Kampot district, Cambodia

Places to visit near Kampot

Kampot is a town in Kampot district, Cambodia, home to about 22,691 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 14 beaches & coast, 18 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Phnom Sorcia (15 km), Povokvil Waterfalls (18 km) and Kep National Park (22 km).

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Kampot, Cambodia
Kampot, Kampot district, Cambodia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kampot at a glance

Location
Kampot district, Cambodia
Population
about 22,691
Coordinates
10.6104° N, 104.1814° E
Places within 50 km
116 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Kampot

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kampot: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Kampot

56 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kampot. The closest is Kampot River Beach (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Kampot

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kampot. The closest is Big Durian (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kampot

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kampot. The closest is Sunset View Point (1 km); the best-known is Phnom Sorcia (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Kampot

24 buddhist sites within 100 km of Kampot. The closest is Wat Pichey Udong (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kampot

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kampot. The closest is Paradise Island (6 km); the best-known is Koh Tonsay (31 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Kampot

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Kampot. The closest is Veal Puoch Waterfall (8 km); the best-known is Povokvil Waterfalls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Kampot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kampot
  2. 1 km Big Durian · heritage site, Kampot
  3. 15 km Phnom Sorcia · viewpoint, Kep
  4. 15 km 2000 Monument · monument, Kampot
  5. 18 km Povokvil Waterfalls · waterfall, Kampot
  6. 18 km Hotel Old Cinema · heritage site, Kampot
  7. 0 km Back to Kampot

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From travellers near Kampot

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How to reach Kampot

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    Within 15 km of Kampot

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kampot by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1456Kampot River Beach (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1839Big Durian (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1926Sunset View Point (1 km)
    Buddhist sites1524Wat Pichey Udong (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves619Paradise Island (6 km)
    Waterfalls917Veal Puoch Waterfall (8 km)
    Other attractions1314Epic Arts Dance, Old Cinema (1 km)
    Museums310Provincial Museum (1 km)
    Caves58Kbal Romeas Caves (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Poom Dong (9 km)
    Churches46True Gospel Bible-Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dam Viewpoint (No View, Overgrown) (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Al-Taqwa (2 km)
    Parks11Kampot Zoo (10 km)
    Temples11Chinese Temple (1 km)

    Kampot: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kampot?

    Phnom Sorcia (viewpoint, about 15 km), Povokvil Waterfalls (waterfall, about 18 km), Big Durian (heritage site, about 1 km), Hotel Old Cinema (heritage site, about 1 km), 2000 Monument (monument, about 1 km), Bokor Mountain Lodge (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kampot?

    116 places on Spotwander: 14 beaches & coast, 18 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 buddhist sites, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kampot?

    Kampot River Beach, about 5 km by road; Nataya Beach (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kampot?

    Big Durian, about 1 km by road; Hotel Old Cinema (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kampot?

    Sunset View Point, about 1 km by road; Turning Point of Sunset Cruise (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kampot?

    Start in Kampot, visit Big Durian, then Phnom Sorcia, then 2000 Monument, then Povokvil Waterfalls, then Hotel Old Cinema, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kampot?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Kampot

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kampot’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kampot on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.