Krong Preah Seihanu Things to Do

  Victory Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
by planxty
 
  • Victory Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
      Victory Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
    by planxty
  • Bank, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
      Bank, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
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  • Retox Bar, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
      Retox Bar, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
    by planxty
  • one of several beaches around
      one of several beaches around
    by davidjo
  • Saphire cafe, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
      Saphire cafe, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
    by planxty
 

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STEUNG HAUV FISHING VILLAGE

by davidjo

If you head down to the road by the beach and start walking to your right you will come to the port where many trucks will be parked. It is very dirty here and muddy in the rainy season, but after you pass the port take the left hand turning and after a 30 minute walk you will come to the fishing village where many of the houses are on stilts over the sea. Unfortunately the sea is very polluted here with oil etc from the fishing boats, dirt from the processing plants, but the people are very friendly. There is also a boatyard where they build new boats or repair old ones. Stop and have a drink and the locals will be eager to chat to you. If you don't feel like the 2 hour walk there is local transport available.

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Do the beaches

by davidjo

It is nice to get up early and walk from Victory Hill along the beaches while it is not too hot. From Victory Beach you will pass by Hawaii Beach before reaching Independence Beach, then you can scramble over a headland to reach Sokha Beach before arriving at Serendipity Beach which is rather built up. Allow 2/3 hours for a leisurely stroll before having a snack at one of the many restaurants at Serendipity. From Serendipity you can walk towards town then back to Victory Hill or catch the local transport.

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My favourite place in town.

by planxty

If I had to list what constituted my favourite tourist bar anywhere, it would probably go something as follows. Actually, I prefer locals bars as other tips will attest, but bear with me. Safe (i.e. no trouble), friendly staff, cheap drink, good music, good food, interesting people and, above all, a guitar I can play now the ridiculously expensive baggage restrictions of international carriers have precluded me bringing my own. For Retox Bar, answer yes to all the above. To his great credit, I was put onto this place by Gary from the Sakal down the hill, a move which must have cost him a few $$$ in lost revenue, and I thank him for his honesty. He's a good bloke.Retox is apparently something of an institution amongst the expats in Snooky, and I fitted in quickly with an assortment of slightly odd but very likeable characters. They have draught Anchor beer, and draught here always works...

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Try to get connected.

by planxty

I am still trying to work out what Saphire (sic) Connections is trying to be. The name would suggest it has set up as an internet cafe, although the layout is rather more of a bar that sidelines in online connection. If it is the former, it is not a great option and there are much better around, if the latter, again there are better options within yards. I wanted to connect my laptop and was duly given a long connecting lead to use. To say that this lead had seen better days would be akin to saying that Dean Martin liked the odd beer. It was a mess and the connection kept dropping out, not helped by the fact that the pool players were continually tripping over it. There are far better internet places locally.As a bar, at least it avoids the "hostess bar" trap, and you aren't going to be hassled all the time. It's nothing special and the pool table is a bit beaten up. The best thing about...

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A helpful bank.

by planxty

I shall mention in a general tip, when I get a chance, about the problems concerning money in Cambodia. To summarise here, there are two currencies in the country, the riel and the $US. Just about everything is priced in $US and if you are a foreigner that is what you will be expected to tender. Additionally, the ATM machines all issue $US, which I find distinctly odd. Imagine, for example, going to your ATM in London and being issued Japanese yen, with no option for £ sterling. Herein lies the problem. You are charged heavily, and per transaction not per cent of the value, for using ATM's so you will want to take the maximum out at a time that you can. This means you will get $100 notes. Because this represents such a huge amount in a country where, for example, a packet of cigarettes is about 80 cents US and a good meal perhaps $1:50, most places either can't or won't change that note....

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Go to the beach.

by planxty

As I mentioned in the introduction page, Sihanoukville gained a reputation as a resort based on it's beaches, and most of them are now all but destroyed by uncontrolled development and the attendant rubbish and sewage (sorry to have to mention this). The extremely persistent hawkers / vendors / masseuses etc. on most of them are also a big turn off for many visitors. My tip is to head for Victory Beach, the one nearest the port, which seems to be relatively unspoilt and free of the attentions of those seeking $$$. You can find yourself a quiet spot at either end of it, although, should you want the luxury of a sun-lounger and a cold drink brought, that is catered for by the beachfront establishments.The photo gives some idea of how relatively ucrowded it is, and this was taken mid-afternon during what is meant to be the high season. I was reliably informed by a number of residents that...

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Boating

by edachsund

The ranger leaves everyday either in the morning or afternoon. We departure from ranger station at 8.30am. The ranger boat meanders along Preak Toek Sap river and through the mangroves channel until it reaches the mouth of the beautiful river before continuing to the white sandy beaches.

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Enjoy the beach

by traceyspacey

I know that it is obvious. Enjoy the beach, day and night. There isn't much here in the way of water sports, but it is a great place to relax and meet people. You might even go in the sea!

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