Hà Tiên

Hà Tiên is a pretty coastal city in Kiên Giang Province, located along the Gulf of Thailand right at the Cambodian border. The city was founded in the late 17th century by Mạc Cửu, a Chinese immigrant, under whose leadership it flourished into a major trading port and cultural center. Its geography is uniquely diverse, featuring a blend of limestone mountains, mysterious caves, lagoons, and sandy beaches such as the popular Mũi Nai beach. A significant historical landmark is the Mạc Family Tombs, situated on a hill and dedicated to the city's founding dynasty. Hà Tiên is also famous for its spiritual sites like the Phù Dung Pagoda and the striking Thạch Động Cave, which is house inside a massive limestone monolith. Economically, the city thrives on cross-border trade, fishing, and tourism, with seafood being a celebrated local specialty. Today, Hà Tiên serves as a primary gateway to Phú Quốc Island, acting as a major hub for ferry connections across the gulf.

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Phú Quốc

Vietnam's largest island, a tropical paradise in the Gulf of Thailand featuring white sand beaches and world-class resorts.

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Koh Tonsay

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Koh Thmei

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History & landmarks

Oudong

Oudong was the royal capital of Cambodia from 1618 to 1866.

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Kampot Cement Plant

A large cement plant supplying the country's construction boom with locally produced building materials.

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One of the oldest and largest cement factories in Cambodia, instrumental in infrastructure development.

Kampot Salt Fields

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