Introducing Chau Doc
Perched on the banks of the Bassac River, Chau Doc is a pleasant town near the Cambodian border with sizable Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities. Its cultural diversity – apparent in the mosques, temples, churches and nearby pilgrimage sites – makes it a fascinating place to explore even if you aren’t headed to Cambodia. Taking a boat trip to the Cham communities across the river is another highlight, though its addictive market and peaceful waterfront make fine backdrops to a few days of relaxing before heading out.
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Owing to the popular river crossing between Vietnam and Cambodia, many travellers pass through Chau Doc.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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khmer new year 2012
by jepoonsylvia 13 September 2011
Hi all, we will be arriving in PP from Chau Doc on 09th April 2012 then travelling up to SR on 11th April then leaving to go back to HCMC…
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RE: Practical Know-How Questions - Cambodia
by HenningWessel 12 September 2011
1. No bus, Camry, 35- 40USD; tuktuk, 15- 20USD, mototaxi, 15USD per day at the temples. Walking the temples is a bit much. You'll see…
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Border crossing with CPAP
by mt5045 10 September 2011
An odd question, but I'm thinking about a Chau Doc border crossing and wondering if my CPAP will give me any problems? They get swabbed…
