Introducing Kompong Cham
Kompong Cham is a gateway to the real Cambodia, a land of picturesque villages, pretty wats and fishing communities. More a quiet town than a bustling city, it is a peaceful provincial capital spread along the banks of the Mekong. It was an important trading post during the French period, the legacy evident as you wander through the streets of chastened yet classic buildings.
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Long considered Cambodia’s third city after Phnom Penh and Battambang, lately Kompong Cham has been somewhat left in the dust by the fast-growing tourist towns of Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. Kompong Cham remains an important travel hub and acts as the gateway to eastern and northeastern Cambodia. This role has grown thanks to the first bridge to span the Mekong’s width in Cambodia, dramatically cutting journey times to popular destinations like Kratie and Mondulkiri.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Siem Reap to Stung Treng
by montyman 13 September 2011
I did that many years ago from kompong Cham by boat to Stung Tren then on by speedboat to Wernkham the crossing was unofficial then. but…
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RE: Siem Reap to Stung Treng
by Moixito 13 September 2011
HI there!!!, Im planing the same trip. From Siem Riep to Laos ( Don det ). Wonder if someone can confirm the best route. I'm not in a…
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RE: Mekong water level
by sonuvcdouille 12 September 2011
Just drove from my village to Kampong Cham this morning. The flooded plains which had been receding are currently at their highest level.…
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