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Do You Know The Reasons Why You Have To Visit Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is a beautiful city located in the south-central Cambodian region at the convergence of the rivers Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac. It is the leading city and also the capital of Cambodia. It is a hub of economics, diplomacy, economics and intellectual heritage. The three rivers are which ecologies are home to Phnom Penh offer fresh water as well as significant wealth for sustainable surrounding circumstances. Phnom Penh is a cosmopolitan mixture of Asian exotica, Cambodian warmth and Indochinese attraction. It is better known as Chaktomuk or the four faces. It is the home to numerous friendly people. The moderately new travel destination is now increasingly developing with new sightseeing places, hotels museums and theatres along with a fast nightlife. It consists of a humid climate all through the year. The normal temperature approximately ranges from 18°C to 38 °C with two seasons- the dry and the rainy season.
Getting around
Penh is simple. Phnom Penh consists of the airports as well as Ferry Port. Majority of visitors utilize the air route to reach there. The traffic is usually high during the day. However, it takes very less time to travel from one part of the city to the other. There are a number of modes of transportation, which you can use to travel throughout the city. Phnom Penh comprises of auto rickshaws better known as Tuk-tuks, which offer a very enjoyable ride. Prices vary from auto to auto depending on the number of people riding in it. Motorcycles taxis are the fastest and cheapest modes of travel, however not very safe if you are not used to it. There are numerous taxi services on call, which are offered 24*7. They also shuttle you in the night. Travelling in taxis is reasonable as well as very safe. The best part is that they will take you anywhere and everywhere you like.
Things to do
Amusements in Phnom Penh comprise of activities like go carting at the Kambol F1 course as well as bowling at the Bowling Club of Phnom Penh. If you want a taste of adventure, you can opt for the river cruise ride, which is offered at the riverfront. The Le Deauville is the best option, if you want to go for river cruise. While you are at the river cruise make sure to stop and travel around the rustic villages of Phnom Penh and see the local people busy weaving dresses of various designs . If relaxation is what you are seeking for, you can relax at the restaurants and the theatres as well. Kids would love the activities like go carting and the amusement parks. Pamper yourself at the spas.
Foods
Phnom Penh offers excellent dining when it comes to food. They consist of some exquisite restaurants with quality food ranging from French cuisine to American and Cambodian cuisine. Excellent Cambodian food can be tasted in the restaurants. The Cambodian food is similar in taste to the South East Asian foods. They serve dishes like the curries, barbecues, and a lot of fish and meat based meals. The Khmer cookery is very famous and ought to be tasted once, if you visit Phnom Penh. It is light spiced and easy on the taste buds. Another must try dish is the Amok- a coconut based curry cooked in exotic coconut. The Chinese food is also very popular in Phnom Penh. Other cuisines like Italian, German, French and American are also well sought after. However, French cuisine dominates in Phnom Penh. It is worth mentioning that most famous dining places are French.
Accommodation
There are numerous wide varieties of hotels and guesthouses, which are offered by Phnom Penh. They vary according to price and size. There are hotels which are very cheap affordable to all for one night stays, as well as luxurious hotels which are little expensive. Lot of hotels is located by the riverfront with an exquisite view. Rooms range from mid range AC rooms to Luxurious AC rooms with Fridge, Cable TVs and heaters, hot water, room service and other services. Some hotels consist of their own dining, community centers and spas, where you can pamper yourself and hang out for recreation. Guesthouses are spread all over the city so you will never face a problem in finding good accommodation in Phnom Penh. Try staying in a guesthouse in Phnom Penh. You will love it!
Shopping
There are excellent things to shop for in Phnom Penh. It consists of things like silk, furniture, books and Souvenirs, which can be taken back as mementos. The bookshops contain CDs, DVDs; different kinds of books as well as music and software. Lady’s silk clothing is a good buy in Phnom Penh. Monument book store is the largest distributor of books in the country. There are a number of places, where you can visit for varieties of goods. A Range of Electrical items can be found which might not be so cheap, however they are worth spending on. The international supermarkets offer ranges of products ranging from fruits, vegetable, meat, food and dairy products.
Entertainment
Entertainment in Phnom Penh ranges from nightclubs to pubs to different sightseeing places, shopping around various malls, and fine dining. You can enjoy an ideal blend of entertainment consisting of sporting to cultural events. Avid theatre lovers can visit the famous theatres in Phnom Penh. The Khmer shadow puppet performance is one of the loveliest and superb shows one can watch with family. Sport lovers can book tickets for the national soccer league. Engulf yourself into fine dining and exquisite pleasures. There are various music clubs and theatres in Phnom Penh including the Sovanna Phum Theatre and exquisite Art Gallery in Phnom Penh. With so many entertainment options in Phnom Penh, it is very rare that one will get bored.
