Sihanoukville, often called "Xi Gang" in Chinese, is a coastal city in southwestern Cambodia. It is the country's largest deep-water port and an emerging tourist destination, featuring kilometers of white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, fresh seafood, and ever-improving Chinese-friendly services.
Whether you're here for vacation, business, or independent travel — this guide has you covered.
Each beach in Sihanoukville has its own character — pick the right one and you're halfway there
One of Sihanoukville's most popular beaches with fine white sand and clear water. Several resorts and restaurants line the shore. The sunset is breathtaking — a top photo spot. A short walk from Bamin Hotel 2.
The liveliest beach in Sihanoukville, stretching about 4 km. Lined with bars, restaurants, and water sport stalls. Jet skiing and banana boats by day, beach parties by night. Close to Crown Holiday Hotel and Bamin Hotel 1.
A relatively quiet and private beach with fine sand. Great for a relaxing family day out. Some areas are part of private resorts, but the public sections are equally worth visiting.
A beach near the port with spectacular sunset views. Local fishermen run several restaurants here serving fresh, affordable seafood. Great for experiencing local culture.
Hop from Sihanoukville to Cambodia's most beautiful islands
One of Cambodia's most famous islands with white sand beaches and clear waters. Activities include snorkeling, kayaking, and jungle trekking. Stay overnight to see bioluminescent plankton at荧光海滩.
Quieter than Koh Rong, perfect for travelers seeking seclusion. Samloem Beach is known as "Paradise Beach". Accommodation is mostly eco-resorts with no large-scale development.
A tiny island — you can walk around it in 30 minutes. However, the snorkeling here is excellent with well-preserved coral reefs. Perfect for a half-day trip.
Both Chinese and Khmer cravings are well covered in Sihanoukville
Must-try: Amok (coconut milk steamed fish), Lap Khmer (Khmer salad), and fried noodles. Local restaurants serve great meals for $5-10/person. Don't miss the fruit smoothies from street stalls — just $1 each.
Sihanoukville has many Chinese restaurants covering everything from Sichuan to Cantonese cuisine. Several are within walking distance of our hotels, with Chinese-speaking owners. Try the seafood stalls for live seafood cooked to order.
Being coastal, seafood in Sihanoukville is fresh and affordable. Crabs, shrimp, squid, and grouper are common. Pick your own at the market and have restaurants cook it. A seafood feast runs about $15-20/person.
Plenty of Western restaurants and bars line the beaches, serving pizza, burgers, and pasta. Hotels like Crown Holiday Hotel offer both Chinese and Western breakfast options.
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