Must Things to Do in Cambodia
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Angkor Archaeological Park
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A place that hardly needs an introduction, visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most essential things to do in Cambodia. Recognised as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the park is constituted of the remains of the glorious Khmer Empire and is considered as the most important archaeological site in Southern Asia.
Inclusions in the park are the famous Angkor Wat temple, Angkor Thom temple and the Bayon temple. The site is considered one of the most prominent instances of South-Asian and especially Indian architecture, and remains as the most famous testament to Buddhism.
Location: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Timings: 5am to 6pm
Price: Starting from 150,000 KHR
Inclusions in the park are the famous Angkor Wat temple, Angkor Thom temple and the Bayon temple. The site is considered one of the most prominent instances of South-Asian and especially Indian architecture, and remains as the most famous testament to Buddhism.
Location: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Timings: 5am to 6pm
Price: Starting from 150,000 KHR
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Trek to Cardamom Mountains
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When in the country, a trek to the Cardamom Mountains should definitely be on your list of activities to do in Cambodia. The mountains are an absolute delight to any lover of nature out there, and even the most hardened lovers of the couch would find themselves immersed in the beauty of the place.
Spanning over four million hectares, the mountains are the grounds for South-East Asia’s largest rainforest, which also is home to a population of over twenty-thousand people of indigenous origin, most of whom are considered minorities. A blooming ecosystem, the mountains and forests are home to some of the continent’s best flora and fauna.
Location: Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
Spanning over four million hectares, the mountains are the grounds for South-East Asia’s largest rainforest, which also is home to a population of over twenty-thousand people of indigenous origin, most of whom are considered minorities. A blooming ecosystem, the mountains and forests are home to some of the continent’s best flora and fauna.
Location: Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
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Watch Apsara Dancing Show
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Amongst things to do in Cambodia, hardly anything comes closer to revealing the authentic culture of the country than a show of Apsara dancing. The dancers or ‘Apsaras’ are a notable figment of the Hindu mythology, who were in the scriptures considered as nymphs for the God Indra, and who used to dance in his kingdom in heaven.
A symbol of the deep-rooted culture of Hinduism that persists in the country, the Apsara dances have been a popular and integral part of the Cambodian culture since times immemorial, even the country’s temples including Angkor Wat having on their walls detailed carvings and drawings of such dances.
Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Price: About 120,000 KHR
A symbol of the deep-rooted culture of Hinduism that persists in the country, the Apsara dances have been a popular and integral part of the Cambodian culture since times immemorial, even the country’s temples including Angkor Wat having on their walls detailed carvings and drawings of such dances.
Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Price: About 120,000 KHR
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Cruising the Mekong River
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Cambodia is a country full of adventurous expeditions waiting to be undertaken, and a cruise on the Mekong river is one of the most thrilling activities to do in Cambodia. The river is one of the longest in the world, which is only one of the reasons why a tour along this river is unmissable.
The river basin due to its fertility accounts for a great deal of the country’s produce, and a river cruise is the perfect way to explore the depths of the country with their varied indigenous cultures and practices. The river banks are also flourished by rich vegetation and house numerous species of the country’s flora and fauna.
Location: Most cruises commence from Phnom Penh
Price: 12,000,000 KHR for a week’s cruise
The river basin due to its fertility accounts for a great deal of the country’s produce, and a river cruise is the perfect way to explore the depths of the country with their varied indigenous cultures and practices. The river banks are also flourished by rich vegetation and house numerous species of the country’s flora and fauna.
Location: Most cruises commence from Phnom Penh
Price: 12,000,000 KHR for a week’s cruise
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Try Cambodian Cuisine
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A passionate foodie or otherwise, tasting the delectable tastes of the Cambodian cuisine is bound to rest high in your list of things to do in Cambodia. The country’s culinary culture has been always pushed to the margins of the mainstream culture and has consequently stayed perennially unnoticed until very recently.
Nevertheless, the country itself remains to be the best place to try the cuisine for an authentic and unmatched experience. Most specialties are non-vegetarian, with rice and noodles dominating as the principal food items that are compounded with most dishes. If you are the experimental type, organisms like frogs and insects are also not off the menu!
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Nevertheless, the country itself remains to be the best place to try the cuisine for an authentic and unmatched experience. Most specialties are non-vegetarian, with rice and noodles dominating as the principal food items that are compounded with most dishes. If you are the experimental type, organisms like frogs and insects are also not off the menu!
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Relax at Sihanoukville
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Despite the possibility that you may have not heard of it yet, a visit to Sihanoukville might be one of the activities in Cambodia that interest you. The coastal town located in the Gulf of Thailand has hardly seen much exposure in the media, and has for a large part of its history flown under the tourist radar as it were.
The town is primarily known for its areas of coastal front, and could be worth a couple of days’ visit. The town has unfortunately been taken over by rapid industrialization, and is almost unrecognizable from how it was until five years back. When planning for a trip to Cambodia, this might be your chance for a quick glimpse before things erode further.
