Introduction of tourist attractions in Cambodia's ancient tombs
Cambodia has the following famous tourist attractions:
Angkor temple
The huge and well-preserved Angkor site is regarded as the representative of Angkor site.
beng mealea
Beng Mealea is a small temple in Angkor Wat style, which means "lotus pond". This temple is located 40 kilometers east of Angkor Wat. Beng mealea is a Hindu temple, but some of its sculptures reflect Buddhist themes. The original material for building this temple is sandstone, so many buildings have been damaged and it is difficult to repair. When you arrive in beng mealea, you will find that beng mealea today is very similar to that of foreign explorers when they discovered Angkor: the temple collapsed seriously, was covered by trees, and there was no way out. Without a guide, you have no idea how to get through this huge ruin. Friends who have seen the movie Tomb Raider must still remember Tabulong Temple. It feels strange, but beng mealea brings more shock. As you go deeper into the scenic spot where beng mealea is located, you will also find the plank road. This plank road is also related to a movie, which was built while filming the movie "Tiger Brother".
Ban Diez Ray
Banteay Srei, meaning "women's castle", is famous for its gorgeous colors and exquisite reliefs. It is said that it was built and carved by women. Banteay Srei, one of the "three major temples in Cambodia", was built in the Rajendravarman dynasty in 967 and completed in the Jayavarman V dynasty in 1002. This Hindu temple is dedicated to Shiva, one of the three great gods of Brahmanism. Unlike other Angkor monuments, which use blue sandstone as the material, Ban Diez Lei uses a lot of red sandstone as the building material, which is extremely rich in color and is also conducive to carving complex and exquisite patterns.
ta prohm
Tabulong Temple, built in 1 186, is a temple dedicated to the mother by the ancient Angkor King. Its architectural style is the same as that of bayon temple, and it is a mysterious attraction in Angkor Wat. The whole temple is surrounded by dense trees, which have been entangled for thousands of years, just like the scene of fierce struggle between immortals and nature. With its unique romantic temperament, "In the Mood for Love" and "Tomb Raider" both chose this place as the shooting place, and you can also pursue a light and shadow memory when you come here to play. The tour route is suggested to enter from the east gate and exit from the west gate, and you can see the "dancer corridor" engraved with rows of fairy reliefs.
bayon temple
Bayon temple is located in the center of Angkor Wat, and its cloister is 160m long from east to west and 140m long from north to south. There used to be a wooden roof above the cloister, but because of its age, only ruins and huge stone pillars were left for future generations to mourn. It is worth mentioning that there are still rich and vivid sculptures preserved on the walls of the temple. All the ancient war accounts, the lives of ordinary people and the lakeside scenery of Tonle Sap Lake fully show the scene at that time, which is definitely a precious historical relic that cannot be seen. Vivid murals seem to tell distant stories. The famous Khmer Smile is located on the top floor of bayon temple. There are ***54 pagodas. Each pagoda has four faces, and each face has a different expression. And ***2 16 different Khmer smiles.
Brief introduction of Cambodia tourism
General situation of Cambodia
Cambodia is located in the south of Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Cambodia borders Vietnam in the east and southeast, Laos in the north, Thailand in the west and northwest, and the Gulf of Thailand in the southwest. Mekong River is the largest river in Cambodia, and the central plain accounts for about half of the total territory. Cambodia has an area of 18 1035 square kilometers and a population of11430,000. There are more than 20 ethnic groups, of which 80% are Khmer. Buddhism is the state religion. The official language of Cambodia is Khmer, and French and English are also widely used. The currency of Cambodia is Riel.
Although Cambodia is backward but not closed, it has become the focus of investors' attention. Although the tourist facilities are poor, the service attitude is friendly. Most people's impression of Cambodia comes from Angkor Wat, one of the seven wonders of the world. Among the seemingly simple and backward scenes in Cambodia, there are scenes left over from the "Khmer Rouge regime" era, while retaining the French flavor of the French colony.
Cambodia is so full of contrasting humanistic customs, unique scenery, and unparalleled Angkor Wat monuments, which have left great visual and psychological shock to tourists. It is precisely because of this combination of mystery, history and simplicity that Cambodia is deeply loved by tourists from Europe, America and Japan.
