Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Chi Phat, Koh Kong: Community Based Ecotourism Site in Cambodia


(Posted by CAAI News Media)

2009-12-07 - Put yourself into green nature and get to know the real friendly community of Cambodia. Your financial contribution will additionally and simply raise awareness of how environment and natural resource importance and worth are.

Situated in Koh Kong Province, Chi phat is one of the 6 hidden treasure sites: Less Known Tourist Destination. This site located within the Cardamom Mountains and provides for views of diverse landscapes and wildlife. The visitor can view bat carve wildlife, numerous of waterfall and rivers, ancient site with burial jars, watch birds and nature by motorboat or paddle around in a traditional rowboat. There, mountain biking and trekking can be chosen.

Mainland Southeast Asia’s largest tract of rainforest, mountain biking and trekking tours that lead to the area’s diverse wildlife and ancient burial jar sites, boat trips and sunrise bird-watching make the site special and unique for traveler especially for those who seek for nature and adventure tourism .The more you stay the more activities you can do in this hidden treasure community based ecotourism. No matter how shortly or long you stay; you will feel warm with the welcome and hospitable atmosphere of nice and friendly rural community.

If the travelers visit there, they may spend approximately 4 hours from Phnom Penh and continue to Chi Phat from Andoung Toek around 1 and half an hour to 2 hours by slow boat and 2 hours by fast boat. Fast boat can contain 7 people and cost USD 50 while slow boat can contain up to 20 people and cost USD 35. When you visit there, you will register at community based ecotourism office and enjoy your trip with various activities and accommodation ranging from one to multiple days.

By CHHEM Samnang

For more information about Cambodia: http://www.tourismindochina.com/

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