Location: Sihanoukville, Cambodia
The town is primarily known for its areas of coastal front, and could be worth a couple of days’ visit. The town has unfortunately been taken over by rapid industrialization, and is almost unrecognizable from how it was until five years back. When planning for a trip to Cambodia, this might be your chance for a quick glimpse before things erode further.
Location: Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Witness Sunset at Koh Rong Samloem
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Cambodia is a land of both mountains and beaches, and if you are a lover of the latter, a trip to Koh Rong Sanloem should definitely be in your itinerary of the things to do in Cambodia. Koh Rong Sanloem is a small island located about twenty-five kilometres off the coast of Sihanoukville, and is a slice of paradise that most tourists are not privy to the knowledge of yet.
The island is famous for its white sands and crystal-clear waters, and ensures a relaxing time for the tourists. The beachside areas are perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities and sports, and witnessing a sunset in the island is truly a majestic experience.
Location: Koh Rong Sanloem, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
The island is famous for its white sands and crystal-clear waters, and ensures a relaxing time for the tourists. The beachside areas are perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities and sports, and witnessing a sunset in the island is truly a majestic experience.
Location: Koh Rong Sanloem, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Enjoy The Panoramic View from Phnom Sampeau
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Phnom Sampeau is a place that despite its haunting atmosphere and infamous cultural repute, is one that bustles with tourist activity. A trek to the temple entails some difficulty, but is a worthwhile experience and for the ones with a penchant for history, one of the most fulfilling activities to do in Cambodia.
The temple itself is a Buddhist shrine complete with an idol of a reclining Buddha, and the caves that lead to the main atrium are filled with skeletal remains of the atrocities of the Khmer regime. A view from atop the mountain is mesmerising, and envelops large swathes of surrounding greenery.
Location: Phnom Sampeau, Battambang, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 6pm
Price: 12,000 KHR
The temple itself is a Buddhist shrine complete with an idol of a reclining Buddha, and the caves that lead to the main atrium are filled with skeletal remains of the atrocities of the Khmer regime. A view from atop the mountain is mesmerising, and envelops large swathes of surrounding greenery.
Location: Phnom Sampeau, Battambang, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 6pm
Price: 12,000 KHR
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Explore Kirirom’s Pine Forests
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For a country that never ceases to surprise, Kirirom truly takes it one step further. Away from the tropical sultriness that persists in most of the country, the Kirirom forest is composed of pine and other deciduous trees that flourish in its cool and dry climate conditions.
The forests were famous for being the holiday retreats of emperors throughout Cambodia’s history, and their mystic charm makes Kirirom the apple of the eye for tourists around the year. The forests also have a waterfall, and are riddled with countless foot-trails, making it a slice of heaven for trekkers and wildlife explorers.
Location: Kirirom, Cambodia
The forests were famous for being the holiday retreats of emperors throughout Cambodia’s history, and their mystic charm makes Kirirom the apple of the eye for tourists around the year. The forests also have a waterfall, and are riddled with countless foot-trails, making it a slice of heaven for trekkers and wildlife explorers.
Location: Kirirom, Cambodia
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Enjoy a Show at Phare Cambodian Circus
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In a country bustling with life, it is hardly a surprise that performance arts take a great chunk of its culture. The Phare Cambodian Circus is a glittering addition to the country’s rich history of the spectacular in performance, and has earned global fame owing to the very specific brand of exhibition they are masters of.
Incorporating various forms of performance arts such as singing, dancing and theatre, their acts tell living, breathing stories about the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia. The circus has garnered enough fame and repute to have been considered a permanently legitimate national act, and has progressive training centres dedicated to individuals that desire to master the art.
Location: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Timings: 8 am to 8 pm
Price: Starting from 72810 KHR
Incorporating various forms of performance arts such as singing, dancing and theatre, their acts tell living, breathing stories about the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia. The circus has garnered enough fame and repute to have been considered a permanently legitimate national act, and has progressive training centres dedicated to individuals that desire to master the art.
Location: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Timings: 8 am to 8 pm
Price: Starting from 72810 KHR
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Go to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
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Cambodia is a land that has seen the extremes of history, and as much the country is beautiful, it has also been witness one of the harshest periods in the history of any country. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum does not betray anything of what the name might suggest, and stands as a symbolic remnant of the atrocious Khmer regime.
The museum is erected in the memor of the mass genocide perpetrated by the Khmer rulers, and with its haunting ambience and derelict interiors, uses the pain of the past to send a plea of peace to the present. A must-visit for tourists looking to dig deep into the country’s history, a trip to the museum should rank pretty high in the list of things to do in Cambodia.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Price: 20225 KHR
The museum is erected in the memor of the mass genocide perpetrated by the Khmer rulers, and with its haunting ambience and derelict interiors, uses the pain of the past to send a plea of peace to the present. A must-visit for tourists looking to dig deep into the country’s history, a trip to the museum should rank pretty high in the list of things to do in Cambodia.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Price: 20225 KHR
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Visit Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center
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When in Phnom Penh, there is never a scarcity of places to be at, and there is hardly a place better suited to travellers interested in wildlife than the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center. It is, as the name suggests, a sanctuary and takes a progressive leap into ethical rehabilitation of wild animals away from the torturous culture of zoos.
