Sihanoukville, A Summer Getaway in the South of Cambodia
The city of Sihanoukville, Cambodia is located on the coast of Sihanoukville Province and acts as the province’s capital as well. The city is surrounded with a handful of uninhabited islands and is home to long stretches of beach. Sihanoukville’s name was derived from the previous king Norodom Sihanouk. You can reach the city via plane if you book your flight to Phu Quoc International Airport and the Sihanoukville Airport. Hotels and accommodations line the beaches of the town, so no need to worry about your lodging space.
Best Time to Visit
It is generally hot in Sihanoukville for most of the year with frequent rain showers here and there. Winter is also comfortably warm in the city, making it the busiest season, especially in December when the town celebrates the yearly Sea Festival. The event attracts a couple hundred thousand tourists to the area, fully booking most of Sihanoukville, Cambodia hotels. It features sports events and beach activities and runs until the New Year’s countdown. On the other hand, August is the least busy month for the town.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While in Sihanoukville, don’t forget to visit the Otres Beach, which is frequently visited thanks to its stunning white sand beach bordered with greeneries. The Ream National Park, whose official name is Preah Sihanouk Ream National Park, is also worth a visiting because of its unspoiled beauty and biodiversity. Send the rest of your afternoon chilling at the Ochheuteal Beach before hitting the hay at the fancy suites of the Golden Sand Hotel, and the Mary Beach Hotel & Resort.