Exciting and Fun Things To Do in Cambodia

Cambodia is a South Asian country gifted with bounties of nature and a rich cultural heritage. This country has changed a lot in the past two decades to make rapid economic progress. In short, Cambodia has all the necessary ingredients to become a popular tourist destination. This article presents details about some of the exciting and fun things to do in Cambodia...Until the 1990s, the common perception of Cambodia was that of a war-ravaged nation. However, in the last 15-20 years, this country has made rapid progress on the economic front. Tourism is the second-largest source of income for Cambodia, after the textile industry. Scenic beaches, prehistoric temples and other forms of architecture and nature's bounty have altogether made this country one of the tourists' hotspots of South Asia. There are many exciting and fun things to do in Cambodia and this article presents an overview of them.

Attractions for Tourists in Cambodia

The exciting and fun things to do in Cambodia are grouped together on the basis of regions that tourists can visit. Different parts of this beautiful country have something unique to offer. Beaches and national parks attract tourists in large numbers. Let us have a look at some interesting facts about Cambodia in order to obtain information about the tourist attractions.

Kratie
The activity of dolphin spotting is one of the main attractions for tourists visiting the Kratie province. The Mekong river that lies to north of Kratie is home to the Irrawaddy freshwater dolphins. Tourists generally stay for 1-2 nights in the city of Kratie to plan their trips to the river and other places; the Phnom Sambok Resort is amongst the most interesting places to visit in Kratie. There also are other places like the Kampy Resort and the 100-Column Pagoda. The Kampy Resort lies 15 km to the north of Kratie and offers a spectacular view of green water plants.

Sihanoukville
This Cambodian province lies 115 miles southwest to Phnom Penh - the capital city. It takes a 3-hour drive from Phnom Penh to reach Sihanoukville. There are many exciting and fun things to do in Sihanoukville. The beaches of Sihanoukville offer a lot of fun activities for tourists including snorkeling, scuba diving, dirt biking, mountain biking, etc. Simply relaxing and soaking on the sun at these beaches also is an option to consider. The Ream National Park is a nice place for wildlife enthusiasts to visit. This park is home to over 150 bird species, dolphins, flying fish, monkeys, etc.

Mondulkiri
The main attractions for tourists in and around Mondulkiri include the elephant ride, visiting the Monorom Falls and Bou Sraa Falls, etc. The Monoram Falls and Bou Sraa Falls have a height of 9m and 25m respectively. The elephant ride is best enjoyed when you are touring the Ratanakiri jungle. Only an elephant ride (and not any other means of transport) can make your experience of the tour fulfilling and memorable.

Angkor Temples
The temples of Angkor present a scenic setting for those interested in photography. A guide would be able to explain the history of these temples in a better manner. You would find the place even more interesting after knowing the history and related facts. There is another way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Angkor region; a helicopter tour offers a spectacular view of this place. You can also take a 15 minute ride on a tethered hot-air balloon for a similar experience.

Kampot
This province of Cambodia is known for its quiet life and countryside tours. Despite the peaceful and disturbance-free atmosphere, Kampot has in store a lot of exciting and fun activities for tourists. Jungle trekking, island trips, river cruises, etc., are some of the activities tourists would enjoy. Apart from the countryside tours, you can think of visiting the Bokor Hill Station, Rabbit Island and Kep Beach.

Shopping in Cambodia
Cambodia offers a lot for an avid shopper. The markets in Cambodia have a variety of artwork on display from textile items to carvings. The krama is one such special item - a scarf made of cotton and decorated with a checked pattern. The cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are popular tourist destinations for shopping. Buddhism-themed shopping items are one of the specialties of markets in Cambodia. Baskets, plates, bowls and other such handmade items created from reed are extremely popular.

The number of tourists who visited Cambodia in 2007 was 2 million. This number went up to 3 million in 2010 and the estimate for 2015 is 5 million. Going by these numbers, we can say that people from the world over find Cambodia an attractive tourist destination where there is a lot to do.

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