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Phnom Penh
It is the Capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Phnom Penh City has several cultural and historical attractions including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. Other historical sites such as the old capital of Oudong and the Angkorian ruins of Phnom Chisor and Phnom Da lie within an easy day-trip of Phnom Penh. The city also offers a full compliment of visitor services and facilities including accommodations ranging from five-star hotels to budget guesthouses, some of best restaurants and dining in Southeast Asia, a vibrant all-night bar and entertainment scene, and a unique and varied array of shopping opportunities including traditional Asian markets, silk shops, art galleries and stylish Euroasian boutiques.

Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the gateway to the temples of Angkor, Cambodia's spiritual and cultural heartbeat.

Angkor Wat Temples
The temples of Angkor were built by the Khmer civilization between 802 and 1220 AD, represent one of the humankind’s most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. From Angkor the Khmer kings ruled over a vast domain that reached from Vietnam to China to the Bay of Bengal. The structures one sees at Angkor today, more than 100 stone temples in all, are the surviving remains of a grand religious, social and administrative metropolis whose other buildings – palaces, public buildings and houses – were built of wood and are long since decayed and gone.

Bokor Hill Station
Cold and eerie this is the main attraction in Kampot for tourists. It is a mountain top collection of buildings (hotel, casino, church, royal residence, etc.), constructed in the early 1920s by French authorities as a compliment to the popular Kep resort area. Bokor was an elegant getaway for foreign visitors to old Indochina in the past but years of neglect have left ghostly ruins. Often shrouded in fog and clouds this used to be the escape for the upper classes during the oppressive hot season. The views of the coast can be stunning but bring a jacket as it can be cold up there.

Kampong Trach
Little town on the Vietnamese border and the main attraction is the limestone caves. You will see huge outcrops dotted around for miles. Water has eroded them forming numerous caves. The best one has been hollowed out so much that the roof has collapsed creating a mini jungle area where locals have many shrines and a large reclining Buddha creating some great photo opportunities.

Rabbit Island
This island is only a few hundred meters offshore with nice beaches. A few locals live on the island but bring whatever you need for the day. Boats can be arranged through your guesthouse. This is well worth a visit for a days relaxation.

River Trips From Kampot
Trips to Coral Island and wildlife trips upriver from Kampot to Stung Keo and beyond can be arranged through you guesthouse.

Tekcchou Resort
This is an area 8km outside town on the Prek Chha river. It is a popular picnic area for locals and visitors alike. There are small rapids in the river here to play around in and cool off. There are plenty of stalls selling drinks and food.