Cambodia's sights: Top 15

Cambodia's sights: Top 15 Before exploring the main attractions, note that there are rules and traditions, so it's much wiser to travel around the country with an es**rt.

Bayon Temple (Ancient City of Angkor Thom)Situated near the Angkor Wat Temple Complex is another major Cambodian attract...
17/05/2022

Bayon Temple (Ancient City of Angkor Thom)
Situated near the Angkor Wat Temple Complex is another major Cambodian attraction, the majestic Bayon Temple, located in the heart of the ancient city of Angkor-Thom and standing out due to its impressive size - its area is 9 square kilometers.
It can be said that Bayon temple rivals Angkor Wat in the title of the favorite architectural monument of travelers. Both temples are undoubtedly impressive, but their design, external architecture and interior decoration are different.
Based on archaeological excavations, Bayon Temple dates back to the late 12th century. The shape of the temple, the symbolism of its architecture and the monumentalism of its structures all add a certain mystical mystique to the image of the temple.
The 54 towers of Bayonne have more than 208 faces carved on them, representing the omnipresence of the ruler. A broad forehead, drooping eyes, a mouth with slightly raised corners, flared nostrils - this combination creates the characteristic 'Angkor smile'. Each of the towers has four human faces about 2 meters high, facing in different directions. The number of towers corresponds to the number of provinces of medieval Cambodia, the central tower among them represents the ruler and his authority.
The bas-reliefs inside the temple symbolize the life of the kingdom in the Middle Ages and reflect all the spheres of life of the people of that time, such as the household, entertainment, work and play. In general, the art of the time reached an unprecedented dawn and later came to be known as the Bayonne Era.

Mount Bokor (Elephant Mountain)Cambodia's 23 national parks rich in natural and historical attractions are further proof...
17/05/2022

Mount Bokor (Elephant Mountain)
Cambodia's 23 national parks rich in natural and historical attractions are further proof - there's plenty to see in Cambodia. The largest and richest park, covering a large area, is Bokor Park, located in the Elephant Mountains. It covers an area of about 1,400 square kilometres. Kamtai Peak (Bokor) is the highest point on the mountain plateau at 1.076 km above the sea.
Bokor National Park is considered the most scenic spot in southern Cambodia, and is listed as one of the most important tourist attractions in the country. Climbing up the overgrown trails to the top of Mt Bokor is like being on a thrilling adventure. The place is abandoned, which gives it a kind of mystical aura. There used to be a small town in the mountains, but today it's just a few abandoned buildings.
The first building you come across is the former Bokora Casino. On a visit to its derelict buildings, you can also climb to the roof to enjoy fantastic views of the Gulf of Siam.
Walking up the slopes, you can come across many of the local fauna - monkeys, parrots, bears, jaguars, sometimes even lions. You should be extremely careful in the morning, as many predators come out to hunt in the morning.
Higher up is the dilapidated Black Palace, once the residence of King Sisowath Minowong.
And on your way to the summit, you'll encounter the park's most beautiful attraction, the two-tiered Popokwil Waterfall.

Angkor Temple Complex (Siem Reap)While the natural landscapes and historical sites are unforgettable, Cambodia has some ...
16/05/2022

Angkor Temple Complex (Siem Reap)
While the natural landscapes and historical sites are unforgettable, Cambodia has some truly monumental civilizational monuments. The Angkor Temple Complex is a unique Cambodian landmark, a complex of temples made of stone and decorated in a single architectural style, but different in form. The complex has a rich historical past and was built during the Khmer civilization, from the 9th to the 12th century. The main gem of the temple complex is undoubtedly the largest temple of Angkor Wat, an area of about 2.5 square kilometres. And all the temples of Angkor cover a huge area - about 200 square kilometres, so to explore the territories of the archaeological park will require several days for modern travelers.

