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" There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign. " by - Robert Louis Stevenson

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Angkor Wat is the World heritage which recognized by UNESCO. Angkor Wat is the magnificent temple among others in Siem Reap and also well known as 7th Wonder of the World. It has been nominated as the most beautiful temple built but Khmer Ancestors. Angkor Wat Temple is the must-see temple and destination in Cambodia and Indochina.

More than just Angkor Wat, Siem Reap has many temples and amazing temples that you should spend your suitable time at least 3days to visit all sites in Siem Reap. Other great temples such as, Jungle-Clad Ta Prohm, Banteay Srey, Bayon, Phnom Bakheng to see the most beautiful sunset, Beng Mealea for adventurer and real explorer, Kulen Mountain to see the great water fall and alot more.

Welcome to Siem Reap, visit the god temples with our arrangement.

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Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh was constructed over a century ago to serve as the residence of the King of Cambodia, his family and foreign dignitaries, as a venue for the performance of court ceremony and ritual and as a symbol of the Kingdom. It serves to this day as the Cambodian home of King Norodom Sihamoni and former King Norodom Sihanouk.

The Royal Palace complex and attached 'Silver Pagoda' compound consist of several buildings, structures and gardens all located within 500x800 meter walled grounds overlooking a riverfront park. Marking the approach to the Palace, the high sculpted wall and golden spired Chanchhaya Pavilion stand distinctively against the riverfront skyline. Inside the Palace grounds, street sounds are silenced by the high walls and the various Royal buildings sit like ornate islands rising from the tranquil, manicured tropical gardens. Except for the area of the actual Royal residence, the Khemarin Palace, most of the Palace grounds and Silver Pagoda are open to the public. Enter from the gate on Sothearos Blvd about 100 meters north of Street 240. Guide pamphlets and tour guides are available near the admission booth. Guided tours are recommended. Multi-lingual tour guides available. Admission: $3.00/person, $2.00/camera, $5.00/video camera. Open everyday, 7:30-11:00 / 2:00-5:00. The Palace grounds are closed during official functions.

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Mekong Dolphin or Irrawadi Dolphin, Kratie

The Mekong River Dolphin or Irrawadi Dolphin, is an endangered species—only between 40 and 50 are known to exist in Cambodia. They can be found in the deep parts of the Mekong River in Stung Treng and Kratie provinces. In addition, between 15 and 20 of the dolphins are known to inhabit the deep parts of the Tonle Mok, near Konsaom Bat Village, about 15 kilometers north of Kratie provincial town.

The Mekong River Dolphin grows up to 2.8 meters in length. They can live 20-30 years. The female dolphin only produces a baby every two years. Dolphins have brains that are larger and more complex that the human brain. They navigate the water using sonar and are believed to be very clever, which is why they are often trained to perform in water shows.

Mekong dolphins swim in groups. Often when one dolphin is found, many others are nearby. The dolphin can remain under the surface for five to ten minutes and can swim in very deep water. Before the1970s, thousands of Mekong River dolphins could be found. They migrated in rainy season between the Upper Mekong, the Tonle Sap, and the Lower Mekong rivers. During the Khmer Rouge regime, from 1975 to 1979, the dolphins were killed for their fat, which was used to run engines.

Besides the Mekong River Dolphin, Cambodia is also home to sea dolphins. They inhabit the waters off Koh Kong Province. Dolphins are an important part of Cambodia's ecosystem. They also attract tourists, and therefore are a source of income for Cambodians. There are two other creatures worth mention here; both are believed to exist only in Cambodia. The first is the Chak Chreng, a snail-like creature about three to four centimeters long with a rough shell. It lives along the rocks. In dry season, local Cambodians catch the creatures to sell and eat. The second species is the Dambang Fish. Once abundant, its numbers have been depleted in recent years by fishermen using batteries or bombs to catch fish.

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Visit Battambang and Its Attractions

Sitting on the Sangker River just south west of the Tonle Sap Lake, Battambang town is at the heart of Cambodia's 'rice bowl', and even though it is the country's second biggest town, it still has a very local, untouristed, provincial atmosphere. Much of the architecture is French colonial and traditional Cambodian. Few buildings are over three stories, and the main streets are shared by cars and horse carts alike. Unlike more touristed towns, the local economy is truly local - based firmly in rice, wood, sapphires and food crops - and is reflected in the character of the town. Similarly, as you leave Battambang by road, the scene quickly becomes one of small villages, rice paddies, and farmland, offering an excellent opportunity for the visitor to see a bit of 'unspoiled' rural Cambodia. The nearby countryside also harbors old pagodas, Angkorian era ruins, caves, waterfalls, and even Khmer Rouge period killing fields. Battambang means 'disappearing stick', and is named after a powerful stick used by a legendary Khmer king to achieve and maintain power in the Battambang area.
Baset Temple was built during the reign of King Suryavarman II (1002–1050) and located on a hill at Baset village, Ta Pun commune in 15-kilometre (9 mi) distance from the provincial town. Baset temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1036 and 1042. Next to the temple, there is a pond having 20-metre (66 ft) length 12-metre (39 ft) width and 10-metre (33 ft) depth. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.

Wat Ek
adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1027 during the reign of King Suryavarman II (1002–1050). It is located at Piem Ek commune in 14-kilometre (9 mi) from the provincial town.

