What to Do and See in the Kingdom of Cambodia
March 31, 2010 - Posted in kuala lumpur vacation
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This cool little country is located in South East Asia, in the region known as Indochina. It is bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. There is lots to see and do, and it will cost you a fraction of what it would tripping around in the west. So come on a journey of discovery.
The capital is a frenetic city called Phnom Penh, which is easy to get to from the major regional airports like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Min City or Singapore. While Phnom Penh has some curious charm of its own, like a lot of capital cities it performs better as a gateway than as a destination.
The two areas I would like to talk to you about lie in the north and south west of this nation respectively. Up north sits one of the seven wonders of the world, the Ankor Wat temple complex. This ancient marvel is breathtaking and justifiably on that well known list of 100 things to do or see before you die. To quote a recent visitor, I expected a pile of old rocks, but I got a powerful significant experience instead. It is a massive site, far bigger than most first time visitors imagine, and can easily take three days to walk around. Ankor Wat is situated adjacent to the northern regional town of Siem Reap, which is a one hour flight or a six hour road trip from Phnom Penh. Siem Reap can also be reached by air or road from Bangkok in neighboring Thailand.
The second place I want to tell you about is the seaside town of Sihanoukville. Also a regional town, Sihanoukville lies on the edge of the Gulf of Thailand, about three to fours hours from Phnom Penh down a pretty good sealed road. Close your eyes and picture white sand and turquoise water and you have pretty well visualized the beaches of Sihanoukville. Hey do not go packing your surfboard, the waters of the gulf are invariably calm and waves seldom exceed knee height. Put these cool beaches together with really low cost, and you will see why this is such an alluring and desirable place to visit. So lets look at how inexpensively you can spend say a week in this part of the world.
International flights have either hovered at the same price or have fallen noticeably over the past few years. So have a look on the net and you will possibly be pleasantly surprised at the cost of getting to Cambodia. Once you are at the airport, a thirty day tourist visa will cost you $20 usd. For $35 or so you can hire a car with driver to bring you the 235 kilometers to town, or spend about $7 for a seat on a bus instead.
Of course you will need somewhere nice to stay. There is a wide variety of accommodation on offer in town, everything from a mattress above a bar to a five star resort with all the trimmings. As a guide, an air conditioned room here with a hot shower, cable TV and a fridge will cost you around $15 per night! Food and drink is also wonderfully cheap with a tasty meal for around $3 and a cold beer for $1 a can.
Put all these advantages together and I trust you will agree that Cambodia is an as yet undiscovered gem, just waiting for you to come over and unwind.
Nick Wood
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3 Responses to “What to Do and See in the Kingdom of Cambodia”
Is this all good accurate information about Cambodia?
The Kingdom of Cambodia formerly known as Kampuchea is a country in South East Asia with a population of over 13 million people. It is bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Thailand.The kingdom’s capital and largest city is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire. A citizen of Cambodia is usually identified as "Cambodian" The main industries are garments, tourism, and construction. In 2005, oil and natural gas deposits were found beneath Cambodia’s territorial waters, and once commercial extraction begins in 2011, the oil revenues could profoundly affect the economy. The first evidence of an advanced civilization in present-day Cambodia is estimated to be from the 1st millennium BC. The politics of Cambodia formally take place in the framework of a constitutional monarchy operated as a parliamentary representative democracy. Cambodia has an area of 181,040 square kilometers and is entirely within the tropics. Cambodia’s temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C and experiences tropical monsoons. Various factors contribute to Cambodian culture including Theravada Buddhism, French Colonialism, Hinduism, Angkor era culture, and modern globalization. The dominant religion, is a form of Theravada Buddhism. Civil war and its aftermath have had a marked effect on the Cambodian population. Rice cropping plays an important role in the economy. Cambodia has a wide variety of plants and animals. The country has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world. Cambodia is a member of the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The dry season lasts from November to April, has two distinct seasons. The rainy season, this runs from May to October. Traditional Cambodian cuisine is one of detail, of small amounts of fresh ingredients with intriguing textures, complex aromas and exhilarating flavors, combined to create a distinctly light, delicate and healthy cuisine. Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake in Cambodia is one of the well known Cambodia tourist attractions. Formed out of volcanic eruption, this lake and its jungle-covered surroundings is probably the most scenic spot in the Cambodian province of Ratanakiri.
What should I keep leave out anything!
Ps. this is not my homework, I am and adult! haha..
By Joe Black on Mar 31, 2010
sound about right
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By dat's wat it iz on Mar 31, 2010
i’d reread and re word the part about seasons and you didn’t really say anything about Angkor Wat, not only is it a major tourist attraction it is a very important place for the Khmer people, its on their national flag and money for a reason. The Khmer make up 90% of Cambodian population.
Also Cambodia is also the 3 most mined (land mines) country in the World.
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By princessdisaster76 on Mar 31, 2010