Cambodian food recommendation
Phnom Penh-Challenge your stomach: No matter delicious Cambodian rice, rice noodles, desserts or French sticks left by the French, they are all essential in the food menu in Phnom Penh, but the fried insects in Cambodia are undoubtedly the most unforgettable things for tourists.
Siem Reap-Tomb Raider Cocktail: Dead Fishbone is a famous local bar in Cambodia, located on the main road of the central market, and the neon billboard of cartoon fishbone is very eye-catching. The interior of Cambodian bar is like a semi-open workshop, and the high-rise space is built into a staggered duplex structure, which is very design-oriented. Besides drinking, you can also buy various unique souvenirs with fishbone patterns in Cambodia. Don't miss the red piano restaurant on the north side of Cambodia's central market. When Tomb Raider was filmed, the heroine Angelina Jolie was a frequent visitor here, so the store also specially launched a cocktail called Tomb Raider, which was highly sought after by tourists.
Sihanoukville-Seafood Zone: Sihanoukville, located on the southwest coast of Cambodia, is the largest seaport in Cambodia. The most attractive things in this city are the dazzling white sand beaches and blue sand beaches. It is a very pleasant thing to walk out of the Millennium ancient city of Siem Reap and spend it on the beach in Sihanoukville.
Brief introduction of traffic situation in Cambodia
1. Aviation
The number of flights to Cambodia is increasing year by year. There are direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to Phnom Penh, and there are also direct flights from Shanghai and Guangzhou to Siem Reap, which are flights of Shanghai Airlines and China Southern Airlines respectively. Starting from Beijing, you can also take a Thai Airways flight and transit through Bangkok to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. AirAsia operates the Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok-Siem Reap reverse route with low price. Since Malaysian transit visas are free, it is a good choice to start from China and then transfer to Siem Reap.
Phnom Penh International Airport is the largest and most important airport in Cambodia. It is about 8 kilometers away from downtown Phnom Penh. There is no bus from the airport to the city, and the taxi fare is 7 yuan. Taxis outside the airport may be cheaper.
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (REP) is located in the northwest of Siem Reap, Cambodia, 7 kilometers from the city center and 5 kilometers from the famous Angkor Wat. Most hotels will provide pick-up service.
2. Train
Cambodia used to have two main railways: Phnom Penh-Pobe (385 kilometers, leading to Thailand); Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville (270km). But they have stopped passenger transport.
3. Bamboo train
In the interior of Cambodia, there is a simple "bamboo train". For decades, it has crisscrossed and carried countless passengers and goods. This kind of "bamboo train" is made of bamboo and scrap metal, just like setting up a huge bamboo bed on two rows of wheels and dragging a small electric locomotive on the train, it becomes a bamboo train. A straw mat on the bamboo raft is a hard-seat bus.
Although it is not as convenient as modern means of transportation such as cars and motorcycles, it can still survive by relying on Cambodia's backward railway system and the curiosity of foreign tourists. Bamboo trains are very bumpy and uncomfortable to sit on, but because the Cambodian railway has stopped passenger transport, many people can only choose bamboo trains when they go out. Bamboo trains are very convenient to pull people and transport goods between villages and are very popular with local people.
For decades, bamboo trains have crossed and carried countless passengers and goods. Today, only a few provinces in Cambodia have hundreds of bamboo trains, mainly distributed in two places. One is Battambang, the capital of Battambang province in the southwest of Tonle Sap Lake, and the other is Bodhisattva province not far from Phnom Penh. They undertake short-distance transportation tasks or attract foreign tourists to do small business.
4. Road passenger transport
The main trunk roads in Cambodia all extend around Phnom Penh, starting from the national road 1 leading to the southeast border of Vietnam, and numbered clockwise. There are four main highways: 1 (Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Highway 4 (Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville); Highway 5 (Phnom Penh to the Thai border via Battambang); Highway 6 (Phnom Penh via Kampong Thom and Siem Reap to Angkor Monument).
In Cambodia, the most developed means of transportation is Basra. Due to the grounding of planes, the suspension of railways, the delay of route rectification, the reduction of pickup trucks and other reasons, buses began to be liked by people. There are a large number of bus companies in Cambodia, and it is often confusing what kind of bus to take between major cities.
