Cambodia - Intoxicating Blend Of Natural Beauty And Rich Culture
ASIAN Geographic|AG 01/2021 - 146
A popular destination amongst backpackers, Cambodia offers visitors an intoxicating blend of natural beauty and rich culture.
Cambodia - Intoxicating Blend Of Natural Beauty And Rich Culture

Covering an area of more than 180,000 square kilometres, the country has its cultural roots dating all the way back to the ancient state of Funan that existed from the first to the sixth century CE. Later in 802 CE, Funan gave way to the Angkor Empire with the rise of King Jayavarman II, and for the next 600 years, the country would see the powerful Khmer kings dominate much of present-day Southeast Asia, spanning from the borders of Myanmar all the way east to the South China Sea and north to Laos. The official language of Cambodia, Khmer, evolved during this period, and contains elements of Sanskrit, the classical language of Hinduism and Buddhism.

INFORMATION

WHEN TO GO November to April

GETTING AROUND City and town transport systems generally involve the use of either a moto (motorcycle taxi) or a tuk-tuk and are your best way to travel around Cambodia. If you are looking to travel out of the city, consider hiring a car and driver or flying domestically within regions

GETTING THERE Cambodia is accessible by air but there are no direct flights from Europe, North America, Australasia or South Africa; you will need to get a connecting flight from somewhere within Southeast or East Asia. Alternatively, if you are coming from neighbouring countries such as Thailand, Vietnam or Laos, you can cross through its land borders by train, bus or rental/private hire cars

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