Sihanoukville was renamed by Kampong Som in 1993 according to the name of the king at that time. Sihanoukville is located in Kampong Som Bay in southwest Cambodia, 232 kilometers away from Phnom Penh. It is the only seaport city and seaside resort in Cambodia. In fact, the main tourist attractions are:
1. Beach: It is 3 kilometers away from the urban area and has 4 beaches. The air is fresh and pollution-free, and you can dive, swim and sunbathe. It is an ideal holiday destination.
2. Islands: The islands suitable for holidays near Xigang are: Gorong Island, Gorong Island Samm Island and Godakif Island. Among them, Gaolong Island has become a commercial island where many foreign backpackers gather. There are many accommodation options on the island. If you like excitement, Gaolong Island is a good choice. Sharon Island in Gao Long is quieter, the sea water is not polluted, and the beaches are much cleaner than Gaolong Island. The most beautiful one is Sarrasin Bay, where there is a 6-kilometer-long half-moon fine white sand beach bay, which is an excellent place to take photos of the beach. If you choose to stay here for one night, you can still see the glowing sea water like thousands of fireflies flying in the water at night. There is only one accommodation to choose from on Taki Island, which is quieter than other islands. If you want to experience the feeling of going into the wild, you can stay on this island for a few days.
Kampot Resort: Located in the southeast of Sihanoukville, the distance is 1 hour, and the buildings in this area are very French.
4.Bokor Mountain: Bokor Mountain is a national forest park in Cambodia, with lush vegetation, numerous waterfalls and quiet environment. Ochedi Beach is the favorite beach of local people, and of course it is also the favorite beach of tourists. There are many special bars and restaurants along the beach. You can swim in the sea, play beach volleyball and have a drink and something to eat when you are tired. The feeling of satisfaction is absolutely unforgettable. The other two beaches are mainly gathering places for high-end hotels. There are many beautiful scenery, but it has been attracted by local hotels, which may only be allowed to visit. The beaches here are not particularly big and spectacular, but they are clean and tidy and worth visiting!
The northern end of Occheuteal Beach is Serendipity Beach, a safe haven for backpackers, so it is undoubtedly the most popular beach here. It is beautiful here, but it is not always quiet. If you stroll south, the number will gradually decrease. After crossing the small cape at the southern end of the beach, you will see an empty white beach in front of you. This is the reward for your diligent exploration-Outlet Beach. Shengli beach is close to the main gathering place of backpackers, but it is dirty, and you can see the port from there. Lamherkay, Koh Pos, Independence Beach and Sokha are other beaches worth mentioning, but the latter two beaches are not open to the public. Perhaps it is precisely because of the "ingenious" way of fishing with fried Yao in the past that the underwater activities in the waters around Sihanoukville are not as enviable as those in Indonesia and Thailand. However, as long as you are willing to take a little risk and spend the night in Gotang Island, your efforts will bring you more excitement. Sihanoukville has 6-7 diving shops.
Scuba Nation is the first diving center certified by PADI in Cambodia and the only five-star coach training center in Cambodia. The common languages of the center are English, Chinese and French, and you can get any certificate from junior certificate to coach at the center.
Gangrong Diving Center is the largest diving center in the western port, with a wide range of business, including: Gaolong Island accommodation, diving research, western port-Gaolong Island speedboat, and free accommodation in Gaolong Island.
EcoSea Dive is jointly run by Japanese and Cambodians, offering diving or snorkeling tours and courses certified by PADI and SSI. Yunlang National Park is a big stage for a cruise tour group with dual functions of exploration and education. This group tour has gone from mangrove swamp to the protected uninhabited beach by the sea. Many hotels arrange various groups to visit this national park (about 15 USD), and you are likely to see dolphins or apes on the way. The park is only13km away from Sihanoukville.