Cambodia is known as the Kingdom of Cambodia and once known as the Khmer Empire, Cambodia cuisine is the popular Khmer dish. The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula and belong to the Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Vietnam to the east, Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. Read more about Best time to visit Cambodia to make a plan traveling for yourself.
Angkor Wat
- Angkor is in Siem Reap province, Cambodia’s northern. It is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. It extends over approximately 400 square kilometres and includes scores of temples, hydraulic structures (basins, dykes, canals, reservoirs) as well as communication routes. For centuries, Angkor was the centre of the Khmer Kingdom. With impressive monuments, several different ancient urban plans and large lakes, the site testifies to a wonderful civilization. Temples in Angkor such as Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Preah Khan and Ta Prohm, exemplars of Khmer architecture.
- Inside, Angkor Wat is a temple complex. This is also the largest religious monument in the world, with the site measuring 162.6 hectares. Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century. It is also the largest monument of the Angkor group. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions and unique sculptures make it one of the finest monuments in the world.
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Angkor Wat |
Royal palace
- The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh was built over a century ago to serve as the house of the King of Cambodia, his family and foreign dignitaries, as a place for the performance of court ceremony and ritual. It is as a symbol of the Kingdom.
- Royal Palace serves to this day as the Cambodian home of King Norodom Sihamoni and former King Norodom Sihanouk.
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Royal palace |
National museum of Cambodia
- The National Museum of Cambodia is in central Phnom Penh, on Street 13, next to the Royal Palace.
- The main activities of the National Museum of Cambodia consist of exhibiting, protecting and promoting understanding of Cambodia’s cultural and artistic treasures. In addition, the Museum attracts visitors through its exhibitions and fulfill its role as an integral part of the community. With the Museum, Cambodia’s cultural heritage is of great value and can provide a source of pride.
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National museum of Cambodia |
Preah Vihear Temple
- Prasat Preah Vihear has the most spectacular placement of all the temples built during the six-centuries-long of Khmer Empire.
- Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire romdeng. This temple is located on the Thai/Cambodian border, about 3.5 hours form siem reap. It predates Angkor wat.
- Cambodian and Thailand dispute its ownership so their is armed soldiers located there. UN gave it to cambodians.
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Preah Vihear |
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