Things to Do in Kampot: The Alternatives Guide
Kampot has more going on than most visitors ever discover. Here's where to look.
Kampot Province
Know Kampot
Stories, history, and local knowledge from one of Cambodia's most distinctive provinces.
Things to Do
Banteay Srey Women's Spa: A Khmer Experience for Women
More than a spa, the Banteay Srey Women's Spa in Kampot offers an authentic Khmer wellness experience while supporting opportunities for local women.
Kampot Dog Sanctuary at High Tide: 60+ Rescued Dogs by the River
Over 60 rescued dogs roam freely at High Tide hostel on the Kampot River. Visit Cambodia's most heartwarming rescue. Every drink you buy helps keep the sanctuary running.
Kampong Trach: Kampot's Best Kept Secret
Forty kilometers from Kampot, the small town of Kampong Trach sits among dramatic limestone hills, jungle caves, and rice fields — and almost no other tourists.
Food
Eating in Kampot: What the Locals Eat and Where to Find It
A guide to where locals eat in Kampot, from market breakfasts to evening street food beyond the tourist riverfront.
Nom Banchuck in Kampot: Cambodia's Beloved Breakfast Noodles
Nom Banchuck is a popular Khmer noodle dish traditionally eaten for breakfast. In Kampot, it has a distinct flavor and a refreshing twist.
History & Culture
The Massacre of Rạch Giá
On the morning of June 17th, 1868, a Chinese cattle merchant was travelling from Châu Đốc along a canal to Rạch Giá, a small port on the Gulf of Siam just south of the Cambodian border. The port was originally founded by Chinese settlers and had been occupied by the French just the year before.
Who Is Lok Yeay Mao? The Spirit That Watches Over Kampot
Who is Lok Yeay Mao? Discover the guardian spirit of Kampot, her legends, shrines, and why she still watches over travellers today.
Kidnapped by the Khmer Rouge: The 1994 Kampot Train Attack
In July 1994, three backpackers took a train from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. It was a journey that would lead them into the heart of a Khmer Rouge stronghold in Kampot Province.
Prisoners of Class: A Khmer Rouge Survivor Memoir
A review of Prisoners of Class, Chan Samoeum’s firsthand Khmer Rouge memoir and one of the most important survivor accounts from Cambodia.
The Forest Children of Cambodia
Those small wicker shrines with little colorful houses hanging in front of Kampot shophouses — what exactly are they for?
The Kinky Tail of Cambodian Cats
Have you noticed that many of the local cats have stumpy, kinked tails? You're not the first.