Bokor Night Market (Permanently Closed)

Current status

The market is permanently closed. If you see it listed in older guides or on a map app, treat that listing as out of date. The map pin below is kept only so you can see where it used to operate.

For an evening meal or a browse of stalls in Kampot, check which other markets are currently running before you head out.

What it was like

The market set up along the river and ran in the evenings. Stalls sold cooked food, and others sold things to take home. It drew mostly visitors rather than a local shopping crowd.

Opening time was 4:00 pm every day, and it carried on until late. That early start made it a place to arrive while it was still light, then stay for dinner.

Food that was on offer

Street food was the main reason to go. Vendors sold:

• Fried insects
• Spicy noodles
• Fresh seafood

Most people walked the rows, looked at what was cooking and sampled a few dishes rather than sitting down to one big meal.

Shopping at the stalls

Away from the food, the stalls sold handmade jewellery, clothing and accessories. There was also traditional Cambodian artwork and pottery. It was a handy place to find small gifts and souvenirs in one walk.

Entry and parking

Walking in cost nothing. If you came by motorbike or other vehicle, parking was 1,000 riel.