🏝️ Koh Rong Travel Guide | Discover Cambodia’s Hidden Paradise!
🌞 Best Time to Visit: November to April is the ideal season for Koh Rong, with clear waters and sunny skies perfect for beach lovers. But here’s a pro tip! During May Day (Labor Day), you can snag round-trip flights from Xi’an to Phnom Penh for just 900 RMB! Plus, the island is blissfully quiet—perfect for a serene getaway. Mark your calendar for next May! 📍 Must-Visit Spots: Long Beach – One of Koh Rong’s most stunning stretches, with 7km of powdery white sand. Sunset here is magical, but early risers can also catch surreal morning views—think cotton-candy clouds and turquoise waters. Feeling adventurous? A midnight skinny dip under the stars is pure freedom! Stay: Nature Sok San (next to Long Beach Resort) – $40 for an AC sea-view room, $20 for a fan-cooled garden room (breakfast not included). Sok San Beach – Our first stop! Dine at Three Brothers Restaurant, and book White Sand Ark’s second-floor sea-view room (Agoda, $110 incl. breakfast). Right next door, a 60-min beachfront massage ($25) adds the ultimate chill factor. Bioluminescent Plankton – At night, take a dip and watch the water glow with sparkling blue plankton—like swimming in a galaxy! Island-Hopping Tour – Join a $10/day boat trip (includes unlimited drinks!). 🚤 How to Get There: Option 1 (From Sihanoukville): Take a 45-min ferry from Sihanoukville’s main pier. On the island, rent a motorbike ($10/day) or explore on foot. Option 2 (From Phnom Penh via Siem Reap): Take a night bus (Larryta Bus) to Siem Reap → Tour Angkor Wat → Another night bus to Sihanoukville → Tuk-tuk to the pier for ferry tickets. Option 3 (Luxury Route): VET Bus (Phnom Penh → Sihanoukville) → Tuk-tuk to the pier. 📱 SIM Card Tip: Get Metfone (red logo)—avoid Smart, which has zero signal in remote beach areas. 🏖️ Pro Tips: Sunscreen is a MUST—the tropical sun is brutal! Pack high-SPF lotion, hats, and UV-protective clothing. Cash rules—ATMs are scarce. Bring USD, or use a Ganzhou Bank card for withdrawals (~$5 fee). My last-minute May trip? I only brought a bank card and still survived! Next stop? Paradise! 🌊 #KohRong #CambodiaTravel #HiddenGem