Cambodia is a small country with a big history. Now a modest player on the world stage, this was once the seat of one of Asia’s most magnificent early civilizations, the mighty Khmer empire of Angkor, whose legendary temples continue to provide a touchstone of national identity – as well as attracting millions of visitors every year. Besides, Cambodia also has many fantastic things to see. Come and get it!
- Traditional dance
Classical Khmer dance displays have become popular inclusions on tourist itineraries, complete with ornate costumes and accompanying musicians. Many of these performances take place in the international hotels around Siem Reap, but villages may have their own spontaneous versions on special days. Tours Indochina
Classical Khmer dance
You can join the Water Festival in October or November. When the flow of the Tonle Sap River changes direction – the Water Festival is a chance to watch races between hundreds of rainbow-coloured boats, as well as to engage in three days of merry-making.
- Battambang
Battambang is far from the jetset destinations of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. It is one of the country’s best-preserved colonial-era towns which unfurls along the banks of the Sangker River, Shophouses host everything from fair-trade cafes to bike excursions. Beyond the town lie the Cambodian countryside and a cluster of ancient temples – while they’re not exactly Angkor Wat, they lack the crowds. Further afield is Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, a world-class bird sanctuary. Travel to Cambodia
Battambang, Cambodia
- The Killing Cave
Not far from the Phnum Sampov is the gruesomely – name Killing Cave. The name is quite accurate, though, because this is where the Khmer Rouge dumped thousands of bodies during their murderous regime in the 1970s. The small hole in the cave were used for the bodies of children.
The Killing Cave, Cambodia
The Khmer Rouge generally brought people here alive and then bashed and hacked them to death before throwing their bodies in the caves. Today, there are shrines with some of the bones recovered from inside.
- Landmine Museum
Landmine Museum, Cambodia
Landmine is a small museum located very far away from the city centre and as well as other temples. However it’s worth the visit. Well worth the visit to get a feel for what has happened in the past and what is currently being done in Cambodia in regards to landmines and rehabilitation. It is very informative, terrifying, sad and fascinating all together.
- Floating Villages
This is an eye-opening look at the abject poverty and subsistence living in the primitive fishing villages of Cambodia. You’ll pass shacks on stilts (in the rainy season, the lake waters rise nearly to front doors), children paddling with babies in canoes, and livestock in floating pens.
Floating village, Cambodia
Be sure to take lots of fresh fruit or school supplies. Seeing the way people live here, it is no surprise that life expectancy in Cambodia.
With a history both inspiring and depressing, Cambodia delivers an intoxicating present.
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