Visiting Cambodia, Angkor Wat & Siem Reap

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Cambodia is a small gorgeous home to be explored in Southeast Asia, sits between Vietnam & Thailand. Cambodia dramatically suffered from the tragic genocide between 1975-1979 which widely shocked the world and sadly processed more than 2 millions of lives in the country.

Cambodia is the perfect tourist destination in Southeast Asia, the splendor of the rich culture still remains seen until the present as the Angkor time left much mysterious Angkor history and its unbeatable architecture as well as the renowned, incredible masterpieces which makes Siem Reap become the most popular tourist trap in Asia as its Angkor Wat listed "World's Heritage", the unrivaled masterpieces & the finest architectures that makes Siem Rea become a pearl city of wonder. Distinctively, from Angkor archaeology to the modern capital city of Phnom Penh where precious Royal Palace stands, Cambodia's southern coasts & natural islands offer the perfect relaxation of beach break.

From the magnificent Angkor Wat to the southern coastal beaches, we ideally cater tourists the variety of classic & luxury tours, exclusive honeymoon holidays, cruise packages, cycling tours, unique custom tours, journey adventures, boat tours to Tonle Sap floating villages and private day trips.

Visiting The Best of Siem Reap
Siem Reap is widely famed for its spectacular Angkor Wat temple, well recognized as World's Heritage & UNESCO site. It amazingly attracts more than 2 millions of international tourists to visit its incredible Angkor complex annually. Besides, Siem Reap still offers much more to be explored including charming rural villages, the natural wonder of the great lake "Tonle Sap", floating communities, the national park of Phnom Kulen waterfalls, national museum, crafted workshops, bird sanctuary, local life and its friendly people. Bike ride & walking tour activities would be an ideal to discover the authentic Siem Reap, get inspired and meaningfully leave Cambodia.

Angkor Wat & Her Complex
Built in 12th century during powerful Khmer Empire, the marvelous Angkor Wat is widely famed for her unrivaled masterpieces and unique architectures. Listed as one of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1992, Angkor Wat is the major talent tourist trap which annually attracts more than 2 millions of tourists from over the world to come to visit her majestic complex. Beyond, there are hundreds of ancient temples built across the country but you’re curiously enhanced main temples such South Gate of Angkor Thom, the everlasting smiles of Bayon, intertwined Ta Prohm jungle temple, intricately carved Banteay Srei, Preah Khan and so on.

Tonle Sap or Great Lake
Tonle Sap or Great Lake is the most important lake in Cambodia as well as the most extensive freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, supplies fishes to half of the country's population. Officially listed in 1997 as World UNESCO biosphere reserve, this ecological site is the significant home for many species including rare endangered waterbirds, its inhabitants whose lives rely on aquatic resources and the wetland swamps plus. Tonle Sap annually attracts millions of tourists to see its impressive floating villages of Kampong Phluk, Kompong Khleang, Chong Kneas & Mechrey whose local lives are animated by fishing activities, trading on rowing boats and its unique way to make a living on the water.

Phnom Kulen Waterfall (National Park in Cambodia)
Leisurely enjoy the relaxation near the fascinating waterfall of Phnom Kulen national park, cool off and swim under the falls. The holy Phnom Kulen or “Mountain of Lychees” was found as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire when King Jayavarman II declared the independence from Java in 804 CE. Continuously stroll within the region to see the giant reclining Buddha, riverbed of 1000 lingas and the sacred crystal pool.

Visit Ruins of Beng Mealea Jungle Temple
Explore the hidden ruined temple “Beng Mealea” sitting within the lush wilderness and is famed for its serenity, intertwined trees and the perfection for photographing. The adventure is truly exotic, enhanced by the nature and you’re going to climb over big piles of rocks, scrawling, and squeezing into the ruined galleries to reveal its mystery. Enroute to taste some bites of bamboo sticky rice and observe how it is made.

Cambodia Southern Coast & Beaches
After Angkor adventure, the beach extension is a great option for you to perfectly relax at the coastal beaches and feel the touches of the serenity in beautiful sleepy, natural islands.

  1. Sihanoukville Beach – Sokha Beach Resort offers wonderful private beach for relaxing, swimming and sunbathing.

  2. Koh Rong Islands – Catch a public speed boat to Koh Rong Samleom Island (less touristy) or Koh Rong Island where you tranquilly soak onto the nature and beach leisure.

  3. Kep – By road with 3 ½ hours to small sleepy town of Kep, stay in Veranda resort overlooking nature/sea views & Kep national park. The Rabbit Island is an ideal for beach break and awesome seafood.

  4. Koh Kong - Approx 6 hours by road from Phnom Penh, Koh Kong is also a tranquil beach destination for beach break, along with lush mangroves and Ta Tai waterfall which allow you to experience beyond Koh Kong.

Beyond Angkor Wat & Angkor Complex
Beong Peariang bird sanctuary is about 12km from central Siem Reap city, located in Chreav community, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Beong Peariang bird sanctuary has become one of the hot tourist destinations beyond Siem Reap Angkor Complex, it's an ideal destination for tourists who love birds and nature. The journey pases beautiful hug rice fields dotting with palm trees, cattle, birds and harvesting activities (seasonal), come across plenty of gardening activities and you probably want to stop to capture some photos. Beong Peariang bird sanctuary provides fantastic boat excursion about 1 hour and half which slowly cruises within Boeng Pearaing lake which allows you to experience Cambodia’s threaten, rare waterbirds such as Comb Duck, Purple Swamphen, Cormorant, Darter, Purple and Grey Heron, Adjutant, Lesser Whistling Duck etc. Enjoy the surrounding admired by its serenity while observing and learning from a local bird guide about bird breeding, migration, and specially witness how the conservative area & birds are carefully being protected. When you return from the bird site, there will always be a available local market orientation at Chreav market where tourists can see daily market trading, selling vegetables, meat and so on.

Authentic Village Experience
Angkor Wat Temple 02 800x600.jpgThese are the fantastic village tours that offer authentic rural activities and make it unique experience in your trip to Cambodia, and you will leave Cambodia with meaningful and memorable. Your participant and getting involved with local people is a special part of responsible tourism which gives back to the locals.

From combining Tonle Sap floating village and oxcart ride, ritual water blessing makes you believe to bring a good luck to life while the rural activities bring you a day in a life and learn about Cambodian life, and its rich culture.Apsara Carvings of Angkor Wat 01 853x640.jpg

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