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History

Cambodia, a glimpse into the past.

The early inhabitants of Cambodia are said to be comparable to those of Thailand, Burma, Laos, and Vietnam. Before the first century A.D., the Khmer people who now live in Cambodia may have moved from southeastern China to the Indochinese Peninsula. They are thought to have come before the Vietnamese, Thai, and Lao people who…

Tourism

UYFC will try to break two Guinness records at Angkor Sankranta.

Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) will expand Angkor Sankranta in Siem Reap province with enormous gatherings, exciting events, and an effort to break two Guinness world records. The festival will feature 44 programmes in six different locations in Siem Reap province from April 14 to 16 and an attempt to break the record…

Cambodian Brands

Dieng Dorm: The Muffin Man of Siem Reap

Have you ever heard of the Muffin Man, SiemReap? He lives in Siem Reap and sells delicious homemade muffins. His secret ingredient is love, and that’s why his muffins are so tasty! The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people around the world. Because of this, many have been forced to change their lives, losing jobs…

Cambodian Brands

Phare The Cambodian Circus turned Ten.

After visiting Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap, tourists rush to watch the Phare Circus in the evening. It is a one-of-a-kind attraction in Siem Reap, which celebrated its tenth anniversary on February 8, 2023. It has completely changed the concept of the usual circus. Phare, the Cambodian Circus aims to show a different experience…

Tourism

Tripadvisor’s Trending Destinations — World, No: 4, SiemReap

Siem Reap is a gem, a magical place. Siem Reap has a lot to offer.. ancient palaces, beautiful nature, and fascinating culture. Beautifully written by Tripadvisor, information about Siem Reap will tempt you to visit and experience its uniqueness. “When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple…

Tourism

Siem Reap is one of the top five tourist destinations worldwide.

As the tourism and travel sectors in Cambodia and around the world prepare for a strong rebound this year, Siem Reap has been named one of the top five trending tourism destinations for 2023 in a recent poll. Siem Reap is the fourth most popular tourist destination in the world. According to the renowned online…

Agriculture

The fifth rice festival will begin on January 27 in Siem Reap.

The fifth Rice Festival will be held in Siem Reap province, and its primary objective will be to increase demand for Cambodian rice among both domestic customers and tourists from other countries. The Siem Reap Tourism Club has put out a press release saying that the three-day rice festival will take place from January 27…

Places to visit

Wat Damnak Pagoda in Siem Reap has been a learning center for over 100 years.

King Jayavarman VII established an education system inside the Buddhist temples around the Angkor Complex during his reign in the late 12th century. Mathematics, astrology, public health, art, and traditional culture were all taught by a king or a priest in the temples. In the 16th century, pagodas became centers of learning for the local…

Tourism

SiemReaper, a bicycle tour emphasising ecotourism and carbon footprint reduction.

In Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a popular location for ecotourism as well as historical tourism. Siem Reap is a well-known tourist destination due to the history, cultural attractions, and natural beauty that can be found there. Siem Reap is home to the Angkor archaeological site. Cycling tours are very popular in Siem Reap since they…

Unsung heroes

Dara Dy Saveth: The First Miss Cambodia Winner

Dara Dy Saveth was born in 1944 and was the first Miss Cambodia (1959). She appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, until the communist takeover in 1975, and after 1993. Dy Saveth was born in Cambodia on March 4, 1944, into a family of artists. Women in her family had been performers…

Tourism

Angkor Archaeological Park attracted 287,454 international tourists in 2022.

On Wednesday, the state-owned Angkor Enterprise reported that 287,454 international tourists visited Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park in 2022, earning $11.5 million from ticket sales. Top Sopheak, secretary of state and spokesman for the ministry of tourism, stated that the number of foreign visitors to Angkor has gradually increased since the nation’s successful management of the…

History

The journey of Zhou Daguan to the Khmer Empire

Zhou Daguan (1270–?) was a Chinese diplomat of the Yuan dynasty who served under Temür Khan (Emperor Chengzong of Yuan). He is famous for the way he wrote about Cambodian customs and the Angkor temple complex while he was there. He arrived at Angkor in August 1296 and stayed at the court of King Indravarman…

Unsung heroes

Oun Savann : Promoting Made in Cambodia products

The Made in Cambodia Market is a great place to discover the best craftsmanship. On a 420-square-meter plot of land on Oum Khun Street, to the west of Shinta Mani Angkor in Siem Reap, is the Made in Cambodia Market (MCM). It offers a shopping experience that is both friendly to customers and the environment,…