Koh Rong island is off the coast of the city of Sihanoukville (Kompong Saom), in Cambodia. All major highways are in very respectable condition. We recommend travel on bus in Cambodia: - proper network - reasonable prices - A/C - clean vehicles.
Koh Rong is the biggest of a chain of islands off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. It stretches from east to west, is roughly elongate shaped and it encompasses an area of 78 square km.The terrain is predominantly hilly with a sizeable mountain at the island’s south west. The hills provide water for countless creeks and estuaries. The island’s interior is almost completely forested, concealing a number of beautiful waterfalls. Koh Rong has 43 kilometres of beaches. There are no less than 23 beaches of varying length and coloration – from (predominantly) white to beige to rose-colored sands - along most of the coastline. Strikingly beautiful bays, stuck out capes and impressive sandstone rock formations contribute to the island’s illustrious panorama. The southern coastline is particularly spectacular and capricious, whereas the northern coast is characterized by a sequence of smooth hills, gently sloping towards the numerous beaches, inlets and bays. Several small islets and many reefs provide an abundance of natural environments for a great variety of marine life – perfect for a spontaneous snorkeling side trip. There are 4 distinguishable villages on Koh Rong – 2 on the northern side and 2 in the south. People predominantly live from fishing. Apart from a coconut grove of moderate size in the center of the island, Koh Rong has no mentionable commercial agriculture. The center of the island is a flat “belt” of sediments that joins the two hilly massifs of the east and west. Here is a small savannah, the feeding ground for the local water buffalo and cattle. There aren’t any paved roads (so far) and subsequently no motor vehicles on the island, boats being the means of transportation.
Koh Rong island (ឆ្នេរកោះរុង)
Koh Rong island is off the coast of the city of Sihanoukville (Kompong Saom), in Cambodia. All major highways are in very respectable condition. We recommend travel on bus in Cambodia: - proper network - reasonable prices - A/C - clean vehicles.
Koh Rong is the biggest of a chain of islands off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. It stretches from east to west, is roughly elongate shaped and it encompasses an area of 78 square km.The terrain is predominantly hilly with a sizeable mountain at the island’s south west. The hills provide water for countless creeks and estuaries. The island’s interior is almost completely forested, concealing a number of beautiful waterfalls. Koh Rong has 43 kilometres of beaches. There are no less than 23 beaches of varying length and coloration – from (predominantly) white to beige to rose-colored sands - along most of the coastline. Strikingly beautiful bays, stuck out capes and impressive sandstone rock formations contribute to the island’s illustrious panorama. The southern coastline is particularly spectacular and capricious, whereas the northern coast is characterized by a sequence of smooth hills, gently sloping towards the numerous beaches, inlets and bays. Several small islets and many reefs provide an abundance of natural environments for a great variety of marine life – perfect for a spontaneous snorkeling side trip. There are 4 distinguishable villages on Koh Rong – 2 on the northern side and 2 in the south. People predominantly live from fishing. Apart from a coconut grove of moderate size in the center of the island, Koh Rong has no mentionable commercial agriculture. The center of the island is a flat “belt” of sediments that joins the two hilly massifs of the east and west. Here is a small savannah, the feeding ground for the local water buffalo and cattle. There aren’t any paved roads (so far) and subsequently no motor vehicles on the island, boats being the means of transportation.
