Angkor Ban is a living Mekong village with wooden homes and a Buddhist community. Visit with local consent and your river operator’s actual shore programme.
⚓ Confirm actual Mekong shore operation🕒 Typical call: 3–5 hrs💵 USD & Cambodian Riel🗣️ Khmer🌴 Living community — respect permissions and privacy
Docking
Mekong Angkor Ban, Kang Meas/Kampong Cham — confirm actual landing with your operator
Walk to center
Village route, access and time depend on actual shore exit and local permission
Best For
Cultural immersion, village life, Buddhist temples, photography
Don't Miss
The stilted wooden houses with blue doors and the village Buddhist temple with murals
📄 Take this port with you
A printable port guide — key info, things to do & tips. Includes an editable “My Day in Port” box for your ship times & booked excursions.
This guide concerns Angkor Ban on the mainstream Mekong in Kang Meas, Kampong Cham, visited in the Jahan operator’s account—not the western-border homonym. Confirm your vessel’s actual landing, boat transfer, permitted shore exit and return with the crew.
Getting Ashore at Angkor Ban
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Follow actual shore instructionsYour operator confirms the berth, tender or local-boat arrangement, boarding assistance and permitted landing for this call. Do not rely on a universal wooden dock, midstream anchorage or fixed transfer.
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Respect the living villageExplore only permitted village lanes with local guidance. Homes, schools and religious spaces require consent; do not assume entry, ceremonies or independent transport are included or available.
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Wear sensible shoesAsk about current path conditions, suitable shoes, mobility assistance and the actual return boarding point. Keep a generous all-aboard buffer and follow local dress and photography guidance.
💡 Pro move: Confirm actual landing, access permissions, transport inclusions, payment needs and last return with your operator. Dress modestly and ask before photographing people or entering private homes, schools or religious spaces. The map is geographic orientation, not a boarding pin or walking route.
Piers & Tendering by Cruise Line
For an actual sailing visiting Mekong Angkor Ban, follow the operator’s confirmed shore operation; these line names do not assign every ship to one wooden dock.
Typical cruise-line arrival arrangements; confirm your ship’s assignment.
Cruise Line
Typical Berth / Arrival
Dock or Tender
Most Mekong river cruise lines (Scenic, Avalon, Heritage Line, etc.)
Mekong Angkor Ban village area — actual landing confirmed by operator📍
Confirm berth/boat transfer and access
Expedition / small-ship operators
Mekong Angkor Ban village area — actual landing confirmed by operator📍
Confirm berth/boat transfer and access
Top Excursions
Angkor Ban is all about slow travel — guided village walks, temple visits, and unhurried encounters with locals are the real excursion here.
Culture
Village Walking Tour
The Jahan operator’s dated account describes quiet Mekong village lanes and wooden houses of differing ages, some over a century old. Arrange a permitted guided visit and respect private homes, community routines and the actual return deadline; entry is by consent.
⏱ 2–3 hrs🚶 Easy flat paths📷 Excellent photo ops
History
Religious community visit — confirm permission
The dated Jahan account describes village novice monks and a blessing arranged aboard the vessel, not an automatically available walk-in temple ceremony. Respect local religious rules and confirm any visit or ceremony with your operator; entry, a blessing, fees and inclusions are not guaranteed.
Local permission and operator arrangementRespectful dress and conductNo walk-in ceremony promise
Culture
Village School & Community Visit
Any school, home or community visit must be responsibly arranged with consent and local guidance. Respect children’s privacy and do not arrive uninvited or assume classroom entry, donations or a public programme are included.
Community permission requiredArrange responsibly through operatorRespect children and private spaces
Nature
Mekong Riverbank & Rice Paddy Walk
Wander the village edges to watch fishermen cast nets on the Mekong, farmers tending rice paddies, and the slow waterway life that has defined this region for centuries.
⏱ 1–2 hrs🌾 Seasonal rice fields🐟 Fishing life on the river
Self-Guided Walks & Hikes
Village exploration requires a confirmed shore exit, suitable conditions and local permission; this map does not provide a landing-origin walking route.
