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Phnom Penh is the entryway to a strikingly beautiful land which includes the world’s largest religious complex, world heritage site, and the temples of Angkor. It also includes the beaches of the southern coast. You also have a nearly endless list of sightseeing spots  in the city. Some of the must visit attractions among them are the Silver Pagoda,  Royal Palace,  the National Museum, the Choeng Ek Killing Fields, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum,  and Wat Phnom.

 Getting around the city of Phnom Penh is very convenient. You can get a taxi hired from the Phnom Penh International Airport to get to the downtown. The taxi costs $7. From the airport, a taxi costs $3-$5 to get to the city-center. In the city, you can also rent bicycles ($1 - $1.5 per day) or motorcycles at ($6-$10 per day).

A visit to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh will take you years back when this palace served as the abode of the King of Cambodia, his family, and foreign dignitaries. It was the setting for the court performances, ceremonies, and rituals. The Royal palace still serves as the King’s residence. A walk through the palace grounds will fill you with a sense of royal extravaganza. It is indeed one of the most marvelous tourist attractions in Phnom Penh.

Tourist info:

• You can get guide pamphlets or hire tourist guides.
• Multi-lingual tour guides available.
• It is recommended that you go for guided tours.
• Admission fee: $3.00/ person, $5.00/ video camera, $2.00/ camera.
• Timing: open everyday, (7:30-11:00) (2:00-5:00). The palace grounds remain closed during official functions. 

Visit the Royal palace in Phnom Penh …once you are there…you will discover thousands of reasons for coming back to the palace again. Come and explore the royal side of Cambodia!

 Let me introduce you to Kratie, a quite little magical town in Cambodia, set at the edge of Mekong River. It is not where you can only expect to only find the typical Cambodian temple ruins, but there is more to it. The beautiful little town is home of the freshwater dolphins. You will get to see more than 60 species of Irrawaddy Dolphins in this town.

Kratie, Cambodia is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. If you are looking for a quiet place where you can escape the humdrum of city life – then visit Kratie. While visiting Kratie, be prepared to come across some excellent landscapes.

Plan a trip to Kratie to enjoy some moments of sheer pleasure and closeness to nature.

Battambang reflects an exotic blend of the Cambodian architecture with a pleasant French colonial effect. It won’t be an exaggeration to call Battambang, an ode to French colonialism. This idle tourist destination of Cambodia is perfect for all those seeking a break from the ‘maddening crowd’ to spend some hushed moments, reconnecting with the nature. Battambang is the gateway between, Thailand and Phnom.

Getting to Battambang:

Getting to Battambang is easy. It is 291 km by national road number 5 from Phnom Penh. The town can also be reached by air and overland from Thailand, Siem Reap, and Banteay Meanchey. Taxis are the beat means of transport. The tariffs for shared taxis are:

• Pursat to Battambang - US$ 3.4
• Sisophon to Battambang - US$ 1.7
• Phnom Penh to Battambang - US$ 10

You can also get around the city by riding a motorcycle. This is the ideal way to enjoy the countryside, and the sights along the way. 

Siem Reap boasts an enjoyable and exciting nightlife. Tourists can enjoy watching the traditional dance performance at any of the restaurants. This is an ideal way to kick start the evening. If you are looking for something more conventional, then you can visit several other places. Siem Reap is a pleasant little Cambodian town with a wide variety of bars like Red Piano, Ivy Bar, The Temple Bar, Linga Bar, and Molly Malone’s. You can also visit the Pub Street, which is situated in the old market area. It is a great place to hangout with friends in the evening. Some of these bars and pubs in the town stay open till late.

Siem Reap will delight you with an array of inviting restaurants. You can choose from a wide variety of delectable dishes that range from conventionally Cambodian to continental cuisines. For those on a tight budget, there are several economical Chinese restaurants to try out. They are mostly situated at the south end of Sivatha Blvd. Some of the well-liked restaurants in Siem Reap that you can eat out at are Shinta Mani and Hotel Grand D’Angkor. 

Many of the restaurants in the city offer beautiful dance performances at dinner time. Some of the eateries which offer every night performances include Apsara Theater, Angkor Mondial, Grand Hotel D’Angkor, and Chao Pra Ya. The Dead Fish Tower entertains its guests with traditional Cambodian music during the dinner. 

Siem Reap in Cambodia is famous for its exotic textiles, and handicrafts. When at Siem Reap, do not miss to pick some beautiful Cambodian souvenirs, textiles, handicrafts, and articrafts for family and friends back at home. The Old Market is a famous market place in Siem Reap. It is the place to flock to when it comes to shopping in the city. It is home to various kinds of souvenir shops and also boasts the best selection of items like baskets, silver works, and musical instruments. You must also check out the traditional craft workshops, and silk farms where. Here you get the opportunity to watch crafts in the making as well as purchase the final products.

Visit the age-old temples situated amidst the verdant green and exotic jungles of Cambodia. It is a truly an explorer’s paradise. Cambodia has several exciting jungle-temples, but Banteay Chhmar, also known as Narrow Fortress is the most interesting of all! 

Tourist Info on Banteay Chhmar:

• You can get to Banteay Chhmar from Sisophon, by taking Road 56. The journey will approximately take 3 hours. A 4×4 vehicle is required.
• There is absolutely no entry fee to the temple; however you can give some dollars to the guard at the temple.
• You can also hire a taxi from Sisophon. This will cost between $35 and $50.
• You must take food and water along with you.
• Also bring your hat, good walking shoes, and mosquito repellent.

You will find two interesting diversions on the way to Banteay Chhmar. Ta Prohm and Banteay Top.

Visit Melbourne, Australia for a satisfying vacation as the city is packed with tourist attractions, accommodations and various things to do. The best time to visit Melbourne is just about any time of the year. Melbourne has a temperate climate, with warm to mild spring, tolerably hot summers, and autumn and pleasingly cool winters. Since Melbourne is located in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons here are the other way round in comparison to the seasonal pattern in Europe, North America, and Asia to a large extent. But this is one rarest place on plane earth where each season touches the city, in all its grandeur and beauty. 

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