Wat Krom, Villages & Market
Points of Interest
- Sihanoukville Beach
- Cambodia Village
- Psar Lu Market
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your excursion begins at the pier where you'll board your air-conditioned motorcoach for the drive to Wat Krom, the Buddhist temple at the base of Sihanouk Mountain. Its name is a literal description of its location as "Wat" means temple and "Krom" means "lower." Explore the temple, which features excellent views of the sea and a small chapel dedicated to Ya-Mao, a local deity.
Continue past Victory Hill and Independence Square where you'll stop for a photo opportunity at the War Memorial, commemorating Cambodia's war dead.
Next, stop at Sihanoukville's bustling marketplace, Psar Lu Market. Browse the many stalls with their colorful displays of fish and shellfish, poultry, palm sugar, tropical fruits, flowers and crafts.
Drive to a typical Khmer village. You'll see a typical house and meet a family. Then you'll visit a school where you'll meet the children and observe the activities in the kindergarten. The kids are enchanting and you may want to bring some small gifts to share with the children.
Enjoy refreshments and swimming at the Sihanoukville beach. Beach facilities are included.
Reboard your motorcoach for the return route to the port and your cruise ship.
Special Notes:
Local buses from Phnom Penh are used for tour transportation; quality and style will vary. Although air-conditioned, the standard is not the same as North Americans may be accustomed. Tour guides are generally drawn from Phnom Penh; they have limited English skills, but their local knowledge, willingness, friendliness, and enthusiasm deserves special merit.Suggested gifts for children: Children's education level range from kindergarten through sixth grade. There are slightly over 150 students going to the school you will visit. Suggested gift items include school stationery, writing implements such as pens, pencils, markers, rulers, school bags, or affordable and age-appropriate toys.
Child Price:
12 years & under onlyTour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from ship for an inside visit of Wat Krom and photo stop for the War Memorial
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Time at site:
- 00:40
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Steps:
- 10
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Leave for Kamping Chas Village and house visit
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Time at site:
- 00:25
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
Walk to Chas primary school and visit school
- Transport type:
- Walked
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:10
- Time at site:
- 00:25
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
Leave for Psarlue Market and visit Market
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Time at site:
- 00:30
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Steps:
- 10
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Drive to Shokha beach and free time at the shokha beach Resort
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Time at site:
- 00:50
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 35
- Travel time:
- 00:30