Animals of all kinds run abound in the sanctuary, and you would find it difficult not to catch a glimpse of a monkey at every step. The sanctuary is extremely well-maintained and attracts travellers all throughout the year.
Location: Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Price: Starts at 20000 KHR
Animals of all kinds run abound in the sanctuary, and you would find it difficult not to catch a glimpse of a monkey at every step. The sanctuary is extremely well-maintained and attracts travellers all throughout the year.
Location: Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Price: Starts at 20000 KHR
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Pay a Visit to Ta Prohm
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Despite being an inclusive part of the Angkor Archaeological Park itself, the Ta Prohm Temple still demands a separate halo of its own. Known fondly to international travellers as the ‘Tomb Raider’ Temple, the monument is an ancient Buddhist shrine unlike any in the country, and experiences flocks of tourists throughout the year.
The temple itself has been for long enveloped by jungles, and has almost become one with nature itself, with trees and creepers growing out of its walls. A tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park would include this as a stop in the itinerary.
Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Timings: 5am to 6pm
Price: 150,000 KHR
The temple itself has been for long enveloped by jungles, and has almost become one with nature itself, with trees and creepers growing out of its walls. A tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park would include this as a stop in the itinerary.
Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Timings: 5am to 6pm
Price: 150,000 KHR
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Explore Phnom Penh Palace
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Visitors in Phnom Penh often find them spoilt for choice when it comes to local sightseeing, and covering everything often becomes a bit of a tizzy. But whatever the circumstances, the Royal Palace of Cambodia is bound to feature as a stop for every traveller.
The large and lavish palace is home to the country’s royal family, and it's extremely well-manicured and resplendent grounds are a favourite for travellers and locals alike. The grounds are littered with paintings and murals that convey the cultural history of the country, and the intricate architectural details of the palace itself are an absolute treat to the eyes, accompanied by the famous silver pagoda.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Price: 40450 KHR
The large and lavish palace is home to the country’s royal family, and it's extremely well-manicured and resplendent grounds are a favourite for travellers and locals alike. The grounds are littered with paintings and murals that convey the cultural history of the country, and the intricate architectural details of the palace itself are an absolute treat to the eyes, accompanied by the famous silver pagoda.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 8am to 5pm
Price: 40450 KHR
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Pray at Angkor Wat
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Being famous on a global scale, the Angkor Wat temple is often considered synonymous with the entire perception of Cambodia itself. The temple is undoubtedly the country’s central attraction, and for good reason.
Built originally as a Hindu shrine to Lord Vishnu, the temple was also made to accommodate idols of Gautama Buddha, and was later also appropriated as a military stronghold. Charting the country’s history like no other place, the name literally means “temple city” and is a testament to the fact that it is one of the largest religious monuments in the entire world.
Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Timings: 5am to 6pm
Price: 150,000 KHR
Built originally as a Hindu shrine to Lord Vishnu, the temple was also made to accommodate idols of Gautama Buddha, and was later also appropriated as a military stronghold. Charting the country’s history like no other place, the name literally means “temple city” and is a testament to the fact that it is one of the largest religious monuments in the entire world.
Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Timings: 5am to 6pm
Price: 150,000 KHR
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Visit National Museum of Cambodia
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A fantastic way to explore the history of the country, the National Museum of Cambodia begs to be visited. Cambodia's largest Museum of cultural history, the National Museum offers a slice of the country's past. Housed within a graceful Terracotta structure, the Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Khmer sculptures.
Along with its pre-Angkorian and Angkorian gems, rescued from the ruins of old temples, the Museum is also home to a number of bronze and pottery works. The museum also offers several guided tours in multiple languages.
Location: Preah Ang Eng St. (13), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 08.00AM- 05.00PM
Along with its pre-Angkorian and Angkorian gems, rescued from the ruins of old temples, the Museum is also home to a number of bronze and pottery works. The museum also offers several guided tours in multiple languages.
Location: Preah Ang Eng St. (13), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 08.00AM- 05.00PM
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Witness The Majestic Waterfall - Popokvil
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Nestled within the forests of Kampot, a trek to the majestic Popokvil could be among the most enthralling things to do in Cambodia on a hot summer's day. Nestled close to the Bokor Hill station, this two tiered waterfall is quite the site to behold.
The two cascades of the fall are separated by a little, shallow pool inviting travellers to take a dip into it. The open grounds around the falls are ripe for a picnic as well, making it a favorite spot among families.
Location: Bokor National Park, Cambodia
The two cascades of the fall are separated by a little, shallow pool inviting travellers to take a dip into it. The open grounds around the falls are ripe for a picnic as well, making it a favorite spot among families.
Location: Bokor National Park, Cambodia
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Explore Siem Reap on Bike
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Set against the backdrop of rolling green hills, biking through the majestic countryscape of Siem Reap can be one of the most exciting things to do in Cambodia. One could always carry their own bike, although there are several biking tours offered in this region as well.
