Urban Tourism in Sihanoukville Port

The most attractive things in this city are the dazzling white sand beaches and blue sand beaches. Walking out of the ancient city of Siem Reap, and then staying on the beach in Sihanoukville for a few days, munching freshly baked fish and shrimp and watching girls selling snacks and children playing, the trip to Cambodia is perfect.

As one of Cambodia's four municipalities directly under the Central Government and the largest port city, Sihanoukville's main tourist attractions are:

1. Gaolong Island: 3 kilometers away from the urban area, with 4 beaches. The beach slope is gentle, the water is clear and the waves are fine, and it is knee-deep to travel 50 meters. The air is fresh and pollution-free It is an ideal holiday destination for diving, swimming and sunbathing, and is also very suitable for parents and children to travel.

2. Dragon Island: Located in the southeast of Sihanoukville 1 hour, the island belongs to overseas Chinese in Chaozhou, and there are many amusement facilities on the island, which is very suitable for China tourists.

3.Bokor Mountain: Bokor Mountain is a national forest park in Cambodia, with lush vegetation, waterfalls and quiet environment.

Other famous scenic spots:

Ochre Beach, Sokka Beach, Independence Beach, Shengli Beach, Zhudao, (Kampot Resort). The northern end of Occheuteal Beach is Serendipity Beach, which is a safe haven for backpackers, so it is undoubtedly the most popular beach here. It is beautiful here, but it is not always quiet. If you go south, the number will gradually decrease. After crossing the small cape at the southern end of the beach, you will see an empty white sand in front of you. This is the reward for your diligent exploration-Outlet Beach. Shengli beach is close to the main gathering place of backpackers, but it is dirty. You can see the port from here. Lamherkay, Koh Pos, Independence Beach and Sokha are other beaches worth mentioning, but the latter two beaches are closed to the public.

There are countless islands in the nearby waters, and only Zhudao has some simple bungalows. Many hotels arrange boats to visit seaside islands, and the charge is about 10, including lunch and snorkeling equipment. Although it is not as famous as Mama Hanh's in Nha Trang, Vietnam, it is just as interesting. Gorong Island is the best place to go here, but you need to go hand in hand. Traveling to the island and staying for one night will probably cost US 19 every day.

Perhaps it is because of the "ingenious" way of bombing Yao for fishing in the past that the underwater activities in the waters near Sihanoukville Port are not as enviable as Indonesia and Thailand. However, as long as you are willing to take a little risk and spend the night in Gotham Island, your efforts will bring you more excitement. There are three famous diving companies in Sihanoukville.

Chez Claude (tel: 0 12-824870) is the oldest in this city, and its boss Claude knows the local waters as well as anyone. Now it has closed down.

EcoSea diving (Tel: 012-654104; ) offers diving or snorkeling tours and PADI-certified courses. The center is jointly run by Japanese and Cambodians.

Scuba country (tel: 012-604680; This is the first diving center in Cambodia to obtain PADI certification. The common languages of the center are English, Chinese, French, German and Dutch. Compared with Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Sihanoukville Port is less developed, but the scenic spots are better. Tuk Tuk 1-2 dollars, motorcycle is about 2000 riel. The coastal tourism in Sihanoukville is mainly divided into four types.

First of all, there are two kinds of island tours, each of which lasts about half a day, from 9 am to 3: 30 pm, and you can choose according to your needs. When you arrive in Sihanoukville, you can immediately choose an island tour route to be used by a specialized company. The price is reasonable, about $50 (see the picture), including mineral water and barbecue lunch at noon. Please note that it is great to book a tour directly from the hotel and have a car to the beach in the morning. Gaolong Island, Longdao and Zhudao are recommended.

The second is to have a lazy rest and bask in the sun by the sea. The beach is good. Several roads are specialty shops. Pick any one, swim, beach volleyball, have a drink when you are tired and enjoy the seafood of local vendors. The beach will be open until after 12 in the evening, only bars, music, barbecues and the like, the cool sea breeze and stars at night, and Cambodian boys chasing the sea.

The third option is to see the fishing port, and pass several hills (Sihanoukville, like Qingdao, has undulating terrain). There are many large container trucks near the port, please pay attention to safety. The fishing port went early and arrived at dawn. It was very prosperous. Fish from the seaside will be sent to all parts of the country, including Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. If you go after 8 o'clock, you will be free. The tour time is about 1.5 hours.

The last choice is Baitou Waterfall, which is more than ten kilometers away. Halfway through the NH4 Highway, you will turn to a red clay road, which is dusty, and the ticket will cost 3-4 dollars.

It is said that this is the most beautiful waterfall in Cambodia, but I went there at the end of the dry season. The water is not rich and the scenery is average. If you go in the rainy season, maybe the scenery will be more beautiful. The voltage is -220V, and the socket can be flat or round. In fact, many household appliances can be set to 220 V or 1 10V, so it is worth noting that the plug is not that important. The plugs in Taiwan Province Province can be used in Cambodian sockets without any problems.

People staying in hotels should bring their own hair dryers. It's not that the locals are not ready. It's really the locals who don't use that stuff.

Toilet-there is a public toilet on the roadside, which can be entered for free with a pass, but it is not in a temple, and sometimes it is a little far away. So if you want to go to the toilet, you'd better tell your driver in advance and let him take you there. There is toilet paper, the lighting is dim, but it is clean, and the equipment is still a famous brand like TOTO! If you have a toilet, you must go at once.