Kampot Riverside & Old Town
ក្រុងកំពត
A French colonial arcaded old town along the river, where a boat at dusk brings sunset over Bokor Mountain and fireflies in the mangroves.
Kampot's old town lies on the east bank of the Kampot River. Its yellow arcaded buildings, old market and colonial architecture from the French period connect to a riverside promenade, and many old houses have been converted into cafés, boutique guesthouses and Western restaurants. The Durian Roundabout sculpture is Kampot's emblem. An old bridge crosses the river, with the silhouette of Bokor Mountain on the far bank. The most popular experience is the evening sunset boat trip. From the riverside pier, the boat heads upriver to watch the sun set behind Bokor Mountain, and after dark, you can look for fireflies in the riverbank mangroves. The trip takes about 2 hours and is inexpensive. Book at the pier or through your guesthouse. During the day, you can rent kayaks or paddleboards to explore the river, or visit the Kampot Provincial Museum. The old town is small, so you can see it all on foot or by bicycle.
Opening hours
All day (sunset cruises depart around 17:00)
Nearby sights
- Kampot Night Market
- Kampot Provincial Museum
- Kampot Salt Fields
- Teuk Chhou Rapids
- Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple
- Lok Yeay Mao Statue
- Phnom Sorsia
- Secret Lake (Tomnop Tek Krolar)