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Kompot Province is bordered by Vietnam to the east and the Gulf of Siam to the south. It produces cement due to an abundance of limestone. A piece of paradise can be found here at the top of Bokor Mountain. Beyond Kompot the small resort of Krong Kep (see below) is popular with Cambodians.

TRAVEL TO & FROM

Car
From Sihanoukville, the road to Kampot is in reasonable condition by Cambodian standards. Taxis from Sihanoukville cost 8,000-12,000 Riel per person, or $18 - $20 for a private taxi ($25 for A/C). The journey takes about 2 hours.
Taxis from Phnom Penh near Phsar Thmei cost $12 to $15 per person, and take about 3 hours.

Train
The trains are very basic, and go from Sihanoukville to Kampot, and then o¬n to Phnom Penh. Trains to Sihanoukville via Kampot leave the station in Phnom Penh at about 6.30am. The trip is listed as six hours, but it usually takes much longer.
Train service is o¬n alternate days, departure times in both directions are at 6:30am. The fare is 6500 Riel.

TRAVELING AROUND

Cars can be hired through your hotel or guesthouse, and cost about $20 per day.
Moto taxis can be found anywhere in town, and should cost 1000R for a short trip, or $5 - $7 per day if you hire a driver. Some guesthouses have motos for rent (100cc /250cc), and are $3 - $7 per day. There are also motorcycle shops near the roundabout. Cheang Try Rental (012-974698) is very helpful.

Budget travelers generally hire a motorcycle taxi and driver to get around. It costs $6 - $10 a day, and the driver knows where to go and what most people want to see. Your guesthouse can arrange a driver, or even a bicycle if you are feeling energetic.

BANKING

Canadia Bank: Exchange services and Money Gram with no commission.

Acleda Bank: Open M-F 7:30am - 5:30pm
English speaking staff. No currency exchange.

Western Union Minimum 2% or $5 fee for money
transfers and credit card withdrawals.

COMMUNICATION

MAIL: The Post Office is o¬n the river road.
Phone: There are several telephone and fax offices around town, and like other towns in western Cambodia, prices are reasonable as the system is connected to Thailand.
Internet: Several Internet places are available in the town center. Costs vary from $2-$3/hour. Internet cafes are well advertised.