Angkor Wat - Cambodia

Concealed by the forest and  was abandoned for many years, the Angkor Wat in Cambodia  was rediscovered by a French man about 150 years ago. It is one of the country's landmarks that draws huge amount of local and foreign visitors each year. 

                    Thanks to my friend Steve Mercado for the wonderful pics                       

The temple was built for the Khmer kings from 9th to the 15th century and has been a Cambodian pride that appears on its national flag. Its architecture style depicts the life of the devas in Mount Meru in Hindu Mythlogy which can be seen in its carved surfaces. 

Many restorations took place and has been funded by the international community. Today, it is one of the sought after attractions in the whole South East Asian region and is listed as a World Heritage Site. The tourists influx is helping the Cambodian government for the site's maintenance though it caused little damage. It is located exactly 5.5 km north of the city of Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat - South East Asian Prized Possession.

Takeo Province - Cambodia

Downtown Takeo Landmark

Referred to as the "cradle of Cambodian civilization", Takeo Province is surrounded by series of canals and waterways that connect towns, rivers and villages. It is also referred as the Water Chenla of the Kingdom of Cambodia because the low-lying area is submerged in water during the rainy season.

Takeo Province lacks foreign visitors and architectural charm compared to famous and popular tourist attractions like Phnom Pehn and Siem Reap. The name is not that famous in the world either, yet the French era legacy is still apparent. It is also the home to the legacy of six anceint temples and to some often visited resorts of Tonle Bate, Phnom Ta Mao (zoo), and a lot more.

Ta Prohm Temple at Tonle Bate

From the Cambodia Tourism Board: "Among 22 provinces in Cambodia, Takeo is the oldest province rich in historics relating to the periods of Anachak Phnom and Chenla. Takeo province has 34 ancient temples left from their ancestors that are the heritages and the soul of Cambodian people."

Submerged in water during the rainy season? What yah say on that?

Sihanoukville Beach Resort - Cambodia

One of South East Asian unspoiled beaches is Sihanoukville Beach Resort. It was originally constructed as a port city in 1956, but is now more cosmopolitan and urbanized than any other towns or cities of the country.

Today, Sihanoukville Beach Resort is more of a beach town than a port town. Local and foreign visitors are increasing steadily, yet the resort has still a relaxing pace of life.

Foreign and local cuisines are available in almost all the bars and hotels around, but fresh sea food is the towns most popular menu. A wide variety of bars for night party goers are also open until wee hours especially in the downtown area.

Sihanoukville Beach Resort is a perfect tropical getaway for beach-goers where the white sand beach of Cambodia meets the gulf of Thailand waters.