Travelling through its lush paddy fields and charting hills as it goes, the tour lets one embrace the beauty of Siem Reap to its full extent. For an especially romantic experience, watch out for the sunrise cycling tours that take place here.
Location: Siem Reap
Price: 1,13,126 KHR
Travelling through its lush paddy fields and charting hills as it goes, the tour lets one embrace the beauty of Siem Reap to its full extent. For an especially romantic experience, watch out for the sunrise cycling tours that take place here.
Location: Siem Reap
Price: 1,13,126 KHR
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Kayaking Along Kampot River
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With its picturesque estuaries offering some of the most beautiful landscapes, kayaking along the Kampot is among the best adventure activities to do in Cambodia. Descending from the Bokor mountains, the gushing river slows to a leisurely pace by the plains, crossing through paddy fields, fishing villages and ancient temples as it meanders on.
The most popular kayaking spot in the Kampot is a region known as Green Cathedral, a long, lazy stretch of water surrounded by verdant forests and plenty of birds. Advanced kayakers can opt for the longer, more winding route to the Pagoda Lagoon as well.
Location: Kampot River
Price: 8,000 KHR per hour
The most popular kayaking spot in the Kampot is a region known as Green Cathedral, a long, lazy stretch of water surrounded by verdant forests and plenty of birds. Advanced kayakers can opt for the longer, more winding route to the Pagoda Lagoon as well.
Location: Kampot River
Price: 8,000 KHR per hour
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Hiking in Kep National Park
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Although not abundant in wildlife, the Kep National Park is a special attraction for trekkers and hikers coming to Cambodia. With several trails snaking their way along the hills here, the national park is an ideal hiking destination for beginners and expert hikers alike.
The trails here are well marked with designating arrows, and have sweeping viewpoints dotting their lengths. While the trails on the outside of the mountains are known for their views, the interior trails are better for wildlife or bird spotting. The Stairway to Heaven or Nun’s Path here are especially well known for their views, and are well worth a try.
Location: Krong Kaeb, Cambodia
Entry fee: 4000 KHR
The trails here are well marked with designating arrows, and have sweeping viewpoints dotting their lengths. While the trails on the outside of the mountains are known for their views, the interior trails are better for wildlife or bird spotting. The Stairway to Heaven or Nun’s Path here are especially well known for their views, and are well worth a try.
Location: Krong Kaeb, Cambodia
Entry fee: 4000 KHR
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Swim With Elephants at Mondulkiri
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To add just a little extra charm to your visit, take a short detour to Mondulkiri, Cambodia’s best known elephant sanctuary. One of the most unique things to do in Cambodia, the day tours offered by Mondulkiri are definitely a must try.
Tourists at the sanctuary can not only witness the giant beasts laze around in their natural habitat, but also walk with them, feed them, and swim with them in the charming waterfalls here.
Location: Tree Lodge Rd, Krong Saen Monourom, Cambodia
Timings: 08.30AM- 05.30PM
Price: 2,02,011 KHR
Tourists at the sanctuary can not only witness the giant beasts laze around in their natural habitat, but also walk with them, feed them, and swim with them in the charming waterfalls here.
Location: Tree Lodge Rd, Krong Saen Monourom, Cambodia
Timings: 08.30AM- 05.30PM
Price: 2,02,011 KHR
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Dolphin Watching Tour at Kratie
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If you’re making a stop at Kratie, make sure you keep some time reserved for a dolphin watching tour here. Nestled by the Mekong river, this little town is best known for its population of Irrawaddy dolphins.
There are several kinds of tours offered here, letting tourists choose the time slot of their choice. One can not only witness these friendly creatures dipping in and out of the water, but also learn about their lives from the expert guides at the tour.
Location: Kratie, Cambodia
Price: 1,616,000KHR
There are several kinds of tours offered here, letting tourists choose the time slot of their choice. One can not only witness these friendly creatures dipping in and out of the water, but also learn about their lives from the expert guides at the tour.
Location: Kratie, Cambodia
Price: 1,616,000KHR
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Microlight Flight Above Cambodia
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One of the most thrilling things to do in Cambodia, the Microlight adventure lets you witness the beauty of the Cambodian landscape in unprecedented angles. Offering splendid views of the horizon, the microlight rides take you across the many ancient temple ruins, beaches, rice fields, fishing villages and rivers around the countryside.
The microlight pilot, Eddie, is a flight expat who’s been travelling around Siem Reap and Cambodia for 10 years now, and is an absolute joy to share the ride with.
Timings: 7AM - 10AM and 3PM - 6PM
Price: 3,030,17KHR
The microlight pilot, Eddie, is a flight expat who’s been travelling around Siem Reap and Cambodia for 10 years now, and is an absolute joy to share the ride with.
Timings: 7AM - 10AM and 3PM - 6PM
Price: 3,030,17KHR
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Scuba Diving
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One of the most rewarding things to do in Cambodia, the scuba diving tours offered across the country are bound to leave you spellbound. Cambodia has a reputation for its tropical islands, and the islands of Sihanoukville offer some of the best diving spots in the country.
