 The capital of Cambodia's southwestern province of Kokong, Kokong City is a small provincial town that rests on the banks of the Kadopah River. The town is about 10 km from the international border crossing with Thailand and Chamomile, and until relatively recently was easier to access from Thailand than the rest of Cambodia due to poor road infrastructure. Now that Highway 48 is paved, the province is easily accessible from Phnom Penh and Sihanook Vail with regular bus services between the cities. Due to its long isolation much of the region is unspoiled and the drive to Kokong City provides some excellent views of the Cardamom Mountains, one of Cambodia's least developed regions. In the area surrounding Kokong has much to offer including mountains, jungles, rivers, islands, a zoo, casino and a lot more. The Cardamom Mountains are covered in pristine jungle with a number of waterfalls that offer a beautiful way to cool down after a long trek. Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities as are water sports such as snorkeling and kayaking. The coast is home to the largest mangrove forest in Asia which can be explored by boat from Kokong City. Trips are also available to Kokong Island, Cambodia's largest island with some of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. For the independently minded there are bicycles and motorcycles for rent in Kokong City giving you the chance to explore the city and wider province according to your own schedule. The city is also home to a large number of restaurants and bars and the riverfront comes alive after 4 p.m. with vendors selling food, beer and sugarcane juice. It's a great place to take an evening stroll, pick up something to eat and relax with a beer or two.