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Cambodia is located in the heart mainland of Southeast Asia, which
conjures images of a glorious and mysterious past and rich of the cultural
heritages, particularly the world's renowned ancient temple city whose
magical image draws ever-increasingly tourists from all over the world. The
divergent facets of the Kingdom provoke both the serious and casual
traveler, generally charmed and sometimes bewildered by its mysteries. Not
only Angkor Wat, Bayon, Taprohm, Sandstone of ancient holy places, the giant
roots of ancient trees, the graceful shapes of Apsaras and some temples
buried in the jungle, hill tribes settled in the remote areas, colorful
pagodas, strings of pristine islands and the century beach, as part of
cultural tour that Cambodia is proud of her presentation, but also the
splendor of the Khmer civilization and its people who have shown their
friendliness everywhere you move in the country.
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Cambodia shares borders with
Thailand, Laos and
Vietnam, but it can be
rough to travel overland between these countries. The most comfortable way
to travel to Cambodia is to fly directly to its capital,
Phnom
Penh. Phnom
Penh was the home of the Khmer Rouge Regime from 1975 to 1979.
Travelling to Cambodia should definitely include a visit here. The city is
renowned for its beauty, especially the area surrounding the Royal Palace
with the magnificent Khmer towers and the French villas overlooking the
banks of the Tonle Sap river is worth a visit.
Angkor wat (Siem
Reap)is the key tourist attraction of Cambodia. The nearly
900-year-old temple has been described as the jewel of the country,
transporting visitors in time and spirit. Since it’s rediscovery in the late
19th century it has been competing with monuments like the Taj Mahal to be
listed as the eighth world wonder.
Another popular destination is Kampong Som (Sihanoukville)
on the South Coast. Here paradise-like bays and empty white sand beaches
lined with palm trees are waiting for you to relax and sunbathe.
World Class Golf Course opens in Siem Reap
The Sofitel-managed Phokeethra Country Club in Siem Reap has opened a new era for tourism near Cambodia’s famed Angkor-era
temples, bringing a world class golf experience to this magnificent
area.
Phokeethra Country Club Angkor Wat combines world class golf and
exceptional leisure facilities in a single complex
just 20 minutes drive
from Siem Reap International Airport.
 Sofitel Phokeethra Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort 
Sofitel Phokeethra Royal Angkor is set among tranquil landscaped gardens on the tree-lined Charles de Gaulle Avenue and is the closest hotel to the ruins of Angkor Wat.
The resort is near traditional markets, local tourist attractions and only a 15-minute drive from the airport.
Combining French and Khmer architecture to provide elegant accommodation, the hotel features 238 rooms, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, 5 restaurants, 3 bars and the Phokeethra Country Club, a world class 18-hole golf course.
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Other major cities are Battambang, the second largest city. Kampong Cham,
Kandal, Prey Veng, Takeo, Kampung Thom, Svay Rieng and Kampong Speu.
Cambodia has three seasons. The rainy, monsoon season, lasts from May to
October. November to April is the dry season, this is split into cold season
from November to January and the hot season is from February to April.
Temperatures change can be very slight between each season and can range
from between 21 to 35 degrees Celsius. For continuing travelers, there are
shuttle services between Phnom Penh and
Ho Chi Minh City. The cost is cheap but the ride is extremely long and
uncomfortable until you reach the paved roads of Vietnam. There is at least
one land crossing between Laos and Cambodia though foreigners may have an
unpleasant time making a go of it.
Cambodia food is closely related to the
cuisines of neighboring Thailand and Laos and, to a lesser extent, Vietnam,
but there are some distinct local dishes. The overall consensus is that
Khmer cooking is like Thai without spicy. Curries, stir tried vegetable,
rice, noodles and soups are staples of the Khmer diet. Cambodia is well
known in the region for its Prahok, a strong, fermented fish paste used in a
variety of traditional dishes.
Phnom Penh is far and away the best place to
try inexpensive Khmer cuisine, though Siem Reap also has some good
restaurants. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to acquaint
yourself with Khmer cooking is to wander into the food stalls found in
markets all over the country and simply sample each dish before deciding
what to eat. In Phnom Penh you also have the choice of excellent Thai,
Vietnamese, Chinese, French and Mediterranean cooking.
Rice is the principal staple in Cambodia and the
Battambang region is the country's rice bowl. Most Cambodian dishes are
cooked in a wok, known locally as a chhnang khteak.
The safety aspect of Cambodia is largely overplayed. Most people are as
friendly as any others in SEA. Take sensible precautions, don't wander
around looking like a lost tourist, don't flaunt your perceived 'wealth' &
don't walk in Phnom Penh after dark. But most of all - relax & enjoy
yourself!
 Cambodia Tourist Attractions -
Phnom Penh is the royal capital located on the
West of crossing point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The attractions
such as Watt Phnom, University of Fine Arts, Royal Palace, Independence
Monument, People, streets, etc are unique to the Royal Capital of Cambodia.
Siem Reap is a well known authenticity, and it is one of the tourist
spot in Asia. It is one of Cambodia's provinces located in North-West part
of Cambodia. The growing of accommodations and hospitality industry is
rising up so fast. The main attractions of Siem Reap such as Angkor Wat,
Angkor Thom, Preah Sat Srey, Phnom Ku-Len (in English: Mountain of Litchi)
with water fall, and thousands of more than 800 years' temples.
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