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Top 5 spectacular sights in Cambodia to enjoy on a cruise

Various Asian cruise vacation these days for travelers to enjoy and they will think to visit Cambodia because of maleficent Angkor Wat. However, it is true that besides Angkor Wat, they can access to hundreds of Cambodia’s ancient temples, incredible jungles, gorgeous beaches and wonderful excursions. Here are top 5 spectacular destinations in some capitals of Cambodia by waterways on your vacation. Indochina travel Cambodia

The ruins of Angkor

Angkor Archeological Park is a protected UNESCO World Heritage destination, spanning hundreds of square miles and includes a diverse of impressive monuments, temples and capital buildings. Particularly, the famous temple of Angkor Wat locates in the center of the park along with other architectural marvels such as Bayon, Preah Khan and Ta Prohm. Sometimes, when tourists visit to the Angkor area, they can chat with locals and have more information about its history.  In addition, the Angkor locates in a city of Cambodia, Siem Reap. It can be one of Cambodian capitals with the famous Angkor but it is not official.

Until now, it is considered as one of the most stunning archeological locations in Asia in the reign of the Khmer Empire from the ninth and fifth centuries.

Angkor is must-see destination in Cambodia

Angkor is must-see destination in Cambodia – Source: thousandwonders.net

Psar Lu Market

If you are really into historic Cambodian cultures, you should visit Psar Lu Market to fall in love. Located outside the city of Siem Reap, this market is a gateway to the Temple of Angkor Wat and a local hub of culture and commerce. When travelers wander the streets, they can see several vendors that sell hundreds of unique wares, handmade crafts, souvenirs that amaze them to buy for their Cambodian vacation. Travel to Cambodia

On your Cambodian vacation, try Psar Lu Market by waterways

On your Cambodian vacation, try Psar Lu Market by waterways – Source: cambodia-hotels.com

Therefore, remember to visit Angkor Wat first and then come back to have a walk for Psar Lu Market to enjoy the market. After that, you can travel to another capitals of Cambodia when stepping into the cruise.

Wat Krom and Wat Leu

This two is also top 5 beautiful sites of Cambodia when traveling on a cruise and most important religious structures in the area. They are located outside of Sihanoukville, well-preserved Buddhist temple Wat Krom and Wat Leu.

A statue in Wat Krom, Cambodia

A statue in Wat Krom, Cambodia – Source: globaltravelmate.com

The meaning of Wat Krom is “lower wat”, being on a tiny hill on Santipheap Street, whereas Wat Leu is “upper wat”, sitting on a taller mountain nearby and hold picturesque sites of the town.

Both of two maleficent sights features impressive stonework and decorated with statues of elephants and the Buddha.

Wat Leu, an incredible sight in Cambodia

Wat Leu, an incredible sight in Cambodia – Source: lonelyplanet.com

Phnom Penh

It is the north of Sihanouvkville, the capital of the Cambodia nation and the largest city attracting thousands of visitors with commercial centers, wonderful parks and cultural monuments.

During the late eighteenth and early ninth centuries, Phnom Penh was influenced by French colonization; therefore, sometimes you can here French and Cambodian language in this capital. Moreover, the combination between Asian and French cuisine are flexible and delicious in every restaurants and hotels through the capital.

Phnom Penh is one of beautiful capitals of Cambodia while traveling by waterways

Phnom Penh is one of beautiful capitals of Cambodia while traveling by waterways – Source: jetstar.com

Tourists are looking for an interesting exploration. They can find a trip and go on by waterways to travel to Cambodia and visit three beautiful capitals with hundreds of spectacular landscapes. Do not hesitate and fly now!

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