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A land of forgotten majesty, Cambodia is a country which has only in recent years begun to emerge as a culturally and historically significant spot on the map for travelers. Tragically, the events of the past few hundred years have given the country a reputation which has overshadowed the beauty and legacy handed down over the many centuries. Forgotten temples, lush rain forests, pristine beaches, exotic cuisine, and friendly people, Cambodia is a traveler’s paradise that is one of the best places to go for a relatively untouched countryside.
The highest point in Cambodia is… read more Phnum Aoral, at 1,810 meters (5,938 feet). The lowest point is the Gulf of Thailand coast, at sea level.
Arguably the most famous and magnificent of the destinations within Cambodia is the Angkor Archaeological Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park itself has no accommodations or facilities, and visitors will need to arrange for a stay in the nearby town of Siem Reap, but the 400 square kilometers of forest and ruins contains the ruins of one of the most magnificent cities that have ever been built on the face of the earth. Rivaling the beauty and majesty of the Aztec and Incan ruins of South America, the empire of Khmer left behind some of the most amazing structures to have ever been built by man.
Beyond that, however, is the resort town of Kep, a seaside destination that is arguably one of the most prestigious within the country. Phnom Penh, the capital city, sits on the confluence of two rivers, and while it has a reputation for being a bit of a rough town for Westerners, and is considered extremely poor by most standards, it is absolutely the best place to start out if experiencing Cambodian culture is on your agenda.
Cambodia has a great many treasure to offer to the world, and it is unfortunate that its history has been so troubled, and so much blood has been spilt on its soil. But as we move into the 21st century this is absolutely one of the most epic adventure a traveler can make which should never be missed.
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Best known as the gateway to the incredible temple complexes of nearby Angkor Wat, Siem Reap is fast becoming a substantial fascination in its own right. It has resisted and emerged from the …
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Phnom Penh is a city in flux. Once the scrambling, frantic yet intensely tropical centre of a country in turmoil, the world is slowly coming to the Mekong’s shores. Sadly, modernization has…
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Spend enough time on various travel sites and you will come away a little confused by what Sihanoukville (or Kampong Som) has to offer. Being Cambodia's only deep water seaport makes it a bus…
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As Angkor’s most famous temple complex, Angkor Wat is an inarguable highlight of Cambodia, or rather, of the region. Because of its status, the monument has been put onto the flags of Cambo…
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Battambang the second largest city in Cambodia is a very beautiful area to tour in. With countryside scenery unique to Cambodia. It also has some good sites not so far out of town such as Phn…
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Kampot situated to the south of Phnom Penh has some relatively quiet beaches, neighboring the more popular Sihanoukville. If one wants to get away from the tourist hordes then Kampot and Siha…
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With the status of a province, Kep is a municipality in Cambodia. Located a few kilometers away from Vietnam's border, Kep used to be the most popular beach town in Cambodia. In recent years …
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Koh Kong is along the Cambodian coast just 10 kilometers from the Thai border. Roads lead to Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville and daily boat service (4 hours) also goes to Sihanoukville.
Koh Kon…
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Kratie, a very small town north from Phnom Penh is home to the rare and endangered species of the Mekhong Dolphin. Many tourists flock here to try and seek out these rare mammals on the way t…
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Aranyapathet is a town in Thailand that borders Cambodia, with the town of Poipet being on the Cambodian side.
As border towns they act as border crossing and visa processing facilities f…
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Banlung is the capital of Ratanakiri Province in northeastern Cambodia. It is a good jumping off point for those looking to trek in the beautiful jungles in the area, as well as a nice town t…
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Stung Treng is a small town along the Mekong River, 300km from Phnom Penh. This place is mostly used as a stop-over during a roundtrip Cambodia. There is an airport but not with any regular …
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