Cambodia officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia and once known as the Khmer Empire is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Its total landmass is 181,035 square kilometers (69,898 sq mi), bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east, and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. With a population of over 15 million (Source: Cambodia Census 2008).
There so many reasons which the tourist seeking to visit Cambodia – Kingdom of Wonder, however in this topic I would like to share top ten reasons which you should to visit Cambodia.
Angkor Wat Complex: found to the north of the Tonle Sap Lake and located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near modern-day Siem Reap Cambodia. This is UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda of Phnom Penh: Almost of this place was built in 1866 and this site contains various buildings of interest such as Khmer-style Throne Hall, Royal Treasury, Villa of Napoleon III, and Silver Pagoda The Bayon Temple, located in Siem Reap Province:
The Bayon is at the center of Angkor Thom (literally 'Great City'), which forms the heart of the Angkor complex as it is today.
Location : Central Angkor Thom
Construction Period : Late 12th century C.E.
Religion : Buddhist
Built by : King Jayavarman VII
Building style : Bayon
Ta Prohm Temple, located in Siem Reap Province. If Angkor Wat and the city of Angkor Thom are best known for grandeur and majesty, then to the east, the temple and monastery of Ta Promh wins hands down for sheer dramatic effect.
Location : One km east of Angkor Thom
Construction Period : Mid 12th - Early 13th century C.E.
Religion : Buddhist
Built by : King Jayavarman VII
Building Style : Bayon
Best Time to Visit : Early morning when it is not as crowded.
Tonle Sap Lake, located in Siem Reap Province and it is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. During the dry season the lake drains into the Tonle Sap River which flows into the Mekong River. But in the rainy season (June to October), the huge amount of water in the Mekong causes the Tonle Sap River to reverse its flow.
Toul Sleng Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial, located in Phnom Penh. Tuol Sleng well-known as - S21 – Museum is formerly is Tuol Svay Prey High School and was originally built as a secondary school in 1960, during the reign of Preah Batnorodom Sihanouk.
Bamboo Island, located in Sihanoukville. How to get there? A ferry departs from Ochheuteal Beach at 10:00 and departs from the island at 16:00 the traverse takes roughly 45 minutes.
Battambang, located in northwest of Cambodia and around 293 kilometers from Phnom Penh. Battambang is Cambodia's second-largest city and the capital city of Battambang province in the far northwestern Cambodia and this province which founded by the Khmer Empire in the 11th century. It is the former capital of Monton Khmer and lies in the heart of the Northwest of Cambodia. The main reasons to visit Battambang are country-side, relaxation and temple.
Sihanoukville Casinos, located in Sihanoukville and is not exactly southeast Asia's answer to Las Vegas but it does offer a few venues for those who enjoy to throw the dice and play footsie with Lady Luck.
Apsaras Dance Performance, can find the place of performance both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. As above top ten locations for the tourist to visit Cambodia, there are top 10 hotels where you would prefer to accommodate and enjoy the time in Cambodia:
- Sokhalay Angkor Executive and Spa
- Empress Residence Resort and Spa
- Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Juliana Hotel
- Bopha Pollen Hotel - 288 Boutique Villa
- Borei Angkor Resort
- Empress Angkor Resort and Spa
- Skyline Boutique
- Villa Sovanna Boutique Hotel
Angkor Wat Complex: found to the north of the Tonle Sap Lake and located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near modern-day Siem Reap Cambodia. This is UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda of Phnom Penh: Almost of this place was built in 1866 and this site contains various buildings of interest such as Khmer-style Throne Hall, Royal Treasury, Villa of Napoleon III, and Silver Pagoda The Bayon Temple, located in Siem Reap Province:
The Bayon is at the center of Angkor Thom (literally 'Great City'), which forms the heart of the Angkor complex as it is today.
Location : Central Angkor Thom
Construction Period : Late 12th century C.E.
Religion : Buddhist
Built by : King Jayavarman VII
Building style : Bayon
Ta Prohm Temple, located in Siem Reap Province. If Angkor Wat and the city of Angkor Thom are best known for grandeur and majesty, then to the east, the temple and monastery of Ta Promh wins hands down for sheer dramatic effect.
Location : One km east of Angkor Thom
Construction Period : Mid 12th - Early 13th century C.E.
Religion : Buddhist
Built by : King Jayavarman VII
Building Style : Bayon
Best Time to Visit : Early morning when it is not as crowded.
Tonle Sap Lake, located in Siem Reap Province and it is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. During the dry season the lake drains into the Tonle Sap River which flows into the Mekong River. But in the rainy season (June to October), the huge amount of water in the Mekong causes the Tonle Sap River to reverse its flow.
Toul Sleng Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial, located in Phnom Penh. Tuol Sleng well-known as - S21 – Museum is formerly is Tuol Svay Prey High School and was originally built as a secondary school in 1960, during the reign of Preah Batnorodom Sihanouk.
Bamboo Island, located in Sihanoukville. How to get there? A ferry departs from Ochheuteal Beach at 10:00 and departs from the island at 16:00 the traverse takes roughly 45 minutes.
Battambang, located in northwest of Cambodia and around 293 kilometers from Phnom Penh. Battambang is Cambodia's second-largest city and the capital city of Battambang province in the far northwestern Cambodia and this province which founded by the Khmer Empire in the 11th century. It is the former capital of Monton Khmer and lies in the heart of the Northwest of Cambodia. The main reasons to visit Battambang are country-side, relaxation and temple.
Sihanoukville Casinos, located in Sihanoukville and is not exactly southeast Asia's answer to Las Vegas but it does offer a few venues for those who enjoy to throw the dice and play footsie with Lady Luck.
Apsaras Dance Performance, can find the place of performance both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. As above top ten locations for the tourist to visit Cambodia, there are top 10 hotels where you would prefer to accommodate and enjoy the time in Cambodia:
- Sokhalay Angkor Executive and Spa
- Empress Residence Resort and Spa
- Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Juliana Hotel
- Bopha Pollen Hotel - 288 Boutique Villa
- Borei Angkor Resort
- Empress Angkor Resort and Spa
- Skyline Boutique
- Villa Sovanna Boutique Hotel
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