Cambodia Tourism Overview

 Cambodia Tourism Overview

Kingdom of Cambodia is a popular tourist destination of Southeast Asia, attracting visitors from all over the world by the ancient ruins as relics of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, enjoy nature great as the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, along with beaches, beautiful islands like Sihanoukville, Koh Rong, Koh Thmei. Tourism Cambodia is a wonderful experience for Buddhists, who are interested in exploring the ruins of the past as well as the tourists captivated by unspoiled scenic nature.

Move: Vehicles, move the tourism Cambodia

Planes: direct flights from Vietnam to Cambodia tour is operated by Vietnam Airlines in coordination with Cambodia Angkor Air, with round-trip fares as follows:

• Hanoi - Phnom Penh: from 7,000,000 VND to 12.000.000d
• Hanoi - Siem Reap: from 9,000,000 VND to 12.000.000d
• Route Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh: from 5.500.000d to 9.500.000d/ve
• Route Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap: from 8.000.000d to 10.000.000d/ve

Coach / open bus:

• Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh: one way from 200,000 to 300,000, from 400,000 to 600,000 round-trip, travel time is about 6 hours (to 10 hours at night)
• Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap: one way from 400,000 to 500,000, from 800,000 to 900.000d roundtrip time by about 11 hours (15 hours for night travel)

The passenger car company famous Cambodian online travel roundtrip from Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City to the city of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap: Mai Linh, Sapaco, Kumho, TheSinhTourist, Mekong Express. Most of these firms have offices in West neighborhood Pham Ngu Lao / Bui Vien Street in downtown Saigon.

Moving inland Cambodia: bus tours, bus is still an affordable option to travel between major cities travel to Cambodia. For example, going from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap costs about 140,000 to 200,000. You can ask at the bus station by car manufacturers in Phnom Penh Vietnam. To go back in the city, you have several options: walk, bike rental, motorbike (about 120.000d/xe/ngay), taxi or tuk tuk. Although car rental can help you explore more of Cambodia tours, taxi or tuk tuk is still a safer option for transportation in big cities like Phnom Penh quite crowded and dangerous.

Tours: Monuments, beaches, tourist attractions of Cambodia

NORTHERN REGION

BRF: BRF is the capital town of the eastern province of Ratanakiri Cambodia. This is a pristine area with large forest area and is also inhabited by the ethnic minorities of Cambodia.So, BRF you will come to a quite different experience compared to the popular attractions of Cambodia tourism. Some popular destinations in BRF is Yeak Laom volcanic lake, Wat Rahtanharahm, Chaong waterfall (you can go behind the waterfall by the eroded stone steps) and Virachey National Park National Park. Also BRF is also home to many rubber factories and mines precious stones. You can ask the hotel staff to discover the gem mine tour.

REGIONAL CENTER

Phnom Penh: the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, is one of the most important destinations of Cambodia tourism. Go to Phnom Penh, can not ignore the scenic and famous monuments:

• Cambodia Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda with two and Emerald Buddha Temple is one of the most popular attractions of Cambodia tourism
• Wat Phnom
• National Museum of Cambodia
• Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 prison)
• Choeung Ek killing fields where the Khmer Rouge regime executed many innocent people
• Wat Botum where Pol Pot lived childhood
• Monument of Independence and Liberation
• Olympic Stadium, which was to have taken place Asian Games sports league in the '60s but was canceled due to the political situation by that time.

Evening entertainment area in Phnom Penh's popular riverside Sisowath Quay, with many bars, café, shop, like West neighborhood in Saigon. For guests who prefer branded clothes Cambodia, the Russian market Russian Market is a destination not to be missed in Cambodia trip. Phnom Penh is home to many factories producing clothes for major brands such as Levis, CK, Ralph Lauren ..., the samples are often smuggled out of the market at very attractive prices.

Siem Reap: the famous destinations of Cambodia tourism, with key positions near the Tonle Sap, Battambang city and the river is the most important relics, ruins of Angkor. In addition to its role as the city transit point for other tourist highlights of Cambodia, Siem Reap also has no shortage of notable sights in the city:

• Angkor National Museum: exhibits showing the history specimens Angkor with modern technology. Most impressive is the 1000th Buddha room.
• Wat Bo: mixed French architecture and the details of the Thai Buddhist influence.
• Wat Preah Prom Rath: 500 year old temple with a reclining Buddha
• Angkor Silk Farm: not far from the city center but located in rural areas are quite spacious, where you can witness the process of making silk from Cambodia.

