Unmissable Cambodia Experiences
Indochina- Cambodia
Cambodia
Bursting with UNESCO listings and stunning beaches
Having overcome its recent tragic past, Cambodia is blossoming into one of Southeast Asia’ s best travel destinations. Its captivating capital, Phnom Penh, serves as a great introduction with broad tree-lined boulevards and ramshackle French-colonial architecture providing an attractive backdrop to colourful markets, riverfront and roadside vendors.
Undoubtedly Cambodia’ s biggest draw is Angkor, a vast series of striking temples and relic of the Khmer Empire, where jungle intertwines with ancient stone. The gateway to this UNESCO World Heritage site is Siem Reap, a lively town brimming with restaurants, bars, boutiques and more.
Within easy reach of Siem Reap are the string of floating villages and stilted houses on Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’ s largest freshwater lake and, the engaging city of Battambang, known for its colonial architecture and contemporary arts scene, as well as the quirky Bamboo‘ Train’.
In southwest Cambodia amid the rainforest and coastal mangroves of the Cardamom Mountains, get back to nature with conservation activities, wildlife treks and kayaking or simply savour the mesmerising vistas. The riverside city of Kampot is another gem for whiling away a day or two. Extremely atmospheric with French-colonial shopfronts and boulevards lined with stalls, bars and restaurants, it’ s also ringed by tranquil countryside and renowned pepper plantations offering enjoyable tours.
With sightseeing completed and culture absorbed, make a beeline for Cambodia’ s southern beaches. Kep, which originated as a retreat for the French elite in 1908, has a tranquil air and is famed for its seafood. For pure escapism it’ s hard to beat the untouched Koh Russey and Koh Rong Islands with their pristine sands and warm crystal-clear waters. Equally idyllic, Krabey Island is a droplet of paradise and will suit anyone seeking a secluded beach experience.
THAILAND
Battambang •
Tonle Sap
Siem Reap / Angkor
• Kampong Thom
• Cardamom Mountains
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh
Koh Kong • Gulf of Thailand
• Takeo
Koh Rong •
Sihanoukville • • Kampot Koh Rong • • Krabey • Kep Sanloem • Koh Island Russey
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M ekong Rive
• Kratie
• Chhlong
• Kampong Chhnang
• Don Khone
VIETNAM
• Lumphat
Getting there: Flights from the UK to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap take about 13½ hours( via Asian or Middle East cities). Travel to beach resorts by road and boat from Phnom Penh or fly from Siem Reap.
Best time to go: Cambodia has a tropical climate of constantly high temperatures, with the least rainfall from November-April. The monsoon season is May-October; however, as the rain is usually short, heavy downpours, known as green season, is a great time to travel. Humidity is lowest between November-December.
Unmissable Cambodia Experiences
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Koh Rong island
Traditional Khmer Cooking Class or Massage Lesson from £ 45
For an insight to Khmer culture in Phnom Penh join a cooking class in the company of La Rose Restaurant chef. You’ ll prepare three dishes which you then enjoy for lunch before cooking desserts in the afternoon( from £ 45). Another option is to visit La Rose Spa for a traditional Khmer massage lesson enabling you to perform a simple Khmer massage for relaxation. Includes a one hour massage and lunch( from £ 109).
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After Dark Foodie Tour from £ 95
Travel on the back of a Vespa scooter on this acclaimed food tour of Siem Reap. First stop is a chic bar for cocktails or beer before you head off to the local hustle and bustle of street vendors where you get to sample a variety of real Khmer cuisine and flavourful Cambodian rice wine. Food & drink included.
Kulen Elephant Forest from £ 109
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A wonderful half day excursion from Siem Reap takes you to Kulen Elephant Forest in the foothils of Kulen Mountain. Here, a group of rescued elephants live freely in their natural habitat and, led by an expert guide, you can observe these gentle giants up close, help feed them, and watch them as they bathe in the nearby river. Includes lunch( morning trip) or picnic( afternoon trip).
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