Things to do in Takeo
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Ta Mok's House
Takeo Province's most notorious native son, Ta Mok - AKA 'The Butcher' - served as the Khmer Rouge's chief-of-staff in the 1960s and was later commander of the Southwestern Zone, where he presided over horrific atrocities. Paranoid about his personal security, he had an elaborate house built in the middle of the lake and, it is said, had the architects and builders executed upon completion of each floor, which included hidden rooms and escape passages.
Today, Ta Mok's House - about 1km north of town at the end of a causeway - is occupied by a police training facility but can be viewed from the outside. Ta Mok, who had two more residences near Anlong Veng, died in prison i…
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lakefront promenade
The lakefront promenade along the northern edge of town is a popular late-afternoon hang-out for local youth and a favourite backdrop for wedding photos. At its western end, a cement pier that's seen better days attracts young couples in the mood to commune with lily pads and frogs - and each other. The area is especially romantic at sunset.
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Kuy Teay Chhnang
Likely to fulfil the promise implied in its name, which means bon appétit, this spotless eatery specialises in Chinese soups, which are lip-smackingly tasty early in the morning. It also has lots of rice-based Khmer dishes. There's no English sign; look for neatly parked motorbikes out front and a fake brick façade.
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Mlop Sbau Trachak Chit
Offering better value than some of the places in town, this restaurant - outdoors under a thatch roof - and its delicious Khmer dishes are hugely popular with locals, especially in the evening. Neither the menu nor the sign are in English; from St 10 walk through a gate with an Anchor beer sign over it and follow the wooden walkway.
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Psar Nat
This grimy market shelters a handful of basic food stalls that are great for coffee, tea or traditional Khmer breakfast soup. Also has a few vegetable sellers.
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Provincial Museum
The brand-new Provincial Museum, built in the style of a Khmer temple, is supposed to open its exhibits on local archaeology and culture in 2008.
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Café
This unpretentious place, run by an exceptionally tall lad, serves Takeo's best ice coffee - but no food - under a tin roof.
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