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Cambodia – the ideal destination for Buddhists

In Cambodia, you can travel to two provinces which have most of the Buddhist temples: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. These are also the two largest cities in Cambodia.

Phnom Penh:

In Phnom Penh, there are 2 architectures you should visit once in your life. The first pagoda you should visit is the Silver Pagoda, located on the south side of the Cambodian Royal Palace, covering 5 tons of gleaming silver in its floor. Tourists will be amazed by lots of gold and jeweled Buddha statues, especially the life-sized gold Maitreya Buddha decorated with 9584 diamonds, the largest diamond weighs 25 carats. The Silver Pagoda is also the venue for many national and royal ceremonies. Tours in Cambodia

Taking a tour of Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace is a wise choice

Taking a tour of Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace is a wise choice

The second is Wat Phnom, a Hinayana Buddhism pagoda. This pagoda is one of the most important in Phnom Penh, of which origin related to the establishment of nowadays Phnom Penh. People have found Wat Phnom very sacred since the day it was built, and the pagoda has become one of the greatest worshipping sites in Phnom Penh. Wat Phnom is also the center of celebration in Khmer New Year.

Way to Wat Phnom

Way to Wat Phnom

Siem Reap:

Siem Reap is over 200 kilometers from Phnom Penh, famous for many worshipping sites, including Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. These two are the two main temples in Angkor Archaeological Park, which is 400 km2 and consists of some forested areas. Indochina tours

 Angkor from the top of a nearby mountain

Angkor from the top of a nearby mountain

Angkor was the center of Khmer Kingdom and witnessed the prosperity as well as the collapse of that Kingdom, hence was inherited Khmer’s magnificent artistic, symbolic, religious values. Angkor was recognized as one of the world’s seven wonders. Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are considered architectural masterpieces in the Buddhism architecture, with a symmetrical setting, many sculptural walls and a mysterious soul of abandoned relics.

 Watching the sunset in the Cambodian relic is a memorable experience for tourists

Watching the sunset in the Cambodian relic is a memorable experience for tourists

 An antique corner of Angkor Thom

An antique corner of Angkor Thom

The spirit cannot be described in words, but we can make sure to give tourists the most amazing experiences in these Buddhism landscapes in our outstanding Mekong tour. Why not booking with us today?

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