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Things to See and Do - Kep, Cambodia

Zoo - Kep

Zoo, Kep City is one of the most visited sites among the various Tourist Attractions in Kep City. Kep is a seaside city tucked away 173 kilometers to the south west of Phnom Penh. History has it that it was founded in 1908 during the times of the French colonization. Kep City was transformed into a beautiful seaside resort during the Prince Norodom Sihanouk's Sangkum Reastr Niyum regime in the 1960s.The name of the city is derived from the French words 'le cap' or 'cape' in English.

Today, Kep City has evolved into one of the major tourist destinations in Cambodia with its natural splendor and cultural sites. Zoo, Kep City is one of the most popular and most frequently visited places in this part of Kep City.Zoo, Kep City actually refer to the Teuk Chhou Zoo which is a private zoo. It is located at a distance of 2.5 km away from the provincial town. If you are traveling from Kep, a 45 minutes' drive will take you conveniently to the zoo. This Zoo in Kep City is located in Thmei Village in the Prey Thom Commune in the Kep District. It is home to several species of plant and animal species which are native to the land.

Zoo, Kep City features different animals including lions and tigers and their cubs, elephants, monkeys of different species, snakes, deer, bears including a couple of sun bears, otter and many more. This is a wonderful place to spend a fun filled with your family and especially, the children are simply going to love the experience. The ticket for the entry includes a small charge if you want to drive your car through the zoo. The ticket includes access to the national park. Inside, you can even make a splash or take a cool dip in the crystal clear water of the Teuk Chhou River.Apart from the Zoo, Kep City, there are several other attraction sites which tourists can visit and these are Koh Ton Say Resort, Phnom Sar Sear, Veal Lumher and Wat Samot Reangsey.

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Other Attractions in Kep

Phnom Sar Sear

Phnom Sar Sear

Phnom Sar Sear is a nature and cultural site located about 14 Kilometers southwest of Kep city. this mountain is called Phnom Sar Sear because, according to Khmer legend mentioned above, when Prince Sakor Reach led the troops to this place, he got off his horse and moved furtively2 ahead of his pursuers along the mountainside, where... read more

Koh Ton Say Resort (Rabbit Island)

Koh Ton Say Resort (Rabbit Island)

Koh Ton Say Resort is the natural resort locating at the Southeast of Kep town in 4.5-kilometer distance from the town, and has two beaches suitable for swimming because they have white sand and shallow water. At the bottom of the sea, there are varied fish, plant and coral, which enable the research on ecology. The name ?Koh Ton... read more

Veal Lumher

Veal Lumher

Veal Lumher is 0.5 km (3mn) From Provincial Town at Koh Puor (Puor Island) in Kep Village, Kep Commune, Kep District. read more

Wat Samot Reangsey

Wat Samot Reangsey

Wat Samot Reangsey, Kep City is one of those sites which you should not miss while you are on your Kep City Tours. Kep is popular as a serene seaside city tucked away 173 kilometers to the south west of Phnom Penh. The city was founded in 1908 during the times of the French colonization. The city was received its seaside resort in... read more

Phnom Sar Sear Resort

Phnom Sar Sear Resort

Phnom Sar Sear Resort is the natural and cultural resort locating at the Southeast in 14-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kam Pot. When the King, Sa Kor Reach and his troop arrive at the seaside area, he gets off the horseback and move furtively along the mountain side (at that time the mountain was an island) for... read more

Kep Beach

Kep Beach

A single, kilometer long crescent of sand near the tip of the Kep peninsula. Dining platforms and seafood vendors line the road behind the beach. Busy on weekends but often deserted during the week. The road through Kep traces the coastline to the beach and then circles back on itself. Cars and vans must pay admission to drive the... read more

Zoo

Zoo

Zoo, Kep City is one of the most visited sites among the various Tourist Attractions in Kep City. Kep is a seaside city tucked away 173 kilometers to the south west of Phnom Penh. History has it that it was founded in 1908 during the times of the French colonization. Kep City was transformed into a beautiful seaside resort during... read more

Salt Manufacturing

Salt Manufacturing

Salt Manufacturing is well known in Cambodia and found in the seaside province of Kampot. The product assured for local consumption and exportation. read more

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