Things to do in Krong Koh Kong
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Koh Kong Safari World
Animal welfare may not be the primary consideration at Koh Kong Safari World, run by Koh Kong International Resort (the casino-hotel a few kilometres away at the border), but the Disneyesque gateway - in a style that Bavaria's mad King Ludwig II would have found irresistible -doesn't hint at anything sinister.
The park has the usual zoo animals but it also puts on the sort of live-animal shows banned in most countries, with performances reminiscent of a 19th-century circus sideshow. Every morning, and into the early afternoon, birds ride tiny bicycles, orang-utans dressed up as boxers throw punches and a man puts his head inside a crocodile's mouth.
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kickboxing
Traditional Khmer kickboxing - similar to Thailand's Muay Thai, which Khmers insist is in fact Cambodian - is especially popular in Krong Koh Kong, and many of the country's top boxers, including the national champion, Eh Phouthong, hail from here.
Matches are sometimes held in Krong Koh Kong on Saturday nights, especially in the dry season. The hugely enthusiastic crowds include quite a few women and the provincial governor who, it is said, never misses a match. Locals are joined by Thai punters from across the border.
For details on times, ask someone to translate what's being said when you see an old pickup driving around town with its loudspeakers blaring.
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beach
The best nearby beach is on the eastern (ie city centre) side of Stung Koh Poi about 4km south of the bridge at the tip of the peninsula. You can get there along the river on foot or by moto; by car you have to loop around to the east.
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Sunset Bar
Right on the waterfront nestled in a row of fishers' houses, this mellow bar - an ideal spot to watch the sun go down - is the best place in town for a laid-back beer. It's hidden down an alleyway - look for the 'bar' sign.
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Riverfront Restaurant
Across St 1 from the Asean Hotel, this Thai and Khmer place specialises in reasonably priced seafood and soups, including delicious tom yam. Four breezy pavilions out over the water afford truly romantic sunset views.
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Phou Mint Koh Kong Restaurant
This Thai and Khmer place specialises in reasonably priced soups (120B to 200B), including delicious tom yam, and superfresh seafood. Four breezy pavilions out over the water afford truly romantic sunset views.
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Sauna Garden Bar
Both a relaxing sauna and a garden restaurant with good Khmer, Thai and Western food, this establishment - something of an expat hang-out - is also a good source of local information.
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food stalls
Thai food is more common here than in most parts of Cambodia. There are cheap food stalls around the perimetre of Psar Leu - have a look along St 2 and north of the market along St 3.
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Fat Sam’s
An informal, South Welsh–run bar with a pool table and a selection of beers and wines. Serves breakfast (US$1 to US$3.75), sandwiches (US$2.75 to US$3.50) and a daily special.
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Baan Peakmai
One of the best restaurants in town, this Thai place, out of doors in a relaxing garden, has a monster menu with two dozen vegetarian choices and a fair spread of seafood.
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Dive Inn
From October to July, the Dive Inn runs all-day snorkelling trips to Koh Kong Island (US$25 per person, minimum eight participants).
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Resort 2000
Across the estuary from town and about 2km south of the bridge, Resort 2000 has a grassy beach area and eating options that are popular with Khmers.
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Bob's Bar
Breakfast is available all day long at this cheery, Aussie-run restaurant-bar. Serves Western dishes and the best espresso in town.
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Koh Kong Adventure Travel & Tours
Koh Kong Adventure Travel & Tours runs PADI courses and scuba day trips but prices may be high.
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Moto Bar
More geared-up for the Pattaya expat on a visa run than for the average backpacker.
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Pun Pun Supermarket
This supermarket carries toiletries, baby supplies and some Western food items.
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Bak Khlong Beach
Further south from Resort 2000, Bak Khlong Beach has cheap fish and seafood.
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