Generally speaking, buses in Cambodia have improved in terms of perfect car body, reduced fares, increased frequency and service quality. The recliner seats of buses are air-conditioned, and some buses also have toilets, which are very comfortable in short. Face towels, mineral water and so on will also be provided.
The long-distance bus station in Phnom Penh is located in the northeast of the central market, opposite the gas station, and many buses are parked. There are shuttle buses in most provinces and cities in Cambodia, and there are international shuttle buses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
5. Wharf warehouse
Tourists can choose to visit Cambodia by ferry. Cambodia's inland river shipping is mainly Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake, and the main river ports are Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Kampong Chhnang. The most recommended route is between Siem Reap and Battambang, and there is also a ferry connecting Phnom Penh and Siem Reap on Tonle Sap Lake. However, ferries travel slowly and are usually expensive.
Siem Reap Wharf is located near Phnom Krom, about 10 km from the urban area. There is a boat 1-2 sailing for Phnom Penh at 7 o'clock every day. There is also a boat to Battambang at the same pier every day, which also leaves at 7 o'clock.
6. Bus
The total length of national highways is about10.5 million kilometers. There are four main highways: 1 (Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Highway 4 (Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville); Highway 5 (Phnom Penh to the Thai border via Battambang); Highway 6 (Phnom Penh via Kampong Thom and Siem Reap to Angkor Monument).
Now Cambodia's road network is more and more developed. Due to the participation of many bus companies, air-conditioned buses from Phnom Penh to big cities such as Siem Reap and Sihanoukville are getting cheaper and cheaper.
7. Rent/charter a car
There are carpool taxis between major cities. They are transformed from cars, but this kind of taxi does not use a meter and does not set a unified charging standard. Everything depends on bargaining. Due to the different vehicle types, states, negotiation abilities and time periods, even on the same line, the charges are obviously different.
In addition to the free departure time, it is faster than the bus, and there is no need to worry about the luggage being stolen. In addition, sharing a taxi has a great advantage: you can park where you want to rest and shoot at will.
8. Others
In Cambodia's cities, citizens travel mainly by motorcycles and tuk-tuk cars. For travelers, if you want to visit the city efficiently, you can choose to rent a motorcycle or take a taxi.
The alternative way to visit Angkor Wat is to take a tuk-tuk or taxi, which is also the mode of transportation that most travelers will choose. Or, like some foreigners, you can rent a bicycle and visit Siem Reap and Angkor Scenic Area by bike.
9. Taxi
The starting price of taxis in Cambodia is 4000 riel/1.6km, and then 400 riel/160 m.
Tourism and shopping in Cambodia
Cambodia's specialties are famous for silverware, textiles, wood carving and stone carving. There are no so-called art shops in Cambodia. If you want to buy some works of art with national characteristics, you can only buy them in the local market. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, two main centers in Cambodia, are the best places to find calligraphy and souvenirs. Cambodian tourists who are interested in national costumes can buy "Kelamah". "Kroma" is a kind of cloth used for belts and hats, made of cotton and silk. It is rich in colors and styles, so you can buy as many as you want. In the Cambodian market, you can see prints depicting Angkor Wat and imitation statues of goddesses on the walls of Angkor Wat. In addition, it also sells tapes of traditional Cambodian dance music. The related artworks of Angkor Wat in Cambodia are perhaps the most representative souvenirs in the minds of foreign travelers. Wood carving: pay attention to the quality of wood and whether there are cracks. The precious tree species in Cambodia are ebony, rosewood and ironwood. The price is related to its size, wood and workmanship. Excellent four-faced Buddha woodcarving pendant, 25 dollars each. Silverware: The price varies from 2- 10 USD according to the size and workmanship. Ruby: Cambodia is also rich in rubies. Pay special attention to color and texture when buying, and beware of being fooled.
Matters needing attention in Cambodia tourism
1. Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate, with an annual average temperature of 29-30℃. May-10 is the rainy season, and June -0 10- April is the dry season. Due to the influence of topography and monsoon, precipitation varies greatly from place to place, reaching 5400 mm at the southern end of Xiangshan and about 10 to the east of Phnom Penh.