Village Loop Walk
Operator/local-guided visit; confirm route, permission and return
Explore permitted village lanes and riverfront areas with local guidance after confirming your actual shore exit. Do not enter homes, schools or religious spaces without consent; keep the agreed return point and all-aboard buffer.
Weather & Best Time to Visit
For local weather planning, use a current Mekong-area forecast and your operator’s guidance. The table’s stored reference coordinates are in Cambodia’s western-border area, far from this Mekong village. Do not treat its monthly values or daylight as village-specific normals or use them for shore-day timing. Stored reference period: 2014–2023; the coordinate conflict limits local use.
Confirm payment needs. Ask your operator what cash and currency may be needed. Do not rely on an ATM, exchange or every vendor accepting cards at the shore stop.
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Dress modestly. Shoulders and knees should be covered, especially when visiting the temple. Lightweight linen is ideal for the heat and humidity.
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Check current path and weather conditions. Ask the crew or local guide about suitable footwear, mud, rain and heat for the actual visit. Use a current local forecast rather than a non-local climate reference.
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Respect the living community. Confirm permissions and local customs; do not assume homes, schools, ceremonies or shops are open to visitors. Arrange any community donation through responsible local guidance.
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Ask before photographing people. Villagers are welcoming, but a gesture and a smile before raising your camera goes a long way.
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Confirm your actual return. Agree the meeting point, shore deadline and last boat with the crew and local guide before leaving; shore operations and access can change.
Getting Around
Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.
Ride-share: check availabilityConfirm actual local transport and pickup with your operator; a major-city app listing does not guarantee a vehicle at a village shore exit.🚍 Hop-on hop-off: ❌ No HOHO bus
🚶 Walking
Confirm local access and guided-visit charge
Explore permitted village lanes with local guidance from your confirmed shore exit. Confirm mobility, entry permissions, any guided-visit charge and the return; homes and religious spaces are not automatically open to visitors.
⛵ Tender Boat
Confirm ship transfer operation and inclusions
Your river operator confirms any boat transfer, boarding assistance, actual landing, inclusions and last return for the call. Do not assume a universal wooden dock, transfer duration or free tender.
🛺 Tuk-tuk / Moto
Confirm availability and current party quote
Ask your operator whether a permitted local vehicle can actually be arranged. Agree pickup, destination, party total, currency, waiting and return before boarding; no village rank, app supply or fixed tuk-tuk fare is guaranteed.
🗺️ Cruise-Organized Excursion
Confirm programme, permissions and inclusions
Confirm the current guided village programme with the cruise operator: meeting point, permissions, mobility needs, what is included, any extra cost and the all-aboard return plan. A historical operator visit is not a universal present-day offer.
