ANGKOR WAT
Angkor Wat is the largest and most magnificent of all Angkor Temples, making it a favorite tourist destination in Cambodia. This building was erected by King Suryavarman II in the early mid-12th century. The rectangular pool surrounding Angkor Wat which rises through a series of three terraces to the central temple and tower with a height of 213 meters is a special attraction.
Angkor Wat has an amazing history and the beauty of this building is one of the most popular tourist destinations for foreign tourists. The popularity of the temples in the Angkor Wat area is even more global after being used as the shooting location for Angelina Jolie in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The perfect time to visit Angkor Wat is highly recommended in the morning when the sun rises. Don't be surprised because there are hundreds or even thousands of visitors who will gather on the front yard of Angkor Wat even though it's still dark.
Angkor Wat
TUOL SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM
Cambodia has had a dark history, to be precise in 1975-1978 where there were mass killings of more than 2 million Cambodians. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is one of the silent witnesses of the place where the massacre took place which is now turned into a museum. Starting from the mass graves to the skulls of the victims, which are still neatly stored, Toppers can still find them. Various dioramas and paintings depicting the chronology of this historical event can also be studied at this historical Cambodia tourist attraction.
You can feel the creepy impression of the museum when you see the rusty barbed wire installed on the 2 meter high wall that surrounds this place. Maybe Sahabat Silir will feel even more 'mixed up' when entering the room on the first floor of Building A. In each room you can find an iron bed complete with bars and a metal leg necklace as well as a box of zinc. Meanwhile, on the wall there is a framed original photo of a victim who was tortured on the bed. In addition, this museum can be an instgrammable photo spot with its creepy old building shape.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
KOH KER
Koh Ker was the capital of the Khmer empire for a very short period of time from 928 - 944. This tourist spot has a variety of very large statuary buildings. It is dominated by Prasat Thom, a 30 meter high temple pyramid that towers over the surrounding forest. On this site there is also a giant Garuda statue, which is half human and half human bird, thus adding to the impression of natural beauty.
You can find various magnificent buildings from the capital city of Koh Ker and statues and temples in this tourist area of Cambodia. One of the most famous is a temple that is shaped like a pyramid with a height of 30 meters in the middle of a jungle. This place is one of the destinations with photo instagrammable object, very dear to miss.
Koh Ker
BAYON TEMPLE
Bayon Temple is a famous part of the Angkor world and has more than 200 large stone faces. This temple was built in the 12th century by King Jayawarman VII as a massive extension of the capital city of Angkor Thom. Bayon Temple was built in the center of the royal city so that it became a destination for tourists.
What's interesting about this one tourist attraction is that you can find as many as 200 different face carvings scattered on various sides and corners of this historic site. One of the most famous face sculptures is the face of a smiling person who is widely believed to be the face of one of Cambodia's former kings, Jayayarman VII.
Bayon Temple
ROYAL PALACE, PHNOM PENH
The first Cambodia tourist destination that you can visit while in the capital of Phonm Penh is the Cambodian King Palace complex. This magnificent palace building was built with a very charming Cambodian architecture. Another interesting data from the Cambodian King Palace complex is the existence of the Silver Pagoda, called the Silver Pagoda because no less than 5000 tiles made of silver line this typical Cambodian pagoda building. Not only that, in this Pagoda there is also a Buddha statue made of gold and decorated with 9,584 diamonds.
Synonymous with the building at Phnom Penh's Royal Palace is the Thai-style roof and a large photo of King Norodom. Preah Tineang or The Throne Hill is the main building that serves as the King's hall to receive guests from nationalities or state meetings. Tourists cannot enter this building, but can still take pictures on the outside of the building.
Royal Palace
CAMBODIA NATIONAL MUSEUM
Another tourist destination in Cambodia that you can visit is the National Museum of Cambodia which is in the capital city of Phonm Phen. This magnificent Cambodian tourist attraction with traditional Cambodian architecture has the most complete collection of artifacts in Cambodia, so it is worth a visit when stopping in Cambodia. Here you can see displays of artifacts and ancient items that tell the story of Cambodia's past.
This magnificent Cambodian tourist attraction with traditional Cambodian architecture has the most complete collection of artifacts in Cambodia, so it is worth a visit when stopping in Cambodia. From the outside, the walls of the museum are already bright. There is a park surrounding it which makes this place look even more suitable for taking selfies. Inside, this museum houses various works of art from all over Cambodia. You could say, this museum's collection is the most comprehensive and the largest among other museums in Cambodia.
