Chhrouy Chek


Chhrouy Chek is a name of the place that was built for stocking water to irrigate the rice fields. Its beautiful flora and water sources have made it a popular location for Kampong Cham dwellers to visit, especiallly on weekends and holidays. Young people in particular enjoy swimming there. The site is about 15 kilometers from the provincial town, north of Kampong Seim District.

The road is good, and there are lots of food stands along the way. Some food can be served with no waiting. There are also floating houses that can be rented for 2,000Riel (USD0.50), where visitors can sit and relax. Boats are also available to rent.Chhrouy Chek dam was built from 1975 to 1978, during the Khmer Rouge regime, for the purpose of storing water to grow rice during the dry season. Many Cambodians died while building this dam, and others were killed by the Khmer Rouge. The place where they died is called Prey Tranoab.

Find Out More Related Tours

Russian Market, Phnom Penh

Russian Market, Phnom Penh

Russian Market is in our itinerary, although it is very hot in the market, ...

More Detail
Mangrove Forest Koh Kong

Mangrove Forest Koh Kong

Part of the nearly 25,000-hectare Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary, the ...

More Detail
Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring

Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring

Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring is located in front of Phnom Te in Phnom Te ...

More Detail
Lak Pok Bras Waterfall

Lak Pok Bras Waterfall

The Lak Pok Bras Waterfall is located in Romanea Commune, Sen Monorom ...

More Detail
Chi Phat

Chi Phat

Chi Phat is located in Koh Kong province, which is in the Southwest of ...

More Detail
Kep National Park

Kep National Park

Kep National Park is a national park of Cambodia in the Kep region of ...

More Detail