Happu With Toek Chhou Waterfall Resort in Kampot Province

Toek Chhou Resort

Toek Chhou is a natural resort which is located in the north of Kampot province distance 8km from Kampot city. Toek Chhou is in Snom Pram Pi village, Mak Prang commune, Kampot town, Kampot province.

This wonderful resort has waterfall from Domrey mountain, Kom Chay mountain but since hydropower was built, nowadays water flow irregular sometimes flow and sometimes not.

Talk about the name of a beautiful waterfall resort Toek Chhou everybody know really clear of this place because this resort offer so many pretty memories to tourists who visit there cannot forget and want to visit there again and again on their holiday.

Toek Chhou is very beautiful include with many natural trees, fresh water, slap of stone, forest, etc which create very fantastic natural view for tourists who arrive there and the most special thing is go sightseeing the view of whole resort on suspension bridge really make you feel so relax.

On the holiday and nation festivals, Teuk Chhou has many many people go to visit there and take a bath under waterfall and nowadays it change new face in other to attract more and more tourists visit there and know more clear about this fantastic nature waterfall with wonderful suspension bridge also make local and foreigner tourists feel so great and more happy. When tourists walk on suspension bridge they'll feel so excited and glad. While you walking on the suspension bridge don't forget to look down you'll see beautiful waterfall and many people who enjoy in their swimming. 

If you miss your trip of walking on suspension bridge you’ll feel regret because it can make your eyes relax with natural view around there so you must take a walk on suspension bridge when you visit Teuk Chhou in Kampot province of Cambodia. Kampot is province which has many tourists places like history , culture, and natural resorts include with created resorts, beach on top of the mountain, caves, waterfall, etc that tourists can visit there by many of their favorite transportation very easily with smooth road.

Kampot also is a place that attracting tourists to visit another resorts, restaurants, and have many service for making serve to tourists all around Kampot province such as 7 hotels equal 762 rooms, 61 guest houses equal 742 rooms, with 46 restaurants so it make tourists feel very warmly.

After swimming and take a walk in the most famous Teuk Chhou natural waterfall resort of Kampot province, tourists also can go on trip on some places such as Than Sour Bokor Nation Park, Preak Tnort Nataya, Kampong Trach mountain, and other resorts in Kampot that I cannot count for you all.

A view from Toek Chhou resort

Toek Chhou is really charming for tourists who visit there and cannot forget the tall and great suspension bridge and fresh waterfall. Teuk Chhou attract 101764 local tourists and 3359 foreigner tourists go to visit there in 2013 and in 2014 have 86167 local tourists and 9445 foreigner tourists visit this fantastic Teuk Chhou in Kampot province of Kingdom of Cambodia.

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6:23 AM   by Unknown ·   0

a waterfall and dense forest are the natural attractions of the Otavao valley

A gentle breeze, the song of cicadas, a waterfall and dense forest are the natural attractions of the Otavao valley, about a 20 minute motorbike ride from Pailin town on Phnom Kiev in Cambodia’s northwestern corner. 

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Otavao waterfall, with its many high slopes, is the top attraction here, especially for local people, who come every day to slide or soak in the cascading waters.

But that doesn’t mean Pailin province, about 400 kilometres from Phnom Penh and 18 kilometres from the Thai border, only counts the waterfall as its main attraction.

Visitors can admire Phnom Yat with it’s recently restored golden Burmese stupa on top and the beautiful landscape around Phnom Kiev.

Pailin town becomes hot in the dry season, so the waterfalls and cool breeze in Otavao make for a good place to relax.

With food stands near the waterfall, it’s easy to see the day go by here.

Otavao can be reached from Pailin town by car or motodop.

The price for a round trip to the falls and waiting time is about US$10 per motodop.

Apart from its charming scenery, Pailin also has another natural attraction – the precious stones buried beneath its surface.

The region was once home to a bustling gemstone trade, mainly rubies and sapphires.

Until 2000, gemstones were actively traded, but now only a few gem shops remain in the town.

