Cambodian tourism has a lot of impressive beauty, from ancient temple temples to the beautiful natural scenery of pristine beaches, which takes a lot of time to discover. The article below will introduce you about 10 destinations of Best places to visit in Cambodia you certainly must consider when traveling Cambodia.
1. Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear is a Khmer temple located on a 525-meter long cliff in the Dindrik Mountains, the border between Cambodia and Thailand. This temple has the most majestic landscape among the Khmer temples.
Preah Vihear
Most temples were built in the 11th and 12th centuries under the reign of Khmer king Suryavarman I and Suryavarman II. Preah Vihea is a temple worshiping Hindu shrine – Shiva. Preah Vihear has seen protracted territorial disputes between Thailand and Cambodia, with many soldiers killed in the clash in 2009.
2. Sihanoukville
Built in the late 1950s, Sihanoukville is now like a resort city because it serves the needs of the Phnom Penh people during holidays over the weekend and the number of foreign tourists is increasing. The white sand beaches, the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand combined with the pleasant marine atmosphere, have created a tourist attraction that avoids the heat of the tropical climate.
3. Koh Ker
Koh Ker was the capital of the Khmer empire for a very short time from 928 to 944 AD. In this short time, there are many majestic architectural buildings built.
Koh Ker
Among them is Prasat Thom, a tower 30 meters high up on the surrounding forest. Deep in the forest for nearly a millennium, Koh Ker is one of the most distant and inaccessible temple destinations in Cambodia. However, due to mining, recently people opened a new road to this place.
4. Kratie
Kratie is a small town located on the banks of the Mekong River and surrounded by French colonial buildings. This is a place to attract tourists and backpackers. This is where in Cambodia you can see the rare Irrawaddy dolphins living in the Mekong River in decreasing numbers. It estimated that there are 66 to 86 dolphins on the upper Mekong River in Cambodia.
5. Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the largest temple of all Angkor temples and is the top tourist attraction in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat
Built in the first half of the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, the balance, structure and beauty of the temple make it one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
6. Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh also known as Nam Vang or Nam Vinh is the largest city and capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Formerly known as “The pearl of Asia” in the 1920s, Nam Vang along with Siem Reap were the two cities that attracted domestic and international tourists from Cambodia. The city has many buildings with French architectural influences and many unique buildings of Khmer architecture. The city is the center of politics, culture and commerce of Cambodia.
From the tourist attractions in the capital, you can go out to explore and discover the entertainment venues around Phnom Penh and neighboring provinces like Prey Veng (city), Takeo, Kandal, Kampong Cham, …
7. Mondulkiri
The wilderness of Mondulkiri with green prairies stretching through hills and slopes coincide with the winding slopes running through the beautiful forest is the desire of many young people passionate exploring.
Mondulkiri
Mondulkiri has cool climate year-round, abundant natural resources, with pristine mountain ranges, pristine forests, vast pine forests, deep green hills and spectacular waterfalls… waiting for you to discover.
8. Koh Rong
Mentioning Cambodian tourism, you will have to think of the ancient and mysterious Angkor Wat, but many people have not thought of Cambodia to swim or go to the island. If you are looking for a beach or island to “escape” or release your emotions, then Koh Rong will be a great suggestion. Koh Rong Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand, 20 km from the coastal city of Shihanoukville, is the most famous island in Cambodia but still preserve the pristine. Previously, all the amenities on the island were just wooden lodges surrounded by tropical jungles and beautiful beaches. Gradually, many cheap accommodations were built on this island. Coming here, you can enjoy hiking, trekking and exploring the jungle. For those who enjoy swimming and sunbathing, this is the perfect place to have a healthy tan skin.
9. Koh Tonsay
Koh Tonsay, also known as Rabbit Island, is an island located close to the southern coast of Cambodia, about 4.6 km from Kep City.
Koh Tonsay
Especially compared to Koh Rong, Koh Tonsay is still quite wild because not many visitors come. As soon as you arrive at Koh Tonsay, you will feel the pleasant atmosphere, lush greenery, clear blue sea, white sand, mild ripples, many coral species and abundant marine life.
10. Popokvil Waterfall
Popokvil Waterfall (meaning the clouds) is in the middle of nature, consisting of two tiers, surrounded by green grass, creating a beautiful watercolor painting. The most beautiful period to visit Popokvil waterfall is from May to October (in rainy season). This is not only a place where you can soak in the hot sun, the waterfall is also the place to create art pictures with beautiful natural scenery.
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