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Royal Palace   Phnom Penh

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

 94 Reviews  PHNOM PENH This really attractive Palace was a must to visit while staying here in Phnom Penh. Located close by the river on Samdech Sothearos Boulevarde immediately noticeable is the traditional... 

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Angkor Wat   Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat

 276 Reviews  We started our tour with Angkor Wat. This is just one of the many Angkor temples in Siem Reap. It took us more than one hour to see everything here. The tour guide vividly explained everything we need... 

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Out of PP - Killing Fields   Phnom Penh

Out of PP - Killing Fields, Phnom Penh

 62 Reviews  Between 1975 and 1978, about 17,000 men, women, children and infants who had been detained and tortured at S-21 were transported to the extermination camp of Choeung Ek. They were often bludgeoned to... 

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Angkor Thom   Angkor Wat

Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat

 146 Reviews  Also built in the 12th century, Angkor Thom is one of the largest ancient city temples of Khmer period. It is located just a few minutes tuktuk ride from Angkor Wat. We entered through the south gate... 

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Tuol Sleng Museum   Phnom Penh

Tuol Sleng Museum, Phnom Penh

 93 Reviews  We spend more than a hour to understand what had happened in the country, the history. Buy a book at the entrance if you do not have a guide. Do stop at displayed reading materials and the sad story... 

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Sunset at Bakheng Hill   Angkor Wat

Sunset at Bakheng Hill, Angkor Wat

 47 Reviews  I was a little mislead and disappointed with the "Sunset on the Hill". What I was hoping for was to be on the hill and watching the sunset over the Angkor Wat temples, adding that golden glow to the... 

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Wat Phnom   Phnom Penh

Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh

 49 Reviews  When you are in Phnom Penh, you will pass by the monument many times, when you go to the palace, the silver pagoda, the river side, the casino. If you are not hurry, do stop by at different times to... 

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Ta Phrom   Angkor Wat

Ta Phrom, Angkor Wat

 79 Reviews  Ta Phrom was formerly called the royal monastery, dedicated to the former King's mother. THis temple was left to age in its natural state. Large trees have overgrown these structures and gives the... 

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Central Market (Psah Thmay)   Phnom Penh

Central Market (Psah Thmay), Phnom Penh

 22 Reviews  If you have read any of my other pages, you will know that I love markets, and particularly Southeast Asian markets with their bustle and activity, sights and, yes, smells. I remember wandering about... 

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Banteay Srei   Angkor Wat

Banteay Srei, Angkor Wat

 60 Reviews  Almost near the foot of Kulen Mountains, Bantaey Srei stands with its mix pink sandtone and wood temples with exquisite decorative carvings which have miniature resemblance of other Angkor Temples.... 

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National Museum   Phnom Penh

National Museum, Phnom Penh

 51 Reviews  This museum is fantastic, there are over 5,000 objects on display here from the 4th -13th centuries. (There are also additions of more recent Cambodian art). The only object in the museum which may... 

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Lake Tonle Sap   Angkor Wat

Lake Tonle Sap, Angkor Wat

 26 Reviews  somewhat of a surprise as i heard it was very tourisity,but the lake and flooded forrest is awesome and a highlight of our trip.we went with the recommended way in the lonely planets guide with the... 

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Silver Pagoda   Phnom Penh

Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

 37 Reviews  Located within the Palace compound sits the Silver Pagoda .Removing our shoes we stepped inside . We were immediately wowed ! The floors are covered with 5000 silver tiles each weighing over a kilo... 

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Prah Khan   Angkor Wat

Prah Khan, Angkor Wat

 21 Reviews  This place appears to be a former Budhist university with its long narrow hallways and several small enclosures. However, history points to some evidence that this temple was constructed on the site... 

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Independence Monument   Phnom Penh

Independence Monument, Phnom Penh

 20 Reviews  Modelled on Angkor Wat's central tower. It was built in 1958 to commemorate the country's independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia's war dead and is sometimes... 

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Neak Pean   Angkor Wat

Neak Pean, Angkor Wat

 16 Reviews  Unlike most temples Neak Pean is a temple which consists of ponds in a crucifix formation. It is said to have miraculous healing from the four representations of the mouths of a lion, elephant, horse... 

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Tonle Sap   Phnom Penh

Tonle Sap, Phnom Penh

 10 Reviews  They are popular with some visitors. Local tourist boats are available for hire on the riverfront in Phnom Penh and can usually be arranged on the spot for between USD10 and USD20 an hour, depending... 

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Wat Ounalom   Phnom Penh

Wat Ounalom, Phnom Penh

 8 Reviews  It was founded in 1443 and comprises 44 structures. It received a battering during the Pol Pot era but today the wat is coming back to life. The head of the country's Buddhist brotherhood lives here,... 

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Architecture   Phnom Penh

Architecture, Phnom Penh

 9 Reviews  This is the Art Deco looking train station that was built in 1932 but don't expect any trains to be running from here today, (at a railway station? Come on!), as they stopped running a few years ago.... 

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Countryside   Phnom Penh

Countryside, Phnom Penh

 2 Reviews  Outside Phnom Penh you can visit small villages where traditional crafts like weaving are still carried out. The workshop is usually underneath the houses and several ladies will work there... 

