Tourism in Cambodia

Cambodia is a small country situated in the Southern section of Eastern Asia. With a surface area of less than 200,000 square kilometers and a population of less than 15 million people, what is it really in that destination that makes tourism the second most important source of national income, after the production of cloth? In other words, what makes more than 3 million traveler tour Cambodia every year? We will be shedding some light on the most important touristic attraction of the country. As a matter of fact, tourists who travel to Cambodia have the option to enjoy a lot of stuff. The marvels of nature are greatly reflected in the Great Mekong River and the Tonlé Sap, one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. There are several remarkable ancient temples as well. On the other hand, Cambodia hosts many remarkable beaches with white soft sand and crystal clear water. Angkor Wat Temples Angkor Wat is a large complex of temples located to the South East of the capital. Established in the 12th century AD, the main temple of the complex was constructed for the cult of Hinduism. However, afterwards, it was transformed to be a Buddhism Temple. This remarkable set of temples is actually one of the most notable highlights that almost all travelers who spend their holidays in Cambodia commonly visit. The temple is famous for its accurate amazing architectural features including the lotus flower shape that is drawn by the five towers constructed around the complex. rnPhnom Penh Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and the most populated city of the whole country. Featured with its marvelous mix between the traditional and the French style of architecture, a visit to Phnom Penh is a must for any traveler who spends his vacation on Cambodia. The Water Festival of Phnom Penh One of the most important attractions that grab the attention of tourists to spend their vacations in Cambodia is the Water Festival that is held every year in November in the capital. This festival is actually organized to celebrate the reverse in the flow of the famous great River of Tonle Sap. The festival, which is held for three consecutive days, witnesses the organization of many activities including rowboats races, dances, water sports, and much more. The National Museum of Cambodia For history fans that enjoy their tours in Cambodia is the National Museum located in Phnom Penh. This is where the largest numbers of displays illustrating the Khmer art and heritage are exhibited. With more than 1400 displays, the museum tells the story of Cambodia from prehistoric periods till contemporary times. The building of the museum is also quite impressive. Characterized by its distinctive Khmer style of architecture, inspired by the many temples constructed around the country, the museum building was erected in 1924 to be one of the landmarks commonly visited by tourists who travel to Cambodia. The Prasat Preah Temple The Prasat Preah Temple is perhaps the most remarkable Hindu temple usually included in many travel packages to Cambodia. Located on top of a mountain, with several marvelous straits and nature beauties, the construction of the temple is quite sophisticated. Being hewn out of rocks, the temple is quite impressive to the extent that the UNESCO enlisted it in its World Heritage List.