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What to see in Cambodia
Cambodia Attractions
Cambodian attractions are unique to its culture and history making things to do in Cambodia a real Khmer experience. Most people who holiday in Cambodia are lured in by the impressive ancient temple city of Angkor in Siem Riep. Although, once hooked by the ancient attractions, tourists discover that the more recent history of the Khmer Rouge, though tragic and frightening, is intriguing in its own way. The more sombre Phnom Phen attractions, such as the killing fields and Tuel Sleng Prison Museum, are in contrast to the vibrant Central Market and to the relaxation of the river front and lake side.
For even more relaxation travellers may slide down to the beach towns of Kep and Sihanoukville on the Cambodian coast. Others enjoy the unique Irrawaddy river dolphins of the north east. Bus is the most common mode of transport between attractions and it makes for muddy travel in monsoon season - June to October - and dusty travel the rest of the year.
Aki Ra's Landmine Museum
The Aki Ra museum, often simply called the Cambodian Landmine Museum, provides a jarring counterpoint to the ancient…
Central Market (Psah Thmay)
A trip to Phnom Penh would be incomplete without a visit to Central Market. Phnom Phen's most obvious landmark looks…
Choeung Ek (The Killing Fields)
The Cambodian genocide during the late 1970s ranks as one of the great horrors of modern history. Under Pol Pot's rule…
Krong Kep
From Phnom Penh, a great excursion is the formerly lavish resort town of Krong Kep. Although once a famous high society…
River Dolphins
The Irrawaddy river dolphins inhabit a 118 mile (190km) stretch of the Mekong River. These odd and delightful creatures…
Sihanoukville
While this beach town doesn't have much to compare with Thailand's pristine coast, it does make a great tourist getaway.…
Temples of Angkor
The magnificent Temples of Angkor are a sightseeing must on any trip to Cambodia, taking the visitor into the heart of…
The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is the principal attraction of the Phnom Penh and contains the best examples of 20th century Khmer architecture.…
Tuol Sleng Museum
When the Khmer Rouge came into power in 1975, they commandeered and converted a secondary school into a primitive prison…
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