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Cambodia might be one of
South East Asia's smallest countries, but it is superlative in stature. Though the nation was brought to its knees under
Pol Pot's destructive regime in the
1970s, it has recovered sufficiently to become one of the highlights of South East Asia.
It's a beloved spot for backpackers, who can enjoy
50-cent beers whilst overlooking some of the most awe-inspiring historical remains on the planet. While, the striking magnificence of the
Angkor Temples has long been the main draw for budget and luxury travellers alike, as has the country's ancient
Khmer heritage, wild jungles, steamy cities and a past that's equal parts inspiring and saddening.
Approximately 2 million tourists visit the country each year.
Uber cool bars and decadent hotels have popped up in Cambodia's main cities
Siem Reap and
Phnom Penh to serve this growing industry.
Meanwhile, the up and coming beach town
Sihanoukville offers a laid back
Asian beach vibe, golden sands and opaque waters to those seeking solace, away from the chaotic cities.
Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, is one of the region's most absorbing cities - a laconic waterside feel offset by rampant nightlife and a proud local culture. In recent years the city has evolved into a somewhat arty hub, with its boutique fashion store shops and galleries, yet the authentic buzz remains. A simple street walk offers a unruly, yet beguiling, scene of rickety tuk tuks, wayward moto drivers and vendors selling everything from
Balut -- fertilised duck egg -- to bowls of spiders, both popular street food.
Elsewhere, beaches and lashings of tropical adventure all help keep visitor numbers healthy. The intrepid may seek out the hill tribal region of
Mondulkiri or Rantanakiri, the sleepy conservation village of Chi Phat, the isolated temples of
Preah Vihear and
Banteay Chhmar, and the lesser travelled areas of
Kampot or Kep.
Cambodia's national parks are also a must visit.
The country is filled with minerals, exotic fauna and over 240 reptile species, 850 freshwater fish species and
212 mammal species, including 16 globally endangered mammals such as Indochinese tigers,
Asian elephants and freshwater
Irrawaddy dolphins.
Wildlife specialists frequent the region to monitor these incredible creatures, while eco-tourists take part in activities and tours to help maintain funding for various conservation projects.
Other tourist sites include both world-wonder-worthy ancient temples at
Angkor Wat and, in stark contrast, the
Killing Fields - exhibiting the atrocities that took place under
Khmer Rouge.
Somehow, through Cambodia's traumatic history, which included years of torture, colonization, carpet-bombing, pillaging and poverty,
Khmer people remain some of most gentle, happy and friendly sorts on earth.
- published: 11 Jul 2014
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