Publisher's Synopsis
Cambodia is home to Angkor Wat, an UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important ancient monuments in Southeast Asia. The structure is a living reminder of the splendid Khmer Empire that once dominated the country. Impressive in size and detail, the temples and palaces of this medieval golden age were mysteriously abandoned only to be rediscovered centuries later as ruins, rendered even more enigmatic by the interwoven encroachment of forest and trees. Cambodia - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Siem Reap - Angkor Archaeological Park - Angkor Wat - Bayon Temple - Koh Ker - Battambang - Battambang Bat Caves - Phnom Sampeau - Phnom Penh - Killing Fields (Chuang Ek) - Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide - Royal Palace - Silver Pagoda (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) - Independence Monument - Sihanoukville - Koh Rong - Ream National Park - Kratie - Kampot - Bokor Hill Station - Kep - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Mekong Angkor Palace Hotel - Velkommen Guesthouse Siem Reap - Le Grand Mekong Hotel - Coolabah Hotel - Emerald BB Battambang Hotel - Places to Eat - The Lost Room - Haven Training Restaurant - Bugs Cafe Restaurant - Sandan Restaurant - Epic Arts Cafe - Places to Shop - Artisans d'Angkor - Papaya Best T-Shirt - Trunkh - Cambodian Creations - Markets in Phnom Penh
