- Cambodia - where is it?
- How to get to Cambodia?
- Vacation in Cambodia
- Cambodian beaches
- Souvenirs from Cambodia
To the question: "Where is Cambodia located?" all those who plan to get acquainted with Cambodian clean lakes, mountain ranges, national parks (“Kirirom”, “Ream”, “Bokor” and others), palaces, temples, beaches are looking for an answer. There is no cold weather in the kingdom, but nevertheless, for those who do not want to suffer from the sweltering heat, it is advisable to plan a trip here in November-February. And due to the activation of snakes and malaria in September-October, this period is not the best time to get to know Cambodia.
Cambodia - where is it?
Cambodia (area - 181,035 sq. Km), located in Southeast Asia (south of Indochina), borders Laos on the north, Thailand on the northwest, and Vietnam on the east. The state has a 440-kilometer coastline: in the south-west it is washed by the Gulf of Thailand (Cambodia owns Tang, Koh and other islands located in this bay).
The plains of the Mekong and Tonle Sap basins are flanked by the Kravan Mountains (southwest) and the Dangrek (north) and Elefan (south) ranges. And the northeastern heights of Cambodia are connected to the Central Vietnamese Highlands.
Cambodia consists of Phnom Penh and 23 provinces (Kampot, Sihanoukville, Pousat, Svayrieng, Takeo, Battambang, Kahkong, Preiveng, Pailin and others).
How to get to Cambodia?
There is no direct flight between Cambodia and Russia, so you can make stops in Vietnam or Thailand if you wish. Vietnam Airlines and Aeroflot send tourists to the Moscow - Hanoi flight (they will have a 9-hour flight). And on an air trip to Bangkok, travelers can go from Yekaterinburg, Moscow, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk. Then from Hanoi or Bangkok to the Cambodian capital can be reached by plane, train or bus.
Vacation in Cambodia
Guests of Siem Reap visit the temple complexes of Angkor Wat (reflecting Khmer traditional architecture) and Angkor Thom (in the center of the complex is the Bayon temple).
In Phnom Penh, you should pay attention to the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom Temple, Silver Pagoda, Sisowat Embankment, Choung Ek Memorial, Temple of the Emerald Buddha. You can go shopping both to the Sorya and Sovanna shopping centers and the Russian Market, where they sell Ralph Lauren and Levis clothing, pirated software and counterfeit Swiss watches at attractive prices.
In Sihanoukville, tourists are waiting for the Wat Kraom and Wat Leu temples, as well as the Independence Beach (there is a 7-storey hotel), Otres Beach (the least crowded and developed beach) and others.
Cambodian beaches
- Ochheuteal Beach: A long but narrow beach strip flanked by casuarines. Ochheuteal Beach is equipped with restaurants (on the menu, both Khmer salads and soups, as well as European dishes), entertainment bars (in the evening they attract young people), sun loungers, beach umbrellas (they were made using palm leaves), tents where you can buy alcoholic beverages. and soft drinks.
- Victory Beach: Considered a budget destination where everyone can enjoy gorgeous sunsets, warm sea swimming and white sand sunbathing.
- Lamherkey Beach: boats are rented here, on which you can go to the coastal islands.
- Serendipity Beach: For vacationers, there are cheap guesthouses, bars (famous for their entertainment events) and tents selling delicious local food and drinks.
Souvenirs from Cambodia
In Cambodia, you should buy souvenirs in the form of Cambodian silk, ceramic dishes, carved sculptures of wood and stone, spices, national clothes, coffee, rice vodka, sugar from palm juice.
