Things to do in Kompong Cham
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Koh Paen
Koh Paen is a rural island in the Mekong River, connected to the southern reaches of Kompong Cham town by an elaborate bamboo bridge in the dry season or a local ferry in the wet season. The bamboo bridge is an attraction in itself, totally built by hand each year and looking like it is made of matchsticks from afar. There are plenty of local wats on the island and locals make a living fishing, as well as growing tobacco and sesame.
During the dry season, several sandbars, the closest thing to a beach in this part of Cambodia, appear around the island. The best way to get about the island is by bicycle, which is possible to arrange through some of the budget guesthouses i…
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Lazy Mekong Daze
A Western spot on the riverfront, this is - as the name suggests - a relaxing place to while away some time. The menu includes Khmer and Thai classics, plus a selection of home-comfort food. Plus beer - it's run by a Brit after all.
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Wat Nokor
The original fusion temple, Wat Nokor is a modern Theravada Buddhist pagoda squeezed into the walls of an 11th-century Mahayana Buddhist shrine of sandstone and laterite. It is a kitsch kind of place and many of the older building's archways have been incorporated into the new building as shrines for worship. On weekdays there are only a few monks in the complex and it is peaceful to wander among the many alcoves and their hidden shrines. There is also a large reclining Buddha.
To get here, head out of town on the road to Phnom Penh, and take the left fork at the large roundabout about 1km from town. The temple is at the end of this pretty dirt road.
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Boeng Tonlé Meas
The advent of the bridge over the Mekong has brought a whole rash of restaurants on stilts to the other side of the river. Many are mini versions of those huge restaurants across the Chruoy Changvar Bridge in Phnom Penh. Some have live bands, others go for karaoke and all have a good range of Khmer favourites. Try the Boeng Tonlé Meas, regarded by many locals as the best of the bunch.
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Old French Lighthouse
Looming over the Mekong River opposite town is an old French lighthouse. For years it was an abandoned shell, but has recently been renovated, including an incredibly steep metal staircase, more like a series of ladders. Don't attempt the climb if you are scared of heights, as it is a long way down. There are great views across the Mekong from the summit.
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Hao An Restaurant
The original Kompong Cham diner is still going strong and draws a legion of Khmers criss-crossing the country. The menu includes a mix of Khmer and Chinese favourites and service is slick, including beer girls who plug their brands at any time of day.
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Mekong Crossing
Now on a prime corner on the riverfront, this old favourite serves an enticing mix of Khmer curries and Western favourites like big burgers and tasty sandwiches. By night, it doubles as a bar and draws a trickle of travellers in town.
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Two Dragons Restaurant
This family-run restaurant draws a steady crowd of Khmers thanks to its authentic food and a range of specials.
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