Cambodia

Cambodia (/kæmˈboʊdiə/;Khmer: ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា, Kampuchea, IPA: [kɑmˈpuˈciə]), officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Its total landmass is 181,035 square kilometres (69,898 sq mi), bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east and the Gulf […]

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat (Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត) is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated toVishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is […]

Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom (Khmer: អង្គរធំ; literally: “Great City”), located in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as […]

Angkor stopover – 2 days 1 night

Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century) : the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Siem Reap: Best of Angkor – 5 days

[slide] [/slide] [tablist] Overview Itinerary [/tablist][tab id=”over”] SIEM REAP Cambodia’s rich religious history means that it is home to some of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. Built as early as the first millennium, a vast number still exist, waiting to be explored. While some have been left untouched and are now engulfed in […]

Mekong delta tour – Exit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

No more bumpy roads to Phnompenh ( Cambodia ), Enjoy the rowing boat trips under the shadow of the water coconut trees, Taste the seasonal fruits in the orchard, Enjoy your homestay experience with the locals, See the lively floating markets in Can tho, Visit the Sam mountain in Chaudoc ), Cruise up the Tonle […]