In the early morning, locals sit on the side of the street to give alms to monks and novices. This peaceful ceremony is conducted in silence where Buddhists gain spiritual merit by the act of giving. The traditional offering is sticky rice but any type of food can be offered. Participants keep their heads bowed…
Category: Cambodia
The Temples of Angkor, Cambodia
MAIN TEMPLES Angkor WatBuilt in the 12th century in traditional Khmer style with thousands of stone carvings and beautiful lotus-like towers that stand 65 metres tall; Angkor Wat is the most recognised and well preserved of all the temples. It’s a symbol of national pride – so important to Cambodia it features on the flag…
Etiquette For Visiting Buddhist Temples & Religious Sites
What to WearDressing modestly is strictly observed in temples and you will not be allowed to enter if you’re showing too much skin. It is recommended that you dress modestly all the time, not just for visiting temples to respect local customs. Keeping covered will protect you from sunburn in the day and insect bites…
Welcome to Cambodia
CAMBODIA Stunning temples, rugged forests and castaway islands, Cambodia is a treasure waiting to be explored. TOP THINGS TO DO IN CAMBODIA Explore the stunning temples of Angkor Relax on postcard beaches Sample traditional Khmer cuisine EXPLORE BY AREA Siem Reap & Temples of Angkor Battambang & Northwest Phnom Penh Cambodia’s Islands & Beaches Eastern…
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor National MuseumUseful to understand the Khmer empire before visiting the temple ruins. Cambodia Landmine MuseumProceeds go to mine-awareness campaigns.Towards the end of the Khmer Rouge regime and in the two decades that followed, thousands of mines were laid across Cambodia. Today, many mines have been cleared but millions still remain with most in the…
The Killing Fields, Cambodia
In the early 1960s the war in Vietnam intensified. Laos and Cambodia became strategically important to the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong, who build roads through the two countries along the spine of Vietnam allowing them to transport supplies to the south. To disrupt the flow of goods, South Vietnam supported by US…
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