Cambodia Travel - Hotels, Attractions, Information
 Siem Reap
Famous as the location of Angkor Wat and the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap not surprisingly derives most of its income from tourism. A small city that operates at a relaxed pace, Siem Reap is extremely tourist-friendly – the US Dollar is accepted (if not preferred) almost everywhere, accommodation is some of the cheapest in Asia and Pub Street provides plenty of opportunities for travelers to mingle.
Angkor Archaeological Park lies just outside Siem Reap. Covering hundreds of square kilometers, the main tourist areas are Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (made famous in Tomb Raider) and Pre Rup, a crumbling Khmer temple from the 10th century. Each of these sites is worth at least a full day's exploration and all are best seen in the early morning or late afternoon, as sub-tropical heat and crowds can make sightseeing in the middle of the day quite challenging.
Hotels Siem Reap - Last Minute Hotels Siem Reap - Hotels with Special Offers & Hot Deals in Siem Reap
 Phnom Penh
With its French colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and haunting remnants of the Khmer Rouge, Phnom Penh represents one of Cambodia's most complete cross-sections of national history. While most tourists travel to Cambodia with Angkor Wat in mind, Phnom Penh is riveting and relevant, and it certainly belongs on any tourist's itinerary.
The city is named after a woman called Penh who discovered a set of Buddhist relics on a nearby hill (phnom). Today, that hill is crowned with Wat Phnom, the most important temple in the region. This is a good place to begin a tour of the city center, which goes on to include the stately Royal Palace and blocks of French colonial architecture. Boutique hotels in Phnom Penh are on the rise, with many housed in these century-old colonial gems.
Hotels Phnom Penh - Hotels with Special Offers & Hot Deals in Phnom Penh
Recommended Hotels Cambodia
 Passaggio Boutique Hotel, Siem Reap 
Passaggio Boutique Hotel is located in Siem Reap’s Watdamnak Village, a convenient 5-minute walk from the Old Market and Pub Street. It offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Passaggio is a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport. The famous Angkor Wat is a short 10-minute drive away.
The air-conditioned rooms at Passaggio come with private bathrooms and hairdryers. A cable TV and tea/coffee maker can be found in all rooms.
Guests can arrange day trips and transport easily at the tour desk. For added convenience, Passaggio also provides laundry services and free parking.
Passaggio Boutique Hotel has a restaurant serving Khmer and Western dishes. Refreshing drinks can be enjoyed at the Terrace Bar.
Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!
 Bougainvillier Boutique Hotel, Phnom Penh
Bougainvillier Boutique Hotel is located in Phnom Penh, 3 minutes by car to the Royal Palace and National Museum. The hotel offers cosy accommodation overlooking the Mekong River.
Rooms at the Bougainvillier Hotel feature Asian furnishings. Each room is equipped with a cable TV, minibar and safety deposit box.
Guests can relax in the swimming pool or avail of the free Wi-Fi in the business centre. The hotel also offers laundry and ticketing service.
The on-site restaurant serves Khmer and French dishes.
Bougainvillier Boutique Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Phnom Penh International Airport. Transfers can be arranged.
Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!
More Recommended Hotels Cambodia
 Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville's beaches are the tropical idyll. White sands disappear into the warm blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand, essentially offering a Thai island holiday at a cheaper price. The most popular beach in Sihanoukville is Sokha beach, and accommodation here ranges from low-budget guesthouses to high-end resorts. Guesthouses on Sokha beach tend to fill up quickly during major holiday periods, in which case many head to rocky Paradise beach in the next bay. Further south is Ochheuteal Beach and at the very northern end of Sihanoukville is Independence Beach and the iconic Independence Hotel, a holdover from the town's boom time.
Hotels Sihanoukville - Hotels with Special Offers & Hot Deals in Sihanoukville
News Cambodia
Private Tour: Angkor Wat Ancient Temples Full-Day Tour from Siem Reap
Visit Cambodia's magnificent Angkor temple complex on this private full-day Angkor Wat tour from Siem Reap.
In the morning, visit the Roluos Temple Group, then return to Siem Reap for lunch.
In the afternoon, spend two and a half hours touring majestic Angkor Wat before climbing up to Phnom Bakheng to enjoy a magnificent sunset over Angkor and ...
Greg Williams is appointed General Manager of Alila Sothea
Alila Hotels and Resorts is proud to have Mr. Greg Williams rejoin the team as General Manager of Alila Sothea, Siem Reap, the newest Alila property.
Alila Sothea Siem Reap
Alila Sothea is an award-winning luxury hotel with spacious suites with butler service and free Wi-Fi. Featuring gardens set amidst fountains, it offers a fitness centre and ...
