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New Years in Cambodia Suggestion? Beach tip?

Replies: 4 - Last Post: Dec 28, 2011 11:52 AM Last Post By: gld73

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Shuming

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Dec 20, 2011 11:08 PM
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New Years in Cambodia Suggestion? Beach tip?

Where would you suggest a visitor be for New Years in Cambodia?

I am visiting Cambodia for 13 days, arriving Dec 28 in PPenh. I dont have any definite plans, thinking to split time between beaches/hiking in the SW Koh Kong area and Angor Wat. Because I arrive on Dec 28, I will either first head to Angor Wat or SW, and spend New Years wherever I am. Where would you suggest going? I am not looking for a Times Square ball dropping extravaganza, just thought that if there is something special about New Years somewhere in Cambodia, I should go there.

Also, what beach area in Cambodia would you recommend I visit? I was thinking the Koh Kong area, but am open to suggestions.

Thank YOU
Note: any other cant miss places to include for a 13 day visit such as mine, feel free to throw down as well! I am a 26 US male in good shape, looking for some hiking, beach, history and generally to explore Cambodia.

HenningWessel

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Dec 20, 2011 11:22 PM
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Party: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville.

Lights out at 11pm: everywhere else. A non- event.

sbruny

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Dec 21, 2011 3:27 AM
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There is a good local party Cambodian style on the top of Bokor mountain outside Kampot. Wake up in the morning and see one of the most spectacular views over the Cambodian coastline. Cold and foggy at night. Bring flashlight and warm clothing.

oldschoolfool

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Dec 21, 2011 10:39 AM
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If you go to Sihanoukville for NYE and NYD make sure you get accommodation sorted asap
as it's mobbed then

gld73

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Dec 28, 2011 11:52 AM
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You have to bear in mind that Khmer New Year is at a completely different time of year than "our" new year, so the 31st Dec thing isn't a big thing in Cambodia (shame you're not there for Khmer New Year!). It's therefore only be celebrated in the popular expat and tourist cities/towns - i.e. Siem Reap, Phnom Pen and S'ville.
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