SihanoukVille, Cambodia

About SihanoukVille

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Sihanoukville is a town in Cambodia.
People live there.
It is fun!

The best seaside resort town in Cambodia. The main port for the country.  Seaside, Hills, Islands, Casinos, Restaurants and more.  Come visit Sihanoukville today!

Everything you need to know.

While you can spend all your time laying on the beach, there are a few other places to go, things to see, and activities.

SihanoukVille
is located on the coast of Cambodia, about halfway between Thailand and Vietnam, on the Bay of Thailand.  A spread out tourist town for both foreigners and local people from all over the country.  Three sides of the town are bordered by tropical beaches and islands.  Filled with empty beaches, crowded beaches, seafood, restaurants, bars, Buddhist Temples, casinos, hotels, and more beaches.  At several hundred places, English is spoken; and many French speakers are here as well.  About 20 other languages are spoken at certain guesthouses and restaurants.

Prime Time
in SihanoukVille is between the beginning of November and the end of February.  Cooler weather, sunny every day, and not a worry in the world. Winter in SihanoukVille is the Best.  Low season is between the beginning of July until the end of September.  Lots of rain.  March to June starts to get hotter and more humid, but not too much rain. October sees a little rain everyday, which cools things down.  Also, during many Cambodian holidays, the town fills up as well.

Getting to Sihanoukville
is easy.  From Thailand, just fly from Bangkok to Phnom Penh, about a 45 minute flight. Then take 3 to 4 hour ride by taxi or bus to Sihanoukville.  Or take a 4 hour ferry from Koh Kong island to Sihanoukville, just across the border near TRAT, Thailand. 

You can also take a minibus or taxi from Koh Kong taking about 5 hours. 

 From Vietnam, just fly from Saigon or Hanoi to Phnom Penh and then by bus or taxi.  Or take a bus, boat, or car across the border Cambodia/Vietnam border to Phnom Penh, and then a 4 hour ride by bus or taxi to get here.  Also, from the Kep, Cambodia / Vietnam border, you're just 3 hours from SihanoukVille.   Flights will be arriving soon at the new airport, but not yet.  Leaving Sihanoukville so soon???  Check out Ana's Travel to and from Sihanoukville page.

In Town Already?
Pick up a free copy of The Sihanouk Ville Advertiser, to get updated information on all the activities around town, as well as the famous "Not a Map" including all the beaches and many tourist services.  Located in about 140 hotels, restaurants, and beach bars.

Layout of Sihanoukville When you arrive in SihanoukVille, your first stop is usually the bus station coming from Phnom Penh or Koh Kong, or the Port coming from the Koh Kong ferry or a cruise ship.  From downtown, in the East, South, and West, there are beaches and more beaches.  To the North, are small mountains going back to Phnom Penh, Kampot, and Koh Kong.

More Information!
can be found at most guesthouses, hotels, and restaurants.  There are a few tour services in town, which provide guided tours by boat and car, and motorcycle tours.  Want to speak a few words in Khmer, the Cambodian Language. Speak Khmer!

Also, check out SihanoukVille Backpacker.com
&
SihanoukVille Beach Resorts.com


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