1. Koh Sampov Meas |
Koh Sampov Meas Island Park lies in the middle of the Pursat River, just in front of the Pursat hospital, 1km north of the first main concrete bridge. Although it is currently in the process of being upgraded to a provincial park for tourists and local residents, it features some fine crafted sculptures for visitors. |
2. Chrak La Eang waterfall |
Chrak La Eang waterfall is a sight of natural beauty, with views of the waterfall and forests. Visitors can swim or slide down the cascading river or relax in the calmer 2km stretch of stream. To get there, head for Chheu Tom commune, Krakor district, and 73km southeast of Pursat town and about 41km from Krakor market. It takes approximately 2 hours on a motorbike and 1 ½ hours driving in a pick-up from Pursat. A Motodup should cost approximately USD $10-15 for a return trip and price is negotiable. |
3. Marble & Wood Carving |
Pursat province is the only region where marble is found and therefore Pursat is very famous throughout the country for its marble products. Skillful craftsmen can be seen at work sculpting huge Buddhas or beautiful statues. There are over 160 carving workshops in most districts, except the mountainous Veal Veng district. Most workshops are small private enterprises, although the odd one employs up to 13 craftsmen. Many workshops and shops in Pursat sell examples of the magnificent marble handiwork, which can make stylish souvenirs. Another interesting craft place to visit is Bunrany Hun Sen, a vocational craft training centre. It is the ideal place to see and chat with local people, learning time-honored traditional craft such as weaving silk scarves, grass mats, sewing beautiful bags and purses or learning the trade of a sculpture. The centre is located next to Pursat High School on the north side of Pursat, along street No9. |
4. Kampong Luong, Tonle Sap Great Lake |
The floating village of Kampong Luong on the Tonle Sap is the most unique and interesting place to visit in Pursat Province. It’s a complete village on water populated by over 10,000 inhabitants. Everyone lives in boats and the whole village moves up and down with the level of the water in the lake. The town has most of the usual facilities, restaurants, schools and even karaoke bars.While there is nowhere for visitors to stay overnight, it is possible to get there and back in a day, as it is between 35km- 40km northeast of Pursat. The easiest way to get there is by taxi or moto taxi to Krakor, which is on the way to Kampong Chhnang town. A moto driver from Pursat should be approximately USD $6 per day and the journey should take about 1 ½ hours each way. At Kampong Luong you can charter a boat to show you around and it should cost approximately USD $3/person for an hour, with a maximum of four tourists allowed per boat. |
5. Bak Tra 6. Cardamom MountainsN/A 7. Pursat Floating VillageN/A 8. O'Da RapidsN/A
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