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Koh Kong
ℹ️Practical info — Koh Kong
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Bring enough cash, as ATMs can be unreliable outside the main town.
- Book a guide for the Cardamom Mountains; the jungle is too dense to explore alone.
- Hire a longtail boat to explore the Peam Krasaop mangrove forests at your own pace.
- When crossing the Thai border nearby, always check the current visa requirements.
🍽 Food
In the town center restaurants, blending influences from both countries.
Visit the simple food stalls right along the riverbank.
Early morning at the stalls surrounding the main market.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The hub for local fresh produce and a variety of Thai imported goods.
Buy these in the small, family-run shops around the market area.
Walk along the suspended wooden walkways through the dense trees.
A particularly peaceful spot for swimming during the dry season.
Water temperature…
Koh Kong is a coastal city located in southwestern Cambodia, serving as the capital of Koh Kong Province and a vital gateway near the border with Thailand. The city is separated from the Thai province of Trat by the Kah Bpow River and was historically isolated from the rest of Cambodia until the completion of the Koh Kong Bridge in 2002. It is surrounded by the Cardamom Mountains, which host some of the largest remaining rainforests in Southeast Asia and provide habitat for numerous endangered species. The nearby Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for having one of the most extensive and well-preserved mangrove forests in the region, featuring an elevated wooden walkway for visitors. Ecotourism has become a primary economic driver, with attractions like the Tatai Waterfall and various island resorts drawing travelers interested in sustainable nature experiences. The city also functions as a Special Economic Zone, facilitating international trade and industrial development between Cambodia and neighboring Thailand.
- Location: Cambodia
- Nearby: Tatai (19 km)
- Population: ~33.134 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 37 | 46 | 101 | 144 | 306 | 488 | 608 | 511 | 525 | 280 | 103 | 36 |
Geography
Facts
- The Koh Kong Bridge was the longest bridge in Cambodia when completed.
- Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary contains over 60 km of coastline.
- The Cardamom Mountains protect species like the Siamese crocodile.
- Koh Kong was historically known as 'Koh Kong City' under Thai influence.
- The Tatai River is famous for its bioluminescent plankton at night.
- The city hosts one of Cambodia's largest special economic zones.
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