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Cambodia
is a Southeast Asian country that borders on Thailand,
Laos, and Vietnam. The country is sometimes known as
Kampuchea. Most Cambodians live on the fertile plains
created by the floodwaters of the Mekong River, or
near the Tonle Sap (Great Lake) and Tonle Sap River
northwest of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. |
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Attractions |
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Phnom
Penh(French
Built City)
The capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, is located
at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac
and Tonle Sap. The city is divided into three sections -
the north, an attractive residential area; the south or the
French part of the city with its ministries, banks and colonial
houses; and the centre or the heart with its narrow lanes,
markets, foods stalls and shops.
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Angkor
Wat
As most of the temples face east the best
lighting conditions are in the morning except for Angkor
Wat where the best light is in the afternoon because
it faces west. the temples surrounded by jungle such
as Ta Prohm and Prah Khan can be photographed with good
results when the sun is directly overhead and shining
through the foliage.
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Yeak
Loam Lake
Yeak Loam Lake is situated 5 km. south - east of Banlung.
The Yeak Loam lake (volcanic crater) is the most beautiful
lake of Ratanakiri formed by a volcanic eruption almost
4,000 years ago with 50 m. deep, 800 m. diameter and
a walking path around the lake of 2,500 m. Two hundred
meters of the track is a quaint wooden building housing
tribal handicraft, the Crafts Museum. |
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Eisey Patamak Mountain
At the top of Phnom Svay is the statue of a reclining Buddha,
situated 2.5 km. Awesome and peaceful, it has lain undisturbed
throughout the years. Cast your eye outwards to glimpse
Laos in the north and Vietnam in the east, and enjoy
the spellbinding serenity of the surrounding countryside. |
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Kachang Waterfall
Kachang Waterfall is situated 6km. north - west of Banlung.
This Waterfall is located in the Kontung stream and flows
into the Sre Pok River. The height of it is 12 m. and
the water flows and falls throughout the year. A beautiful
or magnificent landscape and huge amounts of fresh mist
surround the waterfall. The visitors can take a bath
and sit to look at the waterfall and other natural scenic
beauties. or the visitors can also go around to view
other natural sights on foot or take an elephants ride. |
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Katieng Waterfall
Katieng Waterfall is situated 7 km. north - west of Banlung.
It is also located in the Koutung Stream, below the Kachang
Waterfall, 3 km. The height of it is 10m. and the water
flows and falls throughout the year. The visitors can
see a beautiful natural landscape and take a break to
take pictures of the birds and then continue to the waterfall. |
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Ou'Sean Lair Waterfall
Ou'Sean Lair Waterfall is situated 26 km, South of Banlung.
This Waterfall has 4 floors and the height of each floor
is 4 m. The water flows throughout the year. Around the
Waterfall are beautiful natural landscapes and the visitors
can go take a bath if they wish. |
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Ou'Sensranoh Waterfall
Ou'Sensranoh Waterfall is situated 9 km. south of Banlung.
The height of it is 18m. and the water flows and falls
all the time. The visitors can go there rest and enjoy
the fresh air, or to se the forest and listen to the
birds ' cries. |
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Cha Ung Waterfall
Cha Ung Waterfall is situated 8 km. west of Banlung and
it flows throughout the year. The source of water creating
this Waterfall flowed from Eisey Patamak Mountain ( Svay
Mountain ) . Below this Waterfall is a big hole, visitors
can stand or sit to watch the waterfall from behind,
and inhale he cool fresh air stemming from it . |
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Veal Rum Plan (stone field )
Veal rum Plan (stone field ) is situated 14 km. North of
Banlung. Stones cover the surface of this place and a
dense around it. The visitors can go there and discover
its beautiful attraction |
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Virachay National Park
Virachay National Park is situated 45 km. north of Banlung.
With a total land area of 332,500 ha. It has varieties
of plants and trees in the forest and many different
kinds of animals and birds. |
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Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary
Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 37km. south of Banlung.
With a total land area of 250,000 ha. there are special
kinds of animals and birds like tigers, elephants, red-headed
vultures. |
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Ou'Chaloy
Ou'Chaloy is located in the Sre Pok river It is situated
34km. south - west of Banlung. The tourist recreation
in Ou'Chaloy is only during the dry season. |
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Norng Kabat Forest
Norng Kabat Forest is situated 23 km. north of Banlung.
This place has a pond. the visitors can go there to see
the animals and birds which comes to at the pond .Beside
this the tourists can go visit the ethnic villages, ethnic
culture (tradition belief, festival, dancing, music) |
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Shopping
A shopping spree starts at the Banlung market. Shopping
bargains can be found on intricate stone, wood carvings,
gem stones and other varieties of goods, many brought
in by tribes like baskets, crossbows, gourds (water containers),
bracelets, necklaces, cloth pipe from the outskirts of
town make for an interesting and very colorful morning
stroll. |
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Prasat
Preah Vihear
In the 6th century , king
Yasovarmamn I ( 889-900) began work on the original dedicated
to Shisa as result of
spiritual development, increased political prestige and
economic growth was naturally reflected in the Temple
undergoing more than 300 years of consultation with deal
of remodeling under subsequent King Suryavarman II (
1113 – 1150) this increased prestige naturally changed
the original small sanctuary into
one of the greatest Khmer temples of all times. This
ranking was the result of the finest in situ carving
that depicted the highest standards of unique Khmer
architecture. |
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FESTIVALS |
Bonn
Chaul Chhnam (13-15 April) is the traditional New Year's festival
when Khmers clean and decorate their houses, make offerings
and play traditional games.
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Bonn
Chroat Preah Nongkoal (6 May) is the Royal Ploughing Ceremony
which inaugurates the planting season and involves symbolic
ploughing and sowing of seed.
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Bonn
Dak Ben and Bonn Pchoum Ben (11-13 October) is the festival held for commemoration
of the spirits of the dead; 15 days later offerings are
made in the temples.
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Bonn
Kathen (October) is a 29-day religious
festival when people march in procession to the temples
where the monks change from their old to new robes. |
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His
Majesty the King's Birthday (30 October-I
November) is celebrated in regal fashion and the Royal
Palace is sometimes open to the public. |
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Independence
Day (9 November) celebrates the
date when Cambodia achieved independence from France in
1953. |
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Bonn
Om Took (24-26 November) is the water
festival which ushers in the fishing season and marks the
reversing of the current in the Tonle Sap River. This very
popular festival attracts many people to watch the longboat
races on the Tonle Sap in Phnom Penh, fireworks and a lighted
flotilla of boats. |
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