Major Tourist Attractions in Phnom Penh, Capital of Cambodia
Phnom Pehn
The Capital of Cambodia was created in 1431 by the King Pohnea Yat after leaving Angkor. Phnom Penh is conveniently located at the junction of four rivers, the upper Mekong, lower Mekong, the Tonle Sap and the Bassac, a location known to Cambodia as Chaktomuk, or the four faces. With population of over a million Phnom Penh is the political, economic and cultural capital of Cambodia. The Major Tourist Attractions in Phnom Pehn include:
- Wat Phnom
- Royal Place
- The National Museum
- Independence Monument
- Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum
- Cheung Ek Genocidal Museum
- Phsar Thmey
- Phsar Toul Tumpong (Russian Market)
- Night Market
- Riverfront
- Ounloum Pagoda
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Major Tourist Attractions in Provinces of Cambodia
Siem Reap
Siem Reap Province is conveniently situated 314 km northwest of Phnom Penh, along National Road No.6. It can be reached all year round by National Road No.6 from Phnom Penh Capital, Poi Pet Border Checkpoint, Beanteay Meanchey Province, and National Road No.5 and 6 from Kampong Chnang Province, Pursat Province and Battambang Province.What to see in Siem Reap :
- Angkor Wat
- Angkor National Museum
- Phnom Bakheng
- Prasat Baksei Cham Krong
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Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known as Kampong Som, is the only deep-sea port in Cambodia. It is prosperous due to its popularity as a tourist destination- a paradise for any who enjoy partying, swimming or seafood. Hotels and residences residences are spread widely across the many hills- a symptom of the lightning fast development currently taking place. There are many beaches and resorts in Sihanoukville. Tourists who visits there can enjoy with views of white sand at the beaches such as:
- Independence Beach
- Serendipity Beach
- Ochheuteal Beach
- Sokha Beach
- Ream Beach
- Otres Beach
- Lomhe Kay or Hawaii Beach
- Victory Beach
- Khbal Chhay Waterfall
- Island: Koh
puos, Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samlon, Koh Tang
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Krong Ket
Krong Kep, a small coastal resort once home to Cambodia's colonial elite, is now Cambodia's most chic destination. The virgin forest of Kep National Park run down from the verdant hills almost to the water 's edge and many ruined villas still bear pock marks from fierce fighting during the civil war. Kep is the preferred destination for families and couples looking to swim, picnic or just soak up the sun. Attractions include:
- Sor Sier (Dom Srey Soar Cliff) Mountain
- Samot Reingsaiy Pagoda
- Koh Ton Shay
- Kep Beach
- Angkool Beach
- Wat Leu Phnom Kep
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