Nightlife
Phnom Penh is a great place to party in during the night. It offers a selection of places where you can choose from including fine dining, bars and karaoke as well as neighborhood pubs, where you can drink and make merry. It is a great place to be with friends. It is very easy to commute from one place to the other since the places are all clustered side by side is worth saying that the city is actually busier after twelve in the night with numerous bars and pubs. Some very famous bars where you can be during your stay are, Zeppelin Howies and Walkabout. Some bars remain open till 4 Am at dawn. There are also large numbers of fine dining by the riverside, which serve awesome food at night.
Attractions
There are large numbers of attraction in Phnom Penh ranging from exotic dining to unique shopping and a great nightlife. Along with that Phnom Penh showcases some excellent pieces of cultural heritage which cannot be avoided on the tour. The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda are places worth Visiting. Phnom Penh also consists of a large number of museums, which offer the history of the city. The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the central museum and the Russian markets are also places you should take time out and be to for a while. Phnom Penh is also noted for its well-maintained sprawling green gardens, 17th century Emerald Buddha and the Sisowath Bay. So visit Phnom Penh and indulge yourself in its beauty. It is simply a paradise on Earth, not to be missed.
Taprohm Temple in Angkor Wat Siem Reap – 8 Magnificent Cambodia Temples Pictures
Ta Prohm (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្ម)is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara (in Khmer: រាជវិហារ). Located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray, it was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta_Prohm
Obtaining A Cambodia Visa
To get a visa to Cambodia is simple and definitely not hard at all. You don’t need to go to any Cambodia embassy in your local area. You can always go straight to Cambodia and get it done at the Phnom Penh International Airport and more.
Obtaining Cambodia Visa By Air:
1. Siem Reap International Airport
2. Phnom Penh International Airport
2. Phnom Penh International Airport
Obtaining Cambodia Visa By Land:
1. Bavet in Svay Rieng Province – Vietnam border
2. Cham Yeam in Koh Kong Provine – Thailand border
3. Poi Pet in Banteay Meanchey Province – Thailand border
*20 dollars US are for tourist visa (30-day valid from the issued date) and 25 dollars US for business visa (90-day valid from the issued date). If you wish to stay in Cambodia more than a month, I would suggest you to get a Business Visa- otherwise, if you get a regular tourist visa and want to stay longer, you have to pay penalty fee for 5 dollars US a day after the 30 days are expired.
2. Cham Yeam in Koh Kong Provine – Thailand border
3. Poi Pet in Banteay Meanchey Province – Thailand border
*20 dollars US are for tourist visa (30-day valid from the issued date) and 25 dollars US for business visa (90-day valid from the issued date). If you wish to stay in Cambodia more than a month, I would suggest you to get a Business Visa- otherwise, if you get a regular tourist visa and want to stay longer, you have to pay penalty fee for 5 dollars US a day after the 30 days are expired.
Requirement:
1. A Passport-Size Photo
Guidelines: Must be taken in white background with eye open wide, lips must be touch with each other, make sure your face is natural expression, and make sure there is no blur or shadow on the picture.
2. Your passport must be at least 6 months to expire.
***You can also obtain Cambodia Visa with E-Visa too. There will be a small processing 5 dollars fee added. For further in formation please click on Cambodia E-visa. (Warning:) There are some troubles with E-visa lately- if you can avoid, getting a visa on arrival is recommended!
***There will be no need of Cambodia Visa if you are from Singapore, Philippine, Malaysia, and Lao.
Guidelines: Must be taken in white background with eye open wide, lips must be touch with each other, make sure your face is natural expression, and make sure there is no blur or shadow on the picture.
2. Your passport must be at least 6 months to expire.
***You can also obtain Cambodia Visa with E-Visa too. There will be a small processing 5 dollars fee added. For further in formation please click on Cambodia E-visa. (Warning:) There are some troubles with E-visa lately- if you can avoid, getting a visa on arrival is recommended!
***There will be no need of Cambodia Visa if you are from Singapore, Philippine, Malaysia, and Lao.
Cambodia King: Norodom Sihanouk & Norodom Sihamoni
Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni is a new king in Cambodia of Wonder Kingdom. His Majesty is the son of former Cambodia King Norodom Sihanouk and her Majesty Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk abdicated in 2004. Norodom Sihamoni was born in May, 14th 1953 which was on Thursday in Phnom Penh city.
