Kep is a relaxing southwestern seaside province situated 168 Km away from Phnom Penh. This tiny seaside hamlet is known throughout Cambodia for the beach and its fresh seafood, especially crabs. Kep (which means saddle) is Cambodia’s forgotten resort. During Cambodia’s golden years before 1970, this lush coastal region looking out over a myriad of islands was where the wealthy and famous came to relax.
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Thank you for sharing. Are you living in this city or are you traveling? It looks lovely with the sea view. What would you recommend to see in Kep? Where should one go to?
I have never been to Cambodia, but there are so many places I’d like to see there. Could you tell us a bit more? Is it safe to travel there? When would be a good time to visit?
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@DanniS yes sure is safe, but a bit quiet at night time and i’m not leaving there but i like to visit at weekend. Kep is a relaxing southwestern seaside province situated 168 Km away from Phnom Penh. This tiny seaside hamlet is known throughout Cambodia for the beach and its fresh seafood, especially crabs. Kep (which means saddle) is Cambodia’s forgotten resort. During Cambodia’s golden years before 1970, this lush coastal region looking out over a myriad of islands was where the wealthy and famous came to relax. Although the beaches are not in the same league as those in Preah Sihanouk, the tranquil atmosphere is what most travelers seek here.
Kep’s culinary star is the Crab. He’s even right there rising out of the ocean as a totemic protector of the Kep foreshore. And, it’s around the foreshore where one can. A small section of the beach doubles as a regular crab-trading depot and this busy crab market on the water’s edge serves well as a popular tourist itinerary. The Crab Market (Psar Kdam) is the first market as you enter the beach area on the one-way loop road and is right on the beach. Fishermen bring in baskets of crabs by the boatload. Visitors can sit and watch them work while the market restaurants boil them fresh from the sea before your eyes for a small additional fee. Fish, squid and prawns are also on offer, often cooking slowly over coals out the front of all the restaurants.
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nice photography
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Thanks @Rachel4