Phnompenh The capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia is located at the confluence of three rivers: the Mekong, the Bassac and the Tonle Sap. Once considered the loveliest city of Indochina, the colonial city still maintains considerable charm Places of interests Royal Palace Built in 1866 by King Norodom,
Siem Reap (314 km from Phnom Penh) Home of Angkor Wat, one of the greatest religious monuments in the world, Siem Reap is a charming city with a river flowing through the center of town. While most visitors spend their time exploring the ancient temple ruins, there are plenty of other diversions in this
Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is the most perfect of the Angkor temples. Built in monumental proportions on three levels, its symmetrical five tower layout symbolizes the peaks of Mount Meru and were designed to be a microcosm of the hindu universe. There is not only the grandeur, for every spot in the temple
SihanoukVille The best seaside resort town in Cambodia. The main port for the country. Seaside, Hills, Islands, Casinos, Restaurants and more. Come visit Sihanoukville today! SihanoukVille is located on the coast of Cambodia, about halfway between Thailand and Vietnam, on the Bay of Thailand.A spread
Battambang Sitting on the Sangker River just south west of the Tonle Sap Lake, Battambang town is at the heart of Cambodia's 'rice bowl', and even though it is the country's second biggest town, it still has a very local, untouristed, provincial atmosphere. Much of the architecture is French colonial
Kampong Cham is the third largest city in Cambodia, but has yet to be heavily touristed like Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. It carries with it plenty of colonial French charm, and has a genuine wild west feel to it. Most travellers who do find themselves in Kampong Cham are in transit to elsewhere in the country,
Kratie This is a port town on the Mekong River, roughly halfway between Phnom Penh and the Lao border. This small provincial town has good examples of sumptuous colonial architecture and is home to a rare and endangered species of river dolphins. Travelling around Kratie provides an interesting oppotunity
Kompong Thom Located some 170km from Phnompenh (4hrs drive), and 148km from Kompong Cham (3hrs drive). Kompong Thom is a quiet provincial town that makes a good base for exploring the pre-Angkorian Sambor Prei Kuk temple comple, known as one of the most important pre-angkorian sites, the ancient capital
Wat Rokakandal
Irrawaddy Dolphin at Kampi Pool The Mekong Dolphin in Kratie is known as the Irrawaddy or snubfin dolphin, understood to be the same species as that found in Myanmar's Irrawaddy River. December to April is the best time to spot them, with early morning and late afternoon prime times. About 4pm is their
