Kep

Abandoned_house_Kep - Remains of a colonial French villa

Kep is a seaside resort area in Cambodia and includes the small town of the same name which is the capital of Kep Province.

Kep Halal Travel Guide

Kep was Cambodia's top seaside destination until eclipsed in the 1960s by Sihanoukville (and, soon after, decades of civil war). The town is full of ruined shells of old villas, destroyed in the Khmer Rouge days and during the subsequent Civil War.

Today's Kep has become established as a Khmer holiday spot and is slowly being rediscovered by travellers. An unfortunate attitude of "milk the foreigner" pervades the local businesses, unlike in nearby Kampot, which makes bargaining a necessity.

Travel to Kep

• From Kampot: The road is paved, smooth and well sign posted. 25 kilometers, 30-45 min trip. Bus USD2. For a motorcycle taxi (USD2-3) or tuk-tuk (around USD9) be prepared to bargain like a local or pay a bit more. Package day tours between the two towns often include a visit to nearby destinations such as Rabbit Island and the caves between Kampot and Kep, and a pepper plantation.
• From Phnom Penh: The road is paved, smooth and well sign posted. Around 4 hours by bus. Several bus companies serve Kep (USD8-6) and offer various departure times between 07:00-15:00. 168 Phnom Penh Sorya bus company runs from the bus station near Phnom Penh| Phnom Penh's central market. Hua Lian is near Olympic Stadium (St 182, Oknha Tep Phan). Capitol Tours run from their offices in Phnom Penh. Hiring your own taxi should cost around USD80-50 (2.5 to 3 hr).
• From Sihanoukville: Minibuses take around 2 hours and cost around USD7 (shop around, prices vary). Departures are in the morning.
• From Ha Tien, Vietnam: Motorbike taxis take 45 min and should cost over 100,000 Vietnam#Money|dong (~USD8). Bargain hard and in dollars, it'll work out cheaper than in dong. It is a 45-min journey mainly on a dirt road.

Get Around

Tuk-tuks are plentiful. Short trips around town should cost USD1-2 and the price for a full day is between USD12-25. Some roads can be a little bumpy, but there is no major dust irritation like in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh.

NewKepBeach - The brandnew beach in Kep

Self-drive motorcycles can be rented for around USD7 per day for a small 125 cc or around USD14 for a 250 cc. Bicycles are also available for rent.

What to see in Kep

• Angkaul Beach Angkaul Beach was once the swimming beach for the Cambodian elite in the 1960s. The trip there might be long, but it is worth every minute. The 2 kilometers long beach is clean with white sand and totally deserted except some fishermen. Now there are 6 deck chairs and parasols and a small shop selling cold drinks for the few tourists going there. The water is shallow but clean.

• Caves Around Kep there are 3 major caves, some with small shrines inside. The biggest and most impressive is near Kompong Trach (30 kilometers from Kep). It boasts beautiful limestone formations and a nearby swimming cave.

• Colonial Villas There are around 100 or more old French villas, mostly destroyed by the Kep local residents, returning after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime (and not by the Khmer Rouge as most travel guides tend to make you believe).

• Kampot Pepper An absolute must is to visit the Pepper plantation. The pepper used to be the number one pepper in the world and all the good French restaurants had it. It is having a revival with a local NGO (Farmlink) helping promote and plant it again.

• Kep Beach A single, kilometre-long crescent of sand near the tip of the Kep peninsula. Dining platforms and seafood vendors line the road behind the beach. Busy on weekends, but often deserted during the week. The road through Kep traces the coastline to the beach and then circles back on itself. Cars and vans must pay admission to drive the loop (2,500-5,000 Cambodia#Money|riel). Motorcycles and pedestrians are free. The loop is one-way only and the police do occasionally enforce the law, levying fines against violators.

• Kep Mountain There is an easy trail going full circle around the hill above Kep in the national park. It's a wonderful piece of jungle, in which it is quite probable to see some monkeys and other animals. The trail is about 8 kilometers long (a 2-3 hour walk) and has a lot of directional signs made by Christian from the Led Zep Cafe. If you don't want to walk and the path is big enough to ride a bicycle or a motorbike. There are even some small benches to enjoy the view and have a rest during the walk.

• Rabbit Island Bungalows on Rabbit Island are quaint and affordable (from USD8 a night). The island is generally pretty quiet and is a gem of coastal Cambodia.

• Kep National Park

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kep

• Sailing Club Rent catamarans, kayaks, and even a speedboat. They also have a restaurant with some special foods.

• Swim - While Kep Beach doesn't have the world's nicest sand, it's still enjoyable to go for a swim in the calm, cool water, as lots of Cambodian children do every day. There are wooden lounge chairs spread along the beach, occasionally with a Cambodian woman requesting USD1 to use them. Lots of cold drink vendors nearby and a decent place to watch the sunset too. Don't believe the gloom and doom that some guide books write about the beaches in Kep and they're actually quite nice. Also, going for a swim at night in the sea off Rabbit Island results in phosphorescent (bio luminescent) algae glowing all around you, which is a charming experience.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kep

There are money changers at the Crab Market that will exchange euros, dong, US dollars and riel. The riel is maintained at around 4,000 to the dollar. Anyone offering much off this is a crook. The market traders will have no problem in breaking large denomination dollar notes.