Cruises Calling Here
Upcoming cruises that call at Angkor Ban, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
Hanoi → Laem Chabang
⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202626 nights19 portsDeparts 2026 Sep 18
View itinerary · 19 ports
26 days, one-way from Hanoi to Laem Chabang
18 Sep - 20 SepDeparting from Hanoi, Vietnam
20 Sep - 22 SepCat Ba Island Vietnam
22 Sep - 23 SepHanoi, Vietnam
23 Sep - 26 SepHoi An, Vietnam
26 Sep - 27 SepDa Nang, Hue City, Vietnam
27 Sep - 29 SepSaigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
30 SepCai Be, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
30 SepSa Dec, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
01 OctTan Chau, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
02 Oct - 03 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
03 OctOudong, Cambodia
04 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
04 OctAngkor Ban, Cambodia
05 OctKampong Cham, Cambodia
06 Oct - 09 OctSiem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom
09 Oct - 12 OctLuang Prabang, Laos
12 Oct - 13 OctVang Vieng, Laos
13 Oct - 14 OctVientiane, Laos
14 OctArriving in Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Thailand
Price on request
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
Hanoi → Siem Reap
⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202621 nights15 portsDeparts 2026 Sep 18
View itinerary · 15 ports
21 days, one-way from Hanoi to Siem Reap
18 Sep - 20 SepDeparting from Hanoi, Vietnam
20 Sep - 22 SepCat Ba Island Vietnam
22 Sep - 23 SepHanoi, Vietnam
23 Sep - 26 SepHoi An, Vietnam
26 Sep - 27 SepDa Nang, Hue City, Vietnam
27 Sep - 29 SepSaigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
30 SepCai Be, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
30 SepSa Dec, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
01 OctTan Chau, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
02 Oct - 03 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
03 OctOudong, Cambodia
04 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
04 OctAngkor Ban, Cambodia
05 OctKampong Cham, Cambodia
06 Oct - 09 OctArriving in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom
$10045from / pp
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
Hanoi → Siem Reap
⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202617 nights13 portsDeparts 2026 Sep 22
View itinerary · 13 ports
17 days, one-way from Hanoi to Siem Reap
22 Sep - 24 SepDeparting from Hanoi, Vietnam
24 Sep - 26 SepCat Ba Island Vietnam
26 Sep - 27 SepHanoi, Vietnam
27 Sep - 29 SepSaigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
30 SepCai Be, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
30 SepSa Dec, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
01 OctTan Chau, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
02 Oct - 03 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
03 OctOudong, Cambodia
04 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
04 OctAngkor Ban, Cambodia
05 OctKampong Cham, Cambodia
06 Oct - 09 OctArriving in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom
$9045from / pp
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
Saigon → Laem Chabang
⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202617 nights14 portsDeparts 2026 Sep 27
View itinerary · 14 ports
17 days, one-way from Saigon to Laem Chabang
27 Sep - 29 SepDeparting from Saigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
30 SepCai Be, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
30 SepSa Dec, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
01 OctTan Chau, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
02 Oct - 03 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
03 OctOudong, Cambodia
04 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
04 OctAngkor Ban, Cambodia
05 OctKampong Cham, Cambodia
06 Oct - 09 OctSiem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom
09 Oct - 12 OctLuang Prabang, Laos
12 Oct - 13 OctVang Vieng, Laos
13 Oct - 14 OctVientiane, Laos
14 OctArriving in Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Thailand
Price on request
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
Saigon → Siem Reap
⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202612 nights10 portsDeparts 2026 Sep 27
View itinerary · 10 ports
12 days, one-way from Saigon to Siem Reap
27 Sep - 29 SepDeparting from Saigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
30 SepCai Be, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
30 SepSa Dec, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
01 OctTan Chau, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
02 Oct - 03 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
03 OctOudong, Cambodia
04 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
04 OctAngkor Ban, Cambodia
05 OctKampong Cham, Cambodia
06 Oct - 09 OctArriving in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom
$6545from / pp
Scenic Spirit
Scenic Cruises
Saigon → Siem Reap
⚓ Calls 04 Oct 202610 nights10 portsDeparts 2026 Sep 29
View itinerary · 10 ports
10 days, one-way from Saigon to Siem Reap
29 SepDeparting from Saigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
30 SepCai Be, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
30 SepSa Dec, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
01 OctTan Chau, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
02 Oct - 03 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
03 OctOudong, Cambodia
04 OctPhnom Penh, Cambodia
04 OctAngkor Ban, Cambodia
05 OctKampong Cham, Cambodia
06 Oct - 09 OctArriving in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat-Thom
$6045from / pp
Avalon Saigon
Avalon Waterways Cruises
Saigon → Phnom Penh
⚓ Calls 06 Oct 20267 nights7 portsDeparts 2026 Oct 01
View itinerary · 7 ports
7 days, one-way from Saigon to Phnom Penh
01 OctDeparting from Saigon, Phu My Port-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Nearby Ports & Places
Approximate straight-line distances from the Angkor Ban village-area reference near the mapped local school to other listed geographic references; not road journeys, transfer times or boarding points.