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Private tour package for up to 10 pax - Discover Angkor Wat, Taprohm, Bayon, Bakheng Temple

Cambodian Cultural Village

Cambodian Cultural Village is a distinctive attraction in Siem Reap, where travelling families can find out about the nation’s ancient lifestyle, beliefs, and customs, as well as practices of assorted ethnic teams. Settled on National Road, Cambodia Cultural Village is accessible within a five-minute taxi ride from downtown Siem Reap.  Spanning over 210,000 square meters, one of its standout attractions is the historical museum, which houses a total of thirty full life wax statues of kings, queens, monks, ethnic minorities, movie stars, and Apsara dancers in traditional costumes. Various miniature models of Cambodia’s picture structures are displayed at the museum, including its former capital Ou Dong, National museum, Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, and Siem Reap’s reclining Buddha. Cambodian Cultural Village features 13 ancient villages that are modelled based on the culture and characteristic of nineteen Cambodian races. A must-visit is the millionaire House, a col...

Amazing Bayon Temple

Bayon temple is in the center of the town. It options several sophisticated and exquisite bas-reliefs with scenes depicting land and naval warfare, market scenes et al. depicting the development of the temple itself. This is one of most popular locations in Siem Reap and is rich in historical pickings. It’s also quite strenuous because the tour involves several narrow corridors , and we cannot help thinking of Lara croft in “Tomb Raider” but there is no large 6-armed Brahman guardian sculpture to repel. The two must see ancient Angkorian temples are Angkor Wat  and Bayon . The large enigmatic stone faces of Bayon became some of the most iconic and recognizable features related to the traditional Khmer Kingdom and its architecture. The Bayon Temple is at the middle of the great walled city of Angkor Thom, which is at the heart of the Angkor archaeological Park. Bayon has some fifty towers, with four immense carved faces on most of them. Each of faces are 4 meters h...

Scuba diving and Snorkeling in Sihanoukville

Scuba diving and Snorkeling in Sihanoukville thrives due to the area's favorable topographical features. Offshore waters are warm but it is better to dive out by neighboring islands. Snorkeling can be impressive around the nearby islands which consist of rocky reefs, shallow waters, and colorful fish. Snorkeling and diving from December to June is the best feature and relaxing time because the water is cooler and clearer than the rest of the year. Professional guidance is offered on the beach to assist divers and the snorkelers.     Diving has been part of the Sihanoukville scene and October to June become the busiest period. The most talked-about dive sites are Koh Rung Samloem and Koh Kon which are quite near the city. The dive shops include Scuba Nation, Tel: +(855) (0)12-604680, or Eco Sea Dive, Tel: +(855) (0)12-654104. 

Affordable Hotels in Sihanoukville

The best hotels in Sihanoukville enable leisure and business travelers alike to comfortably enjoy all that town, built by the French in the early ‘60s, has to provide. It is true that Sihanoukville beaches are excellent, and Independence Beach, and Sokha Beach have become the most popular beaches and were added to the bucket-lists of many travelers. See below our top 3 Hotels in Sihanoukville - it certainly will help you to decide on the right place for your next holiday during this stunning area of Cambodia. Cambodian Resort Located about 200 meters from the premier beach resort of Sihanoukville, the Cambodian Resort has sixty rooms to decide on from all modern, clean, and designed for comfort and relaxation, and VIP room service. Just footsteps away from the busy nightlife and shopping areas of this resort that is not for the faint-hearted and not too far from the landing field road this residence is well set centrally in city. Sihanoukville along with her white sandy ...

Local Activities Beyond The Temples

Angkor, Siem Reap has become a prosperous tourist city. But apart from visiting the wonderful Angkor temples, what else is there to do? Luckily there are a myriad of activities you can relish in Siem Reap. From sports like golf and athletics, to learning activities like cookery and ceramics classes, to off-roading with dirt bikes and quads, to bird watching, to horseback riding, the list goes on. You can also visit floating villages and volunteer in local community. There are so many activities suitable for all interests, and all ages. We’ve got reviewed for you here simply a few of the many fascinating, educational, and fun activities available in Siem Reap. Khmer Ceramics Center They offer 2-hour classes where you'll learn the traditional art of Khmer pottery. You’re guided by Khmer potters, and no experience is necessary to make your own ceramic work of art. Your glazed masterpiece will be delivered to your hotel in Siem Reap within 24 hours. And they als...

First Time To Phnom Phnom: Where would you stay?

If this is your first time to Phnom Penh, deciding where to stay is crucial for a hassle-free vacation in the capital city of Cambodia. Widely considered the nation’s cultural, business and political centre, Phnom Penh is split into several areas, each providing an extensive range of sightseeing, shopping, dining, and nightlife choices.  Despite its bleak history, the city has undergone huge development over the years, where you can find breathtaking temples, royal buildings, and fascinating museums set within close proximity to fashionable restaurants, shopping malls, and lively bars. To accommodate visitors from across the world, Phnom Penh hotels range from simple guesthouses for budget-conscious travelers to luxury villas for the affluent. We’ve listed down the city’s most popular districts as well as the pros and cons of every locale to assist you choose where to book your hotel in Phnom Penh. Hotels In the City Center The city center encompasses the north...

Tonle Sap Floating Villages

Located in Cambodia, Tonlé Sap Lake is the biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The lake drains into the Tonle Sap River which flows into the Mekong River throughout the dry season. But from June to October, the rainy season, the Tonlé Sap River reverse its flow due to the huge amount of water in the Mekong River. The water flowing into the lake and the backup of the Tonle Sap River increase the lake to 5-times its size in the dry season. This huge increase floods the surrounding floodplain and forests making an implausibly various and rich eco-system. Tonle Sap Floating Villages There are actually many so-called floating villages set on, and around the Tonle Sap Lake and they are all somewhat completely different. The Tonle Sap Lake is the largest feature of the map of Cambodia, and is an important natural resources in terms of fishing and wetlands. In the rainy season, the Mekong River backs up into the lake, and it swells to over five times its size in th...