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Shihanuk Vills
The warm and tranquil water is perfect for swimming, sunbathing or just relaxing after tiring swimming. Besides the good beaches, the air in Sihanouk Ville is fresh and the place is famous for the seafood restaurant dishing out fresh and mouth-watering seafood cuisines.
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| There are also many secluded island where one can hire a boat to visit and perhaps practice driving in lovely underwater environment. There are most than dozen of islands off the coast of Sihanouk Ville, Koh Rong and Koh Rang Sanlom, both are surrounded by blissfully empty and beautiful beaches by swaying palms and coconuts trees. |
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Ratanakiri
Ratanakiri located in the north-eastern part of Cambodia. This province has been left isolated from the rest of the country for many decades due to poor road condition and lake communication, though condition today has improved. |
The province boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes and is home to several settlements of ethic hill tribes. It has many interesting natural site that are unique to the territory. There is an incredible beautiful waterfall, a tranquil volcanic lake and a dense rainforest rich in a variety of flora and fauna. A distinct contrast from 21th Century opulence, this province remains largely uncorrupted as the majority of the population here is made up of ethnic minority groups all living harmoniously to complement the natural embiance the province very attractive to urbance dwellers, some of these are hidden deep in the jungle making it even more interesting for the tourist since getting there means trekking and this can be done elephant ride as well. Early at down, mean are usually out hunting for food while woman stay at village picking fruits or working in the rice fields. Goods and services are paid for through an exchange process or bartering system, so money is sometimes considered worthless in these communities. Experiencing these people's way of life can certainly be a rewarding experience for visitors to the northeast.
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Waterfall: There are several local waterfalls. They are best during the rainy season when water volume is at its peak. On your way to the local falls you will pass through rubber plantations and rural countryside. On most tours of the area: Cha Ong 18 meters waterfall in the jungle. |
The rock behind the falls has been carved out by the action of the water making, it possible to walk behind the falls. 2000 riel entry fee. Kan Chang: wide, approximately 7 meter tall falls with a large pool at the best where it is possible to swim. 2000 riel entry fee. Ka Tieng: 10 meter falls in a jungle setting swimming. |
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Yeak Loam Volcanic lake: is a 700,000 years old volcanic crater lake in a
peaceful jungle setting in the Yeak Laom commune Protected area. The lake
and the area are considered sacred by many of the Khmer Loeu peoples,
and a steeped in local myth and legend. |
There are a couple of docks on the lakeside and swimming and picnicking are encouraged. The lake is 800 meters in diameter and 47 meter deep, and is ringed by a 2.5 km hiking trail.
The Yeak Laom cultural and environmental Center on the lake trails displays Khmer Loeu handicrafts fabrics. 4000 riel entrance fee to lake area. 5 Km from town.
Virachey National Park: is 37 km northeast of Banlung bordering Lao and Vietnam. It is a heavily jungle and mountainous area and has not been completely explored Park. |
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*Mondulkiri
If you wish to explore rich culture, immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, encounter wonderful people, when Mondulkiri is the ideal destination for you. Mondulkiri is the largest province in Cambodia but sparely populated: about 40,000 people are living here.
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Mondulkiri is located in eastern Cambodia, with scenery and a climate quite unlike anywhere else in the country. In the dry season the weather is 23 – 29 C with sunshine, in the summer temperature vary between 27 c and 31 c. There are endless grassy hills, rivers and jungle. At an average elevation of 800m, it can get quite chilly at night. Mondulkiri has numerous tourist attractions such as waterfall, indigenous culture, national parks and elephant trekking.
Although more and more house are built in "Khmer Style", you still can find the raditional Phnong Houses. In the houses you will find big jars, which are said to be more than a thousand years old, and traditional gongs. There are various short of gongs used at difference occasions. Jars and gongs are among the most valuable possession of indigenous communities both in traditional and spiritual as well as material terms.China District, 43 Kilometers from Sen Monorom on the upgrade road, Bou Sra is most beautiful waterfall in Mondulkiri and has three stages.
Send Monorom Waterfall: located 5 kilometers from the provincial town by the red soil trail. Along both sides of the trail are industrial plantations: rubber, coffee and cashew. Local people usually meet each other at Sen Monorom waterfall during holidays and national festivals.
Rum Near Waterfall: 10 kilometers from Sen Monorom, located near rubber, coffee, cashew, mango and avocado plantations. At the waterfall, there are many big trees projecting the cool shadow to the area.
