Partying in Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville, Cambodia's most popular beach getaway. With several different stretches of white sand beaches, nearby tropical islands, cheap accommodation, regular flights from Siem Reap, beer for as little as $0.50 and a liberal view of certain drugs, this has become a backpacker party mecca. Occheuteal Beach is the primary party spot, lined with beach bars and music to enjoy the sunset and beyond. Here are just a few of the infamous bars: La Rhumerie - Flavoured rum bar with salsa music. What's more to be said! Utopia - High energy dance DJs from around 21:00 until the early morning and has cheap drink offers to keep the place busy. Email: utopia-cambodia@live.com Tel: +855 12490290 Website: www.utopia-cambodia.com/ Address: Utopia Plaza, 100m from the Golden Lions toward Serendipity Monkey Republic - A good bar to meet in as the music is reasonably chilled. Email: monkeyrepublicshv@gmail.com Website: monkeyrepublic.info Address: Monkey Republic, Serendipity Beach Road, Sihanoukville JJs Playground - A big party atmosphere playing more pop/party music with drinks promos. This place tends to really get going after midnight with shots and fire shows a plenty. Email: morokort2000@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.facebook.com/JjsPlayground If you would like a clear view of the sunset, head up to Victory beach which also has a selection of bars to enjoy a cold sundowner beverage. There's also a daily party boat from Sihanoukville which makes stops at Koh Thass and Koh Rong Sanloem for swimming, snorkelling and... well just partying of course. It leaves at 9:30am and back by 5:00pm. It includes a few free drinks, snorkelling, snacks and lunch. Don't forget your sunblock! You can get the $25 ticket from Sea Cambodia (Serendipity Pier).