Koh Kong
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The provincial capital of Ko Kong Province is the arrival point for many foreign travellers en route to Cambodia due to the international border crossing with Thailand which lies a short distance from the town. A pretty dusty old affair, Ko Kong sits on the western bank of the Kah Bpow River -- a wide flowing river which is spanned by a spic-and-span Thai-financed bridge that you're welcome to drive across for an 11B toll (10B plus VAT).
While Ko Kong doesn't have much at all to offer in its own right, it does form a handy base for boat trips, waterfall and beach excursions. For a town of its size, it has a disproportionate number of western-managed bars which are primarily aimed at Thailand/Pattaya based expats on visa runs.
One Ko-Kong regular describes the local expat scene as "rather Monty-Pythonesque", but regardless of your opinion, there's certainly not a shortage of places for a refreshing drink.
Along with the bars there's ample lodging options, both in the centre of town and down towards the river. Prices are quoted in Thai Baht, though payment will be accepted in Baht, Dollars and Riel.
With an overnight stay in Ko Kong you could visit a waterfall in the morning and an outlying beach in the afternoon before catching transport out of there the following morning -- that would be sufficient for many, though with more time, there's no shortage of beaches worth exploring -- just bear in mind the cost of getting to the beaches can get prohibitive if you're travelling alone.
Text and/or map last updated on 20th August, 2009.
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