Cycling Bokor Mountain, Kampot, Cambodia

Bokor Mountain was my favourite cycling destination in Kampot. At 1,048 meters above sea level, the 33 km road up and down is absolutely wonderful. The history of the hill station is varied having been set up by the French as an escape from the heat in the 1920's, and abandoned in the 1940's. When I first arrived in 2000 the road was almost impassible and considering the downpour we opted to stay at sea level. In 2011, the new road was finished and the hill station was finally accessible to all until recent times. These days the Chinese have leased the hill station and began limiting access. Big plans are in store including a new city, port and tramway up the mountain but with the economic situation now, that could also fail. I enjoyed my rides up and down Bokor Mountain. This video is on top after a rather long ride. I hope you enjoy!