Kampong Cham , is a perfect place to get into it we could call the Cambodia authentic, because in this beautiful place we enter a more rural part of the country, authentic, traditional and less corrupt.
Many travelers pass through this city nearly so bound as it is en route to the northern cities like Kratie provinces or more wild as Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri .
Kampong Cham , is a quiet little town where the quiet and the little importance of time and schedules make it special.
Most of its inhabitants live on fishing in the mother of rivers (the Mekong ) through which the guidance is more than easy.
for many years has been one of the most important cities of the country and certainly is a great spot for those who want to learn and soak up the most authentic part of the population Khmer .
This town has beautiful temples, some of the time Angkoriana , with no waste and is an ideal spot to chat with the monks in those locations.
influence French colonial abounds in the place, but unfortunately, now far from what a day was given the deterioration of buildings and streets.
the city's attractions are many, among which we highlight :
The old French lighthouse
Koh Paen
Wat Nokor
Phnom Pros
Phnom Srei
is also possible to travel by bicycle but to get around the city, is complicated.
Best of Kampong Cham , is the low number of travelers compared to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh . also highlight the enormous friendliness of its inhabitants, who are closer than in other parts of the country, looking for conversation.
To reach Kampong Cham from Phnom Penh , take a bus, whose transfer is between 4 and 5 hours if no complications . The ticket can cost around $ 4 per person and the road is in fairly good condition.
Once you arrive in Kampong Cham , the bus stops at the bus stop in the city, where you will be expecting one or two dozens of taxi drivers with their tuk tuk 's decorated and clean for transports. The prices are affordable and short distances.
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