Kampong Cham is a province located in the central area of Cambodia. The province is adjoining to Tbong Khmum province and surrounded by other provinces such as Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Speu, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, and Prey Veng. Kampong Cham is about 113 kilometers from Phnom Penh City. The province is divided into 12 districts, 85 communes, and 944 villages. The total population of Kampong Cham as of 2019 is 1,682,526.
The main attraction in Kampong Cham is the Wat Hanchey Buddhist temple, built in the 8th century. The temple is located on a hill in the village of Wat Prey Nup, six kilometers from the town of Kampong Cham. Visitors can get a panoramic view of the Mekong River and the Cambodian countryside from the top of the temple.
Other attractions in Kampong Cham include the Chamkar Mon Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to lasting populations of rare and endangered wildlife; the Boeng Tompun Floating Village, where people live on stilt houses and earn a living from fishing; and Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, two small hills located in the center of Kampong Cham town that offer beautiful views of the Mekong River and the surrounding countryside.
There are also several kid-friendly activities in Kampong Cham, such as visiting the Kampong Cham Zoo, which is home to more than 200 animals; the Kampong Cham Sculpture Park, which features more than 200 sculptures by Cambodian and international artists; and the Kampong Cham Aquarium, which has more than 1,000 fish and other aquatic creatures.
10 Fun & Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Kampong Cham, Cambodia
1.Visit the Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei temple ruins
2.Hike up to Wat Tomnup Rolous
3.Visit the Oudong Mountain temples
4.See the rubber plantations
5.Visit the Kampong Cham Museum
6.Go fishing in the Mekong River
7.Feed the turtles at Wat Koh Peng
8.Ride a bicycle around town
9.Visit the shops and markets
10.Check out the nightlife
