Independent Beach or 7-Chann Beach
Independent beach
Independence Beach gets its name from the 7-storey The Independent Boutique Resort and Spa (formerly the Independence Hotel) sitting atop the rocky point at the north end of the beach. Generally, referred to as ‘Independence Beach’ by English Speakers, many of the locals also refer to this beach as ‘otel pram-pul chann (‘hotel 7-storeys’) and it is labeled ‘7-Chann Beach’ on the in-town street signs.
Independence Beach is, in general, less frequented than other beaches, and sees comparatively few foreign visitors, though it still can get pretty busy on weekends and holidays.Independence is a good beach to escape some of the hustle and bustle of more tourist beaches like Ocheuteal while still having access to a selection of little beach bars and seafood shacks.
Independence Beach is more than a kilometer long, but the sandy area is a bit narrow, making the beach best when the tide is lower. Grass umbrellas, seafood shacks and drink vendors dot the beach from end to end with a greater concentration toward the southern end where the beach is widest. At the northern end of the beach is theIndependence Resort on the hill, and source of the Preah Sihanouk’s fresh water (and is rumored to contain crocodiles.
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