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Traveling from Kampot to Koh Rong in Cambodia offers a scenic mix of land and sea transport, and you have several good options to choose from. Here’s a breakdown of how to get there, how long it’ll take, and what it will cost.

Traveling from Kampot to Koh Rong is a memorable journey that connects Cambodia’s peaceful riverside town with one of its most beautiful islands. The trip usually involves two stages — traveling from Kampot to Sihanoukville by land, then continuing by ferry to Koh Rong. Travelers can choose from several options depending on their budget, time, and comfort preference.

The most common way is by bus or minivan. Shared transportation departs daily from Kampot to Sihanoukville, taking about 2.5 to 3 hours. The ticket price usually ranges from US $10 to $12 per person. Once in Sihanoukville, passengers can catch a ferry to Koh Rong at the main pier. Several ferry companies operate daily services to the island, with a travel time of around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Ferry tickets cost between US $15 to $20 each way, depending on the operator and boat type.

For more comfort and flexibility, travelers may hire a private taxi or car transfer from Kampot directly to Sihanoukville or even to the ferry pier. This convenient option takes about 2 hours and costs between US $45 and $80, ideal for families or groups who prefer privacy and a smoother ride. Some travel agencies in Kampot also offer combined packages (land + ferry) starting from US $35 to $40 per person, saving time and effort when planning connections.

During high season, a direct ferry from Kampot to Koh Rong is occasionally available, operated from Kampot International Tourism Port. The boat ride takes around 2 hours and costs approximately US $25 per person — the most scenic and relaxing route, as you’ll cruise directly to the island without needing a land transfer.

Whichever option you choose, the journey from Kampot to Koh Rong promises a mix of adventure, comfort, and breathtaking scenery — leading you from tranquil riverside charm to the tropical paradise of Cambodia’s coastline.

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អាណាចក្រខ្មែរ គឺ ជា សម័យ មួយ ដែល មាន ភាពរុងរឿង បំផុតក្នុងប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្ រជាតិខ្មែរ។ ដោយសារ ហេតុដែលខ្មែរមានដែនដីធំធេង និងវិសាលភាព យ៉ាងច្រើន អាណាចក្រខ្មែរ ត្រូវបានហៅថា “មហាអាណាចក្រខ្មែរ”។ ប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្រ របស់អាណាចក្រ នេះត្រូវបានចងក្រង និងរក្សាទុកតាមរយៈសិលាចារឹក និងសាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹត។

សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹត គឺជាគម្ពីរ ឬ អត្ថបទបុរាណដែលត្រូវបានចារនៅលើស្លឹករឹត។ ស្លឹករឹតគឺជាស្លឹករបស់ដើមទ្រាំង ដែលមានប្រភពមកពីភាគខាងកើត និងខាងជើងនៃប្រទេសឥណ្ឌា និងស្រីលង្កា។ នៅក្នុងតំបន់អាស៊ីអាគ្នេយ៍ ដើមទ្រាំងនេះអាចរកឃើញនៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជា ថៃ និងភូមា។ នៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជា ដើមទ្រាំងមានច្រើននៅខេត្តក្រចេះ និងកំពង់ធំ។

សម្ដេចព្រះសង្ឃរាជ ជួនណាត បានពន្យល់ថា ពាក្យ “សាស្ត្រា” ក្នុងភាសាបាលី និងសំស្ក្រឹត មានន័យថា ក្បួនច្បាប់ ឬ សេចក្តីដឹង ដែលពាក់ពន្ធ័ទៅនឹងចំណេះដឹង វិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ សាសនា ច្បាប់ និងទ្រឹស្តីអំពីជីវិត។ អ្នកស្រាវជ្រាវខ្លះទៀតក៏បានរៀបរាប់ថា សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតមានកំណើតចាប់ពីសម័យអង្គរ។

សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹត ត្រូវបានផ្សព្វផ្សាយដល់ប្រជាជនខ្មែរយ៉ាងទូលំទូលាយ នៅសម័យកាលមុនៗ ហើយត្រូវបានប្រើប្រាស់ជាប្រចាំ។ ប៉ុន្តែពេលកន្លងមក វប្បធម៌សិលាចារឹក និងសាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតក៏បានរលាយបាត់បង់បន្តិចម្តងៗ ដោយសារអវត្តមាននៃការរក្សាទុក និងការចែកចាយខ្វះខាត។

សព្វថ្ងៃ សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតភាគច្រើន ត្រូវបានរក្សា និងប្រើប្រាស់នៅតែក្នុងវត្តអារាមប៉ុណ្ណោះ ដូច្នេះ វាក៏មានហានិភ័យបាត់បង់បន្តិចម្តងៗ ផងដែរ។ បណ្តាលមកពីការរីកចម្រើននៃបច្ចេកវិទ្យាទំនើប ដែលរំពឹងឱ្យប្រើសៀវភៅ ឬវិធីសាស្ត្រឌីជីថលជំនួស។

