O’Soum has 10 resorts as access and tourism grow
Visitors can choose resorts, guesthouses, homestays or camping in a forest-and-mountain setting.
Wednesday 4 November · 15:54 · 1 min read
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- O’Soum in Pursat’s Veal Veng district has 10 resorts, including one rated five stars, according to a tourism community leader. [1]
- The same area has about 15 guesthouses, as well as homestays and places to camp. [1]
- A community tourism representative said National Road 10 improved access and supported tourism and farming. [1]
What happened
O’Soum commune, in Veal Veng district, Pursat province, has 10 resorts, including one five-star resort, according to community tourism deputy head Noun Lim. He said improved National Road 10 has made the area easier to reach and supported growth in tourism and farming. Visitors can also stay in guesthouses, homestays or campsites.
Why it matters
The range of places to stay and access by road gives visitors different ways to explore the area. Tourism activity may also support local businesses and farming, which the community representative said have grown alongside improved access.
Background
The report describes O’Soum as a nature destination, with forests, mountains, waterfalls and local Chong and Por communities. Activities mentioned include boating on the Atay River, hiking, wildlife watching and camping.
Key terms
- Homestay
- Accommodation where visitors stay in or use a local home.
- Chong and Por
- Indigenous communities living in the O’Soum area, according to the report.
Sources (1)
[1] Kampuchea Thmey នៅអូរសោម រីសតមាន ១០ កន្លែង មានទាំងរីសតលំដាប់ផ្កាយ ៥ សម្រាប់ទទួលភ្ញៀវទេសចរលំដាប់ខ្ពស់ 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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