His Majesty Sihamoni was a classical dance instructor as well as cultural ambassador in Europe. Before he stepped on his position in 2004, his title had been called Sdech Krom Khun (romanized Khmer) presenting him as the best prince. After His Majesty became the new king of Cambodia, his title was called Preah Bart Preah Kuruna Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni Ney Preah Reachea na chark Kampuchea (romanized Khmer) which can be translated generally in English as His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni- The King Of Cambodia. Sihamoni should be His Majesty’s First Name and Norodom is considered as Last Name.
Sihamoni has spent a lot of time outside Cambodia to gain his education such as Czechoslovakia and Prague. His majesty can speak very great in French, Czech, English, and Russian. To read more about his Boigraphy as well as seeing more pictures, please visit Government Webpage at Cambodia Gov or His Own Web or WiKi.
NORODOM SIHANOUK- FORMER CAMBODIA KING
King-Father Norom Shihanouk was a former Cambodia King abdecated in October 7, 2004. He is a son of King Norodom Suramarit and Queen Sisowath Kossamak. Norodom Sihanouk, born in October 21, 1922, was called Preahmahaviraksat (romanized Khmer) translated roughly in English as Very Great and Brave Hero once. He had got many positions such as 2 times as King, 2 times as Prime Minister, Head of State, president, and many many more.
Norodom Sihanouk finished his primary school in Phnom Penh and got his secondary school in Vietnam, and later pursued Cavalry military school in France. After His Majesty King Sisowath Monivong had been died in April 23, 1941, Sihanouk was selected as King of Cambodia by Crown Council- at that time, Cambodia was still taken care and over by France. With being Great and Brave of Norodom Sihanouk, he successfully demanded Cambodia Kingdom from taking over by France in November 9, 1953.
To read more info about Norodom Sihanouk, please visit Cambodia Gov – His Own Webpage or WiKi.
Government of Cambodia:
It is the Government that have full control over the executive powers. The senate and the National Assembly, two parliament chambers control the legislative powers. Prime Minister is the head of the Government and is a ruling party’s representative. Appointment of Prime Minister is done by the king upon the recommendation of the President and Vice President of National Assembly. At present Hun Sen, member of Cambodian’s People Party [CPP], is the Prime Minister of Cambodia. In the legislative branch the parliament’s two houses are included. The upper house of the parliament is the Senate and the lower house is the National Assembly. The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces is controlled by the King of Cambodia as he is the supreme commander.
The Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or “Three Bridge Chasm,” in Tannourine, Lebanon
If you like to see some of the top amazing waterfalls, I’d like to haul your mind with me to The Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or “Three Bridge Chasm,” in Tannourine, Lebanon. This beautiful and yet amazing waterfall was carved out because of the winter meltwater over millions of years. This place is not an imagination but it is real.
If you look at the pictures below, you will see it has a bridge with a sign warned visitors not to go to close the the bridge as it is so slippery and might be collapsed with too many weight on it.
Source: wikipedia.org (h/t: s4r4hz / boredpanda)
Amazing and Breathtaking Red Beach Pictures in Panjin China
You may have heard about white sand beach, but what about Red beach? There is one place on earth that has red beach. Red beach is in Panjin, China. This is not a regular beach that you can lay under the sun like others- it is an amazing wetland preserved on earth. The red formed by a spacial seaweed- it changes the color from red to purple and pink and green in April.
This red beach is a great home to over 266 species of birds and hundred’s of other animals. Thank to month earth which creates so amazing places for all of us to see and explore.
The Most distressing Natural Consequence Happening In China
Almost every year that Southwestern China is facing massive flood the reason of lack of forestation. It is everyone nightmare to live in this situation. By looking at the picture it doesn’t seem the government can do much about it. As much as we hate to see the disturbing moment, but we have to accept the consequences.
If you looks at the pictures below you will see sometimes the flood is almost above the roofs of the houses and the animals couldn’t even stand when it was so muddy and while other pictures can create a fun moments such as the kid is swimming with his toy boat. Via: viralnova – Image Credit: China-Underground
80 Year Old Man Deosn’t Take A Bath in 60 Years
This is so crazy when there is a man on the planet doesn’t take a bath in 60 years. I can’t imagine how he lives without washing at all. While most of the people taking 2 bathes a day, this 80 year-old man forgets to bath for 60 years. One of the amazing thing is that he doesn’t have any skin disease at all. I guess although you wash him 10 or 20 times, but the dirty skin will be going to stay still.
By looking at his skin, it is just so awkward and disturbing and especially look at the picture on how he hold 4 cigarettes and smoked it at a time. Via: ViralNova | Image Source
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