From crowds of triggerfish to colorful reefs, there is much to explore under the waters of Cambodia. One of the most exciting diving spots here is the Koh Son, a hidden gem tucked away between the two larger islands of Koh Ron and Koh Ron Samloem. The Long Beach Reef and the Coral Bay are other top diving destinations here.
Location: Sihanoukville islands
From crowds of triggerfish to colorful reefs, there is much to explore under the waters of Cambodia. One of the most exciting diving spots here is the Koh Son, a hidden gem tucked away between the two larger islands of Koh Ron and Koh Ron Samloem. The Long Beach Reef and the Coral Bay are other top diving destinations here.
Location: Sihanoukville islands
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Try Dirt-biking Around Siem Reap
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If you’re looking for a taste of adventure, dirt biking around Siem Reap might just be one of the best activities to do in Cambodia for you. The dirt bike tours in Siem Reap offer some of the most challenging trails anywhere in the country.
The trails here also travel across some of the country’s most remote and ancient temples, including the Preah Vihear, Koh ker and Beang Malea temples. If you’re not keen on the temple tours, you could also opt for other trails that make their way through the national parks around the city.
Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
The trails here also travel across some of the country’s most remote and ancient temples, including the Preah Vihear, Koh ker and Beang Malea temples. If you’re not keen on the temple tours, you could also opt for other trails that make their way through the national parks around the city.
Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Hot Air Balloon Ride at Angkor
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If you’re on a vacation with a loved one, a hot air balloon ride at Angkor would be one of the most romantic activities to do in Cambodia. Taking off a short distance away from the mighty Angkor Wat, the hot air balloon ride offers some of the most beautiful, unprecedented views of the city.
The rides that take place during the sunset and the sunrise hours are twice as rewarding, offering splendid uninterrupted views of the sun in the horizon.
Location: Angkor National Park
Price: 80,804 KHR
The rides that take place during the sunset and the sunrise hours are twice as rewarding, offering splendid uninterrupted views of the sun in the horizon.
Location: Angkor National Park
Price: 80,804 KHR
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Safari in Virachey National Park
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Enveloping mountains and valleys within its bosom, Virachey National Park is home to some of Cambodia’s most beautiful landscapes. A must visit for every nature lover, safari in the Virachey is among the most popular things to do in Cambodia.
The wildlife tours here take travellers through some of the lesser populated regions around the park, where one can witness a host of wildlife such as elephants, leopards and bears in their natural habitats. The Park is home to a number of beautiful birds as well, making it a special treat for birdwatchers.
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The wildlife tours here take travellers through some of the lesser populated regions around the park, where one can witness a host of wildlife such as elephants, leopards and bears in their natural habitats. The Park is home to a number of beautiful birds as well, making it a special treat for birdwatchers.
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Ride a Bamboo Train in Battambang
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Located at the edge of the town, a ride on the ‘Norry’, or the bamboo train, is among the most unique activities to do in Cambodia. In essence, the bamboo train is just a makeshift straw mat run by a motor over rails.
However, travelling at a speed of about 50 km/hr, the ride is high on its thrill value.
Location: Krong Battambang, Cambodia
Timings: 07.30AM -05.30PM
Price: 40,000KHR per ride
However, travelling at a speed of about 50 km/hr, the ride is high on its thrill value.
Location: Krong Battambang, Cambodia
Timings: 07.30AM -05.30PM
Price: 40,000KHR per ride
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Visit The Killing Caves
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Battambang Bat Caves: Witness to the harrowing reign of the Khmer Rouge, the Killing Caves of Battambang are a must visit for those looking to tread the off beaten path in Cambodia. It is said that the Rouge executed their victims atop the cliff, and then threw the corpses down a shaft into the cave below.
The Caves have now been built into a memorial for all those who lost their lives here. A reclining Buddha Statue takes up the space at the centre, right before a meshed cage full of human bones. A mix of locals can generally be found milling about the caves, singing songs about the atrocities that took place here.
Location: Phnom Sampeau, Krong Battambang
The Caves have now been built into a memorial for all those who lost their lives here. A reclining Buddha Statue takes up the space at the centre, right before a meshed cage full of human bones. A mix of locals can generally be found milling about the caves, singing songs about the atrocities that took place here.
Location: Phnom Sampeau, Krong Battambang
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Go to Preah Khan
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Nestled on the northern edge of the Angkor Wat complex, Preah Khan is one of the most compelling temples in Cambodia. The ancient temple was built by King Jayavarman VII in honor of his father.
Nestled within dense jungles, the temple presents a complex structure of gates, towers, shrines and a variety of connecting spaces. The walls here are adorned by monumental garudas, depicting pictures of animals and scenes from legends.
Location: Angkor Archeological Park, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Timings: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Nestled within dense jungles, the temple presents a complex structure of gates, towers, shrines and a variety of connecting spaces. The walls here are adorned by monumental garudas, depicting pictures of animals and scenes from legends.
