First-time arrivals from Thailand often mistakenly believe that the boat trip across the Dong Tong River to Koh Kong town is actually an open-sea voyage from mainland Cambodia to Koh Kong Island. And, why not? If “we’re going to Koh Kong”, then surely we must be going to Kong Island, yes? No! Before you even step into the dinghy, you’re in Koh Kong. Koh Kong Province, that is. And that town across the river, that’s Koh Kong as well. Sort of…The main town, the Provincial Capital, is often referred to as Koh Kong, but is often shown on maps as either Dong Tong or Krong Koh Kong.

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