AREA ATTRACTIONS

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Fascinating places to visit

The coastal town is famous for having some of the best beaches in Cambodia.

Making it the getaway destination of choice for the city dwellers of Phnom Pehn.

Wat Leu Temple

The Wat Leu Pagoda is situated on a hill about 1.5 km northwest of Sihanoukville. Wat Leu is perhaps not as dramatic a structure as Siem Reap’s ancient temples but it is nonetheless worth a visit.


The striking, colourful main building resembles a pagoda in style and is surrounded by interesting artefacts, including a 3-headed carved white elephant and a huge black statue of the Buddha. The hilltop location is also quiet and peaceful, and offers spectacular views across the city – it’s particularly impressive at sunset.

Bamboo Island

Spending a few days on Bamboo Island, off Sihanoukville's coast, is highly recommended especially if you’re looking for a change of view. The boat ride takes about half an hour and once there, you'll find that only about 30 people live on the island.


On its north-facing crescent beach, Bamboo Island has about 3 bungalow resorts, 2 restaurants and 2 bars and is very, very laid back. This is serenity at its best. A ferry usually departs from Ochheuteal Beach at 10am and departs from the island at 4pm.

Beach life

The Sihanoukville coastline is an almost uninterrupted line of soft white sand, though occasional rocky headlands split it into about 5 major beaches. Even so, the beaches in Sihanoukville do get a little busier during weekends and holidays as locals come to enjoy their day of sun, sea and sand. Many watersports are available in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, including kitesurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, and windsurfing

Boat charters

You can charter a private boat and try deep-sea fishing right off Otres Beach. The tour may also include island hopping and snorkelling, often with a lovely meal provided on a beach.


Some providers have 54-metre fishing boats with an experienced crew on board. Others offer dive trips as well as open-water dive courses, together with optional water sports like windsurfing and ocean kayaking.

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