Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham draws a growing number of visitors thanks to its role as a gateway to the northwest.

Attractions include several pre-Angkorian and Angkorian temple.

Kampong Cham is a peaceful provincal capital spread along the bank of the Mekong. It was an important trading post during the French period. It's legacy is evident as you wonder through the streets of classic buildings.

Long considered Cambodia's third city after Phnom Penh and Battambang, Kampong Cham has lately been somewhat let in the dust by the fast-growing tourist towns of Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. Kampong Cham remains an important travel hub and acts as the gateway to eastern and northeastern Cambodia.

The city's role has grown thanks to the first bridge to span the Mekong's width in Cambodia, drastically cutting journey times to popular destinations like Kratie and Mondulkiri.