Not only Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanouk Ville but there are alot of more places that you can discover like eco-tourism at notheast of Cambodia. Please kindly download HERE for more detail of those places and travel tip information about Cambodia. This information will be the useful source of information when you are visiting Cambodia. It can guide you to enjoy yourself.
6/30/09
Places to visit and relax in Sihanouk Ville Beaches
Visit in Sihanouk Ville. Sea, Sand and …..Mangroves. After having traveled to other destinations in Cambodia it is great to spend a couple of days relaxing at the beach in Sihanoukville. This coastal town is a mere 4 hours drive from the capital Phnom Penh. There are several beaches in Sihanoukville, separated by rocky outcrops and each which its own character
istics. All beaches have beautiful white sand and are generally pretty basic without any noisy bars or shops. The sea (Gulf of Thailand) also is clean, safe and very beautiful. Sihanoukville is ideally suited for those who like to have peace and quiet in a basic and traditional setting. The pace of life in Sihanoukville is very relaxed. Cows occasionally wander the main road, outside town foreign faces draw smiles and curious stares, and most of the beaches offer only beach umbrellas, thatched roofed eateries Sihanoukville town, originally established as a town for the deep-sea port, is a few kilometers away from the beach. But there are several hotels located right at the beach. The most well known is the luxury Sokha Beach Resort with its own private beach. The other up-scale hotel is the historic Independence Hotel. Furthermore there are a lot of hotels in the 2* and 3* range. Note: if you want to visit Sihanoukville it is best to check the calendar first. Because during Cambodian holidays, the local population flocks to the beaches and it might be very difficult to find hotel accommodation. When in Sihanouk Ville, don’t forget to have a meal at the Starfish Bakery Café, set up for and run by disabled people who are building up a new future. Visit Ream National Park. It is great to combine a stay at the beach with day trips to nearby places. A very nice trip that we can recommend is a visit to the National Park of Ream. This park covers an area of 210 square km. of both terrestrial and marine habitat, including stunning coastal scenery, mangrove forests and lowland evergreen forest. This place is a must for people who have never seen real coastal mangrove forest. At least 155 species of birds have been noted in the park and other animals in the area include species of deer, wild pig, fishing cats and monkeys. A typical trip starts with a boat ride through the estuary. Once reaching the outer end you will disembark on the white beach and take a hike past some villages and make a short jungle trek to end up at another deserted beach where the boat is ready to pick you up again. It is a great experience. Visit the islands. From Sihanoukville it is also great to make day trips to a variety of outlying islands (Koh Pos, Koh Tas, Koh Rom Samiem, Koh Khteah, Koh Chraigh, and more) where one can imagine being Robinson Crusoe, because many of the islands are absolutely deserted, with stunning white beaches and crystal clear sea water. The boat ride takes anywhere from half an hour to three hours. We can arrange snorkeling gear or diving equipment for you so that you can combine the trip with some under water adventure.
istics. All beaches have beautiful white sand and are generally pretty basic without any noisy bars or shops. The sea (Gulf of Thailand) also is clean, safe and very beautiful. Sihanoukville is ideally suited for those who like to have peace and quiet in a basic and traditional setting. The pace of life in Sihanoukville is very relaxed. Cows occasionally wander the main road, outside town foreign faces draw smiles and curious stares, and most of the beaches offer only beach umbrellas, thatched roofed eateries Sihanoukville town, originally established as a town for the deep-sea port, is a few kilometers away from the beach. But there are several hotels located right at the beach. The most well known is the luxury Sokha Beach Resort with its own private beach. The other up-scale hotel is the historic Independence Hotel. Furthermore there are a lot of hotels in the 2* and 3* range. Note: if you want to visit Sihanoukville it is best to check the calendar first. Because during Cambodian holidays, the local population flocks to the beaches and it might be very difficult to find hotel accommodation. When in Sihanouk Ville, don’t forget to have a meal at the Starfish Bakery Café, set up for and run by disabled people who are building up a new future. Visit Ream National Park. It is great to combine a stay at the beach with day trips to nearby places. A very nice trip that we can recommend is a visit to the National Park of Ream. This park covers an area of 210 square km. of both terrestrial and marine habitat, including stunning coastal scenery, mangrove forests and lowland evergreen forest. This place is a must for people who have never seen real coastal mangrove forest. At least 155 species of birds have been noted in the park and other animals in the area include species of deer, wild pig, fishing cats and monkeys. A typical trip starts with a boat ride through the estuary. Once reaching the outer end you will disembark on the white beach and take a hike past some villages and make a short jungle trek to end up at another deserted beach where the boat is ready to pick you up again. It is a great experience. Visit the islands. From Sihanoukville it is also great to make day trips to a variety of outlying islands (Koh Pos, Koh Tas, Koh Rom Samiem, Koh Khteah, Koh Chraigh, and more) where one can imagine being Robinson Crusoe, because many of the islands are absolutely deserted, with stunning white beaches and crystal clear sea water. The boat ride takes anywhere from half an hour to three hours. We can arrange snorkeling gear or diving equipment for you so that you can combine the trip with some under water adventure. Note: There are plans to develop several of the islands of the coast of Sihanoukville with high 5* resorts, but at the moment they are still in their original, natural, state like they have been for hundreds of years.