2. Internet access in Cambodia is very convenient, and there are many Internet cafes in the urban area, which are relatively cheap.
Most cities in Cambodia have ATMs, and the ATMs are full of dollars.
4. In Cambodia, ambulances:119; Fire alarm:118; Police: 1 17.
5. 1 1 From May to May, the climate in Cambodia is cool and dry, and the temperature rises from February. There will be strong winds and heavy rainfall in June 6- 10/0, and the rainfall is usually in the afternoon.
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7. Cambodia's special tourism: Angkor, located in Siem Reap province, about 240 kilometers away from the capital Phnom Penh, is a symbol of the Cambodian nation and is known as one of the four wonders of the East. The existing monuments of Angkor Wat mainly include Angkor Wat (the Great Angkor Wat) and Angkor Wat (the Little Angkor Wat).
Tourism and Recreation Activities in Cambodia
There are entertainment cities and bar streets in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, and French bar streets in Siem Reap. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap also have cafeterias where Angkor folk dances can be performed. It's interesting to enjoy Angkor folk dance while eating. Snorkeling and diving are very popular in Sihanoukville.
Seek the top ten scenic spots in Cambodia, which ones are worth visiting?
Top ten scenic spots in Cambodia: Phnom Penh Palace, Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodian Folk Culture Village, Phnom Penh Cave, Wangu Lake, Bandielei, Shengli Beach and Yunrang National Park, among which:
1, Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, a magnificent temple built in 35 years in China, is the pinnacle of Khmer art and the most famous scenery of Angkor Wat. The most beautiful scenery here is sunrise and sunset.
Angkor Wat, also known as Xiaowuge Cave, is one of the most famous scenic spots in Angkor's historic sites and the best preserved building among them. The narrow sense of Angkor Wat refers to this place.
2. Cambodian Folk Culture Village
Cambodia Folk Culture Village is called "Pocket Cambodia". As the only cultural village in Cambodia, it is located in the historic city of Siem Reap. It brings together miniature landscapes of places of interest and historical sites all over Cambodia, and concentrates folk arts, folk customs and residential buildings of all ethnic groups in one garden.
It shows domestic and foreign tourists the famous historical milestones of Cambodia and the rich natural and cultural heritage that the Cambodian people are proud of.
3. Tonle Sap Lake
Tonle Sap Lake, like a huge emerald embedded in Cambodia, provides a solid resource guarantee for the development and prosperity of the Khmer nation and is the "lake of life" for the Cambodian people.
This is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. If you haven't been to Tonle Sap Lake, you can't say that you really know Angkor or Cambodia.
Is there anything worth visiting in Cambodia?
The most worthwhile place in Cambodia is definitely Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat refers to Angkor Wat, located about 6 kilometers north of Siem Reap. It used to be the capital of the Khmer Rouge kingdom, and films such as Tomb Raider and In the Mood for Love were filmed here, which is regarded as one of the four wonders of the ancient East.
There are more than 600 Angkor monuments, of which the Big Angkor and the Little Angkor are the main components, including many exquisite pagodas and numerous stone reliefs, all made of huge stones. The stupa is carved with statues of various shapes, some of which are several meters high. The five lotus-bud-like pagodas in Angkor Wat are towering into the sky and are exquisite buildings that Khmer people are proud of. In addition to Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat and three capital centers, Banteay Srei and Sky Palace are also famous scenic spots in Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat combines two basic layouts of Khmer temple architecture: the altar and the cloister. The altar consists of three rectangular corridors, which surround the platform of Mount Sumi, and each floor is higher than the other, symbolizing Mount Sumi in Indian mythology, which is located in the center of the world. Five pagodas stand at the top of the altar, arranged in a five-point plum blossom pattern, symbolizing the five peaks of Xumi Mountain. A moat surrounds the temple, symbolizing the Aral Sea around Mount Sumi.
Angkor wat is a mysterious place. During the Angkor Dynasty, Khmer people built a large number of palaces and temples, and Angkor gradually became the social and spiritual center of the whole kingdom. Later, when the Thai invaded, the Khmer gave up Angkor on the northern slope and moved to Phnom Penh. Since then, the glory of Angkor has gradually been covered by the jungle. It was not until 65438+ 1960 that the French rediscovered Angkor, a great historical relic, that it became famous in the world. Since then, the cleaning and restoration of Angkor Wat has been going on. Although it experienced jungle erosion, collapse, theft of cultural relics and the mid-Khmer Rouge period, the protection work never stopped and was not completed.
