Cambodia is one of the developing Asian countries

Cambodia is one of the developing Asian countries. To help improve the country’s economy, the tourism sector promotes various attractions that can increase the knowledge of foreigners about the culture and history of the nation. This article features the top 10 tourist spots in Cambodia that travelers must visit.

The 100-Column Pagoda

 

The 100-Column Pagoda in Kratie features the Royal Palace Temple. In addition to the temple, the tourist destination is also popular for Chen La’s Sam Phu Borak Capital. The length of the columns is 35 meters while the width is 18 meters. The remains of historic personality Sey Ma were buried in the temple.

Banteay Chhmar Temple

Situated in the province of Banteay Meanchey, the Banteay Chhmar Temple was constructed from the late 12th century to the early part of the 13th century. The religious site features a mote and the funerary temple of Jayarvarman VII. The temple is near to a small market where tourists can buy fresh seafood.

Barseat Temple

The Barseat Temple in the province of Battambang was constructed during the leadership of King Soriyak Varman. This tourist destination is a good example of the 11th century architecture. The temple is near to the popular pond that never gets dry.

Phnom Penh City

 

Also known as the French Built City, the Phnom Penh City is found along the Mekong River. The city displays different historic sites including the Independence Monument and the Wat Phnom Temple. At the city, people can see the famous Cheung Ek Killing Field.

Angkor Wat

One of the top attractions in the world, Angkor Wat in Angkor is a temple constructed the 12th century. The unique features of the site include the outer enclosure or the wall, which has a height of 4.5 meters and a width of 190 meters. In addition, the temple is known for having three galleries where some artifacts related to the history of the country are displayed.

Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville is a town in the country that is popular for featuring attractive and beautiful beach resorts. The place served as home to five-star resorts and relaxing restaurants. Aside from water sports like swimming and scuba diving, people can also try biking and trekking at the town.

Preah Vihear Temple

The Preah Vihear Temple, which is situated near to the Thai-Cambodia border, has four courtyards and temples. The attractions inside the temple include the stone stairway that has a length of 31.8 meters and a width of 7 meters. Another interesting spot is the Gopura pavilion.

Ratanakiri

Ratanakiri is a popular natural site in the country that can be found at the northeast of Phnom Penh. The impressive spots in the place that guests can see include the Ou’Seanlair Waterfall and the Sre Pork River. Another interesting site is the Ceal Rumplan, which is also known as the Stone Field.

Kampong Speu City

 

Kampong Speu City is popular for featuring numerous interesting tourist spots. Some of the impressive spots at the city include the Kra Van Commune, the So Por Tep Commune and the Preaek Thnot River. Another popular spot is the Tang Tonle Village.

Koh Kong

Koh Kong is found at the southern part of the country. It features pristine mountains where tourists can trek and hike. The place also features archaeological and historic sites like museums.

By spending time at these tourist destinations, foreigners can learn more about the heritage and culture of the nation. To enjoy their stay in the country, it is best to see the tourist destinations in the other regions of Cambodia including Prey Veng and Kandal.