Articles, tagged with "phnom penh", page 4

Cambodian New Year in Phnom Penh - Celebrations of Tradition & Religion

The New Year is always an occasion of merry festivities and celebrations and in true spirit of the occasion, the locals of Phnom Penh celebrate it with various traditional customs and cultural events. Falling in mid April, the Cambodian New Year coinc... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Cambodian Royal Family

The present King of Cambodia His Majesty Preah Bat samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk was born in Phnom Penh on the 31st of October 1922. His parents were HM Norodom Suramarit and HM Sisowath Kossamak Nearireath. In the year 1941 the present king of Cambodia ... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Usher in the New Year with a blast at Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia has a rich influence from the Chinese culture, with a large number of Chinese descendants and immigrant Vietnamese populations. They celebrate the Chinese New Year with much vigor and enthusiasm. In areas with la... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

A place worth a visit, the Ounalom pagoda

The Wat Ounalom or the Ounalom Pagoda can be regarded as the most important pagoda in all of Phnom Penh, since it is the headquarters of the Buddhist patriarchate of Phnom Penh and was also the home of the Buddhist Institute and library until 1999. Wat Ou... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Celebrate Raffles Experiences with a Bottle of Champagne

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel brands has achieved another milestone on its journey. Listed as the fourth top international hotel brand in the world by the presitigous Condé Nast Traveller Business Travel Awards, it is the thi... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

See The Happiness On Their Little Faces – A Visit to Sunrise Angkor Children's Village

Along with being known as one of the most naturally beautiful and culturally rich countries, Cambodia also has a history of violence in the form of war, foreign occupation, genocide and civil war. And more often than not, innocent children are casualties.... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Royal Palace of Phnom Penh

The Royal Palace is not one single structure, it is a complex of buildings, and is the residence of the King of Cambodia. It is called the Preah Barom Reachea Vaeng Chaktomukh. It has had royal presence since1866, when it was built. In the mid 1800s, King... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Phnom Penh Night Market Showcasing Cambodian Arts and Crafts

The recently opened Phnom Penh Night Market is already creating waves in the Cambodian capital. Opened in November 2007 the Night Market is a recent addition to the Cambodian tourism industry but it has already made its mark among the hordes of visiting t... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Cambodia and Travel: The Ultimate Historical Escapade

Bordered by Laos, Thailand and Vietnam; Cambodia boasts of a magnificent heritage, untamed wild landscape and friendly people. The country has a population of 13,995,904 and 90% of this consists of the Khmer ethnicity. The terrain is mostly low, flat plai... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

Honeymoons in Exotic Indochina

Getting married should be the single most amazing event in your life. Following it up with a trip to Indochina can cap of the event with a honeymoon you will never, ever forget. Honeymoons in Exotic Indochina Indochina is a term used to describe a ... Read >
Author: Richard Rspad

Paradise Found in Koh Rong, Cambodia

When people think of Cambodia tourism, the first thing that comes to mind is the mystical ruins at Angkor Archaeological Park. Seldom do people think of The Kingdom of Cambodia as a place that offers R&R in terms of sun, sands, and sea. This is probably o... Read >
Author: Bee Yinn Low

An Introduction to Cambodia - General info and Tips

The Kingdom of Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy situated in Southeast Asia and counting a population of more than 13 million people. Most Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists of Khmer extraction, but the country is home also to a substantial number of ... Read >
Author: really bites

Sihanoukville Cambodia, a Great Place to Visit.

Sihanoukville Cambodia, a Great Place to Visit. 'Beach town', 'port community', 'fledgling resort destination' - all describe Sihanoukville, Cambodia's premier beach town. Sihanoukville's white sand beaches and warm Gulf of Thailand waters combine with... Read >
Author: Basil Murdoch

Sihanoukville, Cambodia – Mother Nature Playing Nightly

Sihanoukville is a sleepy beach town in Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. In December, the beach is a great place to watch Mother Nature do her thing in spectacular fashion. Sihanoukville Named after a Cambodian King, Sihanoukville isn't easy to ge... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

Cambodia – The Blind Masseuses

Cambodia has seen far more than its fair share of tragedy and misery. The blind masseuses offer a glimpse of the true Cambodian heart and will to carry on. Seeing Hands Massage With the onset of the genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia took ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo

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