Top 10 Must-Visit Places In Cambodia

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Re: Top 10 Must-Visit Places In Cambodia

Postby jeevan » Sat May 11, 2019 2:38 pm


5. Sihanoukville

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This beach resort gets its name from a former Cambodian King, Norodom Sihanouk. It’s the most popular beach resort in the Gulf of Thailand. It’s also where the very last battle of the Vietnam War was fought by US forces. You can choose from both sandy and rocky beaches that are plentiful in the area. Visit Sihanoukville after you’ve done other big attractions, such as Khmer temples and the like, for some rest and relaxation.
Whether you prefer your accommodation in the form of a hut on the beach or a five-star hotel, there’s something here for you.


4. Siem Reap

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Siem Reap translates literally as “Siam Defeated” into English, and is the fastest-growing city in Cambodia. It serves as a charming gateway town to the world-famous Angkor temples. Due to this, Siem Reap has become a major tourist hub in the past 20 years. Its laid-back and pleasant atmosphere make it the perfect place to come back to after spending your days touring Cambodias’ beautiful sites. Regardless of your budget, you’ll find somewhere great to stay.


3. Koh Ker

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Some 75 miles northeast of Siem Reap, you’ll find a remote area filled with temples known as Koh Ker. This was briefly the capital of the Khmer Empire – from 928 to 944 AD. In that short time-span, many beautiful buildings and immense sculptures were constructed. Dominating the entire site is Prasat Thom, a 98-foot-high temple pyramid that rises above the surrounding jungle. Koh Ker was left to the jungle for nearly a millennium, but it has now become much more accessible thanks to the construction of a new toll road.


2. Phnom Penh

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The capital city of Cambodia is also its largest, and has been since the days of French colonialism. Once known as the Pearl of Asia, it’s definitely one of the prettiest colonial cities that the French built. Sadly, it has been ravaged by years of war and revolution, and is still recovering as a result. Top attractions in Phnom Penh include the Royal Palace and the National Museum, which is full of beautiful Khmer artifacts for you to see. If you need to pick up a handcrafted souvenir or two, the night market or Phsar Reatrey are your best bets.


1. Angkor

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This was the largest pre-industrial city in the world, and served as the capital of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 14th Centuries. Bursting at the seams with historic and archaeological treasures, there are ruins of more than 1,000 temples for you to explore, with the most famous of them all being Angkor Wat, which is the largest religious monument in the world.






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