But local miners still carry their sift baskets to a small stream near Sampoav village, about four kilometres from Pailin town, to search for stones the traditional way.  

Moeng Morn, 59, one of the miners, usually finds smaller pieces of ruby and sapphire rather than precious stones. However, he can still make some money from selling his small stones.        

In Pailin town, the owner of Pailin Gemstone Shop, Sheak Chhan Dara, said there are no problems selling gemstones on the market.

Many people, most of them locals or expat Cambodians visiting from abroad, come every day looking to buy rubies and sapphires.

One carat of sapphire or ruby costs about $300, he said. The problem for him is that miners cannot find the high-quality gemstones that clients want.      

Though the gemstone era has passed its heyday in Pailin, the economy here still has potential.

Yon Noeun, the credit officer of the microfinance company Vision Fund, based in Pailin town, notes that his clients are mostly former Khmer Rouge supporters who do well as farmers, growing corn, cassava, beans and fruit because the land is fertile.

Their products can be sent to Thailand very quickly because they are close to the border, he sad.

While Pailin is shifting from gems to agriculture, this former stronghold of the Khmer Rouge, once studded with large trees, has been logged to accommodate wide agricultural fields.
 
Its unique history and natural beauty all make Pailin, both town and province, a corner of Cambodia worth exploring.  

Two popular guest houses with visitors are Pailin Ruby, in the centre of town, and The Bamboo, about 3 kilometres from the centre. The price for a single room is about $10. 
There are two bus companies, Punleu Angkor and Paramount Angkor Express, that go straight from Phnom Penh to Pailin, and vice versa, with two departures a day: 8am and 9am. The ticket price is about $9 and the bus trip takes approximately six hours.

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6:13 AM   by Unknown ·   0

The Tatai waterfall in Koh Kong

Tatai waterfall is a semi-natural site located in Ta Tai village, Ta Tai commune, Smach Meanchey district, about 20 kilometers east of Koh Kong provincial town along National Road 48. There are 84 families living in this area. They earn their living by fishing and hunting.

The waterfall has two stages. The first stage is 5 to 6 meters high; the second stage is 12 to 15 meters high. Ta Tai waterfall was developed as a model site in Koh Kong to attract local and foreign tourists.Ta Tai waterfall is also known as Ta Eysei waterfall. According to legend, a man named Ta Tai and his son went to the waterfall to fish because the waterfall was the joining point between fresh water and salt water. There was a storm and the resulting floods carried away Ta Tai’s son.

Four or five days later, however, the boy was found at the same spot from where he disappeared. When Ta Tai questioned his son, the boy said: “There is someone who took me to a secret place, where he turned into a vampire and wanted to kill me. But suddenly Ta Eysei (a hermit) appeared to save me and took me back.” After hearing the story, Ta Tai and his wife believed that their son was saved by Ta Eysei or Neak Sachang (another mane of hermit). Ever since then, the Waterfall has been called Ta Eysei Waterfall or Ta Tai Waterfall.

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6:01 AM   by Unknown ·   0

Kbal Chhay waterfall, Preah Sihanouk is located in Khan Prey Nup

Kbal Chhay waterfall, Preah Sihanouk is located in Khan Prey Nup, about 16 kilometers north of the downtown Sihanoukville. To reach the site from Sihanoukville, take National Road 4 toward Phnom Penh. About 7 kilometers out side of town, there is a sign announcing the site. Turn left and go 9 kilometers along a trail. The water at Kbal Chhay comes from many sources along the mountain range, although only three of these sources are visible. The waterfall, which is 14 meters high, is at the point where those three sources joint. 

Kbal Chhay was discovered in 1960. Three years later, it was developed into a reservoir to supply clean water to the city of Sihanoukville. The reservoir construction, however, was interrupted due to civil war, and the site became a hide-out for the Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was marked for development, and a year later Kok An Company was awarded a contract to construct a road and develop the site for tourism. 