Places to visit in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the second big city after Phnom Penh. The Temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. The majestic temples of Angkor in the Northwest of Cambodia belong to the classic period of Khmer art and civilisation. Today, a millennium after they were built, they awe visito
rs with their perfection and enormity. The temples are the creation of a succession of Khmer Kings who presided over an empire that dominated most of present-day Southeast Asia from 800 to 1430 AD, reaching its peak in the 12th century. The period began with the ascension to the throne by King Jayavarman II. Angkor was the basis for the Khmer empire and continued to grow and evolve into a vast city of over a million inhabitants and hundreds of temples dedicated to the Khmer gods. In the 14th century the empire was in decline and the grand wooden houses and palaces have disappeared. From the 15th century the temples were abandoned by the Kings and subsequently forgotten until their “rediscovery” in 1961 by a French explorer. The jungle setting and silence enhance the mystery of the temples. One early discoverer’s reaction upon seeing Angkor is not so much different as the feeling of the visitor of today: “The temple stands solitary and alone in the jungle, in too perfect order to be called a ruin, a relic of a race far ahead of the present”. Please download HERE for more places.
rs with their perfection and enormity. The temples are the creation of a succession of Khmer Kings who presided over an empire that dominated most of present-day Southeast Asia from 800 to 1430 AD, reaching its peak in the 12th century. The period began with the ascension to the throne by King Jayavarman II. Angkor was the basis for the Khmer empire and continued to grow and evolve into a vast city of over a million inhabitants and hundreds of temples dedicated to the Khmer gods. In the 14th century the empire was in decline and the grand wooden houses and palaces have disappeared. From the 15th century the temples were abandoned by the Kings and subsequently forgotten until their “rediscovery” in 1961 by a French explorer. The jungle setting and silence enhance the mystery of the temples. One early discoverer’s reaction upon seeing Angkor is not so much different as the feeling of the visitor of today: “The temple stands solitary and alone in the jungle, in too perfect order to be called a ruin, a relic of a race far ahead of the present”. Please download HERE for more places.Places to visit in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Kingdom of Cambodia. The capital of Cambodia dates back to the year 1327. According to the legends a rich widow named Don Penh found 
a tree with 5 Buddha statues in it. The tree was washed to the shore of the Mekong River after a devastating flood. In honour of Buddha she founded a pagoda which was later named after her: Wat Phnom Don Penh, on top of a large mound in the center of the city. Even nowadays Cambodian flock to the temple daily to make merit and to ask for good luck. In 1866 Phnom Penh became the capital of Cambodia. The city is located right at the “crossing of the rivers” where the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap river meet each other and then separate again to go each their own way. A mixture of Asian exotica, Indochinese charm and Cambodian hospitality await the visitor to Phnom Penh. The city was formerly called “The Pearl of Asia” and although the many years of war have destroyed some of it, one still gets a taste of the old ambiance. Phnom Penh is really a unique city and we warmly recommend visitors to Cambodia to make a stop over here for 2 or 3 days. The city is small and there are no traffic jams. It can easily be traveled unlike to other capitals in Asia. As Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia, it is also the political and economic center and the gateway to all the other sights that the country has to offer. Phnom Penh has several cultural and historical attractions such as The Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda, Wat Unnalaom, Wat Langka, Wat Botum, the National Museum, Wat Phnom, the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide, the nearby Killing Fields, and the grand views of the Mekong River. There are lots of places to sit and relax, or to have a good dinner in any of the cozy restaurants and bars while watching life pass by. A visit to Phnom Penh markets is also definitely a must because of the special bustling atmosphere. There are several fresh markets of which the best known are Phsar Tuol Tompoung (Russian Market) and the Phsar Thmei (New Market). Here they sell not only fresh food, but anything from CD’s, clothes, tools and equipment, spare parts, shoes, ceramics and last but not least a fantastic array of souvenirs. Very popular among foreign visitors are the “production left-overs” of all the top-brand garment factories. More detail places please click HERE.
