The beautiful Angelina Jolie played a significant role in the development of tourism in one of the countries of the southeastern region, playing the role of Lara Croft, the tomb raider. Today, excursions in Cambodia are held in different thematic directions, but the first place is held by the amazing city of Angkor, lost in the jungle, discovered not so long ago and advertised by filmmakers.
Cambodia, aka Kampuchea, in the past one of the main "friends" of the Soviet Union, and today hospitably welcomes tourists from Russia and other countries of the former socialist camp. At the same time, it surprises with a large number of restaurants of Russian cuisine, other traces of the presence of Soviet people, for example, Sihanoukville, which received the unspoken nickname "Russian city".
City excursions in Cambodia
Among the most popular cities in Cambodia among tourists are Angkor, Sihanoukville, the capital - Phnom Penh, Kampot. The duration of the excursions is different, depending on the remoteness of the settlement from the place of departure. The cost from $ 80 per person, with an increase in the number of travelers, the total amount may be lower. The excursions are combined, they combine movement by car and on foot.
A vibrant experience awaits the guests of Cambodia in the city of Kampot and the surrounding area. The travel program includes acquaintance with ancient oriental architecture, a picturesque market and a fishing village nestled on the outskirts, a walk along the picturesque embankment of the city. Many surprises await in the vicinity of Kampot:
- one of the most famous zoos in the country;
- mysterious limestone caves with stalactites, stalagmites and a Shaiva temple built in the 7th century;
- a secret lake, an artificial reservoir excavated during the Khmer Rouge to irrigate rice fields.
At the end of the trip to Kampot, tourists will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of an ordinary Cambodian, ride a traditional boat on the river, admiring the mysterious jungle and endless rice plantations.
Extreme travel
Most of the excursions in Cambodia are acquaintance with the amazing, rich world of local nature. The duration of such a trip is about 6-8 hours, the cost is $ 150-200 for a company of up to 8 people. On the way, tourists will see nature reserves, fields and lakes, valleys and mountains, Russian Sihanoukville and a Cambodian village.
On one of the mountain peaks there is an observation deck, which offers breathtaking views of Kampongsom Bay, picturesque surroundings. The next point of the route is Ream National Park, where nature appears in all its pristine beauty with waterfalls, a "living tunnel" of tree branches and the crystal clear waters of lakes. In the final - a meeting with the temple of Wat Leu, which is a sacred place for local residents and an important monument of history, religion, culture for visitors.
Lost in the jungle
The main treasure of the Republic of Cambodia is the ancient city of Angkor, without a trip to this mysterious, now uninhabited place, located in the heart of the jungle, not a single "correct" tourist can do. When choosing such an excursion route, you should remember that its duration is the whole day, so you need to take care of comfortable clothes and shoes, water and food. Cost from $ 100 per person, but the trip is worth it, stunning photos and lasting memories will remain forever.
Angkor is considered the largest temple complex in the world; it covers an area of 200 square meters. km, is located near Siem Reap, a modern Cambodian town. By the way, the excursion program may include other nearby attractions, for example, Phnom Kulen National Park, or Tonle Sap Lake, which amazes with the presence of floating villages.
But the main attention of tourists will still be given to Angkor, its amazing temples and monuments. Currently, about 200 objects are open to visitors for inspection, but, according to archaeologists and historians, there are still many discoveries ahead of mankind. The very idea of the ancient Cambodians about the construction of such a sacred place is striking, many questions arise, how with the help of primitive tools it was possible to build such significant architectural objects, what they were intended for and how they were used by the former inhabitants.
Angkor, like the whole of Cambodia, as a whole, reveals to guests a lot of secrets and mysteries that continue to excite him even after returning home. It is this undisclosed secret that may become the main argument for a tourist when choosing a country for a vacation next year. The desire to once again touch the ancient temples, see the mysterious mangroves, floating villages and rice fields - all this leads to new encounters with the country.