Where is the largest tomb near the edge of Cambodia?
Angkor wat _ _rah_ishnulok, which means "the temple of Vishnu", is Angkor_at in English, and "_ Mu Miao _" is our _ stunned ship, Zhao Le Falcon, blowing a picture of U-space.
How to design the itinerary of Angkor Wat?
According to the experience summarized by predecessors, a three-day tour is better, small circle, big circle and outer circle. Baboon Temple, Bayong Temple and Qiqi Temple are the core of the small circle, and the essence is the "Khmer Smile" of Bayong Temple, which has the shortest journey distance but the richest content. The Great Circle is dominated by surrounding temple buildings, such as Sword Hall, Nirvana Palace, Bi Li Temple and Royal Bathroom. The circle is far away. The essence is that brother Xiao Wu watched the sunrise, and it was too painful to get up. He needed to leave at 4: 30 in the morning. The essence of the outer ring is Banteay Srei and beng mealea, with the longest journey.
Siem Reap used to be very convenient. There are direct flights between China Southern Airlines and Chunqiu, and 500 yuan including tax for low-cost airlines in Chunqiu is enough. The time difference is one hour, flying at 5 pm, and the arrival time is 7 pm 10. The trip is ***5 days.
What are the famous scenic spots in Cambodia?
Cambodia Angkor explores double flight for five days.
Angkor Wat, Tapulun Temple, Sister Temple, Palace, bayon temple, 12 Zodiac Tower, 63M Night Market, Angel Lake, Angkor Art School.
Departure date:
July 5th and 6th 1380 yuan/person
On July 20th, RMB per person 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 1480 yuan.
Highlights of this trip:
1, Macau's brand-new route: brand-new plane, direct flight to Angkor.
2. Golden flights: scheduled flights during the day, including airplane meals.
3. Deep exploration: Angkor Wat and Angkor Wat.
4. Footprint: Taplun Temple, the shooting place of In the Mood for Love and Tomb Raider.
5. Special gift: Visit the Cambodian Folk Culture Village and watch the national dance.
6. Take a photo with a small Angkor team.
7, intimately prepare mineral water, so that you can keep the best tour state at any time!
Cambodia is located in the south of Indo-China Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It borders Vietnam in the east and southeast, Laos in the north, Thailand in the west and northwest, and the Gulf of Thailand in the southwest. Whispering in the temple, mysterious Millennium smile; Relief stone carvings, heroic war elephants; This is a quiet ancient country.
1, Angkor Wat
When people talk about Cambodia, the first thing that comes to mind must be Angkor Wat. The promenade of Angkor Wat Temple is magnificent enough to make anyone feel awe. In every corner of bayon temple, it seems that there are smiling eyes watching your every move; The Tubulong Palace in Tomb Raider seems to be telling the love-hate relationship between a tree and a tower. It is Cambodia's business card, which seems to have crossed the long river of time and solidified the history of this ancient kingdom into an eternal landscape.
2. Angkor Wat Temple
Angkor Wat, also known as Xiaowuge Cave, is one of the most famous scenic spots in Angkor's historic sites and the best preserved building among them. The narrow sense of Angkor Wat refers to this place. It is generally believed that Angkor Wat is the largest religious building in the world. It is not only large in scale, perfectly symmetrical in shape, but also beautifully embossed, which embodies the peak of Khmer classical architectural art and is printed on the national flag as a symbol of Cambodia.
3. Ban Diez Ray
It is one of the most unique and exquisite buildings in Angkor's historical sites. It is famous for its gorgeous colors and exquisite relief, and is known as the "Angkor art treasure". Banteay Srei means "women's castle", which is said to be built and carved by women. Its walls, columns, lintels and other building surfaces are almost completely covered with reliefs without any gaps. Because Banteay Srei is very famous, it is a must-see place for the "one-day tour outside Angkor Wat", and there are many tourists every day, especially in the morning.