One of the busiest areas in the city is the Old Market (Old Market) with restaurants, eateries of all price levels.And if you want to lively bars, visit Pub Street line, is considered the neighborhood west of Siem Reap and Cambodia's tourism, similar to Khao San area in Bangkok or Bui Vien in Saigon.

Some other tourist attractions can be reached Cambodia from Siem Reap:relics of Banteay Chhmar in Banteay Meanchey province adjacent Butterfly Center Banteay Srei Banteay Srei temple located near the outskirts of the relics of Angkor and Phnom hill Bok (20km north-east of Siem Reap) to the majestic ruins, relics of Koh Ker temple pyramids (120km from Siem Reap) and the relics of the ancient capital of Sambor Prei Kuk Kampong Thom nearby cities .These are precious relics contribute to developing the tourism industry in Cambodia.

Angkor relics comprises two main temples of Angkor Wat (Angkor temple) and Angkor Thom (the temple Sakka), only 6 km from Siem Reap to the north. Relics of particular importance Cambodian tourism can be divided into 5 main areas:

• Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom: Angkor Vat temple architecture is the most spectacular in the entire population, while Angkor Thom is the old territorial capital. Angkor Thom temples and possesses outstanding architecture as mentally Bayon temple, Baphuon Temple, Phnom Bakheng temple at the top of the hill (you can ride elephants up here), Elephant Terrace (Elephant Ground), Terrace of the Leper King ( Golf King leprosy) and 5 large gate leading into Angkor Thom. This is the most characteristic image of tourism in Cambodia.

• Little Circuit (Small Round): This area is famous temple Temple "ancient" Ta Prohm, where nature works in conjunction with the work of man. The architecture of the temple is stone mandarin wrapped with branches and roots of trees, creating a grand spectacle period, attracting tourists to Cambodia.

• Big Circuit (Big Round): This area also has a construction similar to Ta Prohm is a temple of Preah Khan: stone walls interspersed oldest tree. Also in the Big Circuit also has a sunset location is ideal Pre Rup temple
• Group Roluos: the ruins in the area of the ancient city of Hariharalaya, the oldest dating back more than Angkor, Bakong temple where the pyramid architecture is most prominent.
• The peripheral Temple: This area is quite far from the center but there are ruins of unique works, the most difference. Banteay Srei Temple attracted mainly by the very detailed architectural marvels. Kbal Spean Ruins aka 1000 locations linga (linga is worshiped symbol of civilization Indus valley), with rocks under the water stream in a rectangular area between the trees. Beng Mealea temple ruins are close to nature, with plants proliferate on ancient architecture, creating fresh air but murky, ancient. Phnom Krom is located on a hill, overlooking possible Tonle Sap, a pleasant experience while traveling to Cambodia.

Tonle Sap: the largest lake in Southeast Asia, connected to the Mekong River via the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh. In the rainy season, the Mekong River water flowing upstream to drive the Tonle Sap river, significantly increase the amount of water in the lake. You can take a ferry on the lake under 2 routes: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap or Siem Reap - Battambang. Also, in the city of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang and several other cities along the lake, visitors can rent a boat to explore the floating villages on the lake, a very poetic experience for tourists in Cambodia.

Battambang: riverine Sangkae, Battambang is a peaceful small town with buildings of French architecture style. Some interesting sights in Battambang: Kamping Puoy lotus ponds, Wat Ek Phnom temple with 28m high statue, temple Prasat Banan temple Prasat Snung and Nory bamboo train. But not the ancient and mysterious as the tourist destinations of Battambang Cambodia but still has its own attraction.

SOUTHERN REGION AND off the south coast

Kampot: is a small city located in southern Cambodia, Kampong Bay river bank side and not far from the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodia Tourists come here to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside along the river. The prominent attractions: Bokor mountain with houses deserted French colonial architecture, Phnom Chhnork caves, the famous ancient bridge spanning the river and fly Kampong Kampot old train station.

Sihanoukville: coastal town owns the most famous beaches of Cambodia tourism, which dumps Otres / Ochheuteal is clean and beautiful. Also from Sihanoukville can visit some of the beautiful islands off the coast of Cambodia as Russei Koh (island architecture) and Koh Rong - Paradise Island, the island can also be regarded as the most beautiful beaches of the island all of Cambodia .

