Explore Kampot
Kampot located on both sides of the Kampot River also know as Teuk Chhou, and connected by 3 bridges, (one is for the new train), the East side of Kampot is where most of the restaurants, guesthouses, and market are located. Along the riverfront, on both sides, are several hotels, guesthouses and boating activities, and restaurants with Western and Khmer (Cambodian) hosts. The riverfront is fairly quiet and quite picturesque.
Some attractions downtown, besides the Riverfront, are the Central Market, and The Old Market. There are many new restaurants, bars, massage and spa places, coffee shops and bakeries, tattoo shops, arts and crafts shops and souvenir shops around town. Towards the ocean on the East side is the Tourist Port of Kampot with trips between Kampot and Koh Rong, Koh Sdach, and Koh Rong Samloem Islands.
cross the River from downtown is Kampot’s Wat or Buddhist Temple which is open to tourists. Past the Wat are Kampot’s Salt fields, and further out of town are Kampot Pepper Farms (black, red, white, and green too!) and Durian farms. Along the riverfront, mostly North of downtown’s bridges, are several guesthouses and restaurants, right on the River. Also, across from downtown is Fish Island, with many new resorts along the Kampot River. Best time of year to visit Kampot is between the beginning of November and end of March. The weather is cooler (not too hot) and sunny skies. April to June is the Hot Season, and June to October is the Rainy Season. Kampot is still beautiful all year round, but it can be hot or wet.