Travelers may be up for more ancient ruins viewing if they are bored with the natural sights of Vietnam or the beaches of Thailand. If you are in this case, Cambodia can satisfy all of these urges. A visit to the awesome site of Angkor offers an amazing chance to see temples unrivaled in scale and grandeur in Southeast Asia while the larger cities are rapidly modernizing and changing. There are some smaller villages and towns that provide a chance to see even more fascinating ancient ruins as well as to experience a more traditional way of life, among the best places to visit in Cambodia. Cambodia travel packages
Kep in Cambodia
Kep city -source: internet
A small sea-side resort of Kep, which offers a wide variety of beach activities, is a stunning place for those who are seeking for relaxing time at slow pace. Found in 1908 as a colonial retreat for the French elite, the town of Kep is where you can still find ruined shells of old villas, which were devastated in the Khmer Rouge days. Here, on the bottom of the shallow sea, snorkelers can enjoy viewing the colorful coral reefs. With electricity provided only a few hours in the evening, Rabbit Island is a popular beach near Kep providing rustic conditions. The island welcomes most people on day trips. Alternatively, travelers can also take in incredible panoramic ocean views at Kep National Park, see how peppers are grown organically or pay a visit to a butterfly preserve.
Banlung
Banlung -source: internet
For travelers who enjoy being outdoors, Banlung in northern Cambodia makes an ideal destination. Adventuresome travelers can get up close and personal with nature through overnight or multi-day trips into the jungles offered by several tour companies. Even though some visitors do not really appreciate getting that close to leeches, others can find an amazing chance to view a wide variety of monkeys and other wildlife. Want to see deep lakes as well as see Cambodian women doing traditional weaving, a shorter trips to Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake is not a bad idea. ho chi minh city to phnom penh by boat
Battambang
Battambang’s attraction -source: internet
Being the second most populous city of Cambodia, Battambang is especially popular place among visitors who are really interested in Cambodia’s history. Battambang, which was established as a trading center in the 18th century, later became French Indochina’s part, with several colonial buildings still remaining. There are many Buddhist shrines and Angkor-style temples in the town. To get around this city, go by bicycle or on foot. In most public places, you can find statues, mostly of gods and animals. Among them, an ancient Khmer king that is situated on the road to Phnom Penh is the most famous. Moreover, another place well worth a visit is the Central Market.
Kampot
Kampot -source: internet
Even though gaining more travelers all the time, Kampot, which is located on a river not too far from the Gulf of Thailand, is more well-known for its high quality peppers than for tourists. Thanks to their unique flavor, the black peppercorns of Kampot are famous with gourmet cooks all over the world. Being the gateway to Bokor National Park, Kampot is famed for its lush primary rainforest, pleasant climate and abandoned French hill station. Kampot also offers travelers a stunning chance to take in scenic waterfalls along the route, go rafting and boating on the river which winds through the lovely town. Here, a popular local dish is crab curry.
