When it comes to travel Cambodia most visitors will just mention the famous sights as AngkorWat , Silver Pagoda , the Royal Palace of Cambodia ... However, there are few who know Cambodia charming coastal city of Sihanoukville with stretches of white sand beaches , the island like sapphire blue water .



Looking back at the history of Sihanoukville , it is not difficult to explain why this place is less tourist attention . The old name of Sihanoukville Kampong Som . Before 1954 , the main maritime trade route of Cambodia 's Mekong River . After 1954, the French withdrawal from Indochina, Kampong Som - with the advantage of a convenient deep waters for boats up to - was chosen as the site for the construction of a new sea port in Cambodia . When finished , Kampong Som Sihanuokville renamed , the name of King Sihanouk . Early 90s of last century , the Khmer Rouge murdered the international tourists come here first , put an end to tourism Budding birth of Sihanoukville . Until recent years , the new international tourists started back to Sihanoukville .



As a peninsula jutting out his Gulf of Thailand , Sihanoukville beach possesses great series . Sokha Beach quiet , smooth white sand , a few scattered bars and water sports service luxury . Occheuteal crowded beaches , bustling with popular seafood restaurant . Victory beach with hills always the bustling entertainment services around the clock . Then Otres beach , Hawaii beach , beach Independence , Serendipity beach ... , every beach has a charm all its own . In Vietnam , most are overlooking the coast east and visitors usually only watch the sunrise over the sea but rarely watch the sunset. You stay Sihanouville , towards the west coast should sit on the sand smooth when sunset , watching the sun slowly setting an unforgettable experience for visitors .