National Museum of Cambodia
ANGKOR NIGHT MARKET
Another shopping destination in Cambodia besides Thmey Market is the Ankor Night Market. A night market in the Siam Reap area where you can find lots of local handicraft vendors that are suitable for souvenirs to take home after a vacation in Cambodia. This night market can be your destination to find goods with good quality and unique. Souvenirs and gifts can also be found here.
You can find various kinds of souvenir and gift in this market. Since it is operated at night, you will find lots of tourist who walk around the market. If you're lucky enough you can get discount of the souvenirs you buy. You should be good at bargaining and the sellers are open for the bargaining.
Angkor Night Market
KRATIé PROVINCE
Kratie is a small town located on the banks of the Mekong River. This place is dominated by a trading center surrounded by old colonial buildings. Many tourists choose Kratie tours during the peak season. In this environment there are an estimated 66 to 86 dolphins in the Mekong area of Cambodia.
Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, Kratie offers dolphin watching tours which are a top destination for travelers. The endangered Irrawaddy dolphin is endemic to the Mekong, and steps are continuing to prevent it from becoming extinct. Tourism has played a positive role in dolphin protection efforts as it offers an economic alternative to fishing.
Kratie province
TONLE SAP
The next tourist attraction in Cambodia is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap. The size of this lake always changes according to the season. When the dry season arrives, the size of the lake will shrink and water flows into the lake from the Mekong River. However, during the rainy season the lake will expand and the water flow will reverse direction from the Tonle Sap to the Mekong River.
In addition, in this Cambodia tourist attraction, Toppers also met and saw the activities of the Cham tribe who live in floating villages around this lake. Apart from providing a variety of food sources and vital for Cambodian irrigation, the lake is home to 170 floating villages that depend on fishing for their livelihoods, with houses built directly over the water. Homes, shops, churches, schools and temples in these villages are built on buoys made of barrels and bamboo tied together.
Tonle Sap
SIHANOUKVILLE
Cambodia also has a beach tourism destination which is quite popular among tourists, namely Sihanoukville. Located about 4 hours from downtown Phonm Phen, this Cambodian tourist attraction offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and long stretches of white sand. In addition, other beach tourism alternatives in Cambodia that can be your choice are Sokha Beach, Independent Beach, Long Beach, Serendipity Beach and Otres Beach.
The beaches in this area are popular tourist destinations in Cambodia among local and foreign tourists. There are characteristics on each beach. Sokha Beach and Independence Beach have many luxury hotels. Brash Ochheuteal Beach and Serendipity Beach area are popular sandy trails and become one of the backpacker areas in Southeast Asia.
Sihanoukville
PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE
Located in the Dangrek Mountains, on a cliff as high as 525 meters, there is also a Hindu temple from Kher that was built in 11 and 12 during the time of the Khmer kings Suryavarman I and Suryavarman II. This temple was built as a form of homage to Lord Shiva. The ruins of the temple, which still exudes grandeur, can be a choice of tourist destinations in Cambodia that you visit.
Situated atop the Dangrek Mountains, overlooking the Cambodian floodplain, Prasat Preah Vihear is a monumental temple complex consisting of intricately carved pavilions connected by long roads, originally built in honor of Lord Shiva. This temple is located on the border with Thailand and has historically been a point of contention between the two countries claiming to belong to them. Regardless, the spectacular view from this temple is something you must see.
Temple of Preah Vihear
BANTEAY SREI
Banteay Srei Tourism is located 25 km north-east of the main temple group despite being an official part of the Angkor complex. This temple was completed in 967 and was built using red sandstone. Banteay Srei is the main temple in Angkor which was built by one of King Radendravarman's advisers, namely Yajnyavahara.
Banteay Srei Butterfly Center located in Siem Reap province hosts more than 30 species of Cambodian butterflies, making it one of the largest covered butterfly centers in Southeast Asia. Visitors can also see firsthand the journey of this insect from egg to caterpillar, pupa, and finally into an adult butterfly.
Banteay Srei
BOKOR HILL STATION
This site was built by the French in the 1920s. Today, this abandoned Bokor hill base has a ghost town feel that frightens tourists. In October 2008, the road to Bokor was officially closed due to continuous reconstruction. Although now there are tours arranged by local travel agencies.
Bokor Hill Station, located near Kampot, was built by the French in 1920 as a retreat from the heat of Phnom Penh. Bokor Hill Station is also a tourist destination, especially for photographers. The location is in a National Park, so it's a little difficult to reach it. However, not a few tourists rent motorbikes and visit Bokor Hill Station to take pictures of its beauty and feel its awesomeness.