• ATMs There is an ATM near the pharmacy. Veranda Natural Resort and Kep Lodge also offer cash advances on UnionPay cards cards but levy a service charge of 5%.

• Kep Souvenir - Near the beach, just next to the Koki Restaurant (former Pasta et Basta), offers the biggest collection of souvenirs.

• Kep Supermarket - A limited selection of Snacks, and some Halal food imported from Thailand. There is also a fridge and you can buy Cheese and butter which is always Halal in Thailand.

• Lili Perles aka Signature - Sells beads from all over the world for very reasonable prices. Lily and the owner, has been doing this for years and their collection is huge and very tasteful. They also have a small school for free, teaching French to the local people.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Kep_Fish - Fresh fish with pepper Sauces. Only USD2!

Kep is famous for its crabs. The crab market (a 10 minutes walk or USD1 tuk-tuk ride from Kep Beach) has line-caught crabs held in floating cages in the sea. Depending on the size of the crustaceans and your bargaining skills a kilogram of crabs should cost 10,000-20,000 riel. Vendors can steam your purchases in the boiling pots in the market or your hotel may also cook them for you. No visit to Kep is complete without having a least one meal of the fresh crabs, reputedly the best in Cambodia.

Several seafood restaurants line the seashore near crab market. They have terraces built over the sea to provide stunning sunset views of Phu Quoc and Bokor National Park while you enjoy crabs cooked with fresh Kampot peppercorns. If you head there early afternoon you can watch fisherman unload their catch of the day.

• Holy Crab Holy Crab is one of the nicest of the generally basic restaurants at the Crab Market. You can still find the seafood staples you should try in Kep, but everything is served in a nice ambiance. Wonderful for a leisurely dinner or enjoying a nightcap by the water.

• Kep Night Market Next to MaMa Cambodia. Youll find plenty of small shops with the variety of goods to buy, i.e. Indian, Indo-China souvenirs, antiquities, Khmer specialities, food. Computer Repair Service

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Prices are higher here than in the rest of the nation. Things are squeezed at the budget end. A basic room that would cost USD8 elsewhere is USD 17 in Kep. Ask the bus ticket sellers to put you onto something cheap. As Kep is a resort area and there is no problem finding good offerings in the mid- to high-price ranges.

• The Beach House Kep

• Boathouse Charming wooden rooms or fan/air-con, cheaper rooms with shared bathroom in concrete building. Traditional Khmer-style, tropical garden with stylish huts, views on the national park. Restaurant serving fine and traditional Khmer & International food. Friendly family atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi. Motorcycle rental is available.

• Botanica - Guesthouse with 6 bungalows, each with shower and fan or air con. Restaurant serves world food. Pool table, petanque, book exchange. The young garden is becoming established.

• Brise de Kep - All rooms have hot water and TV. The only Western TV channel is Fashion Channel. The adjoining restaurant looks good, but isn't.

• Knai Bang Chatt - One of the fanciest places in all Cambodia, this complex has only three seaside villas. Book two and they'll guarantee that the entire place is yours. Great swimming pool, free Wi-Fi. A real private hide away.

• Masada Resort - Five bungalows with air-con and private balconies set in a tropical garden. Infinity swimmingpool with salt water with view of the National Park. The lounge with sofas and swimmingpool table offers panoramic sea view.

• Kep Lodge - Offering great views from the Deluxe bungalows down to the Gulf of Thailand. Thirteen private bungalows with hot shower, Minibar with alcohol removed, tea and coffee maker, desk and a big private terrace with a hammock and sofa - full breakfast included. A popular infinity salt-water swimming pool, free bicycles, fast & free WiFi all over the lodge, a book exchange and lots of games can be found at the Lodge. New first floor restaurant, with lounge. Has a lively bar, swimmingpool table and restaurant serving local and Swiss food. Can also be used as a meeting room. Outside guest can use their swimmingpool when consuming USD8/person for free .

• Raingsey Bungalow - Eight wooden bungalows set in a tropical garden. Private balconies give access to the palm-shaded swimming pool. Air con, en suite bath, hot water, restaurant with sea views. Wi-Fi.

• Sovanna - Small 13-room hotel. All rooms are smartly decorated and have sea views. Small pool, comfortable restaurant.

• Tree Top Bungalows Set in a beautiful garden next to Kep Lodge overlooking the sea with both Bokor Hill Station and Phu Quoc in view, this place offers a wide range of lodging ranging from USD8 double fan basic rooms, tree house style rooms through to shared bathroom rooms to rooms with private baths.

• Villa Romonea -On the sea, villa with six rooms is on a two-hectare property with a six hole golf course, an infinity swimming swimmingpool and a tennis court. It is private and has all the amenities.

Travel Next

• Ha Tien (Vietnam) - The Vietnamese border town is a fishing hub that offers boat trips to Phu Quoc or buses into the Southern Vietnam|Mekong Delta. The border area is still pretty rustic and some roads will be unpaved.
• Kampot - Gateway to Bokor National Park.
• Sihanoukville - Cambodia's best-known beach resort

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