In Kao Srosang Village, at the base of the mountains are a number of durian plantations.
Durian is one of the most popular fruits in asia, although it has a pungent smell and peculiar taste that is often offensive to those who aren’t fans of the fruit. The Durian plantations also have, what is known as the ‘holy tree’.
The Cashew Farms are located north of Kao Krasang Village and grow, well you know, cashews! Visitors will be interested to learn how cashews are harvested and that the fruit is also used in Cambodian cooking.
Getting There
On the east side of Kep National Park, up the roads opposite Wat Kao Krosang. The turnoff to the cashew farms is just north of Wat Kao Srosang, nearly opposite the temple. The turnoff to the durian farms is south of the temple, just beside a local school.
Need to Know
- What is It?: Durian plantation and cashew farms.
- When to Go: Best in the early dry/cool season, particularly November to January.
- Nearest Town: Located in eastern Kep, along the road running north-south from the coast to National Road 33. Kep is around 3 hours south of Phnom Penh, where the nearest international airport is located.
- Opening hours: daylight hours
- Entrance fees: none