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Interesting Ways to Discover an Amazing Cambodia
There are so many
interesting destinations when you travel to Cambodia, but how to experience
them. The following are exciting ways to discover an incredible Cambodia.
1. Explore the last wild forest of Asia:
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To find interesting
things about Cambodia, let’s explore the most vibrant wildlife sites here.
Mondulkiri, one of Asia’s last wild forests, is the home of rare animals such as
elephants, tigers, and Indochinese tigers who are endangered. You can even see
the rhinoceros are chasing each other in the more remote forests.
In addition to exploring
the wilderness of Cambodia, you also have the opportunity to explore the life
and culture of the Phong, Bunong, and other indigenous tribes, which are
preserved over the centuries.
2. Discover Cambodia from above:
Another way to explore
Cambodia is from the helicopter. Departing from Siem Reap Airport,, before
visiting the Preah Vihear Temple, you will be elevated high enough to see
the entire Angkor Wat complex scattered below.
Preah Vihear Temple was
built-in the 11th century, at an altitude of 525 meters, in the Dangrek
Mountains in Preah Vihear Province. The temple is a World Heritage Site which
was recognized by UNESCO in 2008 and has only been opened for tourists since
2015.
3. Experience the seafood route:
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| the seafood route (source: Unsplash) |
Self-sufficient
Cambodian tourists prefer to visit the market of Kep seaside town, filled with
fresh seafood. Try to savor the wonderful baked sea crabs and tourists can go
further to Kampot town to learn about local pottery making.
Do not forget to take a
boat to Koh Thonsay to swim in the pellucid waters, take a barefoot walk-in
the sand and savor excellent seafood at a local restaurant.
4. Relax on the island:
Holiday on the luxurious
Song Saa Private Island is one of the greatest ways to experience an amazing
Cambodia. This luxury resort is awarded for “The design protects people, lands,
tropical forests, and marine life.”
Here, you can choose to
stay in one of 24 floating villas on the water or in the forest. All villas are
designed with indigenous style, each villa has its own swimming pool.
Especially, the bed and bath here are facing the sea with a beautiful view.
5. Follow the path of the temple in the forest:
Entering deeply to
Cambodia forests, you will see remnants of civilization in the past. Cycle
through the most famous Khmer temples, from the Bayon – where the walls carved
over 200 giant faces – to Ta Prohm – “jungle shrine” – clogged by parasites,
spiders and vines look like pythons.
6. Boat on the legendary Mekong River:
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Boat on the legendary Mekong River
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The majestic Mekong The river is a great place to explore the beauty of Cambodia, try the yacht in
Phnom Penh to see the city with the typical Khmer architecture and bustling
life along the river. Especially, the splendid setting of the sunset on the river,
golden sunlight inlaid with the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda will make you
fascinated.
7. Wander through enchantment wild mountains:
You can also take a
cultural holiday, walk and sail to the wonderful wilderness of Cardamom
Mountain. There you will discover immense waterfalls, wonderful caves and enjoy
the village life.
Do not forget to visit
the local wildlife liberation center, where researchers have successfully
rescued thousands of animals, including pangolins, binturong, civets, and
panthers.
8. Sail to areas far from Cambodia:
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Another interesting way
to explore Cambodia is to take a Kayak on the sea away from central Cambodia.
You will go through the mangrove forests and peaceful islands of the Mekong,
until you reach the swampland of Kampi and wait to see the appearance of the
giant dolphins on the water.
The Journey to Explore Cambodia through Amazing
Destinations
Being a land of ancient
and mysterious temples, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the
culture, nature, famous Khmer temples and enjoy the food of Khmer people when they
come to Cambodia. Let’s have a look at interesting destinations when you
have a tour to Cambodia.
Koh Rong Samloem Island
Koh Rong Samloem is
about 2km away from Sihanouk Ville Town, the island has no human hands to
explore, so the beach here retains its original wild beauty. Almost no people
live on the island, the resort on the island is built and managed by
Europeans. Especially, the seawater is so pellucid that we can see colorful
fishes swimming. You will enjoy a real holiday with natural, peaceful, and
pristine scenery.
Preah Vihear Temple
Preah Vihear is a Khmer
sanctuary situated on a 525 meter bluff in the Dindrik Mountains, the boundary
among Cambodia and Thailand. This is the most glorious sanctuary in the Khmer
sanctuaries. The temple was built in the 11th and 12th centuries during the
reign of the Khmer kings Suryavarman I and Suryavarman II Preah Vihear has seen extended regional
questions among Thailand and Cambodia, with many officers killed in the
conflict in 2009.
Sihanoukville
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| Sihanoukville (source: Unsplash) |
Sihanoukville, otherwise
called Kampong Som, is a port city and seashore resort situated on the Gulf of
Thailand. The great attraction here is the white sand beaches and some tropical
islands are still underdeveloped. Sihanoukville is an ideal place to relax at
weekend.
Tonlé Sap Lake
Tonlé Sap is the largest
freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and plays an important role in Cambodia. The
lake enlarges and limits impressively in seasons. From November to May, Cambodia’s
dry season, Tonle Sap pours into the Mekong River in Phnom Penh. However, when
heavy rain starts in June, the flow of Tonlé Sap will change direction, making
the lake bulged. Tonlé Sap is home to many ethnic and Cham people, living in
floating villages around the lake.
Silver Pagoda
Arranged in the Royal
Palace Complex in Phnom Penh, Silver Pagoda highlights numerous irreplaceable
assets like the Golden Buddha sculpture and the Diamond Buddha sculpture. The
most notable things are the 17th-century baccarat crystal statue of the Buddha
of the Jade Buddha and the golden Maitreya Buddha statue decorated with 9584
diamonds. The divider inside the patio of Silver Pagoda is designed with
brilliant paintings portraying the Ramayana legend, painted by Khmer craftsmen
in 1903-1904.
Koh Ker
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| Koh Ker (source: Unsplash) |
Koh Ker was the capital of
the Khmer realm for an extremely brief time frame, from 928 to 944 AD. In this
short time, there were many majestic architectural buildings built. There is a
30-meter tower, Prasat Thom, raised in the surrounding forest. Situated deeply
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, they
recently opened a new road to this place.
Bayon Temple
Being a part of the
world-famous Angkor destination, Bayon Temple is a temple of 200 large rocks
that look in every direction. The smiling faces, widely regarded as portraits
of King Jayavarman VII or the association of his face with Buddha, are a
recognizable image of Angkor. Built-in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII
as part of the expansion of his capital – Angkor Thom, Bayon was built in the
heart of the royal city.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the biggest sanctuary of all Angkor sanctuaries and is the top vacation spot in
Cambodia. Inherent the principal half of the twelfth century by King
Suryavarman II, the equilibrium, design, and excellence of the sanctuary make it
quite possibly the most lovely structure on the planet.
Kratie town
Kratie is a modest
community situated on the banks of the Mekong River and encompassed by French
pioneer structures. This place attracts tourists and backpackers where you can
see the Irrawaddy dolphins living in the Mekong River with decreasing numbers. It
is assessed that there are 66 to 86 dolphins in the upper Mekong in Cambodia.