Cambodia, Sihanoukville Sites
Cambrew Brewery
Brews Angkor and Bayon beers, and the Pepsi soft drink. Constructed in 1966 and was government run from 1967 to 1975. Brewing then stopped until 1991. The brewery is 3km north on National Route 4 but note that it isn’t open to the pubic.
Fishing Port (Kampong Pier Nup Lok)
With its wooden quay and bustling village, this port is full of life. Be sure to check out the fishing boats that head out of the port each day just before sunset. A beautiful site to witness and provides some great photo opportunities. Located 2km north of the main port on Hun Sen Beach.
In times past, this was Sihanoukville’s number one hotel. It was built in the mid-sixties and abandoned in 1975. Briefly reopened during the days of UNTAC in the early 1990’s, it has since closed again but is now undergoing renovation. Positioned between Victory and Independence Beaches. The road towards the hotel from Independence Beach is also closed due to the renovation, thus preventing you from visiting some rather cheeky Rhesus monkeys who were often found along the road.
Provides a great vantage point (132m high) from which to observe the town, beaches, islands and sea - especially at sunset. You’ll need to take Route 4 and head 2.5km north of town. Turn right at the brewery; follow the road 200m up the hill and past the pagoda, and then head out onto the rocks. Enjoy!
Built in 1962, this was a Catholic church till 1975. After that, the Khmer Rouge used it as a prison until its fall from power in 1979. There after, it served as a storage facility. In 1991, it was finally reopened as a church. Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann (who is also responsible for designing the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh) constructed the church. Located at the corner of Boray Kamakor and Kampuchea-Soviet Mittapheap Streets, which are at the base of Sihanoukville Mountain.
Stung Hua provides a nice little half-day trip opportunity to experience small town Cambodian life. The road trip from Sihanoukville is pleasant enough and, once there, you’ll get to see some boat building and fresh seafood on sale.
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