Best Western Opens First Hotel in Cambodia
Best Western has opened its first hotel in Cambodia. The all-suite Suites and Sweet Resort Angkor is located in the popular tourism destination of Siem Reap a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the world-renowned Angkor Wat.
Suites and Sweet Resort Angkor
Suites and Sweet Resort Angkor offers luxury suites with private pools, opposite Khmer lake. ...
More travel news Cambodia
Cambodia shares borders with
Thailand, Laos and
Vietnam, but it can be
rough to travel overland between these countries. The most comfortable way
to travel to Cambodia is to fly directly to its capital,
Phnom
Penh. Phnom
Penh was the home of the Khmer Rouge Regime from 1975 to 1979.
Travelling to Cambodia should definitely include a visit here. The city is
renowned for its beauty, especially the area surrounding the Royal Palace
with the magnificent Khmer towers and the French villas overlooking the
banks of the Tonle Sap river is worth a visit.
Angkor wat (Siem
Reap)is the key tourist attraction of Cambodia. The nearly
900-year-old temple has been described as the jewel of the country,
transporting visitors in time and spirit. Since it’s rediscovery in the late
19th century it has been competing with monuments like the Taj Mahal to be
listed as the eighth world wonder.
Another popular destination is Kampong Som (Sihanoukville)
on the South Coast. Here paradise-like bays and empty white sand beaches
lined with palm trees are waiting for you to relax and sunbathe.
World Class Golf Course opens in Siem Reap
The Sofitel-managed Phokeethra Country Club in Siem Reap has opened a new era for tourism near Cambodia’s famed Angkor-era
temples, bringing a world class golf experience to this magnificent
area.
Phokeethra Country Club Angkor Wat combines world class golf and
exceptional leisure facilities in a single complex
just 20 minutes drive
from Siem Reap International Airport.
|
Other major cities are Battambang, the second largest city. Kampong Cham,
Kandal, Prey Veng, Takeo, Kampung Thom, Svay Rieng and Kampong Speu.
Cambodia has three seasons. The rainy, monsoon season, lasts from May to
October. November to April is the dry season, this is split into cold season
from November to January and the hot season is from February to April.
Temperatures change can be very slight between each season and can range
from between 21 to 35 degrees Celsius. For continuing travelers, there are
shuttle services between Phnom Penh and
Ho Chi Minh City. The cost is cheap but the ride is extremely long and
uncomfortable until you reach the paved roads of Vietnam. There is at least
one land crossing between Laos and Cambodia though foreigners may have an
unpleasant time making a go of it.
Cambodia food is closely related to the
cuisines of neighboring Thailand and Laos and, to a lesser extent, Vietnam,
but there are some distinct local dishes. The overall consensus is that
Khmer cooking is like Thai without spicy. Curries, stir tried vegetable,
rice, noodles and soups are staples of the Khmer diet. Cambodia is well
known in the region for its Prahok, a strong, fermented fish paste used in a
variety of traditional dishes.
Phnom Penh is far and away the best place to
try inexpensive Khmer cuisine, though Siem Reap also has some good
restaurants. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to acquaint
yourself with Khmer cooking is to wander into the food stalls found in
markets all over the country and simply sample each dish before deciding
what to eat. In Phnom Penh you also have the choice of excellent Thai,
Vietnamese, Chinese, French and Mediterranean cooking.
Rice is the principal staple in Cambodia and the
Battambang region is the country's rice bowl. Most Cambodian dishes are
cooked in a wok, known locally as a chhnang khteak.
The safety aspect of Cambodia is largely overplayed. Most people are as
friendly as any others in SEA. Take sensible precautions, don't wander
around looking like a lost tourist, don't flaunt your perceived 'wealth' &
don't walk in Phnom Penh after dark. But most of all - relax & enjoy
yourself!
 Cambodia Tourist Attractions -
Phnom Penh is the royal capital located on the
West of crossing point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The attractions
such as Watt Phnom, University of Fine Arts, Royal Palace, Independence
Monument, People, streets, etc are unique to the Royal Capital of Cambodia.
Siem Reap is a well known authenticity, and it is one of the tourist
spot in Asia. It is one of Cambodia's provinces located in North-West part
of Cambodia. The growing of accommodations and hospitality industry is
rising up so fast. The main attractions of Siem Reap such as Angkor Wat,
Angkor Thom, Preah Sat Srey, Phnom Ku-Len (in English: Mountain of Litchi)
with water fall, and thousands of more than 800 years' temples.
more ...
|
