"The country of Angkor" Top 5 Page for this destination Cambodia by SirRichard

Cambodia Travel Guide: 9,335 reviews and 20,979 photos

Unspoiled landscapes

I visited Cambodia looking for the Angkor temples, and I must say they didn't disappoint me at all.
But there is much more to see in Cambodia. Phnom Penh (I never know where to put the H, LOL) is the country's capital, a medium size city with a few interesting sights, as the Royal Palace and the National Museum.

Angkor Temples

Ta Prohm, Angkor

Angkor Temples are undoubtely the main tourist attraction in Cambodia, and they deserve for itself a visit to the country.
They are located in a vaste area near the village of Siem Reap, in the north west, near the Thai border.
Reserve at least 3 days to visit the many temples and buildings around there.

A green country

Rice fields

Maybe it was because I came in monsoon season, but all the landscapes I saw were green and exhuberant.
I didn't visit the north, where I have read there are beautiful mountains and interesting tribes.
Neither did I visit Sihanoukville, a laidback coastal resort nor the mountains of Rattanakiri in the south... so I guess I will return some day to continbue my visit!

Last visit to Cambodia: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Sep 16, 2003
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Tickets for Angkor Temples Favorites (5)

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Relax among the temples Off The Beaten Path (4)

There are so many temples and they are so huge that you will never find them too crowded. Most of the time, you will... more travel advice

Buddhism and monks Local Customs (3)

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Comments (17)

volopolo Dec 31, 2007 at 12:26 PM Report Abuse

Happy new year 2008! Nikos from Greece and Emmy from Thailand.
nsbm Nov 8, 2006 at 9:57 AM Report Abuse

you always have a gr8 pages...and really informative
mary2u99 Apr 7, 2006 at 3:52 AM Report Abuse

Great page .. I enjoy reading it. Love your Vietnam page too. Good work and lovely pictures.
thedouglas Jan 25, 2006 at 1:35 AM Report Abuse

Enjoy your tips and general information very much on Asia - great pics too.
sirenna Jan 16, 2006 at 4:51 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for your excellent tips and helpful insights on this fascinating place. Can't wait to visit!
worldkiwi Oct 30, 2005 at 1:01 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for an informative look at Cambodia... I'm planning a future trip and your tip on the boat to PP from SR was helpful!
muddybok Feb 6, 2005 at 6:37 AM Report Abuse

Shame, i only managed to cover Siem Reap. Still have to return for Tonle Sap & Phnom Penh one day. Your Highway #6 thing is so funny. My bus ride is equally bad. Great Cambodia page!!
RedEaredPanda Oct 28, 2004 at 5:28 PM Report Abuse

Excellent pages on Cambodia.. Learned a lot just by browsing through your pages.. I'd love to see the 2-3 meter high faces of Bayon.. Very intersting.. Thanks for sharing your tips and the pics. Rafi
JoannaMoon Sep 24, 2004 at 5:38 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great Cambodia tips! Green coconuts jungles temples street food stalls, and the tuktuk... all looks fun and - a good adventure? I will be there in couple of weeks :-)
Gypsystravels Sep 14, 2004 at 6:55 AM Report Abuse

Gracias J- estoy revisando tus paginas...pienso llevar a mi higa y a mami a SE Asia y Cambodia es unos de los lugares que pienso visitar!!