Things to do

Beaches

There are some beaches near the town. The Resort 2000 is quite popular. Located of the opposite side of the river from town, this small beach has a restaurant and some bungalows. Cross the Koh Kong Bridge, turn left on a dirt road at the intersection and continue to a marked turn off.

There is also a beach on the ocean in the village of Ba Blong. This sandy beach does have a couple of seafood shacks. To get there follow the dirt road for about ten minutes past Resort 2000.

Islands

The island of Koh Koh Grao has beautiful, unspoiled, white sand beaches. The islad is about a 45 minutes boat ride in the Gulf of Thailand. To hire the boat it will cost about 1600 baht and some guesthouses can organize day trips for snorkeling, but don't forget to pack a lunch.

Safari World

Animal theme park complete with animal shows and a small zoological park displaying tigers, bears, ostriches, deer and several other species from around the world. Regularly scheduled dolphin shows, crocodile feedings, bird shows and orangutan boxing. There is also a restaurant and a beach to cool off. Located 500m from the border crossing.
Tel: 016-800811

Waterfalls

Wild rivers flow down from the Cardamom Mountains and produce some amazing waterfalls and rapids in the wet season. The Ta Tai Waterfalls are the nearest to town close to the main road about 20km to the east. The falls are wide and two-leveled with a drop of about 6m, set in a jungle gorge and falls over rapids. Others such as the Koh Por Falls, Tuo Kokir Rapids and impressive jungle gorge Kbal Chhay Falls sit father upriver within daytrip distance.