Location: Angkor Archeological Park, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Timings: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
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Try out The Cambodian Creepy-Crawly Diet
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If you’re truly daring at heart, then get a taste of Cambodia’s creepy crawly cuisine while in the country. Insects are a delicacy in the country, and eating them would surely be one of the most adventurous things to do in Cambodia. Wild crickets are the most popular wares here, although beetles are a close second.
There are several markets where fried insects are the main highlight, although insect snacks can be abundantly found throughout the country. Various vendors in this market serve maggots as if they are popcorns. These chubby tiny worms are topped with spring onions and soy sauce to increase the taste. Even though many of us might find this disgusting, these creepy crawlers contain various health benefits.
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There are several markets where fried insects are the main highlight, although insect snacks can be abundantly found throughout the country. Various vendors in this market serve maggots as if they are popcorns. These chubby tiny worms are topped with spring onions and soy sauce to increase the taste. Even though many of us might find this disgusting, these creepy crawlers contain various health benefits.
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Rejuvenate Yourself with a Spa Session
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Get all your muscle knots and fatigue removed by expert massage professionals when you come to Cambodia on your vacation. Almost all the hotels and resorts have inbuilt wellness spas providing relaxing massages and natural treatments to guests.
Highlights – You should never miss out the traditional, Khmer-style massages when you come here. Fish massage, as weird as it may sound, is a highly relaxing kind of massage that is available in many places in Cambodia. Do try this out.
Location – Though all hotels and resorts have massage parlours and spa salons, some places worth visiting are Amret, Bodia, Angel, Aziadee, Islands, Mlis, Nailbar, Soben and Sawasdee.
Timings – Depends on choice of guests; available for one hour, two hours and the like for body massage, hand and foot massage, foot massage etc.
Price – The basic price for a full body wrap starts from around USD24 onwards.
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Highlights – You should never miss out the traditional, Khmer-style massages when you come here. Fish massage, as weird as it may sound, is a highly relaxing kind of massage that is available in many places in Cambodia. Do try this out.
Location – Though all hotels and resorts have massage parlours and spa salons, some places worth visiting are Amret, Bodia, Angel, Aziadee, Islands, Mlis, Nailbar, Soben and Sawasdee.
Timings – Depends on choice of guests; available for one hour, two hours and the like for body massage, hand and foot massage, foot massage etc.
Price – The basic price for a full body wrap starts from around USD24 onwards.
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Drink Beers with Locals
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It's always easy to find beer in Cambodia. Angkor is the main product here, and is widely available through the countries, even in the most remote villages. Phnom Penh has its own variety of craft beers, with several microbreweries around the city.
There is no shortage of bars and pubs around Cambodia, and travellers can choose from an assortment of high end establishments and friendly local pubs here. Street 08 in Siem Reap is the best place to experience Cambodian nightlife at, with some of the country's best known clubs lining it's streets.
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There is no shortage of bars and pubs around Cambodia, and travellers can choose from an assortment of high end establishments and friendly local pubs here. Street 08 in Siem Reap is the best place to experience Cambodian nightlife at, with some of the country's best known clubs lining it's streets.
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Attend a Cooking Class
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While you are on a trip to Cambodia there is another thing which is a must do for you. Get a chance to learn the secrets of authentic Cambodian cuisine with local chefs. Not just learn the traditional way of cooking Cambodian meal but also visit the rural villages and marvel at the sight of the amazing beauty of this region.
Highlights: Nothing could be better than trying your hand while making delicious and authentic Cambodian meals. Also, learn about the various tricks which is used while preparing the country’s traditional cuisine. You will also get a chance and learn about the various herbs and vegetable that are grown here.
Location: Treak Village, Sojourn Ln, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Price: The approximate price starts from $24 per adult.
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Explore The Killing Fields
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Choeung Ek Genocidal Center: For those looking to explore the history of the country , a tour to the killing fields at Choeung Ek might be one of the best activities to do in Cambodia.
Paying homage to the many victims who lost their lives under the Khmer Rouge regime, the memorial Park was constructed around the mass graves in Choeung Ek. A commemorative stupa stands tall at the centre, housing human skulls of many of these victims.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Paying homage to the many victims who lost their lives under the Khmer Rouge regime, the memorial Park was constructed around the mass graves in Choeung Ek. A commemorative stupa stands tall at the centre, housing human skulls of many of these victims.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
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Pay a Visit to The S21 Museum
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Housed within a former secondary school, the s21 Museum, or the Tuol Sleng Museum is another historical site paying tribute to Cambodia's harrowing past. Under the tyrannical Khmer Rouge, the school had been used as a prison and execution chamber.
Many of these erstwhile torture rooms can be found intact at the Museum, with ageing, rusted instruments and weapons still lying untouched. Some rooms are graffitied ceiling to floor with pictures of victims undergoing execution as well.
Location: St. 113, Phnom Penh 12304, Cambodia
Timings: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Entry fee: 14,000KHR
Many of these erstwhile torture rooms can be found intact at the Museum, with ageing, rusted instruments and weapons still lying untouched. Some rooms are graffitied ceiling to floor with pictures of victims undergoing execution as well.