Wat Banan Temple (20 km from Battambang)Twenty kilometres south of the town of Battambang is the semi-deserted, lushly v...
16/05/2022

Wat Banan Temple (20 km from Battambang)
Twenty kilometres south of the town of Battambang is the semi-deserted, lushly vegetated but all the more beautiful attraction of Cambodia - Wat Banan Temple. This is one of the best-preserved 11th-century temples and is essentially a scaled-down copy of Agkor Wat temple - it also has five towers, arranged in a staggered pattern, and the walls are decorated with frescoes and ornaments. Many of the galleries are now badly deteriorated and there are trees growing inside the towers, but this makes the temple all the more impressive.
The structure stands on a hilltop overlooking the Sangkar River and its surroundings, and one has to climb a 358-step ladder to reach the temple. The slopes of the hill are now thickly forested and may hide mines left over from the war years, so it is not advisable to stray off the beaten paths.
The vendors who sell refreshments nearby will be happy to show off the temple. Below the entrance to the temple, almost at the foot of the hill, are caves that are also worth seeing. The entrance is so small that you will have to crawl or lie on your stomach.

National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom PenhNot far from the Royal Palace is another important attraction in Cambodia, the Na...
15/05/2022

National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Not far from the Royal Palace is another important attraction in Cambodia, the National Museum of Cambodia. The museum is the most comprehensive collection of cultural, historical and archaeological artifacts representing the most significant periods of Cambodia from pre-Angkor times to the 15th century AD. The museum is a striking terracotta building in the classical Cambodian style built at the beginning of the last century.
Construction of the National Museum began in 1917 and in 1920 its doors opened to the public. Four years after its opening, in 1924, two wings were added to the east façade to expand the museum.
The museum exhibits a large number of sculptures including ancient statues of deities, demons and heroes of folk legends. But the central place in this vast collection, no doubt, is given to Angkor statues - these are bronze statues of Vishnu, Shiva, Rama, Ganesha, sculpture of Jayawarman. In all, there are about 5,000 statues in the museum, which clearly show the development of Khmer culture.
In addition to countless statues, the museum displays Khmer household items such as textiles and utensils.
As for the grounds, the museum has a picturesque courtyard with a variety of vegetation and beautiful man-made ponds that are a delight to the eye.

Royal Palace in Phnom PenhFor those whose route takes them through Phnom Penh, there is something to see in Cambodia, sp...
15/05/2022

Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
For those whose route takes them through Phnom Penh, there is something to see in Cambodia, specifically in the heart of its capital city. This is Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, which serves as the residence of the head of state. Today, the Royal Palace is the first and main attraction located in the capital. Kings of Cambodia have resided in the palace since its construction, i.e. since 1866.
Today you can visit the palace any day from morning to evening, with a break for lunch.
The Royal Palace was actually built twice - the first time was in 1434, but when the capital of Cambodia was moved to Phnom Penh, a new palace building was laid out by order of King Norodom.
The entire palace complex sits on the banks of the Tonle Sap River and covers an area of 402 metres by 435 metres. It is surrounded by unusual gardens - in addition to the usual lush green lawns, there are glades in which different trees, bushes and flowers planted in tubs can be moved anywhere in various combinations to create a new landscape.
As for the inside of the palace, only some of the rooms are open for viewing. The Throne Hall, Banquet Hall, Royal Regalia Pavilion, the Elephant Pavilion, the Reception Hall, and the Foreign Guests Villa are all open to the public.

Angkor Wat Temple (5 km from Siem Reap)Landmark of Cambodia and the great treasure of the country - the picture of the t...
14/05/2022

Angkor Wat Temple (5 km from Siem Reap)
Landmark of Cambodia and the great treasure of the country - the picture of the temple is on the national flag and coat of arms of Cambodia. Needless to say, many consider it one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Hidden in the jungle, the temple complex, built in the 9-14 centuries AD, was discovered only about a century and a half ago. In 1868, a traveler from France, Henri Muyot, wandering through the jungle, found the stone structures and soon realized that he had made a major historical discovery. Thus a great phase in the history of Cambodia emerged - the era of the Angkor civilization. Many centuries ago Cambodia was ruled by Jayavarman II, to whom the Angkor Empire is attributed. During this era and was created Angkor Wat temple, dedicated to the god Vishnu.
The largest temple of Angkor Wat is located in the centre of a vast temple complex, which includes about two hundred temples. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a ditch that fills up during the rainy season and a wall, and the temple can be entered through the main portal. Of great interest to visitors and explorers alike are the carvings on the temple walls. There are carvings on the walls that are many kilometres long and tell both episodes of Indian mythology and real-life historical events.

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