Cambodia is located in the heart mainland of Southeast Asia, which conjures images of a glorious
and mysterious past and rich of the cultural heritages, particularly the world's renowned ancient
temple city whose magical image draws ever-increasingly tourists from all over the world.
The divergent facets of the Kingdom provoke both the serious and casual traveler, generally
charmed and sometimes bewildered by its mysteries
The Kingdom of Cambodia is characterised by rich Indochine history filled with abundant heritage,
warm and friendly people; a culture that is both intriguing and endearing
Home to the magnificent Angkor temple complex and graced with colonial charm, Cambodia is
mystifyingly beautiful. The 12th century Angkor complex is an archaeological gem of Asia that is
universally recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world. With 200 monuments spread over
an area of 400sq km, the Angkor truly represents Khmer art, great civilization, spirituality and
national identity. Situated close to the Angkor complex is the provincial town of Siem Reap. Siem
Reap has long been the gateway to the Angkor ruins and offers a wide range of hotels, restaurants
and nightspots, as the Tonle Sap Lake nearby beckons with riverine activities.
The capital city of Phnom Penh is a place once known as the "Pearl of Asia". Its riches lie in its
architecture infused with a unique flavour of French and Khmer traditions, with touches of the
present age - bistros, boutique hotels, modern art galleries - dotting its bustling streets. An eclectic
city of both history and modernity at the same time, it now stands proud as the commercial and
political heart of the kingdom
Embracing tourism as one of its key industries as national development intensifies, a prosperous
future lies ahead for Cambodia and its people.