Location: St. 113, Phnom Penh 12304, Cambodia
Timings: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Entry fee: 14,000KHR
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Have Fun at Foreign Correspondents Club
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End your visit in Cambodia with a trip to the Foreign Correspondents Club. Nestled along the Tonle Sap River, this colonial styled building is well known for the views it commands of the surroundings.
Unlike the Correspondents’ Clubs elsewhere, the FCC in Cambodia is not a private club, but is open to all. The club houses a restaurant and bar, where one can spend a leisurely time simply exploring the wonderful menu here. The 3 star hotel also offers well-furnished, breezy rooms featuring views to the river.
Location: 363 Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Unlike the Correspondents’ Clubs elsewhere, the FCC in Cambodia is not a private club, but is open to all. The club houses a restaurant and bar, where one can spend a leisurely time simply exploring the wonderful menu here. The 3 star hotel also offers well-furnished, breezy rooms featuring views to the river.
Location: 363 Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Shopping at Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Muoy
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A journey to the Central Market should be at the top of every travellers' list of things to do in Cambodia. Housed under one of the largest domes in all of Asia, the Phsar Thmei Central Market prides in its status as the country’s vastest shopping centre.
There is nothing that the stalls don't sell here, whether it be clothing, accessories, jewelries, gadgets, handicrafts and much more. The dome keeps the area cool, making it a pleasant visit in summers as well. Additionally, some food stalls line the place, serving delightful traditional delights.
Location: Calmette, St 53, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
There is nothing that the stalls don't sell here, whether it be clothing, accessories, jewelries, gadgets, handicrafts and much more. The dome keeps the area cool, making it a pleasant visit in summers as well. Additionally, some food stalls line the place, serving delightful traditional delights.
Location: Calmette, St 53, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Timings: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Meditation
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This is one of the favourite pass-times of guests coming to Cambodia. There are many meditation centres spread across the country, imparting high quality mediation and yoga courses to aspiring students. You are sure to be spoilt for choice while looking for one particular centre here.
Highlights – Theravada Buddhism is Cambodia’s most popular tradition. This tradition teaches the art of controlling one’s mind and mental desires to achieve one’s goals. Learn this art from the experts when you come to Cambodia. Check into any of the Buddhist monasteries found in Cambodia for a first-hand experience of international class.
Location – Siem Reap, Battambang and Phnom Penh are the major meditation destinations in Cambodia.
Timings- All through the year.
Price - Depends on the course that guests want. A private yoga class for about 30 minutes costs around USD25.
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Highlights – Theravada Buddhism is Cambodia’s most popular tradition. This tradition teaches the art of controlling one’s mind and mental desires to achieve one’s goals. Learn this art from the experts when you come to Cambodia. Check into any of the Buddhist monasteries found in Cambodia for a first-hand experience of international class.
Location – Siem Reap, Battambang and Phnom Penh are the major meditation destinations in Cambodia.
Timings- All through the year.
Price - Depends on the course that guests want. A private yoga class for about 30 minutes costs around USD25.
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Stroll at Cambodia Landmine Museum
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This is one of the must visit places in Cambodia for environment lovers all over the world.
Highlights – This is probably one of the very few places in the world, where you will know about landmines, their dangers and risks, how it impacts kids, how it kills people and ways to disarm these landmines. There is a farm right behind the museum, where kids who are saved from landmines are put in relief camps and cared for. The museum is a repository of excellent tools, guns, weapons and other equipment that were used for mining in those days.
Location – Situated at about 25km distance from Siem Reap, this museum is located in close proximity to Banteay Srei.
Timings– 7.30AM to 5.30PM every day. Professional guided tours are available in English and Japanese on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9AM to 5PM.
Price – Foreign adults – USD5. Cambodian citizens and kids below 10 years of age – free of cost.
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Highlights – This is probably one of the very few places in the world, where you will know about landmines, their dangers and risks, how it impacts kids, how it kills people and ways to disarm these landmines. There is a farm right behind the museum, where kids who are saved from landmines are put in relief camps and cared for. The museum is a repository of excellent tools, guns, weapons and other equipment that were used for mining in those days.
Location – Situated at about 25km distance from Siem Reap, this museum is located in close proximity to Banteay Srei.
Timings– 7.30AM to 5.30PM every day. Professional guided tours are available in English and Japanese on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9AM to 5PM.
Price – Foreign adults – USD5. Cambodian citizens and kids below 10 years of age – free of cost.
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Angkor Tour by Tuk Tuk from Sunrise
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What could be a better option than experiencing the view of the spectacular sunrise while riding a Tuk tuk. To add an extraordinary touch to ace the gloriousness of Angkor head out for a day out on a tuk tuk ride through the amazing beauty of the region. Witness the dawn at Angkor Wat with a majestic setting and ride through the Angkor Archeological Park.
Highlights: Angkor is seemingly the biggest religious working on the planet, with a volume of stone measuring up to that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. The Great City of Angkor Thom is one of the main issues inside the entire Angkor Complex, which was likely more lavish than most European urban communities in the late twelfth Century.
