Famous Tourist Destinations In Cambodia

Cambodia is a beautiful place to visit and is also known as pilgrimage to many religious tourists because of the famous Angkor Vat sun temple. It is one of the top destinations if you are interested in looking for places that promote eco tourism. To get sufficient information abut this spectacular country, read and get to know about the different tourists destinations.

Angkor Borei

Angkor Borei is a small town fringed by ancient walls of Cambodia. Its economy comes from the rice cultivation in the dry season. It was earlier known as Vyadhapura and was the capital of 'Water Chenla' in the fifth century. Residents of Angkor Borei have replaced the Kher Home with a guest house. Jeweler stones, pottery and artecrafts of this place are famous in Cambodia.

Bokor National Park

Bokor national is home to many wildlife species and the protected land consists of 1581 sq km. Many endangered species like tigers are also protected here. Popokvill falls and French hill station are a treat to nature lovers. Green Peafowl and chestnut headed partridge are found in Bokor. This national park is free form any kind of coal mines but necessary precautions must be taken while traveling to Cambodia.

Central Cardamoms Protected Forest

This forest covers three most jeopardized ecosystems of the world: wetlands, lowland evergreen forests and riparian forests. Military officers and rangers protect this area from hunters and its funding to improve its security level is dime by Cambodian government.

Kep

Kep was founded by a French socialite in 1908 and is popular for its breathtaking sunset and lip smacking sea food. The resort is set up near Kep -Su -mer. In the year 1960 a zoo was also opened here. Tourists can relish the spectacular water sports and adventure lovers can enjoy the casino place of this resort.

Mondulkuri province

Mondulkuri is a cool place when compared to other regions of Cambodia. You can explore the local villages here and get the experience to be a Mahout. You will find many elephants on your way. Tigers and bears are also found here in abundance but it is tough to get a chance to have a look at them. The literal meaning of Mondulkuri is 'meeting of the hills' and in the sunshine it looks somewhat like Wales. The place gets cold at night so it is better that you carry your warm clothes with you

Northeastern Cambodia

Northeastern Cambodia is home to a wide variety of exotic fauna and looks like a safari park with leopards, tigers and elephants. Ratanakiri and Mondulkuri provinces of northeast Cambodia have many amazing landscapes. You can travel on giant animals like elephant to watch the waterfall or rare species of this place like dolphins at Mekang River. Boat service of Mekang River has experienced a downfall as the bus facility business has taken over this place. Locals of this place are very different from any other part of Cambodia.

Cambodia is known for its amazing places and welcoming nature of Cambodians. It is almost a must to visit this beautiful place if you are looking to spend your vacations at peace with nature.