| Laos - Myanmar - Cambodia | ||
| Sihanoukville | ||
Since the election of a democratic government in 1993, Cambodia has welcomed tourists with open arms. In the last few years, the country has opened up with the coming of peace and it is now possible to visit many more attractions than in the past. Sihanoukville also known as Kampong Som, is a port city in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand and is a growing Cambodian urban center. It is 185 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh and it is the administrative center of Sihanouk Province. The city is named after King Father Norodom Sihanouk and grew up around the construction of Sihanoukville Port. Construction on the port began in June 1955 and it was the only deep water port in Cambodia.[2]. The port was built in part due to the waning power of the French leading to the Vietnamese tightening their control over the Mekong Delta and hence restricting river access to Cambodia. Sihanoukville's beaches have made it a popular tourist destination. |
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| Accommodation - Sihanoukville | ||
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Sokha Beach Resort Sokha Beach Resort & Spa is set amidst a secluded 15 hectares of glorious beach-front garden alongside a pristine white sandy beach where you can relax and enjoy a variety of water sports. |  |
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Jasmine Located on the beachfront with good views of the sea, rooms included TV, fan and aircon. | |
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Seaside Hotel This has long been a very popular place to stay in town, boasting an ideal location on Occheuteal Beach. All rooms come with air-con, TV, minibar and hot water | |
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The Independance Hotel Built in 1962, this was Sihanoukville's original hotel and has been fully refurbished complete with grand ocean views, a large pool and a private slice of beach. | |
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Reef Resort Just a short distance from Serendipity Beach, Reef offers smart little rooms set around a swimming pool. There is also a popular restaurant and bar with a pool table. | |
