ផ្លូវថ្មីកាត់ទៅកែប: The New Road to Kep
Experience a faster, more scenic route from Phnom Penh to Kep on the New Road, unlocking the beauty of Cambodia's coastline.
The New Road to Kep, also known as ផ្លូវថ្មីកាត់ទៅកែប, is a recently constructed shortcut that significantly reduces travel time between Phnom Penh and Kep, Cambodia. This route enhances accessibility to the region's attractions and amenities, benefiting both tourists and locals alike.
A brief summary to ផ្លូវថ្មីកាត់ទៅកែប
- NR3, Krong Kampot, KH
Local tips
- Consider renting a scooter for a flexible way to explore the road and its surrounding attractions at your own pace.
- Stop at local markets along the way to sample fresh produce and interact with friendly vendors.
- Be mindful of the road conditions, especially during the rainy season, and drive cautiously.
Getting There
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Driving
From Krong Kampot, head southeast on National Road 3 (NR3) towards Kep. After approximately 30 minutes, look for signs indicating the new shortcut road (ផ្លូវថ្មីកាត់ទៅកែប) on your left. Turn onto this road and continue straight to reach the destination. Note that road conditions can vary, so drive carefully. There are no tolls.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
From Kampot, a taxi or ride-share to the new road to Kep will cost approximately $15-$25 USD, depending on the provider and time of day. The journey takes around 30-45 minutes. Confirm the price with the driver before starting the trip. There are no tolls.
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Public Transport
From Kampot, take a local bus or shared taxi towards Kep. These typically depart from the main bus station. Ask to be dropped off at the junction for the new shortcut road (ផ្លូវថ្មីកាត់ទៅកែប), roughly 30 minutes from Kampot. The fare is around $1-2 USD. From the junction, hire a motorbike taxi (motodop) for about $3-5 USD to reach the destination, a 10-15 minute ride.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
ផ្លូវថ្មីកាត់ទៅកែប
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Starling Ridge
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BoTree Farm
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Sabay Beach
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Cell Park Resort
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KFC kep
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