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Angkor Wat is considered by a majority of tourists as the most appealing place in Cambodia. Being one of the largest temple complexes in the world, Angkor Wat has long been the symbol of the country, appearing on both the national flag and national emblem. Angkor Wat is only a part of the ancient Angkor, the capital city of the Khmer Empire over a thousand years ago. Angkor is a very important archaeological site that contains many remains of heritages including temples. It reveals the rise and fall of Hinduism in the Khmer Empire and the change of its national religion to Buddhism. By visiting Angkor Wat, visitors can see the treasure of the Khmer civilisation.

Cambodia is known as a Buddhist kingdom. Its capital, Phnom Penh, has a resplendent palace just like Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, does.

When travelling to Cambodia, Angkor Wat in Siem Reap is of course a must-see attraction, and the romance of the ancient city is unrivalled with the amazing carvings of the Khmer period, especially the reflections of the lake in the Little Angkor area, and the sunsets.

Tonlé Sap, located in western Cambodia, is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. In Cambodians’ eyes, Tonlé Sap is considered the “mother lake”, which witnessed the growth of multiple coastal cities, including the old capital Siem Reap