To the south of Phnom Penh not far from the Vietnam border lies the riverside town of Kampot. Renowned for its pepper trees Kampot has a relaxed atmosphere and some fine French architecture.

Bokor National park, locally known as Chuor Phnomm Damrei (elephant mountains) is home to many mammals, including elephants, and numerous bird species. Within the park boundaries are the long-abandoned French Hill Station with its intriguing Catholic church and the Bokor Palace Hotel, with panoramic jungle views stretching almost to the sea.