1. Khemarak Phoumin City (Provincial Capital)
Koh Kong’s lively little capital is a riverside frontier town where the Kah Bpow River meets mangroves and the Cardamom Mountains loom behind. A colorful morning market sells everything from Thai snacks to fresh seafood, while the long waterfront promenade glows with fairy lights at night. New boutique hotels and rooftop bars have turned this once-sleepy border post into a relaxed launchpad for island-hopping and jungle adventures.
2. Koh Kong District (including Koh Kong Island)
Home to Cambodia’s largest island, Koh Kong Island remains one of the country’s last truly wild coastlines—seven pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and jungle cascading straight to the sand. Only a handful of eco-bungalows exist, reachable by private long-tail boat. Snorkelling reefs teem with fish, and at night the sea sparkles with bioluminescence. This district is paradise for anyone craving untouched tropical beauty.
3. Smach Mean Chey District
The mainland gateway to Koh Kong Island and the jumping-off point for **Tatai Waterfall. Speedboats leave from the fishing village pier, passing floating houses and dense mangrove channels. A growing cluster of riverside eco-lodges offers kayaking, firefly night tours, and romantic floating dinners under the stars.
4. Mondul Seima District
Deep in the heart of the Cardamom Mountains, Mondul Seima is rainforest wilderness at its purest. Home to the famous Cardamom Tented Camp and several ranger stations, it protects elephants, clouded leopards, and Siamese crocodiles. Multi-day guided treks, river kayaking, and wildlife hides give adventurers a rare chance to experience one of Southeast Asia’s last great forests.
5. Botum Sakor District
The vast Botum Sakor National Park peninsula juts into the Gulf of Thailand like a green thumb. Mangrove-lined estuaries, hidden lagoons, and long empty beaches await exploration by boat or kayak. A handful of eco-resorts and a new coastal road are opening up this once-inaccessible wilderness while still keeping it beautifully remote.
6. Kiri Sakor District
A wild coastal district with endless mangrove forests and the dramatic Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary. A 1-km elevated boardwalk winds through the swamp, perfect for birdwatching and spotting mudskippers and monkeys. Further south, empty beaches and fishing villages offer the chance to eat grilled squid straight off the boats at sunset.
7. Thma Bang District
The northernmost and most remote district, Thma Bang hides the spectacular O’Andoung Waterfall deep in the jungle. Red-dirt roads pass ethnic Chong villages where traditional stilt houses and rice whiskey stills dot the hills. Community homestays and motorbike adventures make it a favourite for travellers wanting raw, authentic Cardamom Mountain culture.
Together, Koh Kong’s seven districts deliver Cambodia’s wildest and most diverse adventures—untouched islands, rainforest treks, mangrove kayaking, and frontier charm—all wrapped in the laid-back warmth of a province that still feels like a secret.