a tree with 5 Buddha statues in it. The tree was washed to the shore of the Mekong River after a devastating flood. In honour of Buddha she founded a pagoda which was later named after her: Wat Phnom Don Penh, on top of a large mound in the center of the city. Even nowadays Cambodian flock to the temple daily to make merit and to ask for good luck. In 1866 Phnom Penh became the capital of Cambodia. The city is located right at the “crossing of the rivers” where the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap river meet each other and then separate again to go each their own way. A mixture of Asian exotica, Indochinese charm and Cambodian hospitality await the visitor to Phnom Penh. The city was formerly called “The Pearl of Asia” and although the many years of war have destroyed some of it, one still gets a taste of the old ambiance. Phnom Penh is really a unique city and we warmly recommend visitors to Cambodia to make a stop over here for 2 or 3 days. The city is small and there are no traffic jams. It can easily be traveled unlike to other capitals in Asia. As Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia, it is also the political and economic center and the gateway to all the other sights that the country has to offer. Phnom Penh has several cultural and historical attractions such as The Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda, Wat Unnalaom, Wat Langka, Wat Botum, the National Museum, Wat Phnom, the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide, the nearby Killing Fields, and the grand views of the Mekong River. There are lots of places to sit and relax, or to have a good dinner in any of the cozy restaurants and bars while watching life pass by. A visit to Phnom Penh markets is also definitely a must because of the special bustling atmosphere. There are several fresh markets of which the best known are Phsar Tuol Tompoung (Russian Market) and the Phsar Thmei (New Market). Here they sell not only fresh food, but anything from CD’s, clothes, tools and equipment, spare parts, shoes, ceramics and last but not least a fantastic array of souvenirs. Very popular among foreign visitors are the “production left-overs” of all the top-brand garment factories. More detail places please click HERE.6/29/09
Cambodia
Kingdom of Cambodia
Introduction Cambodia is a country that for long has been shrouded in secrecy due to the on-going war and civil conflict that lasted for more than 2 decades. Now the country has risen as a Phoenix out of its ashes and is one of the most sought after tourist destinations. The
country is perfectly safe to travel and many destinations need you to be discovered. The Cambodians are a strong and resilient people. Since the end of the war and the growth of the new generations, the country is on the way to development. Improved roads, better security, electricity and clean water, all those things that are necessary to receive foreign visitors are available now. It makes it possible for tourists to enjoy the things that Cambodia has to offer. But it is not only the material things that make tourists feel welcome. It is the genuine friendliness and honesty of the Cambodian people that make foreigners feel at home, and what makes a visit to Cambodia an unforgettable and unique experience. Of course, in terms of destination, Angkor Wat is the highlight of any trip to Cambodia. Angkor Wat, the apex of the ancient, mighty Khmer empire. Walking between the towering Khmer temples, created over a period starting over 1,500 years ago, and s
urrounded by beautiful forest, entering the dark, sacred chambers once the sanctuary of powerful Kings, overlooking the surroundings high up from the sculptured towers, one still feels the mystical meaning of what has been achieved here. One can feel it like a spiritual atmosphere hanging over the area. It is touching, powerful and impressive. It is an experience you will not forget. Of course Cambodia has many more things to offer. Be it the beaches, the forests, the hill tribes, or the bustling city of Phnom Penh. In the following chapters you will find information and tour packages which will guide to enjoy this magnificent jewel of the Mekong.
Introduction Cambodia is a country that for long has been shrouded in secrecy due to the on-going war and civil conflict that lasted for more than 2 decades. Now the country has risen as a Phoenix out of its ashes and is one of the most sought after tourist destinations. The
country is perfectly safe to travel and many destinations need you to be discovered. The Cambodians are a strong and resilient people. Since the end of the war and the growth of the new generations, the country is on the way to development. Improved roads, better security, electricity and clean water, all those things that are necessary to receive foreign visitors are available now. It makes it possible for tourists to enjoy the things that Cambodia has to offer. But it is not only the material things that make tourists feel welcome. It is the genuine friendliness and honesty of the Cambodian people that make foreigners feel at home, and what makes a visit to Cambodia an unforgettable and unique experience. Of course, in terms of destination, Angkor Wat is the highlight of any trip to Cambodia. Angkor Wat, the apex of the ancient, mighty Khmer empire. Walking between the towering Khmer temples, created over a period starting over 1,500 years ago, and s
urrounded by beautiful forest, entering the dark, sacred chambers once the sanctuary of powerful Kings, overlooking the surroundings high up from the sculptured towers, one still feels the mystical meaning of what has been achieved here. One can feel it like a spiritual atmosphere hanging over the area. It is touching, powerful and impressive. It is an experience you will not forget. Of course Cambodia has many more things to offer. Be it the beaches, the forests, the hill tribes, or the bustling city of Phnom Penh. In the following chapters you will find information and tour packages which will guide to enjoy this magnificent jewel of the Mekong.Preah Vihear Temple, World heritage of Kingdom of Cambodia:
Brief Description Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Pr
eah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.
eah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.6/22/09
Cause of tourist dropdown
There are 4 factors that make tourist dropdown to Cambodia and Southeast Asia, please read MORE
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