Pursat Province is the fourth largest province in Cambodia. It is located in the western part of the country and borders clockwise from the north with Battambang province, the Tonle sap, Kampong Chhnang province, Kampong Spue province, Koh Kong province, and Thailand. It is located between the Tonle Sap and the northern end of the Cardamom mountains. The Pursat river bisects the province, running from the Cardamoms in the west to the Tonle Sap in the east. Pursat is accessible by National Highway 5, by boat, rail and by numerous smaller roads. The capital, Pursat town, lies 174 kilometres north west of Phnom Penh by road and 106 kilometres south east of Battambang.
Pursat is one of the popular centers of eco tourism in Cambodia. The province consists of plenty of forests, rivers, waterfalls and cliffs. A fulfilling Pursat travel includes visit to the popular tourist spots. The place is surrounded by the scenic Tonle Sap Lake. Some popular tourist attractions in Pursat are:
Resorts in Pursat
Bak Tra Resort This natural resort locates at 16 kilomater distances from the provincial town of PurSat by road N.56 to Kra Vanh District. The resort consists of: small mountain having 50 meter height, forest riches in Thlong trees, big rocks through out the forest as well as canal and natural well containing water permanently.
Kam Pong Luong Resort This resort located at the bank of Tonle Sap riching in white sand and clear water is suitable for swimming during the dry season. In addition, there are many other attractive sites under the projects to develop as the tourist spots like.
Pnhom Baykhlor Resort
It locates at Thuaut Chum village, Thnaut Chum commune, Ko Kor District in 20 kilometers from the provincial town of Pur Sat by the National Road N0 5 then turning right more 12 Kilometers to the East. This resort consists of beautiful scenery for tourists, mountain and forest and Broken ancient statues and other varied sculpt.
Pursat is one of the popular centers of eco tourism in Cambodia. The province consists of plenty of forests, rivers, waterfalls and cliffs. A fulfilling Pursat travel includes visit to the popular tourist spots. The place is surrounded by the scenic Tonle Sap Lake. Some popular tourist attractions in Pursat are:
- Leach Village, Pursat
- Floating Village of Lake Tonle Sap, Pursat
- Cardamom Mountains, Pursat
- Wat Preh S'dai and Pursat River, Pursat
- O'Da Rapids, Pursat
- Scenic Drive to Wat Bpahk- Dtrow, Pursat
- Bak Tra Resort, Pursat
- Kam Pheng, Pursat
- Kam Pong Luong Resort, Pursat
- Koh Sam Pov Meas, Pursat
- Luaing Trach, Pursat
- Neak Ta Khleang Moeang, Pursat
- Phnom Dak Preah, Pursat
- Phnom Baykhlor Resort, Pursat
- Preah Theat, Pursat
- Thmar Keo Guesthouse, Pursat
- Hotel Vimean Sourkey, Pursat
- Hotel T'mei, Pursat
- Hotel Orchidee, Pursat
- Hotel Than Sour, Pursat
Resorts in Pursat
Bak Tra Resort This natural resort locates at 16 kilomater distances from the provincial town of PurSat by road N.56 to Kra Vanh District. The resort consists of: small mountain having 50 meter height, forest riches in Thlong trees, big rocks through out the forest as well as canal and natural well containing water permanently.
Kam Pong Luong Resort This resort located at the bank of Tonle Sap riching in white sand and clear water is suitable for swimming during the dry season. In addition, there are many other attractive sites under the projects to develop as the tourist spots like.
Pnhom Baykhlor Resort
It locates at Thuaut Chum village, Thnaut Chum commune, Ko Kor District in 20 kilometers from the provincial town of Pur Sat by the National Road N0 5 then turning right more 12 Kilometers to the East. This resort consists of beautiful scenery for tourists, mountain and forest and Broken ancient statues and other varied sculpt.
