After independence from France in the early 1950s, Cambodia no longer had commercial access to the big Indochinese trading port of Saigon.
Cambodia's only deep-sea port is located here and considerable international aid has been spent to improve the infrastructure in the province. Although tourism has increased over the past few years, the lovely beaches of Sihanoukville are some of the most unspoiled in all of Southeast Asia. It is a perfect tropical getaway, with facilities for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving or just sun-bathing. Boat trips are also available to many of the nearby islands. There are several hotels and local restaurants serving fresh, delicious seafood on the beach.
Kampot, an earlier colonial port on the Southeast coast of Cambodia was too small for the nation-building plans at the time. In 1964, Sihanouville was born, as was the excellent Route 4, connecting the new modern port with the capital, Phnom Penh.
These days, Sihanouvkille is also known for its lovely white beaches, and delicious seafood. It is also a great launching point for fascinating journeys to Ream National Park, Bokor Hill Station, and quaint Kampot. Sihanoukville itself is spread-out over a number of peninsulas, each fringed with beaches. While beachside accommodation has until recently been basic, there are now a number of well-located new hotels, including several on popular Occheuteal Beach.
In the southwest corner of Cambodia, 232km from Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville can be reached by National Highway No.4. This coastal city is beautified by white-sand beaches that include O Chheu Teal, Sokha, Pram Pi Chan, Deum Chrey. These beaches are known for their quiet, cosy atmosphere and the large stretches of white sand and clear waters and these make them popular spots for families on vacation. These seaside paradises with the refreshing coolness of the fresh water streams can be enjoyed all year round. Business opportunities in Sihanoukville are varied from financial activities to tourist and travel-related industries in conjunction with the government’s objective of making Sihanoukville a major tourist destination besides its status as an International Offshore Financial Centre. The government welcomes both foreign as well as local investors to participate on a joint-venture basis.
Ream National Park
18 km (20m) From Provincial Town. Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Road No.4, Sangkat Smach Deng, Khan Prey Npb.
Water Source Of Kbal Chhay
Locates at Khan Prey Nup in seven-Kilometer distance from the Sihanouk Ville Town, then turning left more nine-Kilometers by a red soil road. The waterfall of Kbal Chhay has many sources from the mountain rank at the seaside. The history of Kbal Chhay waterfall was found in 1960. Until 1963 Kbal Chhay arranged as the clean-water sources for providing to Sihanouk Ville, but the arrangement was failed became a hidden place for Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was changed to the developing zone. In 1998 Kbal Chhay was for bid by Kok An Company on constructing road and changing this site as tourist resort for local and international tourists. Nowadays, the Royal Government of Cambodia has changed this site as the clean-water sources so as to provide clean water to Sihanouk Ville.