Sihanoukville in Cambodia stands distinctly as one of the yet unexplored beach destinations in Asia. It holds the inspiring history of once ravaged by the political upheaval and bouncing back to life and fervor to become ?Asia?s next trendsetting beach? destination (as per the reputed New York Times). Sihanoukville formerly known as Kompong Som offers fabulous Sihanoukville Tourist Attractions that are sure to leave you simply flabbergasted. One of the must visit tourist attractions in Sihanoukville is Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in Sihanoukville which is known for its fascinating natural beauty.

The Kbal Chhay Waterfalls at Sihanoukville is situated on the Prek Tuk Sap River located about 30 minutes away from Sihanoukville. These falls can be best viewed during the wet season in Sihanoukville. The wet season in Sihanoukville occurs between July to October. It is during this time that the Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in Sihanoukville is the most attractive with white froth of water cascading down. During the dry season however the Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in Sihanoukville remains almost non existent with water just managing to trickle down. 

The Kbal Chhay Waterfalls of Sihanoukville, Cambodia is actually a collection of 3meters to 5 meters high waterfalls which originates from different sources along the mountain ranges. However, only three out of the collection can be sighted. Besides being just a picturesque sight, the location of the Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in Sihanoukville is also a popular picnic spot where you can spend you day amongst the greenery and serene natural ambience of Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in Sihanoukville. The area also offers abundance of food and drink stand that drink stands for refreshments if you need any.

The Kbal Chhay Waterfalls in Sihanoukville can be easily reached from the main city center of Sihanoukville by taking the Route 4 north and then taking a turn at mile marker 217. This journey barely takes about 30 minutes. Boating of amazing natural beauty this is tourist attraction in Sihanoukville which is not to be missed. 

Locates at Khan Prey Nup in seven-Kilometer distance from the Sihanouk Ville Town, then turning left more nine-Kilometers by a red soil road. The waterfall of Kbal Chhay has many sources from the mountain rank at the seaside. The history of Kbal Chhay waterfall was found in 1960. Until 1963 Kbal Chhay arranged as the clean-water sources for providing to Sihanouk Ville, but the arrangement was failed became a hidden place for Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was changed to the developing zone. In 1998 Kbal Chhay was for bid by Kok An Company on constructing road and changing this site as tourist resort for local and international tourists. Nowadays, the Royal Government of Cambodia has changed this site as the clean-water sources for providing clean water to Sihanouk Ville.

Kbal Chhay Waterfall is located 16 km north of Sihanoukville, and is fed by many different water sources from the nearby mountain ranges. The waterfall itself is multi-tiered, and is about 14 meters high. It was discovered in 1960. It has become quite popular among Khmers due to it being a major location for the 2000 movie ?The Giant Snake?, which is the most successful modern Cambodian movie.

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5:57 AM   by Unknown ·   0

Exploring the Mt. Kunlun waterfalls, the head waters of the Siem Reap River

Cambodia is not yet a country famous for it’s canyons but it is very famous for "Cambodia Temples" which are one of the listed wonders of the world. What I found in my explorations for canyons in Cambodia was that there are some very spectacular
small canyons with fantastic waterfalls in the Kunlun Mountains. Between exploring the temples of the Angkor Wat
ancient civilization ruins I made some side trips to the headwaters of the Siem Reap River and discovered some
incredible canyons and waterfalls. Later I went down to the southwestern part of Cambodia and began exploring
a sandstone plateau where there are an abundance of rivers, canyons and waterfalls near the seaside village of Koh Kong.

This next season which is the very best, November – December, I hope to discover new canyons and waterfalls.

Kunlun Mountain waterfalls and the Siem Reap River headwaters. The golden water color comes from the natural tannin that originates in the

Decomposing jungle leaves on the surrounding hills. This model’s pose is inspired by Maxfield Parrish in his most beloved

“Day Break” painting of 1923. The models chose their own variation on the pose.

Cambodia Temples and Canyons

Art in the Ruins of the lost Angkor Khmer Empire.

