Overview
The Golden Lions Roundabout marks the entrance to downtown Sihanoukville (formerly Kampong Som), with a striking golden lion statue at its center serving as the city's landmark. Sitting on the main junction linking the airport and beach areas, it's a spot every traveler passing through Sihanoukville naturally encounters, and it looks even more dazzling lit up at night. Free to view (exterior). At the entrance to downtown Sihanoukville.
Travel Tips
You'll naturally pass it en route from the airport to downtown. Night photos of the lit-up statue are especially striking.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Sihanoukville, Cambodia from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Cambodia on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Sihanoukville on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Sihanoukville with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Sihanoukville 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Golden Lions Roundabout
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Serendipity Beach
Sihanoukville's main beach and the launch point for island ferries.
📍 1.9km away
Independence Beach
A 1.5 km palm-lined beach in front of the historic Independence Hotel.
📍 2.2km away
Wat Leu (Upper Pagoda)
A gilded Buddhist temple on a hill overlooking Sihanoukville.
📍 2.7km away
Kbal Chhay Waterfall
A tiered waterfall near Sihanoukville, popular with locals for picnics.
📍 7.1km away
Koh Tas Diving Site
A diving and snorkeling spot near Sihanoukville with rich coral and tropical fish.
📍 9.2km away
Bamboo Island (Koh Russey)
A small island off Sihanoukville known for quiet white-sand beaches and snorkeling.
📍 15.3km away
Ream National Park
A nature park where you can experience mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems.
📍 18.7km away
Koh Rong Samloem
Quieter and more pristine than Koh Rong — a Cambodian paradise island.
📍 23.4km away
Koh Rong
A hidden-gem Cambodian island of crystal-clear seas and lush tropical jungle.
📍 32.8km away
Bokor National Park
A misty mountaintop national park with eerie French colonial-era ruins.
📍 62.0km away
Kampot
A riverside town famous for its world-class pepper and French colonial buildings.
📍 70.9km away
Things to Do in Sihanoukville
Koh Rong Day Boat Tour
Day boat tour from Serendipity Pier hopping between Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem. Includes 3-4 snorkeling stops, an island lunch, and beach time.
Bioluminescent Plankton Tour
Night tour on moonless evenings to see bioluminescent plankton light up the sea like stars at Koh Rong. A magical experience as the light traces your hand through the water.
Ream National Park Mangrove Boat
Eco tour by small boat through Ream National Park's mangroves, spotting monkeys, eagles, and local fishermen at work. Includes lunch and swimming at a quiet beach.