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Captivating Cambodia is a land
of beautiful temples, wild jungle and unspoilt countryside, yet
still bears the scars of years of conflict.
For so long off limits to the tourist trail, Cambodia began to open
up to visitors again in the late 1980s. Travellers poured into the
gritty capital Phnom Penh and marvelled at the jungle temples
of Angkor as the Khmer Rouge militia dissipated.
Visit the interrogation centre of Pol Pot's regime in Phnom Penh,
the chilling Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide, also called S-21
(security office 21). It is also possible to visit The Killing
Fields/Cheoung Ek Memorial, just outside the city.
Explore the magnificent temples of Angkor, the remains of the once
mighty Khmer civilisation. Angkor Wat is the most famous
temple, but the surrounding areas are worth visiting too. Go at
sunrise or sunset.
Do not miss Phnom Penh's gorgeous Royal Palace, which has a
stunning and famous Silver Pagoda. Be sure to pay extra
attention to the floor - it contains 5,000 silver tiles.
Relax at Sihanoukville,
Cambodia's only beach resort, with its sandy beaches and offshore
islands which are ideal for scuba-diving. |
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