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Koh Kong
Tucked against the Thai border in Cambodia's southwest, Koh Kong town sits at the edge of the Cardamom Mountains, where dense rainforest and mangrove rivers meet the Gulf of Thailand. It functions less as a tourist showpiece and more as a gateway: a quiet staging post for jungle treks, island hops and border crossings rather than a destination of grand sights in itself.
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Frequently asked questions about Koh Kong
How do I get to Koh Kong?
Koh Kong has no operating commercial airport, so most travellers arrive overland by bus. Regular services connect the town to Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, and it is also the standard crossing point for travellers coming from Thailand via Trat and the Hat Lek, Cham Yeam border.
How many days should I spend in Koh Kong?
Plan on ~2 to 3 days, enough to cover a Cardamom Mountains jungle or river trip, the nearby mangrove forest and a pause before or after crossing the Thai border.
What is Koh Kong known for?
Tucked against the Thai border in Cambodia's southwest, Koh Kong town sits at the edge of the Cardamom Mountains, where dense rainforest and mangrove rivers meet the Gulf of Thailand. It functions less as a tourist showpiece and more as a gateway: a quiet staging post for jungle treks, island hops and border crossings rather than a destination of grand sights in itself.