Kampong Cham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the same named Cambodian province
About Kampong Cham
It is the capital of the province of the same name. Most of the 41,000 residents of the city (2010) are ethnic Khmer, but there is a sizeable Cham minority in the province's towns, including a disproportionately high number of Muslims and Christians. Because there is little foreign investment and no large scale tourism, this city is very poor, with few modern buildings, though not lacking in French architecture from the colonial period. However, with the completion of a modern two-lane bridge across the Mekong, the city has begun a slow recovery from decades of decline. The people of Kampong Cham are, like all Cambodians, very friendly and open to engaging with tourists. If projects seem to be improving the state of things here (relative to other Cambodian cities), it may be because Prime
Top Attractions in Kampong Cham
Explore the best things to see and do in Kampong Cham:
- ★Abandoned US Airstrip
- ★Apsara Dancing
- ★Buddhism and Society Development Association
- ★French Lookout Tower
- ★Nokor Wat
- ★Phnom Hanchey
- ★Pros and Srei Mountains
- ★The Bamboo Bridge and Koh Paen
Where to Eat in Kampong Cham
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Destiny Coffee House
- 🍴Hao An
- 🍴Lazy Mekong Daze
- 🍴Mekong Crossing
- 🍴San Te Hap Restaurant
- 🍴Smile Cafe
Where to Stay in Kampong Cham
- 🏨Bophear Guesthouse
- 🏨Kim Srun Guesthouse
- 🏨Leupviraksa Hotel
- 🏨Mariya Hotel and Restaurant
- 🏨Monorom Hotel
- 🏨Monorom VIP Hotel
Kampong Cham Travel Guide Sections
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