Cultural sightseeing in Cambodia. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces

The luxury hotels in Cambodia, deserving attention of the most discerning traveler.
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Cambodians are very fond of all kinds of holidays and always celebrate them on a grandiose scale. One of the most popular holidays in Cambodia is the …
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Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, most of which is endless, densely forested plains. Due to frequent rainy seasons, the country's soils are …
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Palaces in Cambodia
♥ Palace 'Ancient Palace' Phimeanakas. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Residential Palace' Siem Reap. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace' Phnom Penh. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Ancient Palace' Phimeanakas. On the map


♥ Palace 'Residential Palace' Siem Reap. On the map


♥ Palace 'Royal Palace' Phnom Penh. On the map


Extreme Guinness-type places in Cambodia
Balut in Siem Reap Restaurants
From the series “The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World”
In Cambodia, balut is considered a predominantly male meal as the locals believe that it positively affects the potency. The most high-quality and useful is an egg surrounded by the amniotic juice. The latter is considered a powerful aphrodisiac. It is important to note that the dish is widespread not only in Cambodia, but also in Vietnam, Laos, … Read all
Angkor Wat
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Europeans got acknowledged about this prominent religious sight in the second half of the 19th century. Since then the awesome temple was attracting an incredible number of travelers and explorers every year. The main attraction of Cambodia hides many secrets, especially those … Read all

Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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05.06.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

05.06.2023
Famous sites of culture and history of Cambodia in photoset
Culture and monuments in popular cities of Cambodia
The location of this unique temple and many other iconic constructions is the ancient city of Angkor, a capital of the powerful Khmer Empire. As scientists have found, the territory of the ancient capital was occupied by two large temple complexes. The temple of Angkor Wat is located in the mountainous area and near it were the ruins of the temple complex Angkor Thom found. The considerable part of old constructions was restored, so walks along the ancient capital promise to be very exciting. … Read more

As for other museums, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum should be noted. It is located in the building of the prison called Tuol Sleng. Before the Khmer came to the city, the building had been a location of school, which classrooms and halls were reconstructed into prison cells. Only 8 prisoners got out of prison alive and more than 14 000 people died here. Not all attractions of Phnom Penh are shadowed by the tragic past. The city has preserved a lot of beautiful architectural monuments. … Read more
