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Cambodia

Ta
Prohm, familiar to
movie fans as set locaton
for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
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Following
the devastation by the Khmer Rouge (led by the notorious 1970's
communist dictator Pol Pot), Cambodia has recovered its sure footing
as a constitutional monarchy.
Today, it
continues to grow in popularity as a prime Southeast Asia travel
destination for saavy travelers.
The country's
main highlights begin in the capital Phnom Pehn, where the Royal
Palace is a definite must-see, followed by relaxing walks along
the developed river front where other interesting tourist sites,
shops and restaurants abound.
Traveling
northwest, Siem Reap is another prominent tourist stop offering
fine hotels and restaurants, as well as a good jumping-off point
for other area attractions.
Nearby, no
visit to Cambodia would be complete without a visit to Angkor
Wat, truly a man-made wonder and one of the world's largest
religious monuments, featuring elaborate 12th century stone carvings
that remain hauntingly vivid.
The eerie
ruins of Ta Prohm, with its dimly-lit chambers and a giant silver
cotton tree growing in its midsts - will also instantly recognizable
by film fans as a backdrop in the hit Hollywood film Lara Croft:
Tomb Raider.

Angkor Wat stone carving.
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Elsewhere
around the country, don't miss opportunities to take in more architectural
gems including other centuries-old temples, stupas (memorial shrines)
and ancient Buddha figures.
Around the
Web, check out the full spectrum of Cambodian travel experiences
at top sites featuring practical information on getting there
and getting around, recommendations on hotels, restaurants and
other major attractions, plus deep background into Cambodian religion,
culture and history, and striking photos of the land and its people
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Tourism
of Cambodia
- The official site with an extensive guide to the country's top
attractions, photos, history & culture, complete maps of Phnom
Penh, Siem Reap, and SihanoukVille, online hotel bookings, entertainment
highllights, restaurant contact information.
Tourism
Cambodia - The official government site featuring top
tourist attractions with practical travel tips, history, traditions,
native dishes and cultural background, photo gallery, trip planner,
basic Khmer phrases with pronunication guide, FAQ, related links.
Cambodia
Tourist Guides
- Brief intro leads to more detailed information on major tourist
attractions, outdoor activities, overviews on religion and culture,
event calendar, with links to related news headlines.
Cambodia
Tourist Attractions - Photos and information on top attractions
including the Angor Wat, temples at Angkor Thom and Bayon, and
a special look at Ta Prohm.
Phnom
Penh Municipality - Virtual city hall offering local political
news & updates, government org chart & contact details
plus scroll down to more on history, tourist highlights, event
calendar.
Tales
of Asia - Siem Reap Guide - Extensive guide to the area
including tips on getting there and getting around, maps, transportation
costs, recommended restaurants & hotels, Angkor FAQ and nearby
attractions.
the
temple complex of Angkor Wat - Personal travelogue with
photos, description, historic illustrations and architectural
plans, an extensive link list to more information plus recommended
Siem Reap hotels & restaurants.
Also
see -> Cambodia
| India
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| Malaysia
Myanmar
| Philippines
| Singapore
| Thailand
| Vietnam
in Wines of the World -> Southeast
Asia
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