Kbal Chhay Waterfall and Sihanouk Ville City Tour

Warmly welcome at Sihanouk Ville Port Main Gate (You need to walk from ship to main gate around 3km). After meeting tour guide and we visit at Tomnub Rolork where you will observe how most of the local’s fishermen earn their living by fishing the surrounding sea. Their activities keep them busy in the morning such as drying shrimps, fish packing etc.

 

We continue to visit at Wat Kraom Pagoda, where its ground was established with significant statues of the Buddha in different postures in Khmer style of arts. Each of them tells the history of the lord Buddha that locals respect and worship for their merits.

 

Then we drive to Kbal Chhay Waterfall. A collection of 3 meters to 5 meter high waterfalls which originates from different sources along the mountain ranges. They are most impressive in the wet season between July to October. Besides being just a picturesque sight, the location is also a popular picnic spot where you can spend your day amongst the greenery and serene natural ambience. The area also offer abundance of food and drink stands for refreshments. Lots of local picnickers at the weekend.

 

After lunch, we make our way to Sihanouk Ville town. Next continue and travel passing Independence Resort and the forest nearby where you will see monkeys at the Independence and the city wáter reservior.

 

We also pass by Independence Monument the monument is situated in a small park. The adjacent shrine is also used as a meeting hall for religious festivals.

 

We also stop at Phsar Lue (local market in town) where you will enjoy shopping or just look around all kinds of goods such as fresh food, cloths, electronics devices, DVDs etc.

 

Then you will stop for photographing the landmark of Sihanoukville – Golden Lion Monument located in the middle of the traffic circle between Sokha and Ochheuteal beaches. The monument was constructed in 1996 and is now also the city’s hot spot surrounded by Cambodian restaurants and karaoke places. And the gardens around the monument have become a popular evening hangout for the locals, particularly local teens.

 

After this photo stop, you will travel down to visit Ochheuteal Beach – one of the beaches famous among tourists and locals.

 

We return to ship before 5pm.