Prasat Banan adapts the architecture of mid 11th century and the end of 12th century the temple was first built by King Dharanindravarman II (1050–1066) and was built finally built by the King Jayavarman VII (1181–1220). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400-metre (1,310 ft) heighten mountain at Koh Tey 2 commune, Banan District in 15-kilometre (9 mi) distance from the provincial town by the provincial Road No 155 parallel to Sangker River. At the mountain's valley, there are Ku Teuk and two main natural well, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.

Prasat Snung
characterizes as three separated stupas made of brick, located on a hill having 30-metre (98 ft) length and 20-metre (66 ft) width, in Snung pagoda's area, Snung commune, Banan District in 22-kilometre (14 mi) distance from the provincial town. According to the style at the gate, the temple is similar to other temples in 12th century. Behind the temple, there is another new constructing temple.

Phnom Sampov
is the natural resort located along the National Road No 57 (the former National Road No10) at Sam Puoy commune (the high land having more than 100-metre (330 ft) height) in 12-kilometre (7 mi) distance from the provincial town of Battambang. On the top of Sam Puoy mountain, there are temple and three natural wells, namely Pkar Slar, Lo Khuon and Ak Sopheak. Next to Sam Puoy mountain, there are some main mountains, the natural site like Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Tea and Phnom Neang Rum Say Sork. These mountains related to the Cambodia folk legend of Reach Kol Neang Rum Say Sork.

Boeng Kampinh Puoy Resort
locates between two mountains, named Phnom Kul or Phnom Ta Nget and Phnom Kampinh Puoy, at Ta Nget village, Ta Kriem Commune in 35-kilometre (22 mi) distance from the provincial town. Boeng kam Pinh Puoy has 1,900-metre (6,230 ft) width, 19-kilometre (12 mi) length and can load 110,000,000 cubic metres (3.8846×109 cu ft). A street in Battambang

Sek Sak Resort
is the natural resort, which has been popular since before the civil war time. Sek Sak stretches along the river bank full of plant, trees and bamboo-green nature in 500-metre (1,640 ft) length. As long as visiting Sek Sak, tourists can also visit other attractive sites like Po Pus Pich Chen Da Dong Tong and Sa Ang speak, the pre-history site in five kilometer (3.1 mi) to six kilometer (3.75 mi) distance from each other. Sek Sak located Treng commune, Rotanak Mondul District in 50-kilometre (31 mi) distance from the provincial town of Battambang along the National Road No 57, the former National Road No 10.

Nory (Bamboo Train)
is overseen by the tourist police and runs from just outside of the city to a village that has a brick factory. See Norry for more information.

Battambang Circus (Phare Ponleu Selpak)
gives performances every Monday and Thursday evening. The shows include a range of circus disciplines including acrobatics, juggling, aerial work, clowning, tightrope walking and aqua-balance. The shows are put on by students from the NGO arts school, Phare Ponleu Selpak. This organisation helps disadvantaged children and young people escape from situations connected with poverty such as begging or trafficking and to get an education, both in normal public school and in the arts.

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Kampot and Bokor Mountain

Sleepy Kampot sits on the east bank of the Kampot River and enjoys spectacular views across to Bokor and Elephant Mountains, which make up the sizeable Bokor National Park. The town was once a trading centre and until the establishment of a deep sea port at Sihanoukville in the 1950s, Kampot was Cambodia's primary port. A smattering of small fishing boats can still be seen unloading every morning a short walk south of the main town on the dirt road parallel to the river. Given Kampot's proximity to the Vietnamese border, fish often isn't the only catch being unloaded, with smuggling -- particularly of cigarettes -- a handy extra earner for the fishermen.

Today, Kampot is best known for its pepper, which is truly excellent. Pepper plantations as well as a few low-key sites can be visited from town, which also forms an ideal base for trips up to jungle-clad Bokor (when possible), a highlight of any visit to the Cambodian coast. Atop Bokor are a church and a casino, remnants from Cambodia's French colonial period. Today they're both in a seriously decrepit state -- the Khmer Rouge and Vietnamese spent a long stretch shooting at each other here, with one team in the casino and the other in the church.

Kampot is both somnolent and pretty, in a rundown kind of way. Plenty of villas and old shopfront trading houses, especially along the river road, make it a pleasant area to wander through -- thankfully Kampot hasn't lost too many of its older buildings to the glass and brass brigade. Given time and sufficient interest from travellers, many of these buildings will hopefully be retained. Along with its relaxed ambience comes a host of friendly locals and an excellent selection of places to stay, from cheap backpacker-orientated guesthouses through to some fine flashpacker and midrange hotels. Kampot also boasts plenty of decent places to enjoy Cambodian and Western food and just hang out.

Within town, activities include taking a walk over the once-bombed but now repaired river bridge for a view of the town, enjoying a sunset boat cruise up the Kampot River or just hiring a bicycle and meandering about. You also, of course, need to enjoy at least one sunset over Bokor by the river with a drink in hand.

A small but growing number of people are also attracted to Kampot to spend some time with a volunteer project. Choose from a range of options, including teaching English to children through to longer-term projects working with disadvantaged groups. Blissful Guesthouse and the Little Garden Bar Guesthouse are two good places to start with enquiries.

Further afield are some caves just off the road to Kep, some salt fields and a small waterfall.