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this road to get to Peuy Ta Mok (Ta Mok's Cliff) to enjoy spectacular views of Cambodia's
northern plains.
About 4km east of the smugglers' market you'll arrive at Pol Pot'shouse . Surrounded by
a cinderblock wall, the jungle hideout was comprehensively looted, though you can still
see a low brick building with a courtyard that hides an underground bunker.
Much more difficult to get to is Khieu Samphan's house , buried in the jungle on the bank
of a stream about 5km east of Pol Pot's house. The Choam border crossing is a good place
to find a moto driver who knows the snaking route to both houses.
GETTING TO THAILAND: ANLONG VENG TO PHUSING
Getting to the border The remote Choam/Chong Sa-Ngam border crossing connects Anlong Veng
in Oddar Meanchey Province with Thailand's Si Saket Province. A moto from Anlong Veng 16km to
the border crossing costs US$3 or US$4 (more like US$5 in the reverse direction). This road is sealed
and in good condition. The crossing is right next to the smugglers market.
At the border Formalities here are straightforward, but if you are coming in from Thailand note that
they charge a premium for Cambodian visas on arrival - US$25 instead of the normal US$20. Try to
talk them down to the normal rate.
Moving On Once in Thailand, it should be possible to find a sŏrngtăaou (pick-up truck) to Phusing
and from there a bus to Khu Khan or Si Saket. Another option are the casino buses that leave hourly
to/from Khu Khan (30 minutes) and Phusing.
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