Location: Wat Bo Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Price: The approximate price starts from $15-$30 for 7-8 hours.
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Visit War Museum Cambodia
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If you have a passion for history, you must visit the War Museum in Cambodia. This is the place where you will be transported back into a world which introduces you to the historical reigns, struggles, successes and wars of Cambodia in the most comprehensive manner possible.
Highlights – Soldiers who served in the war previously act as tourist guides here. How better can it get than this? It is also one of the first kinds of museum in Cambodia and takes guests through the last 30 years of Cambodian war history with an exotic and impressive collection of jet fighter planes, helicopters, artillery guns and other war machines of various models.
Location – Siem Reap.
Timings – 8AM to 5.30PM on all days of the week.
Price – USD1 for Cambodian tourists and USD5 for foreign tourists. Entrance fee includes tourist guide, parking, photography and filming.
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Highlights – Soldiers who served in the war previously act as tourist guides here. How better can it get than this? It is also one of the first kinds of museum in Cambodia and takes guests through the last 30 years of Cambodian war history with an exotic and impressive collection of jet fighter planes, helicopters, artillery guns and other war machines of various models.
Location – Siem Reap.
Timings – 8AM to 5.30PM on all days of the week.
Price – USD1 for Cambodian tourists and USD5 for foreign tourists. Entrance fee includes tourist guide, parking, photography and filming.
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Go to Baphuon Temple
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This is yet another brilliant piece of Khmer style of architecture in Angkor, Cambodia. Baphuon Temple was constructed around the 11th century by King Udayadityavarman II. The temple served as the royal temple then.
Highlights – Baphuon temple is a three-layered beautiful mountain temple and was part of the royal palace during the years of monarchical rule in Cambodia. Around 20th century, the temple started to get dilapidated and it was only during 2011 that the restoration of the temple was completed successfully after a whopping 51 years of dedicated effort. Lord Shiva is the main deity in this temple.
Location – Angkor Thom, towards the north western side of Bayon.
Timings – 5AM to 6PM.
Price – Since this temple is part of the Angkor Archaeological Park, entrance fee is same as other temples – USD20 (one day), USD40 (three day pass) and USD60 (seven day pass). 3-day pass should be used within one week of issuance and 7-day pass should be used within one month of issuance.
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Highlights – Baphuon temple is a three-layered beautiful mountain temple and was part of the royal palace during the years of monarchical rule in Cambodia. Around 20th century, the temple started to get dilapidated and it was only during 2011 that the restoration of the temple was completed successfully after a whopping 51 years of dedicated effort. Lord Shiva is the main deity in this temple.
Location – Angkor Thom, towards the north western side of Bayon.
Timings – 5AM to 6PM.
Price – Since this temple is part of the Angkor Archaeological Park, entrance fee is same as other temples – USD20 (one day), USD40 (three day pass) and USD60 (seven day pass). 3-day pass should be used within one week of issuance and 7-day pass should be used within one month of issuance.
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Enjoy at Southwestern Beach, Koh Rong
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Waves of beaches have the uncanny skill of invoking the child within anybody. This is why almost everybody loves the vast expanses of beaches with milky-white waves. One such beautiful beach is the South western beach of Koh Rong, a serene island in Cambodia.
Highlights - The shores of this island are nicely embedded within tropical forests, which makes it all the more beautiful. This island has its own calmness, as there are not much people out there in the villages of this island. Peace lovers would eternally stay there for the serenity which this place offers. It is the second largest island in the coast of Cambodia and is located in the Gulf of Thailand. It is also the biggest island in the coast of Sihanoukville.
Location - Koh Rong, Cambodia.
Special features – boat ride options of slow boats 20$/15$, fast boats - 30$.
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Highlights - The shores of this island are nicely embedded within tropical forests, which makes it all the more beautiful. This island has its own calmness, as there are not much people out there in the villages of this island. Peace lovers would eternally stay there for the serenity which this place offers. It is the second largest island in the coast of Cambodia and is located in the Gulf of Thailand. It is also the biggest island in the coast of Sihanoukville.
Location - Koh Rong, Cambodia.
Special features – boat ride options of slow boats 20$/15$, fast boats - 30$.
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Buy Some Artisans Angkor
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With an ambitious belief to revive the ancient Khmer Arts & Crafts. Artisans Angkor is another very popular destination among the people in Cambodia. Artisans Angkor is not only preserving the ancient artifacts but they are also helping in improving the life of the people living in the rural areas. They are mainly dedicated to the preservation of traditional Khmer skills in silk-making, stone and wood carving, lacquering and painting. It opens from 7:30AM–6:30PM.
Highlights: There are around 1300 employees presently working here at Artisans Angkor and are well known for their creative work and handicrafts. They are developing very high quality products that express the dynamism of the Khmer culture. Each of the artisans are showcases some of their best creative pieces inspired by Angkor heritage. One can also find decorative items and handmade clothing here.
Location: Chantiers-Ecoles, Stung Thmey Street, Krong Siem Reap 855500, Cambodia
Price: Entry ticket is free of cost.
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