Chrey Thom Waterfall: 43 kilometers from Sen Monorom. The provincial tourist office promotes this waterfall is the top tourist side instead of Bou Sra which is accessible during the rainy season. |
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*Kratie
Kratie province located on the east bank of Mekong River is rich in logging and fishery. This section of the Mekong River that runs through this province brings fertile soil and diversified marine life. |
Fish harvested in this part of the river are said to be of high quality and are ideally good for export. The province is also home to endangered species of freshwater dolphin – the pink dolphins. They lived in this part of Mekong River and Cambodia is proud to conserve them. |
*Kampong Thom
Kampong Thom is located at the north-west of Kampong Cham on National Road 6, is another one of those towns that overland travelers stop at when speeding between destinations, but never really hang around long enough to get a feel for the place.
If you are traveling on the arduous road between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, it is a pleasant place to break the journey for a night and is a good base from which to explore the pre-angkorian Chenla capital of Sambor Prey Kuk and the hill-top temple of Phnom Santuk. It is another sleepy provincial capital, but the proximity of Sambor Prey Kuk makes it a more rewarding stop than many of the others. |
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Sambor Prey Kuk: is home to the most impressive group of pre-Angkorian monuments anywhere in Cambodia and there are more than 100 small temples scattered through the forest. They are some of the oldest structures in the country. |
| It was the capital of Chenla during the reign of the early 7th Century King Isanavarman, and continued to be an important center scholarship during the Angkorian period.
The complex of Ishanapura consists of four groups of edifices, most of which are made of brick, whose design prefigures a numbers of later developments in Khmer art. The most northern groups is dedicated Gambhireshvara, one of Shiva's many forms, while the other groups are all dedicated to Shiva himself.
It is best visited on the way to Siem Reap as it gives the visitor a chronological insight into the development of temple architecture in Cambodia. Coming from Siem Reap you might have seen enough temples to last a lifetime and those at Sambor Prey Kuk are certainly not in the same league as Angkor.
Getting there and away, the road between Kampong Thom and Sambor Prey Kuk are in pretty poor sharp so the 35 km takes about 50 minutes. There are two routes, neither of is straightforward, so it is best to take a guide from Kampong Thom even if you got your own transport. Arrange a motor-driver for a day and expect to pay US$ 6 up and the cheapest way to get there is remarque-motor, but it will take nearly 3 hours. |
*Takeo
Takeo is one of the oldest provinces found in the southern part of Cambodia. It is where the ancient kingdom of Funan was establish in around 1st Century AD. Funan is Chinese meaning wealth of the south. Takeo has a few temples including the famous Phnom Da temple, which dates back to around 5th century and is the most interesting province to visit for those interested in understanding the roots of civilization. |
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Tonle Bati / Ta Prohm
The Tonle Bati area is 33 kilometers south of Phnom Penh, just off Route #2 it contains two Angkorian era temples, Ta prohm and yeay Peau, both of which offer some interesting bas-reliefs in fairly good condition. |
| both temples were built under Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century during the same period the Bayond and Angkor Thom in Siem Reap were constructed. They are often combined with a visit to Phnom Chiso. |
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Phnom Chiso
On top of this hill there is a small but interesting temple built from laterite and brick and decorated with sandstone lintes. Inscriptions here date from the 11th century, when this site was known as Suryagiri. |
The 503 steps to the top of this hill make for a fairly vigorous climb but the quality of the ruins and the amazing view of the countryside make the climb worth it.
Angkor Borei
Angkor Borei is a town in the area of several ruins and archeological digs. The area contains artifacts dating from the Funon (4th-5th centuries) and water Chenla (8th Century) as well as the later Angkorian period. There is a small museum in the twon. |
*Kampot
Set with picture perfection near the best of elephant mountains on the Prek Kampong Bay River, the provincial capital of Kampot is quite different than Sihanouk Ville. Quiet streets, few tourist, French colonial and Chinesearchitecture, all serve to lend Kampot a quaint and much older small town ambiance. Visitors come to Kampot for a taste of provincial Cambodia, the inexpensive, fresh from the ocean seafood, and to used is as a stepping stone to the Bokor station, Kep city and the rest of Southeastern Cambodia |
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Kep Beach: A Single, Kilometer long crescent of sand near the tip of the Kep peninsula. Dinning platforms and seafood vendors line the road behind the beach. Busy on weekends but often deserted during the week. |
The road through Kep traces the coastline to the beach and then circles back on it. Cars and Vans must pay admission to drive the loop (2500 riel-5000 riel). Motorcycle and pedestrians are free. Be aware that the loop is an one way street and the police do occasionally enforce the law, levying fines against violators.
Bokor Hill Station: is a mountaintop collection of building (hotel, Casino, Church, Royal Residence, etc.), constructed by French authorities in the early 1920s as a complement to the already popular Kep resort area. In the 1990s, a travel author referred to Bokor as "the eeriest place in the world", and it lives up to that reputation. In its time, Bokor was an elegant gateway for French official and foreigner visitors to old Indochina - a classic colonial "hill station" locate in the mountains to allow foreigner visitors accustomed to more temperate climes to escape the tropical heat. |
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