In Cambodia, ancient and modern worlds meet to cast a spell on visitors. Cambodia was the successor to the mighty Khmer empire, the remains of this empire can be seen at the fabled temples of Angkor with monuments unrivalled in scale and grandeur in Southeast Asia. The sublime Angkor Wat is matched by only a few select places on earth, such as Machu Picchu or Petra. For those who like a more urban experience, Cambodia can boast surprising sophistication. The capital Phnom Penh is a revitalised city known for its riverside setting, cultural renaissance, and world-class dining. The second city Siem Reap, boasts cosmopolitan cafes and diverse nightlife. Outside the cities, the countryside still thrums to a rural rhythm with landscapes of rice paddies and swaying sugar palms. Off the South Coast you will find tropical islands dotted with the fishing villages. Inland the Cardamom Mountains are a part of a vast tropical wilderness, home to a diversity of wildlife and the gateway to emerging eco-tourism. The mighty Mekong River flows through Cambodia and hosts some of the areas last remaining freshwater dolphins. The northeast is a different world with its wild and mountainous landscape which is home to Cambodia’s ethnic minorities and an abundance of natural attractions and wildlife. The Cambodian people are known for their resilience, unbreakable spirit and infectious optimism.
