CAMBODIA TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

 

NORTHEAST

 

RATTANAKIRI
Rattanakiri located in the north-eastern part of the Cambodia. This province has been left isolated from the rest of the country for many decades due to poor road conditions and lake of 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 sites that are unique to the territory... more places

 

NORTHWEST

 

BATTAMBANG & PAILIN
Before the Cambodia's civil war Battambang was the largest and richest province in Cambodia. It is an elegant riverside town, home of some of the best preserved French period architecture in the country. Tourism has a lot of potential as the advent of newly renovated roads, makes it a great base from which to explore nearby temples and scenic villages. There is a very popular boat service running between Battambang and Siem Reap... more places

 

CENTRAL

 

KAMPONG THOM & SAMBO PREI KUK
Kampong Thom is situated in the central part of Cambodia. It is one of five provinces located on the lower part of eastern side of the Tonle Sap Lake. Rice, fishery production and forest products are the major resources of the province. It is also rich in historical sites with countless temples from the pre-Angkorian era. The famous Sambor Prei Kuk is also found here. This ancient city has almost two hundred clay brick temples in it... more places

 

SOUTHEAST

 

TAKEO
Takeo is one of the oldest provinces found in the Southern part of Cambodia. It is where the ancient Kingdom of Funan was established 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 the Khmer civilization.

 

SOUTHWEST

 

KAMPOT
Kampot shares border with Vietnam to the east and extends into the Gulf of Siam to the south. Because of abundance in limestone, the province produces cement. The paradise here comes in the form of a 1040 meters high Bokor Mountain. Bokor Hill station used to be one of the most popular recreational places during the French colonial period. The resort was established in the 1920s. On top of the mountain, an old Catholic Church... more places