta Reach: is historical and natural site and it is located in Phnom Touch village and this region is bounded by various small and big hills, landscapes, covered with palm trees and tourists visit this place during the festival season
Other places to visit in Kompong Chhnang:
- Phnom Roap Bat
- Phnom San Touch
- Phnom Ta Ind
- Phnom Ta Pi
- Prasat Kampong Preach
- Prasat Slut Tey
- Tonle Sap View
- Wat Phnom Robath
Things to do in Kompong Chhnang:
Kompong Chhnang is famed for its water ride and tourists can hire or rent a boat from Kompong Chhnang and can explore the region by own. Khmer dishes like Soups, noodles and fish dishes are mainly available in this region.
Best time to visit Kompong Chhnang:
Kompong Chhnang is surrounded by breathtaking beauty and best time to visit Kompong Chhnang is between the months of October to March.
How to Reach Kompong Chhnang?
By Air: Phnom Penh International airport is located at the distance of 100 Kms from Kompong Chhnang, connects to cities like Kulala Lumpur, Bangkok, Beijing Hong Kong, Singapore, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap cities and few other cities in Asia.
By Road: buses, share taxis, and motorcycle, are available from Phnom Penh to Kompong Chhnang at the regular basic. Motorcycle can be hired from local vender at nominal price.
By Sea: boats and bullet boats ply from Siem Reap to Kompong Chhnang and from Phnom Penh to Kompong Chhnang and tourists can see various breathtaking landscapes during the ride.
Hotels in Kompong Chhnang:
Kompong Chhnang is visited by number of tourist, as it is located on the lap of Mother Nature. Hotels and Guesthouses in Kompong Chhnang cost from 10 USD to 40 USD per night and have all the basic facilities. Some of the major and renowned hotels in Chhnang are listed below:
- Sohka’s Guest House
- Bopha Angkor Guesthouse
- Sovann Phum Hotel
- Holiday Guest House
- Phkay Proeunk Guest House
- Somrong Sen Hotel
- Rithisen Hotel
- Nana Guesthouse
- Raksmey Sokha New York Hotel
- Metapheap Guesthouse
- Half Way House