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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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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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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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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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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 Cambodian Children's Painting Project

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The Cambodian Children's Painting ProjectVisit the Cambodian Children's Painting Project (CCPP). CCPP is a NGO located on Serendipity Beach Road, Sihanoukville. The project works with impoverished Cambodian children. Together with volunteers the children create art which is then sold to help support the children's families and the project itself. As part of the project children are provided with access to education, painting materials, sport activities, two meals a day, medical assistance and dental assistance. Social workers are employed to work with the children's families. You can help by becoming a volunteer, donating painting materials, buying a painting, donating money or by holding an exhibition of the children's art. Visit their website htpp://www.letuscreate.org for more information.

Ta Prohm

by bijo69

This temple was left over to the jungle completely! The French discoverers decided to leave one temple like they found the whole complex. Ta Prohm was built at the end of the 12th century by JayavarmanIII and was a Buddhist monastery .It really has a special athmosphere! Don't miss it!

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exploring Angkor

by seagypsy

3. Very easy to exchange U$ into Cambodia riel so no need to exchange in advance (not even sure if it's internationally exchanged/traded).2. Yes, with a party of 5, it's best to have a car or van to get around. You don't really need a guide since the driver knows all the places. You can pick up a good Angkor guide at the market or get one in advance. Dawn Rooney and Michael Freeman both have very good guidebooks on Angkor's many temples. If you buy there, then look carefully at the book/s since some are poor photocopies.1. Eventhough you've only got 2 full days, I'd concentrate on the major ones within the small circuit: Angkor Wat of course, Angkor Thom (multip places all worth visits such as the Bayon, Phimeanankis, Terrace of the Elephant King, etc), Preah Khan, Ta Phrom, etc.This is quite subjective but since the Women's Citadel or Banteay Srei is now roped off from access to the...

The Royal Palace

by piglet44

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is like a mini version of the one in Bangkok. It was originally built in 1434 butthen destroyed and rebuilt again in 1866.It is 435m long and 421 m wide with a high wall. However some of the areas are not open to the public. The Silver Pagoda is particularly impressive.

Go to a Market

by piglet44

There are loads of fascinating markets in Cambodia.In Siem Reap there is the Old Market and the Night Market. In Siem Reap town on the way back into town from the Angkor Temple area there is a market on the left hand side of the road. I don't know its name but it is just the local market for the people,not a tourist market. Stop off and stroll around and you will see lots of interesting sights and smell interesting smells. We were amused that the local sellers had their babies sleeping strung up in hammocks between the stalls.you can find lots of fruits,vegetables,fish and household goods for very cheap there.

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Apsara dancing

by piglet44

Maybe it's a little touristy but we decided to go to the Apsara dance show and meal given in a hotel in Siem Reap.Our guide got us the tickets and took us there.Actually it was pretty enjoyable and the food choices were immense,it was a buffet with loads of different things to choose from.We had just got inside and sat down when the rain came pouring down so we were happy to be inside watching the show for the next hour and relaxing.It made a nice change from tramping round the temples in the sweltering June heat.you can read about this form of dance on the link below which is the most informative source I know of information about Siem Reap and Cambodia generally.I am not sure of the name of the restaurant where we saw the show, but your hotel or guide will be happy to book tickets for you.

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Stilt Village of Kompong Phluk

by piglet44

when you are tired of temples it's a good idea to take a morning off and go to see the stilt villages on the Tonle Sap lake.We went to Kompong Phluk which is further away from Siem Reap and therefore more difficult to reach but apparently also less touristy than the closer village.WE had to get to the lake by motorcycle because it was rainy season,and then from there take a boat up to the village. It was really interesting on the way to see the flooded forest trees growing out of the salt water,and see all the life on the river.You see floating pig cages, floating washing lines, people fishing and kids playing and bathing in the water.The village itself is small and lots of 'small guides' will be willing to show you round and practice their English on you. The small schoolhouse was interesting too,and if you have the inclination you can try and teach the kids a song.all very enjoyable....

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Temples,temples ,temples

by piglet44

If you take a good guide you can manage to see the main temples in around 3 days.The temple pass is for 1,3 or 7 days.Clearly 1 is not enough and 7 is too much for many people as you get sated after a while and can't remember what you have seen.So I think 3 is a good option for most visitors (except specialist archaeologists maybe)Your guide can organize the pass for you.You don't need a photo ,as they take your photo at the ticket office.But remember to keep your pass on you all the time ,or you won't get admitted to the temple sites.The times of day you see the temples can greatly influence your impression,so if you have time to go back to one again,it's good. The light and weather changes how things appear.

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Kampong Cham

by zuhur

This is provincial town to the north-northwest of Phnom Penh. Takes about 4 hours to drivethere. Also on the Mekong. Center of town has a snake-like sculpture - 5 minutes right over the river, to the left, very nice restaurant on stilts. I visited the provincial town hall where we met, and then the center for the Ministry of Women's Affairs, pleasant garden! Stayed in a perfectly clean hotel for $20 -called Lea Vireaksa - however no breakfast there. But for that, just across the main traffic circle, there was a restaurant.

Kampot

by zuhur

We drove to Kampot all the way from Kampong Cham, so it took about 8 hours, possibly 3-4 from Phnom Penh. There are two roads, the further one is smoother, the closer one is EXTREMELY bumpy. Little villages, farms, each tiny house on its stilts, with a shrine in the front yard. As you get closer to Kampot, enormous hills, mountains really rise up - very dramatic against all the greenery. Kampot has an inner tongue of the sea, and then one could drive out to the ocean - I wish we had time to do that. Also, you could go up onto the mountain facing you across the waterway which was a colonial station - The town itself is not large, restaurants along the water etc. We drove a short way down to one on the same road as Riki Tikki Tavi hotel - (maybe walking at night is not such a great idea) and had a great dinner! I do not eat crab, but heard from the others that the fresh crab was especially...

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