Cambodia is a mysterious and beautiful country. Although it is poor here, there is no lack of beautiful scenery, delicious food and cultural customs. Follow Xiaobian to see how to play all over Cambodia!
Geographical location and transportation of Cambodia
geographical position
Cambodia, formerly known as Khmer, is located in the Indochina Peninsula, bordering Thailand in the West and northwest, Laos in the northeast, Vietnam in the East and Southeast, and Siam Bay in the south. In Cambodia, there are the Mekong River and the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia: Tonle Sap Lake (also known as Phnom Penh Lake).
international traffic
Many Chinese visitors to Cambodia will take the route of Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. There are also international buses directly from Cambodia to Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, so it's very convenient for friends who are preparing for a long-distance transnational trip.
At present, there are direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Nanning and other cities in China to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, while other cities need to transfer to Cambodia. In addition, Chengdu, Wuhan, Wuxi and Nanning have opened direct charter flights to Sihanouk.
Domestic transportation
The three major tourist cities in Cambodia are Siem Reap, Sihanouk and Phnom Penh. 90% of the people going to Cambodia will go to Siem Reap, and more than half of them will go to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh at the same time. Now more and more people are going to Sihanouk. In fact, if you have enough time, Sihanouk is definitely a good place to go on holiday.
Introduction to transportation between the three cities:
Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of transportation modes, from the travel between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh West Port (with flight and bus schedule) here, look at the transportation strategies among the three cities!
Where is Cambodia worth playing?
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, also known as Angkor temple, is located in the northwest of Cambodia. The original name is vrah vishnulok, which means' the temple of Vishnu '. In ancient Chinese books, it is called 'sangxiang Buddha house'.
It is the best preserved temple in Angkor. It is famous for its magnificent architecture and detailed relief. It is also the largest temple in the world.
In the 12th century, Suryavarman II, the Angkor king, hoped to build a large-scale grotto temple on the flat land as the national capital and temple of Angkor Dynasty. So it took the whole country about 35 years to build it.
Siem Reap is the site of Angkor Wat. This ancient Khmer Dynasty site is the most famous place in Cambodia. Angkor Wat contains the great Angkor, the little Angkor and many relics around it. Angkor Wat's magnificent architectural scale, exquisite murals and mysterious history have attracted friends from all over the world to visit, so it has gradually become a must punch in place for tourists to Cambodia. Its image also appears on the Cambodian flag as a national symbol of Cambodia.
Three circles of Angkor Wat
1. Recommended attractions:
Small circle scenic spots: Little Angkor, big Angkor, tormanon temple, zhousa temple, Chajiao temple, tabrang temple, baken mountain;
Big circle scenic spots: Royal Bath, Doukou temple, bandaikati, Bili temple, dongmeiben temple, tasun temple, Panlong pool, Shengjian temple
Scenic spots in the outer circle: Queen's palace, gaobusbin, bengmilie, Luoluo Temple group, Donglisa lake
2. Recommended route:
Angkor Wat classic 3-day tour.
Day 1: one day tour of Angkor Wat circle;
Day 2: one day tour of Angkor Wat circle;
Day 3: one day tour to the outer ring of Angkor Wat.
3. Reasons for recommendation:
This route can basically cover all the scenic spots of Angkor Wat, including small circle, large circle and outer circle, as well as the classic sunrise and sunset of Angkor Wat. Friends who have a shorter stay in Siem Reap can also choose the two day tour, that is, small circle / big circle + outer ring, and visit the essence of Angkor Wat in a limited time.
Cambodia must visit scenic spots
1. Siem Reap: big circle, small circle, outer circle + Tonle Sap Lake is the most important thing to miss.
Siem Reap is the site of Angkor Wat. This ancient Khmer Dynasty site is the most famous place in Cambodia. Angkor Wat contains the great Angkor, the little Angkor and many relics around it. Angkor Wat's magnificent architectural scale, exquisite murals and mysterious history have attracted friends from all over the world to visit. Therefore, Angkor Wat has gradually become a must punch in place for tourists to Cambodia. Its image also appears on the Cambodian flag as a national symbol of Cambodia.
