Kompong Chhnang

Nothing much happens in the sleepy centre of Kompong Chhnang (Clay Pot Port) but the bustling dock on the Tonlé Sap River is the jumping-off point for serene boat rides to two floating villages. Skimming through the watery streets in a tiny wooden paddle-boat as the late afternoon sun sends a shimmer over the river is a gorgeous way to end a day.

Outside of town you’ll find a lush landscape of yellow-green rice fields.

Kampong Chhnang is the capital city of the province of the same name, in Central Cambodia. Kompong Chnang is located in the centre, at the edge of Tonle Sap River, this small village has been built around a big fishing port.

Used as a frequent stopover for boats cruising the river, Kompomg Chhang is an ideal spot to spend the night in a relaxed atmosphere.

The province Kampong Chhnang is located at the heart of Cambodia. Its bordering Kampong Thom to the North, Kampong Cham to the East, Kampong Speu to the South and Pursat to the West. This province is not only at the fertile and almost ever-wet heart of Cambodia, but also just a 91km ride from Phnom Penh, so it’s a quick jaunt up.

Due to its location next to the Tonle Sap Lake Kampong Chhnang’s population is predominantly in fishery and rice plantation involved. Especially the provincial capital Kampong Chhnang, which is an easygoing river port town that is worth a visit, focuses on fishery and therefore features a big fishery port. It is, easy to get to from Phnom Penh via national road number 5, passing by the former capital of Udong. Kampong Chhnang also gives you the option to take an air-con bus to get there (as it wasn’t possible in near past). There are also some nice sights to check out and the town has a fair selection of places to spend the night and a couple of decent spots to have a feed.