Cambodia's islands:
Tourism Cambodia boasts many islands in the southern Gulf of Thailand region of stunning landscapes:

• Koh Kong: green island with most of the area covered by mangroves.
• Koh Rong Samloem: located near the island of Koh Rong, with beautiful unspoiled beaches
• Koh Ta Kiev: located off the coast of Sihanoukville
• Koh Totang: beach island with blue water, ideal for snorkeling activities

Eating: Food, snacks, specialty travel Cambodia

1. Chrouk neat - pork rice

Bai chrouk books, or simply pork rice, is one of the simplest dishes in this country. Sliced ​​pork grilled over hot coals. Sometimes, it marinate pork or garlic coconut milk, causing many neat chrouk bring different flavors in different regions. Comes with the grilled pork rice plate, cucumber and radish, ginger and a bowl of broth with green onions and shallots non-aromatic.
2. Fish sauce
This dish uses slok Ngor, a local herb to create a bitter taste. Fish sauce with coconut milk, kroeung, a Khmer curry powder made from lemongrass, saffron, garlic, onion and ginger. In the restaurant, steamed fish sauce in a bowl made from banana leaves to keep food always hot before serving customers.
3. Khmer red curry
Not spicy like Thai curry, curry coconut Khmer Rouge took as its leading position, without chili powder. The meat used is beef, fish, chicken with eggplant, green beans, potatoes, fresh coconut milk, lemon grass and kroeung. Khmer red curry eaten with bread. Traveling to Cambodia, the first time this edible dish.
4. Lap Khmer - Khmer lemon beef salad
Lap Khmer tend to have more beef than salad. Some natives almost like fresh beef.However, most restaurants are grilled beef salad before. Khmer lemon beef salad consisting of sliced ​​pieces of beef are lightly with lemon juice or re. Mix together the lemon grass, onion, garlic, fish sauce, basil, mint, pepper and fresh green beans, sweet beef, add a little salt and enough of the spicy chili pieces.
5. Nom banh chok - Khmer noodles
Nom banh chok may simply called Khmer noodles. Dishes include rice noodles, green curry with fish, lemon grass, turmeric and lemon. Fresh mint leaves, cowpea, banana flour, cucumbers and some other vegetables are also served with nom banh chok.
6. Kdam Chaa - Fried crab
Fried Crab is the specialty of the town of Kep, Cambodia. Famous crab market where it is known for fried crab with Kampot green pepper. You can only enjoy fresh Kampot pepper while traveling in Cambodia, and the most amazing fried with crab.
7. Red ants with beef, basil
Red Ants are stir fried in a pan with ginger, lemon grass, garlic, basil, turmeric and thinly sliced ​​beef. The flavor of this dish much richer than when the chili. Red ants can dish served with rice.
8. Ang dtray meuk - grilled squid
In the waters of Cambodia, as Sihanoukville and Kep, there are many physicians street stalls selling seafood grilled squid golden eggs. The ink soaked lemon juice or sauce, then skewer skewer before grilling. Squid with soy sauce served with Kampot pepper, garlic, chilli, lemon and sugar.
9. Houy Teuk Cha - tea jelly jelly
Teuk Cha houy taste incredibly rich, red bean, taro, pumpkin and jackfruit. All indispensable coconut milk.

10. Fish fry
Fish fry on fire disc only served in the restaurant or on festive occasions. Fish Sauce Fried coconut curry, and chili kroeung gold, placed on a large plate, fish shaped. Vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage cooked with curry.This fried fish with rice or noodles to eat. Cambodians call Kanh chhet trei bung.

Some eat in Phnom Penh address:

• Night Market (Phsa Reatrey) and market Kanda occupy the new West Street (Sisowath Quay area) with dishes made in accordance with Cambodian style.
• Restaurant Veng Sankat Phsar Kandal 1 Origin is also centrally located in the new West neighborhood (Sisowath Quay area), serving Nam Vang noodle dishes.
• Kiwi Bakery and Restaurant located at the corner of Sisowath Boulevard with Road 130, Phnom Penh.
• The road pavement cafes opposite Naga World Hotel (near the bridge area diamond). A special feature is the projector you'll be seated to enjoy the rustic dishes such as eggs roll, fried fish ball, beer, soft drinks ...

Some addresses in Siem Reap:

• Khmer House Restaurant in Old Market Old Market area, where you can find hundreds of traditional Cambodian dishes.
• Soup Dragon Restaurant is located in the Old Market mid market, serving dishes and Khmer cuisine, but popular dishes like pho Vietnam, snakehead fish sour soup, braised meat ... This is points are more tourists to visit Vietnam.
• Khmer Kitchen Restaurant cuisine Tom Yum, Tom Kha, curry, barbecued ribs (grilled rib bone) ... quite fascinating.
• Temple Restaurant in downtown West (Pub Street) specializes in Khmer cuisine.