Small circle scenic spots: Little Angkor, big Angkor, tormanon temple, zhousa temple, Chajiao temple, tabrang temple, baken mountain;
Big circle scenic spots: Royal Bath, Doukou temple, bandaikati, Bili temple, dongmeiben temple, tasun temple, Panlong pool, Shengjian temple
Scenic spots in the outer circle: Queen's palace, gaobusbin, bengmilie, Luoluo Temple group, Donglisa lake
This route can basically cover all the scenic spots of Angkor Wat, including small circle, large circle and outer circle, as well as the classic sunrise and sunset of Angkor Wat. If you want to know more about the local customs, you can visit the Cambodian floating village of Tonle Sap Lake.
There are three local floating villages in Siem Reap. The one we recommend is the one closest to the life of the local people and the most simple, with a relatively moderate distance. It is worth mentioning that July to November is the rainy season in Cambodia. At this time, the floating village is the best. You can also see the water forest by boat!
Donglisa Lake
2. Sihanouk: landing on the outlying islands to see the most primitive Island customs.
Sihanouk is Cambodia's largest seaport, on the southwest coast. Many people mention that Cambodia only knows Angkor Wat. In fact, Sihanouk is also a very important tourist city in Cambodia, suitable for leisure and vacation. After three days in Siem Reap, you might as well come to Sihanouk to vent. There are undeveloped islands here. Local families will play on the beach. If you come here, you will be attracted by the primitive and simple.
Sihanouk's main play is beach vacation and island jumping tour.
3. Phnom Penh: live in the entertainment center Naga, eat, drink and play, and walk to the grand palace.
Phnom Penh is the capital and the largest city of Cambodia. It is the political, economic, cultural, transportation, trade and religious center of Cambodia. In Phnom Penh, you can see the architectural style of Cambodia in its heyday, the evidence of the dark rule of Khmer Rouge, and the beautiful French architecture. There are many temples and monks everywhere. Tourists who have been to Phnom Penh conclude that the lush boulevards, colonial buildings and monks in robes are some of the most impressive works in the city. So friends who like history, culture and architecture may as well come to Phnom Penh to have a look.
Phnom Penh Grand Palace
Local projects in Cambodia
1. Angkor balloon:
From the perspective of the sky, this city with a long history will definitely feel more different. In the ancient Angkor Wat of Cambodia, you can watch the red sun rising in the sky by hot air balloon. The morning light sprinkles on the temple, which is holy and brilliant. When dusk is coming, you can pray silently in the air, and everything will be quiet again. In this holy and romantic waiting, overlooking Angkor historic site Bagong temple, you can experience a different Khmer scenery in the air.
2. Off road motorcycle:
Cross country motorcycle experience can bring you to see a real, beautiful Cambodia that can't be seen by ordinary routes. Galloping on the country road, breathing fresh air, contacting green nature, experiencing speed and passion.
Along the way, we will pass by villages, schools, and local people's homes. Friendly local people will show you a standard Khmer smile. This is a simple way for them to welcome visitors from afar. We will also pass the temples in Angkor, and if we are lucky, we may see the sunset.
3. Angkor slide:
Angkor slide is the only one in the world located in the historic site area. It is located in the world-famous Angkor Wat scenic area, between tapulun temple and Chajiao temple.
Located in a 1500 year old primitive tropical rainforest, there are many activities, such as flying rope, platform overpass, downhill, etc!
Through strict training and professional equipment, the slide instructor can ensure the safety experience of every participant. In the process of sliding, you can see Lichi mountain. If you are lucky enough, you can also see Gibbons playing in the woods!
4. Live fire:
Siem Reap shooting range is located in Cambodia's regular military base, which is also the shooting range with the most gun types in Asia! The whole experience is completed under the guidance of Cambodian active servicemen, all of which are live ammunition!
It's a man. You have to play AK47 at least once in Siem Reap! Under the guidance of the shooting range staff, the guests complete the shooting experience in the package project. All the coaches of Siem Reap shooting range have received professional gun training, but they must carry out standardized operation under the guidance of the coaches, and do not operate without authorization!
5. Special performance:
Angkor's smile is a large-scale cultural tourism performance in Kampuchea, Kampuchea, which was jointly built by the Chinese Ministry of culture and the Ministry of culture in 2010. It was built by the artists of Cambodia and China in Kampuchea to create the essence of the brother of the brother brother of the Angkor Dynasty. It was praised as the "Museum of fresh art and culture in Kampuchea" by the artists of Kampuchea and China. Watching the show is an interesting and easy way to quickly understand Angkor's history and culture.