សរុបមក សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតគឺជាទ្រព្យសម្បត្តិបុរាណដ៏មានតម្លៃ ដែលបង្ហាញពីភាពចម្បងនៃវប្បធម៌ និងស្មារតីដ៏ខ្ពង់ខ្ពស់របស់ជាតិខ្មែរ។ វាអាចជាគម្ពីរសាសនា ឬឯកសារដែលរៀបរាប់អំពីពង្សាវតារនៃប្រទេសខ្មែរយើងផងដែរ។

The Khmer Empire was one of the most glorious periods in Cambodian history. Due to the vast territory under Khmer control, it earned the title of the “Great Khmer Empire.” This rich history has been recorded and preserved through stone inscriptions and Sastra Slëk Rëet (palm-leaf manuscripts).

What is Sastra Slëk Rëet made from?
Sastra Slëk Rëet refers to ancient texts inscribed on palm leaves, specifically the leaves of the T’rang tree (Corypha palm). This tree originates from the eastern and northern parts of India and Sri Lanka. In Southeast Asia, the T’rang tree can be found in countries like Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. In Cambodia, the tree is mostly found in Kratie and Kampong Thom provinces.

According to Samdech Preah Sangharaja Chuon Nath, the word Sastra in Pali and Sanskrit means “doctrine,” referring to knowledge, sciences, religion, law, and philosophies about life. Some scholars have stated that Sastra Slëk Rëet dates back to the Angkor period.

These palm-leaf manuscripts were widely shared among Khmer people in the past and used over many generations. However, as time went on, both the tradition of stone inscriptions and the use of palm-leaf manuscripts have gradually faded. Today, Sastra Slëk Rëet is mostly preserved and used only within Buddhist pagodas. As a result, it is slowly being lost due to the rise of modern technology such as printed books and digital formats.

In conclusion, Sastra Slëk Rëet is a valuable cultural heritage of the Khmer people. These texts, written on palm leaves, include religious scriptures and historical records that reflect the wisdom and identity of the Khmer civilization.

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Kampot, a tranquil riverside town in southern Cambodia, is known for its colonial charm, pepper farms, and scenic mountain views. Yet beyond its relaxed atmosphere, Kampot hosts a variety of festivals and events that showcase its vibrant culture and growing creative scene. For visitors, these celebrations offer an enriching way to connect with local traditions and the community spirit.

One of the most anticipated events is the Kampot River Festival, which brings together athletes, performers, and food vendors for a lively weekend along the riverside. Featuring boat races, dance shows, and artisanal markets, the festival celebrates the province’s natural beauty and cultural diversity. Equally notable is the Cambodian Kite Festival, where traditional kites known as khleng ek fill the sky. This event highlights an important aspect of Khmer heritage while offering spectacular visuals for onlookers.

Food lovers shouldn’t miss the Kampot Pepper Festival, a tribute to the region’s world-renowned pepper. Visitors can enjoy cooking demonstrations, pepper tastings, and farm tours that reveal the spice’s journey from vine to table. Meanwhile, the Kampot Writers and Readers Festival attracts creatives from around the world, transforming the town into a hub of storytelling, music, and discussion.

Additionally, Kampot’s many music and art events, often hosted in its boutique bars and eco-resorts, provide travelers with intimate cultural experiences year-round. Whether you’re drawn to food, arts, or traditional performances, Kampot’s festivals offer a rich blend of local flavor and creativity. Attending these events will leave any visitor with unforgettable memories of Cambodia’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.

Welcome to Sokchea Kampot Hotel, where luxury meets tranquility in the heart of Kampot.

Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of our hotel, where every detail is designed to provide you with a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Relax and unwind in our well-appointed rooms, meticulously designed to offer the utmost comfort and convenience for our guests. Take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from your private balcony, and let the tranquil ambiance of Kampot wash over you.

Rest easy knowing that modern amenities such as air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a flat-screen TV are readily available in every room, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Stay connected throughout your visit with complimentary WiFi available throughout the property. Whether you’re catching up on emails or sharing your Kampot adventures with loved ones, our reliable internet service ensures you’re always connected.

Conveniently located near popular attractions such as the Kampot Provincial Museum and Kampot Train Station, our hotel makes it easy for you to explore the rich history and culture of Kampot. For those seeking outdoor adventures, the picturesque Teuk Chhou Rapids are just a short drive away, offering a refreshing escape into nature.

Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, Sokchea Kampot Hotel offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience for your stay in Kampot. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring you have an unforgettable experience with us.

Zip Line Cafe at Lomhae Dong Prek in Kampot, Cambodia (also referred to as Lomhae Dorn Prek Restaurant) seamlessly blends thrilling adventure with riverside charm to create an unforgettable escape by the water. Situated right by the Kampot River and adjacent to River Park’s action‑packed waterpark, this café offers both serenity and excitement.

