1. Kampong Cham City (Municipal District)
The lively provincial capital on the west bank of the Mekong still carries echoes of its French-colonial past with tree-lined boulevards and faded villas. The riverside promenade buzzes with evening food stalls, fitness dancers, and sunset views toward Koh Paen island. A striking modern statue of Lady Penh watches over the city, while the elegant Wat Dey Dos pagoda and nearby night market make it a perfect base for exploring the province.
2. Koh Sotin District
Famous for the seasonal Koh Paen Bamboo Bridge, the longest of its kind in the world, rebuilt every dry season by local villagers. The island itself is a rural paradise of tobacco farms, wooden stilt houses, and sandy river beaches where families picnic on weekends. Cycling around the island’s dirt paths feels like stepping back in time.
3. Chamkar Leu District
Home to the majestic Han Chey Hill and the 8th-century brick temple of Prasat Han Chey, offering panoramic Mekong views. During Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben, the hill becomes a pilgrimage site with thousands of colorful umbrellas and food stalls. A giant reclining Buddha watches serenely over the river.
4. Cheung Prey District
A fertile agricultural heartland known for rubber, cassava, and betel nut plantations. The district’s quiet roads are perfect for cycling through emerald fields and traditional Khmer villages where palm-sugar production is still done the old-fashioned way—climbing trees with bamboo ladders at dawn.
5. Batheay District
One of the province’s oldest areas, Batheay hides several pre-Angkorian brick sanctuaries scattered among rice paddies. The district is also famous for its sweet sdao bananas and traditional silk weaving communities that welcome visitors to watch the intricate process on wooden looms.
6. Kang Meas District
A peaceful riverside district with charming French-era ferry crossings and floating villages. The Wat Moha Leap, one of Cambodia’s last remaining ancient wooden pagodas (over 300 years old), stands as a rare architectural treasure made entirely of rare hardwood.
7. Prey Chhor District
Home to the impressive Nokor Bachey Temple (Wat Nokor), an 11th-century Mahayana Buddhist complex with a modern colorful vihara built inside the ancient ruins. The surreal blend of old sandstone towers and bright new murals makes it one of Cambodia’s most photogenic temples.
8. Stueng Trang District
A rugged northeastern district with red-dirt roads and forested hills. It’s the gateway to the Phnom Pros/Phnom Srei (“Man and Woman Mountains”), sacred twin peaks with pagodas, caves, and panoramic views popular with local pilgrims and adventurous hikers.
9. Srei Santhor District
Known for its traditional pottery villages and the ancient Prasat Srei Santhor, a little-visited Angkorian site surrounded by sugar-palm groves. The district’s flat landscape is ideal for long bicycle rides past lotus ponds and wooden houses on stilts.
10. Kampong Siem District
A quiet corner famous for the Chiro Village floating community on the Mekong and the beautiful Wat Kampong Treah with its intricate murals. The district also produces some of Cambodia’s finest palm wine and is a great place to experience authentic river life away from tourist trails.
Together, Kampong Cham’s 10 districts offer a perfect blend of Mekong river charm, ancient temples, colonial echoes, and genuine rural Khmer life—making it one of Cambodia’s most rewarding provinces for travellers seeking authentic experiences beyond the Angkor crowds.