Written By
Ruchika Mandora
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A massive Shiva temple with finely carved pavilions and extensive causeways, located on an escarpment in the Dangrek Mountains
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Built between 802 and 1432, this was the world's largest medieval metropolis and the Khmer rulers' superpower, striving to outdo their predecessors in beauty.
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The rice fields and tiny villages around Battambang, Cambodia's northwest city, offer some of the country's most serene beauty and rich history.
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Cambodia's capital is a bustling metropolis with motorcyclists and car sirens that can be overwhelming at first.
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Many travelers find themselves in Kampot longer than intended due to its laid-back vibe.
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Koh Rong Samloem is one of Cambodia's most beautiful islands, with a dozen beach hut resorts around Saracen Bay offering a quick escape.
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The lake is home to 170 floating communities that depend on fishing and are built directly on the water. It also provides food and irrigation for Cambodia.
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This is Cambodia's main activity hub, offering anything from cycling excursions of the verdant countryside outside town to Cambodian cooking classes.
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The Koh Kong Conservation Corridor runs across Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains south of Koh Kong in the southwest.
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For temple-fatigued vacationers, Ratanakiri offers nature. Outback Cambodia's interminable red-dirt roads to ethnic minority villages are a thrill for adventurers.
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