Perched on the riverbank, the café provides a laid‑back atmosphere perfect for sipping on Khmer or Western fare after—or before—experiencing adventure across the water. Guests can glide over the river via a zip-line ride—returning safely to the café—kayak along the gentle flow, or even rent jet skis for a more adrenaline-fueled spin ($10 for the zip-line, $5 for all-day kayaking, or $120/hour for jet skiing). The café’s dual culinary offerings make it ideal for every palate, featuring traditional Khmer dishes and familiar Western options to suit both locals and international visitors.

Its location, just across the river from River Park with its giant slide, paddle boats, and water games, means that thrill-seekers and families alike can easily hop between relaxing café moments and energetic fun. While things may feel adventurous on the river, the café ensures comfort and hospitality—making it a balanced getaway destination.

The zip-line experience here is both accessible and exciting: a brief zip over the water delivers just the right rush without overwhelming those new to the sport. Kayaking offers a mellow alternative, allowing guests to explore the calm expanse of the Kampot River at their own pace. The café’s riverside perch also means you can enjoy beautiful views while lounging with a drink or a bite—an excellent vantage point for both peace and people-watching.

Whether you’re looking for a playful afternoon on the water, a scenic riverside meal, or combining both, the new Zip Line Cafe at Lomhae Dong Prek stands out as a charming and well-rounded addition to Kampot’s growing hospitality landscape.

River Festival 2025: Celebrating Cambodia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
Cambodia is a country rich in cultural traditions and natural beauty, and one of the most anticipated annual events that showcases this heritage is the River Festival. This festival, which first began in 2015, is held in a different province each year, highlighting the significance of Cambodia’s rivers in the country’s history, tourism, and daily life. In 2025, the 9th River Festival will take place from March 21 to 23 in Takeo province, under the theme “The Value of River: Bridging Culture with Nature Tourism.” This event will serve as a platform to promote tourism, celebrate local culture, and bring economic benefits to the community while emphasizing the importance of protecting Cambodia’s natural waterways

A Celebration of Culture and Tourism
The River Festival is designed to be a vibrant and inclusive event that attracts visitors from across Cambodia and beyond. It features a variety of cultural performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences that showcase the rich traditions of the host province. Takeo province, known for its ancient temples, serene landscapes, and historical significance, is an ideal location for this event. The festival’s main venue, Takeo Lakeside Park in Daun Keo City, will provide a stunning backdrop for the festivities, allowing visitors to appreciate both the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region.

The 2025 festival’s theme emphasizes the deep connection between Cambodia’s rivers and its cultural identity. The event will highlight how rivers have played a vital role in Khmer civilization for centuries, serving as essential transportation routes, sources of livelihood, and centers of spiritual significance. By blending cultural performances with eco-tourism activities, the festival aims to encourage sustainable tourism practices and promote the conservation of Cambodia’s natural resources.

Exciting Activities and Attractions
One of the most exciting aspects of the River Festival is the diverse range of activities it offers. Visitors can enjoy traditional music and dance performances, showcasing Cambodia’s artistic heritage. Local artisans will display their crafts, allowing guests to witness and purchase handmade products that reflect the craftsmanship of Takeo’s skilled artisans. Food lovers will have the opportunity to sample traditional Khmer cuisine, with food stalls offering a variety of local dishes.

Beyond cultural experiences, the festival will also feature sports competitions, including canoeing, kayaking, and boat races, which celebrate the strong connection between Cambodian people and their waterways. A 75-kilometer Phnom Penh-Takeo cycling race is expected to draw professional and amateur cyclists alike. Other sports activities, such as fun runs, volleyball, and traditional Khmer martial arts demonstrations, will provide entertainment and participation opportunities for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights of the event will be the sky lantern displays, where hundreds of lanterns will be released into the night sky, creating a breathtaking visual experience. This tradition is believed to bring good luck and is a favorite attraction for both locals and tourists.

Economic and Social Impact
The River Festival is not only a celebration but also an important economic and social event. By attracting thousands of visitors, it provides a significant boost to local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. The festival also creates opportunities for local entrepreneurs and artisans to showcase their products and generate income.

In preparation for the festival, the Ministry of Tourism has issued guidelines to ensure high-quality services for visitors.

Local vendors are encouraged to decorate their stalls in ways that reflect Khmer culture and the unique identity of Takeo province. Authorities are working closely with businesses to maintain fair pricing, ensure cleanliness, and provide sufficient parking spaces to accommodate large crowds. These efforts aim to enhance the visitor experience and establish Takeo as a premier tourist destination.

A Tradition of Success
Since its launch in 2015, the River Festival has been hosted in different provinces, each offering a unique cultural and natural backdrop. In 2024, the event was held in Siem Reap and attracted over 500,000 visitors, making it one of the most successful editions of the festival. The event was temporarily suspended in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed in 2023 with great enthusiasm. The 2025 edition in Takeo is expected to continue this success, drawing even larger crowds and further solidifying the festival’s role in Cambodia’s tourism industry.