Sihanoukville
CambodiaKH
City in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia
Sihanoukville, also known as Kampong Saom or Preah Sihanouk, is a coastal port city in Cambodia and the capital of Preah Sihanouk Province, at the tip of an elevated peninsula in the country's south-west on the Gulf of Thailand. The city has a string of beaches along its coastline and coastal marshlands bordering Ream National Park in the east. It has one navigable river, the mangrove-lined Ou Trojak Jet, running from Otres Pagoda to the sea at Otres. Several sparsely inhabited islands under Sihanoukville's administration are near the city.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 71,082
- Coordinates
- 10.609, 103.530
- Timezone
- Asia/Phnom_Penh
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville sits in Cambodia and reads as a compact city. The headcount is close to 71,082. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, water sports and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Sihanoukville
Nature in Sihanoukville
(21)For nature, expect Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sihanoukville's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Sihanoukville
(19)The water sports shortlist for Sihanoukville: Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Sihanoukville. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Sihanoukville
(17)The culture shortlist for Sihanoukville: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Sihanoukville. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Sihanoukville
(13)Sihanoukville's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Sihanoukville's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Sihanoukville
(13)Sports in Sihanoukville covers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sihanoukville's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Sihanoukville
(10)On the nightlife side, Sihanoukville offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Sihanoukville's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Sihanoukville
(6)Looking for wellness? Sihanoukville has Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sihanoukville's own activity tags.
Family in Sihanoukville
(4)On the family side, Sihanoukville offers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Sihanoukville is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Sihanoukville
(2)Sihanoukville's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Sihanoukville's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Sihanoukville
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sihanoukville's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Sihanoukville
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Cambodia; once there, walking covers most of Sihanoukville. The local time zone is Asia/Phnom_Penh.
Similar destinations
Places near Sihanoukville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sihanoukville known for?
- Sihanoukville is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Cambodia with around 71,082 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sihanoukville?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Sihanoukville. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sihanoukville?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Sihanoukville located?
- Administratively, Sihanoukville sits in Cambodia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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