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Angkor Thom, or the Great City, was the last and most glorious capital of Khmer Empire. It was founded at the end of the twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII on a place that had several statues afore. Its modern name is known from the 16th century.  In the center of it, there was the [...]

East Mebon is a 10th century temple from Angkor archeological complex. It was built in time of King Rajendravarman rule and is located on a former island in the middle of East Baray reservoir that nowadays is dry. The temple is built in name Shiva god from Hindu theology. At the same tame, it is [...]

Neak Pean or the ‘entwined serpents’ is an artificial Buddhist temple on the island Preah Khan Baray. This complex was founded during the reign of King Jayavarman VII in the second half of the 12th century and was one more part of his building plan. Sometimes it is compared with Mebon, ancient temple on a [...]

Phnom Bakheng is an interesting historical object built in 9th century during the reign of King Yasovarman. It is Hindu temple built as a temple mountain and dedicated to Shiva. It is located on the top of the hill just in 1.5 km far from Angkor Wat that stands on southeast. It is one of [...]

It is a small temple built in the end of 12th century by famous King Jayavarman VII. It is located on the north east of Angkor Thom. The temple was dedicated to King’s father Dharanindravarman II who was King of Khmer Empire in the mid of 12th century. The temple is quite simple and consists [...]

There’s no point of coming to Cambodia without visiting this marvel. The Archeological complex is close to Siem Reap. The temple complex was made by King Suryavarman II, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and served as both capital city and royal temple; this explains the temples name (Angkor means city, and Wat or Vat [...]

Apsara dancers move gracefully gesturing Kbach (meaning style) with their body and hands. After few decades of political turbulence, the Khmer is now continuing their ancestral traditions. Khmer classical dance is similar to a silent opera; instead of having Sopranos at the center stage, they have dancers representing the Apsaras, or woodland spirits which are [...]

The local call it Boeng Tonle Sap, it is considered the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia with unique ecosystem and rich biodiversity. Tonle Sap which means the Great Lake in Khmer is considered by Cambodians as source of income and food. The lake stretches 160 kilometers long, and during the rainy season, its water [...]

Chong Khneas floating village is a regional melting pot, a home to Vietnamese, Cambodian Cham (Muslim Cambodian) and Khmer river fishermen. Most poverty stricken villagers here don’t have access to clean water, electricity or health care; the head of the families earn their livelihood by catching fishes using traditional fishing methods. The Muslims Cham is [...]

In Sangkar River, two hours boat trip from Siem Reap or Battambang, lies a magnificent Prek Toal Biosphere Reserve.  The 31,282 hectares reserve is a haven for many bird species, including large water birds, such as Black-headed Ibis, Brahminy Kite, Herons, Kingfisher, Painted Stork, Milky Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Grey-Headed Fish Eagle to name a few. [...]