| Central and Mekong plains | |
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| State | Cambodia |
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The Central and Mekong plains are a region of the Cambodia.
To know
Geographical notes
The region includes the following provinces: Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kandal, Kratie on the west side of the Mekong, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Phnom Penh, and Takeo.
Territories and tourist destinations
Central and Mekong plains: full screen map.Urban centers
- Kampong Cham (ក្រុង កំពង់ចាម)
- Kampong Thom (ក្រុង កំពង់ធំ)
- Krek (ឃុំ ក្រែក)
- Phnom Penh (រាជធានី ភ្នំពេញ)
Other destinations
- 1 Koh Dach (កោះ ដា ច, Silk Island) - Silk Island is located off the coast of Phnom Pehn (east of Diamond Island). You can get there with a trip organized by an agency or you can go to the port north of the river bank. It's not the one just north of the Titanic / KFC restaurant, you have to head further north for about ten minutes to a pedestrian area and then get to the quay where you can negotiate with the boatmen who are waiting for customers. A 4 hour tour, two of which on the island and the boatman who guides it should cost about USD30, even though the bargaining started at 45. This island has many workshops where Cambodian women work hard to make scarves in silk and cotton or other fabrics. Raw silk is generally purchased in other provinces but here it is finished, dyed and worked into the finished product. Here the purchase prices are comparable to other markets in Phnom Penh but can offer discounts. Many female workers speak some English. The boatman will also take you to a restaurant and you have to specify in advance how much you want to spend on food otherwise he will head to the expensive place. He may ask to be bought a drink while he is eating, as a courtesy. There is also a local pagoda. They will also be offered to visit a local school. Here you can swim in the river or in a pool for $ 3. This island is very peaceful, a good trip to escape the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh and a good way to observe the country's rural life. You don't have to feel obligated to do what the boatman advises, on the contrary you have to say what you want to do.
