Phnom Penh Temple

Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville

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December 23rd 2012
So spent about five days in Phnom Penh and had a very nice time. Its a lively old place a bit rough round the edges but the people on the whole have been very friendly. Its not a place that's full of what you might call tourist attractions but it has some interesting temples and a lively market. The main places on interest are all a bit gruesome and connected with Pol Pot and the Khmer Roug ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more