Koh Kong Province

Koh Kong situated in the region. With Cardamom Mountains in the north, the Domrei Mountains in the south and remote beaches dotting a rugged coastline that run along the entire western edge of the province, Koh Kong is strikingly beautiful. With its land area of 11,160km² and a population of 164,707, comprising 84,800 males and 79,907 females. The province consists of 8 districts, 33 communes and 131villages. The district of Smach Meanchey constitutes the urban portion.

Cham Yeam Resort

Cham Yeam resort is located in Mondul Seima district, about 10 kilometers northwest of Koh Kong provincial town, near the Cambodia-Thai international border. Cham Yeam is a semi-natural site developed 1997 by Neak Oknha Li Yong Phat. He named it Koh Kong Intentional Resort. Today, it attracts many tourists, especially Thais.

Cham Yeam Resort is one of the most beautiful resorts in Cambodia because it has five-star hotels, quest houses, several casinos and an international zoo, Koh Kong Safari World. Cham Yeam Beach features beautiful coconut trees.

The Cham Yeam border checkpoint is open from 8 a.m until 5 p.m and from 10 p.m to 11 p.m to accommodate the impart and export of goods.

Khun Chhang Khun Phen

Khun Chhang Khun Phen stupa sits on a rock in the middle of the sea tributary, about 1 kilometer from the provincial town. The stupa is 4 meters high and made of concrete. Because the site is small––only 40 square meters, including the stupa–it can accommodate only 10 to 15 visitors at a time. The stupa is about 1 kilometers from the provincial town. Koh Kong residents worship there and often visit the site on national holidays and traditional festivals.

Khun Chhang Khun Phen is related to a Khmer legend. Once upon a time, there was villager’s daughter named Thim, who was loved by a man named Khun Chhang. Khun Chhang was bold-headed and not very handsome, but his family was rich.

Thim, However, did not love Khun Chhang, they became engaged and Khun Chhang married her. She later betryed her husband to love a commander named Khun Phen. When the Khun Phen learned of his wife’s affairs, he complained to the King. The King decided to cut Thim’s into two parts, after him died, Khun Chhang buried her at the same place where she was killed. Because he want her to be reincarnated, Khun Chhang put up the soul flag pole on the east bank of the stream, facing where Thim was buried. Then he built a stupa in memory of their love. Later, the west bank of the stream was named Chetday1 village, and the east the east bank was named Dangtung2 village.

Ta Tai Waterfall

Ta Tai Waterfall is a semi-natural site located in Ta Tai village, Ta Tai commune, Smach Meanchey district, about 20 kilometers east of Koh Kong provincial district, about 20 kilometers east of Koh Kong provincial ton along National Road 48. there are 84 families living in this area. They earn their living by fishing and hunting.

The waterfall has two stages. The first stage is 5 to 6 meters high, the second stage is 12 to 15 meters high. Ta Tai waterfall was developed as a model site in Koh Kong to attract local and foreign tourists.

Ta Tai waterfall is also known as Ta Eysei waterfall. According to legend, a man named Ta Tai and his son went to the fish because the waterfall was the joining points between fresh water and salt water. There are a storm and the resulting floods carries away Ta Tai’s son. Four or five day later, however, the boy was found at the same spot. from where he disappeared. When Ta Tai questioned his son, the boy said: “there are some one who took me to a secret place, where he turned into a vampire and wanted to kill me.

But suddenly Ta Eysei3 appeared to save me and took me back”. After hearing the story, Ta Tai and his wife believed that son was saved by Ta Eysei or Neak Sachang4 ever since then, the Waterfall has been called Ta Eysei Waterfall or Ta Tai Waterfall.

.Koh Moul, the biggest island in Cambodia, is 22 kilometers long and 7 kilometers wide. The island is located in Koh Kong district, about 24 kilometers south of Koh Kong provincial town. Koh Moul is 350 meters above sea level. The island has many hills and is rich in natural scenery.

Koh Kong Krav has more than 10 waterfall that range from 6 to 25 meters in height. Koh Mool features six beautiful white sand and limpid water. The water surrounding the island are full of black and white dolphins that appear along the beach from 9 to 10:30 in the morning and 5 to 7:30 in the evening.

Kbal Chhay or Koh Por

Kbal Chhay waterall is located in Mondul Seima district, about 16 kilometers north of Koh Kong provincial town. Kbal Chhay or Koh Por is a natural site along a high mountain range and forest. To reach Koh Por, visitors travel along a stream amid beautiful scenery.

Kbal Chhay gets its water from the Pursat stream. The waterfall is 10 meters high and 8 meters wide during the rainy season, in dry season there is less water, so locals and tourists visit the site and relax under the big rocks that resemble a cave.

Koh Sdech

Koh Sdech is located in Kirisakor district, about 81 kilometers south of Koh Kong provincial town. It attracts visitors from Sihanoukville and Sre Ambil district.

Koh Sdech features a long beach, and the sea is filled with a variety of fish. The site is excellent for snorkeling or scuba diving, as the water is clear, and an array of coral can be seen growing at the bottom o the sea.

According to legend, there once was a king who commanded an army on the island. Because there was no fresh water, the king search everywhere to find some. At last he found a rock near the sea. Thinking the rock might contain water, the king drew his sword and split open the rock, releasing an endless low of water that local people still today.