More about Sihanoukville, Cambodia Points of Interest

• Wat Krom & Wat Leu -

  Two of Sihanoukville's temples include Wat Krom or "lower wat," which lies on a small hill on Santipheap St. overlooking the ocean. Wat Leu or "upper wat" overlooks town from the top of its mountain.

• Sihanoukville Beach -

  Sihanoukville the picturesque town off the Gulf of Thailand offers idyllic white-sand beaches with upscale resort hotels where you can snorkel, scuba dive and enjoy fresh seafood.

• Ream National Park -

  This park is home to more than 150 species of birds, monkeys, mangroves, tropical jungles, and a marine habitat. Also in the park is Wat Ream, a temple with a huge reclining Buddha.

• Cambodia Village -

  The villages throughout Cambodia are rich with culture and traditions. Homes have peaked roofs with wood or thatched structures. People earn a living as famers, fishermen, weavers and crafters.

• Psar Lu Market -

  Located near the city of Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Wat, this street market is very popular and attracts large crowds. The vendors sell all kinds of things from local crafts to souvenirs.

• Angkor Wat -

  Available ony with the Overland Excursions. The ruins of Angkor built by the Khmer civilization represent one of humankind's most astonishing architectural achievements with more than 100 stone temples dating between 802 and 1220 A.D. Depending on your ship's itinerary options for visiting this site may begin or end in Sihanoukville.

• Phnom Penh -

  The capital and largest city of Cambodia, was decimated during the Khmer Rouge. Today, it has an emerging tourist economy with new hotels and restaurants, and a new wealthy class fueling growth.

• Sihanouk airport -