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Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville is Cambodia's main beach gateway on the Gulf of Thailand, a once-sleepy port town transformed by casino development yet still the jumping-off point for the powder-white sands and turquoise water of nearby islands like Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem. By day it's about boat piers and beach bars; by night the skyline glows with a dense cluster of casino towers that has reshaped the city's character.
Top attractions
attraction Independence Park: Sihanoukville Travel Guide (4.3★)
Independence Park in Sihanoukville is the hillside park around the Independence Monument on Victory Hill, open 24 hours and free to enter. 4.3★ (380 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Otres Beach: Sihanoukville Travel Guide (4.1★)
Otres Beach is Sihanoukville's calmer alternative to the casino-lined main beach — a long stretch of white sand shaded by tamarisk and casuarina trees, backed by low-key beach bars rather than high-rises. 4.1★ (883 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Sihanoukville
How do I get to Sihanoukville?
Most travellers arrive via Sihanouk International Airport (KOS), which has scheduled flights to regional hubs such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap as well as a handful of international routes, or overland by bus/taxi from Phnom Penh (~4 hours by road); a daily Royal Railway train also links Phnom Penh's main station directly to Sihanoukville's terminus in ~7 hours. From the airport or bus station, tuk-tuks and taxis cover the short final hop into town or onward to the ferry piers for the islands.
How many days should I spend in Sihanoukville?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the mainland beaches and town, or extend to ~4-5 days if you're adding an island stopover on Koh Rong or Koh Rong Sanloem.
What is Sihanoukville known for?
Sihanoukville is Cambodia's main beach gateway on the Gulf of Thailand, a once-sleepy port town transformed by casino development yet still the jumping-off point for the powder-white sands and turquoise water of nearby islands like Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem. By day it's about boat piers and beach bars; by night the skyline glows with a dense cluster of casino towers that has reshaped the city's character.