Exploring a mystical and mysterious landscape with

Elves, Gelflings & Fairies

Journey into the Heart of Lightness:

in the spirit of Maxfield Parrish

by Richard D. Fisher

In the Cambodia Temples, I have worked for over two years to make the perfect photo that is a heartfelt tribute to the art of Maxwell Parrish.
I feel this is the most meaningful photo that I have taken during my two year sojourn in northwestern Cambodia’s temples and canyons.
 After taking this same photo over a hundred times in the same place on different days and with different models, I feel I have achieved

 the level of artistic values that was my quest for perfection.

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966)

Maxfield Parrish was one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, which particularly in the era when he did most of his work
was quite hostile to realism, clarity, and the technical mastery that is his hallmark. 

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At last I have been able to find a place, the Cambodia Temple of Angkor Wat, and the people

in Siem Reap, who can pay a tribute to the art of Maxfield Parrish.

Exploring the Mt. Kunlun waterfalls, the head waters of the Siem Reap River
the fountain of the magical fertility that built the Khmer Empire.

 

Native fairy from Siem Reap Cambodia high in the mountains about 50 KM east of Angkor Wat.

     

  

Native Fairy host an elf from the remote forest of the canyons and gorges of the China/Burma borderlands.

 The two photos above are commonly called “Girl on a Rock” but is actually titled “Stars” which was painted in 1926.

Inspired by Maxfield Parrish’s painting called “The Glen” which has big trees and swift running water and small waterfalls.

Certainly these Cambodia Temple beauties evoke the feeling of the Parrish fantasy portrayal of his models.

This location and pose is inspired by one of Maxfield Parrish’s most famous painting called “The Canyon” 1923.

The Cambodian in this case and more broadly the Asian beauties certainly give the fantasy impressions
especially when featured in the canyons and temples  much like Parrish’s Anglo-American of the 20s.

  

The photo on the left is reminiscent of several of Parrish’s fantasy paintings in this case called “Ecstasy” and

another one of his famous paintings called “Canyon” painted in 1923.
The photo to the right at a Cambodian Temple was inspired by “Enchanted Princess” 1934.

 

 A native Siem Reap fairy navigates the Cambodia Temple ruins with ancient knowledge of a spirit

that has inhabited these mysterious hidden nooks and secret sites for hundreds of years.

This image was inspired by the Parrish painting of “Evening” 1921.

  

Boeng Mealea & Ta Prohm Cambodia Temples

These two Cambodian temples are left in partial ruins so that the magic of their existence

can be enjoyed as new discoveries generation to generation.              

            Boeng Mealea Temple

Native fairy and visiting elf explore the ancient forest and ruins with delight and pleasure

of new friendships and adventure. This site was recently discovered and one is allowed to clamber

about the crumbling stones that have been reclaimed by the jungle.

 

Ta Prohm Temple     

Elves and fairies have hidden passages deep within the mysterious antique landscape. Was dedicated in 1191 C.E.

The site was home to 12,500 people including 18 high priest and 615 dancers. The surrounding support village had an estimated 80,000 people.

 Inspired again by “Day Break” that featured two girls, one standing and one reclining in a temple surrounded by nature. 

 

Ta Prohm Temple  

Elf and fairy princesses flit from one to another incredible and powerfully spiritual sites with the ease.

Jungle temple environments provide a refuge for the rare and highly endangered fairy and elf species.

  

Ta Prohm Temple Cambodia

Ancient gelflings spirits melt through the ruins and provide a vibrant and colorful landscape for native fairies.

Also inspired by Maxwell Parrish’s “Day Break” painting.

  

  Angkor Wat   

This lovely elf was really right there in front of one of the most powerful and moving spiritual temples on earth at sunrise.

Angkor Wat, means City Temple is a classic Hindu Temple complex built to represent heaven on earth.

It is the best preserved temple and is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since it's found at in the 1100 hundreds.

It was first a Hindu site dedicated to Vishnu. Later it was re-dedicated as a Buddhist temple.

