Cambodia touts charms of hot springs

KAMPONG SPEU In an effort to offer new travel products, Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism will develop a hot spring area in Kampong Speu province.

Khmer Times reported the priority is to focus on Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring, located near the mountainside village of Phnom Te village in Oral district, about 60 km west of Kampong Speu town.

Tourism Minister, Thong Khon, gave the green light to develop the area into a special attraction.

“Tourism and provincial environment officials should work together to establish the hot spring area…this is a rare tourist attraction and has features that can attract international travellers.”

After a recent inspection, experts  from Japan concluded the hot springs have good quality water with minerals that could be beneficial for skin care and beauty, the report claimed.

However, the challenge is getting there, the ministry admitted.

Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring is 100 metres in circumference. The hot spring water comes from six sources and has a high sulfur content emitting a pungent smell. Water temperature is 70 degree celsius, according to the ministry.

Kampong Speu province borders the provinces of Pursat and Kampong Chhnang to the north, Kandal to the east, Takeo to the southeast, Kampot to the south and Koh Kong to the west. Its capital is Kampong Speu town.

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