Tourism in Cambodia

Think awe-inspiring 9th- to 13th-century Khmer temples, tropical islands and idyllic beaches with not a single soul in sight and you'll have an idea of tourism in Cambodia is all about. The kingdom of Cambodia is also known as Kampuchea and is situated in Southeast Asia. The country's capital city is Phnom Penh and it is home to fifteen million people. Cambodia is bordered on the west and northwest by Thailand, Laos to its northeast and Vietnam to its east and southeast. The Gulf of Thailand lies in the southern side of Cambodia. The country has very recently emerged as a strong contender among the list of country's that compete for the title of world's top tourist destinations.

Any discussion about tourism in Cambodia is incomplete without a mention of the Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia and the Angkor vat. The temple complex is spread out over an area of 400 square kilometers. Angkor contains remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century CE. These include the Temple of Angkor Vat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its numerous decorative sculptures. In 1992 the temple was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and was also put in the List of World Heritage in Danger. UNESCO has now established an exhaustive program to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.

Another place that you must find a mention in an article on tourism in Cambodia is the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia. Take a cruise across this lake float past villages and spend a day or two at Prek Toal Biosphere Reserve, Southeast Asia's premier bird sanctuary.

Another really great part of tourism at Cambodia is a trip to Kompong Luong which is a permanently floating town located on the Tonlé Sap.

Tourism in Cambodia also includes a visit to these delightful locales like:-

- Yeak Laom Volcanic Lake in Cambodia
- Virachey National Park in Cambodia
- Bokor National Park in Cambodia
- Preah Vihear in Cambodia
- Kampong Cham in Cambodia

Unspoilt tropical beaches, jungle haunts and a bustling capital: tours in Cambodia will cover it all.