Chi Phat
ជីផាត
A community-based ecotourism village in the Cardamom Mountains, where former poachers have become guides leading rainforest treks, mountain biking and river paddling.
Chi Phat lies on the Piphat River in the southern Cardamom Mountains. In 2007, with support from the Wildlife Alliance, a community ecotourism project was set up, turning villagers who once made their living from poaching and logging into guides and homestay hosts. Visitors can join half-day to multi-day rainforest treks, mountain biking, birdwatching, night walks and river kayaking, and visit waterfalls and ancient jar burial sites. Accommodation is family homestays or simple mountain huts. From Koh Kong it's about 1.5 hours by bus to Andoung Tuek, then another 1 to 2 hours by boat or motorbike to the village. Plan on staying 1 to 2 nights.
Opening hours
Year-round (contact the community visitor center in advance)
Nearby sights
- Tatai River
- Tatai Waterfall
- Koh Kong Island
- Peam Krasop Mangrove Walk
- Koh Kong Town Riverfront
- Koh Yor Beach
- Cardamom Mountains