Cambodia
Cambodia was first famous for its splendid temples. Yet as time passes, this perception of the country is beginning to change - and for the better.
The temples are an excellent starting point for any visitor of Cambodia. The temples of Angkor, a world heritage site, are the most well known and fairest in all the land. Rising out of the jungle, the spectacular temples prove that 9th Century architecture has just as much wow power as modern constructions. The temples are so fascinating because they really do hold the key to Cambodia's history; including its myths, its architecture, its decorations and its religious heritage.
There is a wealth to discover beyond the temples, so look further. Over the last ten years Cambodia has become a relatively safe country to explore. Political changes are responsible for the influx of tourists who are not only interested in the temples, but the country as a whole. And quite a whole it is. While Sihanoukville has some of the most beauti…
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We know a total of 32 attractions in Cambodia. See all Cambodia attractions.
- Angkor Wat
There are two great complexes of ancient temples in Southeast Asia, one at Bagan in Burma, the other at Angkor in Cambodia. The… - The Angkor-Wat Bas-Reliefs
Angkor in Cambodia is home to one of the most unusual and impressive temples in the world; built in the early 1100s under the … - Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda walled compound overlooks the Tonle Sap river in central Phnom Penh. The complex, sprawling … - Angkor Thom
The assortment of crumbling sandstone temples, palaces and monuments of Angkor Thom covers nine square kilometres of jungle. I… - Bonn Om Tuk
This three day festival is one of Cambodia’s biggest and celebrates the end of the wet season and the rivers changing flow in a… - The Cardamon Mountains
The Cardamom Mountains are located in southwest Cambodia. The western edge of the Cardamom region abuts the Thai border, while … - King Jayavarman VII Sculpture
A celebrated Khmer ruler of the 12th and 13th centuries, King Jayavarman helped the Angkor Empire thrive with successful milita… - The Kui Elephant Handlers
The Kui, also known as the Kuy, Kuay, Kaa, Suay or Suei depending on the region in which they live, are Mon-Khmer natives livin… - Banteay Samre
Built around the same time and in the same style as Angkor Wat, with similar intricate carvings, Banteay Samré is east of East …
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Amazing!
Siem Reip should be at the top of everyones to see list. When you get off the bus be prepared! You will be swarmed by tuk tuk drivers trying to drag you and your bags into their cart. (I kind of felt like a rock star) Just pick one quickly and the chaos and grabbing subsides quickly. If you are a morning person, which I am not but was for a day, I highly recommend watching the sun rise over the temples of Angkor what. It is nothing less than magical.