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The Angkor Temples

by Maria81

My travels to Angkor:I have visited Angkor on a 4-day trip for my birthday, in October 2009. The amount of time I had was quite limited but I did manage to see the main sights. Still, a return is definitely being considered!Things to do in Angkor:The magnificent Angkor Wat - the showpiece of the area. Ta Prohm, left to the (now civilised) jungle with its 'Tomb Raider' associations. The Bayon with its multitide of faces said to represent the ancient Khmer kings. The Angkor Thom area. Other temples - the better known Preah Khan, East Mebon, Banteay Srei, Thomannon, Banteay Kdei and Pre Rup. The man-made lake of Sra Srang. And the lesser known temples - like Ta Som, Lolei, Chau Say Tevoda, and Neak Pean. Plan to watch at least a couple of the magnificent sunrises (unfortunately, very early!) and sunsets (thankfully, not too late!).Choice of Hotel:Le Medirien Angkor in Siem Reap

HIRE A "MOTO" FOR A CHEAP WAY TO GET ABOUT

by DennyP

CAMBODIA Well, the most inexpensive and practical way to get about on my budget when in Cambodia was the "Moto" Remorque. This is a Motor-Cycle that pulls a very colourful and well fitted out trailer. These trailers can hold usually four. I hired my "Moto" for three days as that was the amount of time that I wanted to spend exploring Angkor Wat. The price I negotiated for the three day hire included pick-up, all waiting times and return to my Hotel. This was I found to be an exceptionally good deal over the three days . The driver being local is also very knowledgeable and can advise you on most things that are important. He was very reliable and was where he said he would be always. Note:* The price you negotiate will depend on your bargaining skills and BEFORE you enter the vehicle to start your journey, MAKE SURE that you have agreed on a "complete price" for everything involved in...

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Angkor Thom

by petert51

Angkor Thom is a ruined citadel several kilometres north of Angkor Wat. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries Angkor Thom encloses a rectangular area of nine square kilometers and at its peak may have held a population of over 100,000, living in tiled or thatched houses. The complex was bounded by walls and a moat. Bridge with Naga balustrades lead to each of the gates of the city and each gate is crowned with 4 giant faces. While Angkor Wat is Hindu in inspiration, Angkor Thom is a three-dimensional representation of Buddhist cosmology. The Bayon Temple lies in the middle of Angkor Thom and is best known for the gigantic face sculptures that adorn its thirty-seven surviving towers. The structure is simply amazing. What at first appears to be a random pile of stone blocks actually consists of massive stones shaped into fluid sculptures, without apparent use of cement or...

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The Bayon - Angkor Thom

by worldkiwi

The Bayon is part of Angkor Thom. Many tourists prefer to stop here in the early morning, to take photos of the temple in the light of that time of day. I spent an afternoon wandering around the haunting ruins of the bayon where huge smiling faces carved on the towers gaze down at you from every angle. I popped back the next morning to get a shot of the temple's stones infused with the sunrise.

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Donate blood at Angkor Hospital for Children

by sheenags

If you're in Siem Reap and you want to do something a little different, go to the Angkor Hospital fro Children and take a free guided tour and donate some blood for the children. It's perfectly safe and you'll even get a t-shirt and a coke for your trouble! The hospital is an NGO-run organisation that provide virtually free treatment for the poor. For more information see http://angkorhospital.org/default.php

Seeing Hands massage

by flowersinlondon

Try the Seeing hands massage. Its done by people who are blind and are trained to be massage therapists.There are many of them in Phnom Penh and some of them are registered charities. Give it a try. It does not cost the earth and they are good. Best way to relax after a long day of sight seeing.http://www.massagemag.com/Magazine/2003/issue106/ttalk106.php

Visit the schools and orphanages

by StephanB

There are so many children and families that need help in Cambodia that one could easily spend a majority of their time just visiting these places. You meet the most amazing people doing some incredible things. The Battambang Street Family Center was one of the best programs we have ever visited. They helped street families get a vocation and housing.

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SCUBA Diving

by mashed_NZ

So far I have lived on a small island off the west coast of Cambodia called Koh Rong Samloem. It is virtually an untouched paradise with just a small fishing village and a marine conservation company there. We have volunteers coming from all over the world to help with marine conservation as well as many other projects such as teaching Khmer kids english.You can head to Sihanoukville and stay at a very reasonable and comfortable hotel called the Small Hotel for as little as USD$15 per night which has air con, hot showers and DVD players in all the rooms.To get out to the island, you can just contact myself or you can talk to the staff at the Small Hotel and they can help you with getting there.

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Great tour guide.

by jetset088

I would stay at least a week. Well worth it! My tour guide was awesome and has been doing tours for the last 12 or so years. He gave history on everything, and i mean everything. Anyway, you hit upon the right places to see. You could also throw in the tonle sap lake and floating villiage. all worth it. if you want to book him, just hit him up at: global-explore.com/cambodiaI think this is his direct page that I booked with him on. Enjoy!

Extra, extra, read all about it.

by planxty

OK, sorry, I couldn't resist a reference to the Who's Tommy in the title here. It is obviously a reference to newspapers, in this case the Phnom Penh Post, the English daily in the country, which makes for a very interesting read. For those of you used to cutting edge Western investigative journalism, you may be disappointed. I find, however, that it gives a fascinating insight into daily life in the Kingdom and moreso into the system that requires certain standards of journalism.Much of the content is lifted straight from the wires of Reuters, AFP etc. but there are stories translated from local regional papers, some of which are so banal as to not merit inclusion in the Kettering Pig Breeders Quarterly and some, whilst undoubtedly tragic, rendered into English in such a way that I cannot help but smile at them.The weekend edition does include a half decent lifestyle magazine and it is...

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 9 Reviews and 367 Opinions  Raffles Hotel Le Royal is the premier hotel in Phnom Penh. The hotel was first established in 1929... 

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 1 Review and 371 Opinions  The hotel is simply splendid. The spa is the ideal manner for relaxing after a long sightseeing of... 

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Q:  Hi, we will be in Siem Reap and Phnom penh for about seven days in total in March. What is the best currency to take. Many... 

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A: The best foreign currency to take is US dollars. You can use that in most places and easily exchange a few of them to riels. 

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