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Kampot
Kampot is a sleepy riverside town in southern Cambodia, famed for its French colonial-era shophouses, world-renowned pepper farms, and the misty limestone highlands of Bokor National Park rising just behind it. Its slow pace and crumbling charm have made it a favorite stop for travelers looking to unwind between Cambodia's coast and capital.
Top attractions
attraction Bokor Hill Station: Kampot Travel Guide (4.3★)
Bokor Hill Station sits atop Bokor Mountain, about an hour's drive from Kampot town inside Preah Monivong (Bokor) National Park. 4.3★ (2,916 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction La Plantation: Kampot Travel Guide (4.7★)
La Plantation is a working pepper farm outside Kampot, Cambodia, in Bosjheng village, open daily 9am–5pm (until 7pm on weekends). 4.7★ (2,375 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Green Cathedral: Kampot Travel Guide (4.2★)
The Green Cathedral in Kampot, Cambodia is a bamboo-and-jungle canopy walkway a short drive from Kampot town, best visited in the cooler early morning or late afternoon light before the heat sets in. 4.2★ (135 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Kampot
How do I get to Kampot?
Kampot has no airport of its own, so most travelers arrive by bus or minivan from Phnom Penh (~2.5–4 hours) via Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), the country's main international gateway; a slower but scenic daily train also links Kampot to Phnom Penh on the Southern Line. Sihanoukville's smaller international airport (KOS) is geographically closer but has far fewer flight connections, so onward road transport from Phnom Penh remains the most reliable route.
How many days should I spend in Kampot?
~2-3 days is typically enough to explore the riverside town, visit a nearby pepper plantation, and make a day trip up to Bokor Hill Station.
What is Kampot known for?
Kampot is a sleepy riverside town in southern Cambodia, famed for its French colonial-era shophouses, world-renowned pepper farms, and the misty limestone highlands of Bokor National Park rising just behind it. Its slow pace and crumbling charm have made it a favorite stop for travelers looking to unwind between Cambodia's coast and capital.