A Buddhist shrine in the 14th century,
SIEM REAP
(ANGKOR)
(300 km fromPhnom Penh )
Siem Reap is the center ofAngkor . It is here
where the ancient people of Khmer constructed one of the greatest monuments. Angkor Wat. But it is not just the temples that make this
town attractive. Visit the Tonle Sap lake with its floating villages, where you
can explore the traditional Khmer way of life or the national park of Preak Tuol
where you can find unique birds. A one day excursion takes you to Phnom Kulen,
where on weekends hundreds of Khmers pilgrim to a temple on the mountain top.
(300 km from
Siem Reap is the center of
PHNOM CHISOR
(57 km fromPhnom Penh )
Visit thetemple Suryagiri
constructed by Suriavarman I. in the 11th century. Great view over the
country side from the top of this hill. Situated in the province of Takeo .
(57 km from
Visit the
SIHANOUKVILLE
(230 km fromPhnom Penh )
The only deep-sea port inCambodia
is in Sihanoukville. The town was constructed by the French as a present for
the King. With its sandy beaches it is the perfect place for swimming, scuba
diving or just for taking a sunbath. Take a boat to visit one of the many
island nearby. Hotels and restaurants serve fresh seafood.
(230 km from
The only deep-sea port in
KAMPOT-KEP
(155 km fromPhnom Penh )
This pleasant town is the base for some very interesting excursions to some unexplored caves. TheElephant Mountains offer beautiful rainforest and an amazing
view over the Gulf
of Thailand . Kep, located
30 km from Kampot with its sandy beaches is a favorite holiday spot for the
Khmers.
(155 km from
This pleasant town is the base for some very interesting excursions to some unexplored caves. The
PHNOM DA & ANGKOR BOREI
(79 km fromPhnom Penh )
Thetemple of Phnom
Da (mid 6th century) was the last religious center of the Kingdom of Funan (Baphuon). Another very
interesting temple just beside Phnom Da is Asram Maharosei an Indian-style
laterite temple. There is a museum in Angkor Borei, showing objects of the
Baphuon period. To get there, the visitors enjoy a boat ride along an old water
channel from the 6th century.
(79 km from
The
KOMPONG CHAM
(123 km fromPhnom Penh )
The city Kompong Cham is the second largest inCambodia . The city has a warm
French colonial atmosphere. This is why Kompong Cham was once called "The
city of gardens". Visit the port and some wats such as Wat Nokhor from the
13th century
(123 km from
The city Kompong Cham is the second largest in