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Kampot is a riverside town in the south, often called the most laid-back place in Cambodia. It's world-famous for Kampot pepper, which holds a geographical indication certification, combined with the charm of pastel French colonial buildings, a peaceful river and the mist-shrouded Bokor mountain. It's perfect for slow-paced relaxation and firefly river cruises.
Why stay in Kampot
Kampot pepper farms
A pepper praised by chefs worldwide — visit an organic farm, taste it fresh and pick some up to take home.
Bokor National Park
Drive up the mountain to an old French-era hill station shrouded in thick mist, with an old casino and sweeping sea views.
Firefly river cruise
At night, cruise to watch fireflies twinkle in the trees along the river — a quiet, romantic atmosphere.
Crab market near Kep
Not far away is the town of Kep, home to the famous fresh crab stir-fried with Kampot pepper that you simply have to try.
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Local dishes to try in Kampot
- 1🦀
Crab with Kampot pepper
The south's signature dish — fresh crab stir-fried with fresh Kampot pepper, fragrant and fiery; a must-try.
📍 Near Kep - 2🌶️
Fresh-pepper dishes
From pork stir-fried with fresh pepper to seafood cooked with Kampot pepper, with a distinctive fragrance.
📍 Town restaurants - 3🍛
Amok
The national dish — a coconut curry steamed in banana leaf, found at Khmer restaurants along the river.
📍 Citywide - 4☕
Riverside cafés
Laid-back cafés serving coffee and baked goods, with river views and old French-era buildings.
📍 Old town - 5🐟
Grilled seafood
Fresh grilled fish and squid served with seafood dip and Kampot pepper — bold and full of flavour.
📍 Riverside restaurants
- 1🌶️
Kampot Pepper Farms
World-famous organic pepper farms — see how it's grown, taste fresh green, black and red pepper, and buy some to take home.
📍 Out of town - 2⛰️
Bokor National Park
An old French-era hill station on the summit, shrouded in mist, with an old church, an abandoned casino and panoramic sea views.
📍 On the mountain - 3🛶
Kampot River Cruise
An evening cruise to watch the sunset and fireflies twinkling along the banks — quiet and romantic.
📍 Riverside - 4🏛️
Old Colonial Town
Pastel colonial-era shophouses and the durian roundabout — pleasant for strolling, photos and sitting at a café.
📍 City centre - 5🕳️
Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple
A limestone cave hiding a pre-Angkorian brick temple inside — a mysterious spot worth exploring.
📍 Out of town - 6🌊
Kampot Salt Fields
Vast salt flats along the roadside, especially beautiful in the dry season when they mirror the evening sky.
📍 Outskirts
Things to do in Kampot
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3 Kampot hotels our team picked for you
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Phka Kravan Boutique
#7 right-bank riverside boutique · contemporary Khmer design, Kampot
Kampot Riverfront Boutique By BEN
#12 Easygoing riverside · Owner-run, budget-friendly
Pippali Boutique Hotel
#5 Saltwater pool · self-designed riverside boutique
Castle Bayview Resort & Spa
#4 Riverside value pick · every room with mountain-and-river views
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🚆 Getting around Kampot
Tuk-tuk
The main way around town and for hire out to the pepper farms, caves and salt fields, charged by the round trip.
Rent a motorbike
Rent a motorbike to explore the area and ride up Bokor mountain at your own pace — the roads are fairly good.
Buses and minivans
Connect to Phnom Penh (~3–4 hrs), Sihanoukville (~1.5 hrs) and Kep (~45 min), with several operators.
Southern railway
A passenger train runs from Phnom Penh through Kampot to Sihanoukville on weekends — scenic and cheap.
Where to go next near Kampot
Siem ReapA warm, small town that's the gateway to Angkor Wat, one of humanity's greatest World Heritage Sites.
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Phnom PenhA riverside capital on the Mekong blending a golden palace, a heavy history, and the rhythm of a growing big city.
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SihanoukvilleA coastal port city that's the gateway to paradise islands like Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem.
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BattambangAn old riverside town on the Sangker River, full of French colonial buildings, art, and the famous bamboo train.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Kampot
How many days should I spend in Kampot?+
About 2 days is ideal — visit a pepper farm, head up Bokor, take a firefly cruise and pop over to Kep for crab, all without rushing.
What makes Kampot pepper special?+
It holds a geographical indication (GI) certification and has a distinctive aroma and complex flavour praised by chefs worldwide — and it's a celebrated souvenir.
Is it far from Kampot to Kep?+
Very close — about 45 minutes by tuk-tuk or motorbike. Many people make a day trip there for the pepper crab at Kep's crab market.
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