Bokor Hill Station
SILVER PAGODA
Silver Pagoda tourism also has its own charm for foreign tourists. The building is located in the Royal Instance of Phnom Penh. This tourist spot has many national assets such as golden Buddha statues and various gems. In addition, on the inside of the wall there is a mural decoration with the word color. Contains the Ramayana myth painted in 1903 - 1904 by as many as 40 Khmer artists.
It is called the Silver Pagoda because no less than 5000 tiles made of silver line this typical Cambodian pagoda building. Not only that, in this Pagoda there is also a Buddha statue made of gold and decorated with 9,584 diamonds. This place can be the best tourist attraction with a very beautiful view from the building.
Silver Pagoda
CARDAMOM MOUNTAINS
Cambodia also has enchanting natural charm, one of which you can find at the tourist destination Cardomom Mountain. This tourist destination in Cambodia is a nature reserve in the form of mountains where there is also a desert which is the only one in Southeast Asia. The natural beauty of this tourist attraction in Cambodia is guaranteed to give an unforgettable deep impression.
You will be treated to a stunning view of the Cardamom Mountains which is the border of Thailand. The Blue Mountains, which are located beside Otaveo Waterfall, are the right choice for tourists who want to hike. There is a small restaurant near the waterfall which serves simple local specialties. Up to the top of a nearby hill is the Wat Phnom Yat Temple, which depicts sinners being punished in gruesome ways.
Cardamom
TA PROHM TEMPLE
Ta Prohm is the ruins of a temple that is bound by tree roots. This place is so attractive that it is designed to show tourists that there are many remaining temples that once stood in Cambodia. Many tourists come to take pictures at this place. The uniqueness and beauty of this temple is an attraction so many people visit it.
What is beautiful and unique about this location is that the temple is overgrown with trees that are hundreds of years old. The Cambodians call it the Spung tree. Tree roots appear to be sticking to the temple walls. Many tourists from various countries come and take pictures around the Ta Prohm Temple. The beautiful atmosphere with green trees around also makes tourists feel quite at home here.
Ta Prohm Temple
ANGKOR THOM
This temple, which is located in the center of Siem Reap, is often called by the local community "Uncle Tom". Although not as popular as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom has the attraction of an entrance bridge flanked by stone statues of 54 soldiers arranged lengthwise. Some statues appear to have no heads as a symbol of the Vietnam war, many soldiers who lost their heads were taken by looters.
This temple has no magical nuance, it shows more aspects of everyday life such as men playing chess, women cooking and having babies, to other very artistic architecture. Angkor Thom which is also one of the best tourist attractions in Cambodia. This part of Angkor Wat has a 650 feet wide moat, a stone gate with a guardian lion, a seven-headed dragon and a tower of Mount Meru that makes it look majestic.
Angkor Thom
SIEM REAP NIGHT MARKET
Siem Reap Night Market is another night market you can find in Siem Reap. This place has plenty of interesting stalls that sell unique and antique stuffs. You can the best price if you're good at bargaining. The place is also near to the popular Pub Street, where you can find many eatery spots and bars.
The Siem Riep Night Market sells more food. Uniquely, when transacting here, you can use two currencies, namely the Cambodian dollar or riel. This place is open from the afternoon which offers a beautiful view of the river which is very clean.
Siem Reap Night Market
PUB STREET
Many tourists spend the night on Pub Street, there are various restaurants that tourists can visit to eat dinner. One of the famous ones is The Red Piano, tourists can also order cocktails. There is also a night market that sells various unique items, paintings, and clothes for souvenirs.
Another night market and the most famous among backpackers is Pub Street. Apart from souvenirs, there are also restaurants that sell unique foods, for example crocodile meat. There are also some backpackers who create street shows to raise money for their trips.
Pub Street
THMEY MARKET
Thmey Market is a large market where Toppers can find various things to buy from fashion, bags, to various Cambodian souvenirs and souvenirs. Apart from being suitable as a shopping tourism destination in Cambodia. There are also many Cambodian culinary delights that you can find and taste while hunting for souvenirs at this shopping attraction in Cambodia.
You can find various kinds of goods here, from clothes, various souvenirs for souvenirs, precious stones, to vegetables and fruit. Precious stones are the mainstay of the Cambodian kingdom mines. The atmosphere is busy and fun can be an object for Instagrammable photos for those of you who like photography.
Thmey Market
