Travel guide

Koh Rong

White sand and glowing plankton

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 Cambodia

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About Koh Rong

A backpacker-favourite island off Sihanoukville — long powder-white beaches, warm turquoise water, jungle treks, bioluminescent plankton at night, and a mix of parties and castaway calm.

⭐ Things to do in Koh Rong

Long Set (4K) BeachBioluminescent plankton swimJungle trek to Sok SanSnorkelingKoh Rong Sanloem day tripSok San BeachKoh Rong Sanloem's Saracen BayLighthouse viewpoint

🍽️ What to eat in Koh Rong

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh seafood BBQFish amokLok lakFruit shakes

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk or boat between beaches; ferry from Sihanoukville.

💡 Local tip

Take a night boat trip to swim in the glowing bioluminescent plankton.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Party beaches at Koh Touch; quiet coves elsewhere.