PLACES OF INTEREST - Cambodia


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Cambodia has a variety of attractions on all levels, in all areas. Here below you see a list of cities, sites, nature parks, etc. of the sights I visited while travelling in the country. These are divided into an introduction, highlights, history and other (general) information such as transportation, accommodation options and sometimes information about tours you can take.


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Angkor Wat (and Siem Raep)

The biggest and most famous sight of Cambodia is without doubt Angkor Wat, the eighth wonder of the world. Angkor, the Holy (main) city, of Cambodia has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1992 is a complex with numerous ruins of ancient temples and cities from the Khmer Empire. Read more >>>

 

 

Cambodia | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | Sight



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Battambang and around

Battambang is known and famous for its beautiful French colonial architecture. Around the city is a beautiful landscape with temples, small villages, caves with atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime and the bamboo train which you can visit. Read more >>>

 

 

Cambodia | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | City a.a.



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Kratie

Kratie is located in central Cambodia along the mighty Mekong River. The town is well-organized, has a nice market but is especially famous for the presence of the almost extinct Irrawaddy dolphin that you can see from close by going on a tour on the water. Read more >>>

 

 

Cambodia | Travel 2009 | Travel Story | City



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Phnom Phen

The capital of Cambodia is a chaotic busy but pleasant city to stay in. A mix of modern and old, European and Asian with a lot of culture and a lot of history including the notorious Tuol Sleng prison, Killing Fields but also the Royal palace. Read more >>>

 

 

Cambodia | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | City



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Ratanakiri (Ban Lung)

The district Ratanakiri is located in the northeast of Cambodia and has a wealth of natural beauty. In this distant region there live countless minorities and you can visit national parks and share for instance the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail. Read more >>>

 

 

Cambodia | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | Region



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Sihanoukville

Named after the former King of Cambodia, this city lies on the south coast of Cambodia and is best known for its beautiful sandy beach, clear sea water and numerous restaurants, cafes and clubs. The backpackers place of this Asian country. Read more >>>

 

 

Cambodia | Travel 2009 | Travel Story | City