Of all the major tourist destinations in Cambodia, the Kampong Speu is one of the most well known for tourists. Kampong Speu is a province of The Kingdom of Cambodia. Kampong Speu is actually the capital of Cambodia. This major tourist destination, Kampong Speu is subdivided into 8 districts. Each of them has different character in it.
Kampong Speu, situated just western part of Phnom Penh has several draws for the tourists. While you go for a tour to this city, you will surely admire the beautiful hill around. However, it is the perfect place to descend at the beaten track. Speu means star fruit in Khmer word, but Kampong Speu is, in fact, well-known for its palm sugar. This place is regarded as the best in the Kingdom of Cambodia. This place is also famous for producing plethora of palm wine, locally known as teuk t’not chu.
There are various sightseeing places in Kampong Speu to travel around during your leisure time. You can see various mountains in and around the province. The tallest mountain of Cambodia is situated in this non-coastal province. This province is enclosed by Koh Kong, Kandal, Pursat, Takeo, Kampot and Kampong Chhnang. The Mount Aoral is located right at 1813 meters high above sea level.
Kampong Speu has total eight districts, which can be traveled by the tourists. This province is well divided into 89 communes and 1,319 villages. Kampong Speu town can be traveled by less than an hour from beautiful city of Phnom Penh via National Route. This road ultimately will take you south to Sihanoukville.
Kampong Speu is the perfect place for spending a hassle-free day of picnicking and relaxing. You can also have a stroll along the calm surrounding area of river.
So, do take a tour to Kampong Speu and make your vacation the most memorable one.
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