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Cambodia has only appeared on the tourist trail in recent years and is a country going places.  The best known destinations are Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.  The capital Phnom Penh which became a ghost town in 1975 after the invasion of the Khmer Rouge is the most populated city and offers a unique insight into the horrors and atrocities of the Khmer Rouge period where tragedy struck Cambodia.  Siem Reap perhaps best known as the town destination point for visiting the amazing temples of Angkor Wat, Thom and the site of filming of the first Tomb Raider film Ta Prohm.  Both provide a unique insight into the life and history of this amazing country.

Phnom Penh has a few major tourist sites which are a must see, the Killing Fields (Choeung-Ek) and Toul Sleng, the Genocide Museum.  Both destinations take you back some thirty years and alert you to the massacre of innocent people here.  It is estimated as many as 2 million people died or were killed both directly or indirectly in Cambodia out of a population of 7 million during the reign of the Khmer Rouge.  A stint in Phnom Penh would not be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace. 

Siem Reap is a small town but is the gateway to the Angkor temples.  The Angkor Wat is regarded as one of the seven modern wonders of the world and you can see how amazing the Angkor empire was from the 8th to 13th century.  Siem Reap is not just the destination of Angkor Wat but numerous temples that were built during the reign of the empire.  Plus don’t forget the opportunity to shop in the Old or Central markets which offer bargains that you could only dream about. 

Cambodia also offers some amazing beachside destinations, in Sihanoukville the sand is as white as can be and it perhaps the next boom seaside destination in Asia.  Cambodia offers the yesteryear charm that Thailand offered some 30 years ago.  I would recommend a trip to Cambodia sooner rather than later as the people are wonderful and friendly and their hospitality is second to none. 

I would recommend at least 10 days in Cambodia to take in the destination, three in Phnom Penh, three or more Siem Reap and a few days relaxing in Sihanoukville.  Also worth considering in a trip to Kep or Kampot on a day trip from Phnom Penh. 

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