Angkor Wat Temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. 

 

The above people have become my friends over the years and I highly recommend them and their services.

 

 Tuk Tuk and elephant is fun transportation to Angkor Wat.

 

These are models posing in fashion clothing that is popular and inexpensively available in Siem Reap.

This clothing is appropriate to the local environment as well as being very unique and colorful. December 2012

  Inside Angkor Wat a prayer from me, the photographer, for the wonderful opportunity to have photographed in these canyons, temples and
with these lovely young Asian models. In fact, all of these girls work in the evening as professional Apsara dancers in the restaurants in Siem Reap.

The quality of their presentations in this website is a result of their professional training as performers.

I will add that I have carried the spirit of Maxwell Parrish’s art in my heart since I was a child. I never forgot his inspiration to me

and I feel very blessed to have been able to use this influence when the opportunity arose in Cambodia and the Siem Reap region.

A new region for exploration 2013. This is the Koh Kong Sandstone Plateau and the Tatai Waterfalls.

This spectacular waterfall originates in the Cardamom Mountains which are still said to have wild elephants

and one of the last places in Cambodia where tigers, leopards, Malayan sunbear and the pileated gibbon might still exist.

 One of the largest and still mostly unexplored forests in southeast Asia according to Wikipedia.

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5:49 AM   by Unknown ·   0

Bou Sra Waterfall in Mondulkiri

Busra waterfall is located in Pich Chenda district about 43 kilometers northeast of Mondulkiri provincial town, Sen Monorom. Busra is considered by many to be the most beautiful waterfall in Mondulkiri. The waterfall is divided into three stages:

♣ First Stage: The waterfall fall is 8 to 12 meters high and 15 meters wide in rainy season and 10 to 15 meters wide in dry season.
♣ Second Stage: The waterfall fall is 15 to 20 meters high and 20 meters wide in rainy season and 18 to 25 meters high and 13 meters wide in dry season. The second stage is 150 meters from the first stage.
♣ Third Stage: The speed of waterfall is faster than the second stage. This stage cannot be reached because it is in the thick forest. There are no marked paths and dangerous wildlife inhabits the area.

The double-drop waterfall is very popular with the locals who use it as a bathing and picnic spot. Its top level is around 10m in height, and the lower level drops down 25m to the gorge. It is in a scenic and pristine setting and offers great photo ops. Nearby is the ethnic Phnorng village called Pichchenda which has a small guesthouse.

Kbal Chhay Waterfalls

Kbal Chhay waterfall is located in Khan Prey Nup, about 16 kilometers north of the downtown Sihanoukville. These falls can be best viewed during the wet season in Sihanoukville. Kbal Chhay was discovered in 1960. Three years later, it was developed into a reservoir to supply clean water to the city of Sihanoukville. The reservoir construction, however, was interrupted due to civil war, and the site became a hide-out for the Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was marked for development, and a year later Kok An Company was awarded a contract to construct a road and develop the site for tourism.

Sen Monorum Waterfall

Sen Monorum Waterfall is located at Sen Monorum District in fivekilometer distance from the provincial town by red soil trail, Along either sides of the trail, there are industrial plantations like rubber, coffee and cashew as well. The local people usually meet each other at Sen Monorum waterfall during the holidays and national festivals because it closed to the provincial town. Sen Monorum waterfall has three stages:

- First stage: The waterfall has slow speed, one-meter height and 2-4 meter diameter.
- Second stage: During the rainy season, the waterfall has strong speed, 6-7 meter height and 8-meter diameter. During the dry season, the waterfall has 7-9 meter height and 4-5 meter diameter. At the waterfall, there is a large space of resting and enjoying.
- Third stage: Locates at one- kilometer distance from the second stage. The waterfall has 1.5-meter height only.Getting to Sen Monorom is difficult, adding to its off-thebeaten-path allure. From Phnom Penh, it takes about 10 hours.

