Kampong Chhnang Travel Guide

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Explore the countryside around Kampong Chhnang

Explore the countryside around Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Chhnang

 jwrenatw Says:  We visited and learned about local pottery production throughout the village of Ondong Rossey, enjoyed the views of the amazing farmlands, and spent some time at peaceful Wat Santuk. You can hire a motorcycle driver to take you around for a half or full day. I can... 

Floating villages at Kampong Chhnang

Floating villages at Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Chhnang

 jwrenatw Says:  Atmospheric and fascinating villages of Phoum Kandal and Chong Kos on the waters of Tonle Sap! We hired a boatman and he paddled us through the villages for a couple of hours. Hot and sweaty under the midday sun but so interesting! Make sure to pack water and hats and cover... 

Hotels  

Asia Hotel.: Nice and cheap with free wifi.

Asia Hotel.: Nice and cheap with free wifi., Kampong Chhnang

 cachaseiro Says:  Asia hotel is a good budget choice if tou are staying in Kampong Chhnanag.I was paying 8 dollars for a room with fan when i was there and it was a good room with a comfy bed and bathroom with hot water and a working fan.That is pretty good for cambodian backwaters i tell... 

Sovannphum Hotel: Good value!

Sovannphum Hotel: Good value!, Kampong Chhnang

 jwrenatw Says:  Excellent value at USD 8 per night for a room with fan (not a/c – this was mostly fine although there were some too-hot-and-sweaty moments during the mid-day). The room was simple but clean and decently kitted out and, being at the front of the hotel, had massive windows... 

Transportation  

Moto tour outside Kampong Chhnang

Moto tour outside Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Chhnang

 jwrenatw Says:  The town of Kampong Chhnang itself is ok but the real attractions are the outside the city. Amazing floating villages, interesting local pottery production, beautiful scenery, a lovely Wat with a peaceful hill-top temple. We got lucky and ended up with two moto drivers who... 

Bring Or Rent a Bike

Bring Or Rent a Bike, Kampong Chhnang

 aukjejetty Says:  Kompong Chhnang is spread out, if you want to go to the river with further down beautiful lotusfields, and also see the country side with all its palmtrees scattered all over, it is a good idea to have a bicycle. We brought our own foldable bikes, and could see pretty much... 

Local Customs  

Protection Against Evil Spirits

Protection Against Evil Spirits, Kampong Chhnang

 aukjejetty Says:  While biking, and walking through Kompong Chhnang and its surrounding villages we came across many puppets at the entrance of the houses. Sometimes it was just a rubber ball, with a face painted on it, and placed upon the fence.Khiang asked some of the locals why they do... 

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 Kompong Chhnang is spread out, if you want to go to the river with further down beautiful lotusfields, and also see the country side with all its palmtrees... 

 

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Riverside and Countryside

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 Kompong Chhnang was a surprisingly interesting town. We passed this town a few times by bus going from Battambang to Phnom Penh and back. Until one day we decided to get off the bus here with our... 

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Kampong Chhnang

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 A small port city on the Tonle Sap River and capital of the province with the same name, it is an easy bus ride and figurative world away from Phnom Penh. Our visit was short but sweet. The town... 

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 Kampong Chhnang is a fairly large provincial town around 100 kilometers north of Phnom penh and i stopped there for the night while cycling through Cambodia. I was actually meant to continue further... 

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