China and Cambodia Tourism Year: Exploring the beautiful cities of Cambodia
The "China and Cambodia Tourism Year" had its opening ceremony on January 30 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Talks, exchange of experiences, and collaborations on tourism will be happening this year, and so will the boom in Cambodia's tourism industry. Below are five cities that showcase the mysterious beauty of Cambodia.
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia, and the biggest in terms of population in the country. It is the center of Cambodia's politics, economy, industry, tourism, and culture.
Siem Reap
Siem Reap is where the famous Angkor Wat is located in. Angkor Wat does not refer to one temple, although among all temples under this name, this is the most famous one. It was founded in the mid 12th century and was built for the worship of the Hindu god Vishnu. In the late 13th century, it became a Buddhist temple. There are four popular temples here, the Angkor Wat temple, Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei, and the Bayon temple.
Battambang
Battambang is the second-largest city and is ranked fourth in population in the country. It may not have the most well-known temples, but it sure has cool things to experience and see, one might even turn you into a superhero.
Kampot
Kampot, the capital city of Kampot province, has the biggest natural resort in the south of Cambodia, Bokor National Park, just 20 kilometers away. The park is also referred to as the "Preah Monivong National Park".
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known as "Kampong Som", is a coastal city and has the biggest port in Cambodia. It is the capital city of the Sihanoukville province. Here we introduce five of its most beautiful beaches.