Cha Ong Waterfall

Cha Ong waterfall is in the forest in Cha Ong village, O'Chum commune, about 2 kilometers west of Ban Loung provincial town. It was given its name by the Kreung hill tribe living nearby. The waterfall gets its water from Phnom Eysei Patamak or Phnom Svay near Ban Loung provincial town. From its upper level, the water flows from a small canal before dropping 25 meters to a lower level. A mountain slop leads visitors to the bottom of the waterfall, where they can sit inside a cave and enjoy the view.
Here a few more pictures of Water Falls. Enjoy.

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12:51 AM   by Unknown ·   0

Phnom Kulen Waterfall in Siem Reap Province

Phnom Kulen is a National park in Cambodia. It is literally translated as “Mountain of Lychees”. It is located in the Phnom Kulen mountain massif in Siem Reap Province. During Angkorian era the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (the mountain of Great Indra) and was the place where Jayavarman II had himself declared chakravartin (King of Kings), an act which is considered the foundation of Khmer Empire. Rather than a hill range, Phnom Kulen is an isolated chain of small mountain plateaux of moderate height lying south of the Dangrek Mountains, stretching for about 40 km in a WNW - ESE direction, and is located some 48 km north of Siem Reap. Its highest point is 487 m and its height is quite regular, averaging 400 m all along the range. Geologically, Phnom Kulen is formed of sandstone. It was important as a quarry in Angkorian times, the major quarries being located in the southeastern angle of the massif. There is a sacred hilltop site on top of the range. Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists who come to the mountain in pilgrimage. It also has a major symbolic importance for Cambodians as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D
Locals often make a pilgrimage to pray at this holy site. There is an interesting active pagoda with a large reclining Buddha, carved at a top of a gigantic groundup rock. A sanctuary was built around the upper part of the rock, about 10m high, The architectural design is very distinctive as it makes the Buddha statue appears as if he is laying down sideway facing pilgrims who walk up there on the stairway for a quick prayer. To many visitors, it is a starting point of their visit. Among many other artifacts surrounding the area, there are two gigantic rocks nearby that locals believe a resemblance of a legendary story Sampeuv and Sampan who betrayed and fought each other resulted in their ships sunk in this area. There are pathways from pagoda to some splendid waterfalls and picnic areas. There is a pathway from the pagoda, through local villages, to the a breathtaking view of a water fall. Visitor can say at the upper level of the fall or go down via a wooden stairway to the lower part of the falls.
Here a few more pictures of Phnom Kulen. Enjoy.

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12:48 AM   by Unknown ·   0

Kbal Chhay Waterfall in Sihanoukville

 
The peaceful river becomes a raging torrent as it cascades over the falls

There's nothing better for Khmer vacationers to enjoy than a waterfall, aside from a series of waterfalls! And that's exactly what you will find at Kbal Chhay, some 17kms outside of Sihanoukville and a very popular resort, especially at weekends. Two peaceful rivers, one of which is the Prek Tuk Sap, converge into one over a series of waterfall cascades that were pretty strong when I visited them a few weeks ago. And the penchant by the locals for going into the water fully-clothed, showed no signs of abaiting at Kbal Chhay either. Even a monk went in, keeping his orange robe around his waist but mucking in with family and friends to ensure he got a good soaking. The area was used in a popular Khmer movie in 2000 called The Giant Snake and this adds to the attraction for the locals, who use the multitude of food stands at the site for picnics, card-games and illicit romances. One statistic I would like to know is how many waterfalls are situated in Cambodia, and have I been to most of them? I know the answers are many and no, but it feels like I have!

This is the scene above the falls, as quiet and peaceful as you can imagine

And here's our friendly monk crossing the wooden bridge to the falls area

Large natural sandstone slabs and boulders provide the first level of the falls

The 1st set of waterfalls you encounter at Kbal Chhay

This waterfall is a magnet for Khmer families to bathe in

Our friendly monk waddles back after taking a shower under the waterfall in the background

This is the scene above the last waterfall, as Khmer families soak up the water and the sun

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12:41 AM   by Unknown ·   0