Cambodia Travel to Angkor Wat, Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh...

Most people focus on Angkor Wat when they start making their Cambodia travel plans.

It's a justified conclusion.

Angkor Wat is the most visited place in Cambodia and one of the most toured sites in the world.

It's almost as amazing a place as The Great Wall of China or Those temples in Egypt.

It really is the only thing that distinguishes Cambodia it in the eyes of most potential tourists.

There is so much more.

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People are willing to make the trip to Thailand where riots are still erupting in the streets between the Taksin funded 'Red Shirts' and the elite funded 'Yellow shirts'.

There is no political unrest in Cambodia and it just hasn't been as discovered as Thailand, leaving a country that is much more pure to its roots than Thailand, whach has learned much from 60 years of tourism.

Most people make the trip to Chiang Mai in the North of Thailand instead of making any Cambodia travel plans

Chiang Mai is a wonderful place but the journey is a long one and takes you so far North that unless you Fly there's little time left do anything else.

Cancel your trip to Chiang Mai and make some Cambodia travel plans that at least include the great Angkor Wat.

If you HAVE decided to make a trip to Cambodia then there’s lots of worthwhile Cambodia travel information here. And if it’s not here, I’ll link you to it.

But the rule of travel forbids you from ever taking other people’s advice over your own inclinations. I’ll try not to give my opinions and stick to the facts.

After all, I hated the movie "Titanic" when most people just loved it.

Bangkok, Thailand is the hub of this part of the world so I’ll assume you’re already there or planning to fly there first.

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Firstly, you'll have to get a visa.

Getting a visa for Cambodia is a requirement but it's probably the most readily available and easiest visa to get of any country in the region.

The easiest way would be to click on the image below. The link will take you to the official Cambodian Government website. From there you can almost sleep through the process.

You can also purchase your Cambodian Visa at any Border Crossing into Cambodia or contact any Cambodian Embassy in your Home Country before you come.

As far as the border crossings go, take a few passport-sized photographs and $20USD for the Tourist visa. But if you plan to stay for awhile for more Cambodia travel then you have to request the Cambodian Business Visa.

It'll set you back $25USD but you are able to renew a Business Visa multiple times within the country whereas a Tourist Visa is renewable but once.

Remember, The Border Police will not offer the Business visa to you. You must request one!

Learn about every method for getting from Thailand (Bangkok) to Cambodia (Angkor Wat).

The second thing you need to do is book a hotel room in Siem Reap at least the first night.

If you plan on making the trip from Bangkok through to Siem Reap to see the temples of Angkor Wat you will be arriving at night and THEY will have the advantage of getting you in a room that is way overpriced and miles from the temples.

Take control and shop online for the room you like for the price you like.

The rush is coming to the Cambodia travel sector. It's not nearly as bad as Thailand yet but it soon will be.

The people of Cambodia were victims of a horrible genocide in the mid-70s and seem to have gained a humility that makes them some of the most genuinely kind people anywhere in Asia.

Their history predates that of Thailand, Laos or Vietnam, leaving the country with a rich cultural history as well as some of the best Wats and Temples in the region.

There are only 2 other words...Angkor Wat.

• Siem Reap

Siem Reap is a small city that exists only to serve and accommodate tourists visiting the Great Angkor Wat complex of Temples.

• Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville is a famous and unique city surrounded by the most gorgeous beaches in Cambodia. The coastline is littered with tropical islands that have no running water or electricity. Our favorite by far was Bamboo Island because of the beach huts available for rent and the beauty of waking up in the morning in this place.

• Phnom Penh

Once I had finished touring the temples at Angkor Wat, I continued with my Cambodia travel plans down to Phnom Penh, the Capital city of Cambodia.

Phnom Penh is the hub for transportation. From there you can get a bus onward to Vietnam, Siem Reap or even Laos and Thailand.

There are a few ways of getting to Phnom Penh. Each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. There is the fast boat, the slow boat, the bus and the good old airplane.

Have a read about our experience heading from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. We have made the trip several times and have experimented with the boat, the bus, the airplane and even on our rented motorbike.

Learn more about your transportation options to Phnom Penh from Siem Reap.

Once in Phnom Penh, people usually stay a few days and then either head over to Vietnam or they continue down to Sihanoukville and back to Thailand through Koh Kong and forget about Vietnam.

Others stay in Cambodia and do a Cambodia Cycle Tour with Specialists in arranging quality cycle tours throughout Cambodia.

Whatever you decide to do will depend on how much time you have and how much you really want to see. Some people just want to find a great place to relax and unwind.

Don't forget to tell us about your experience in Cambodia. It might help someone else out as they begin to make out their own Cambodia travel plans.

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The video Below is a Theatrical Reenactment of How Angkor Wat was First Discovered in the early 1900s and the story of the first rulers of Angkor.

I attended this re-creation on a stage set amongst the Temples of Angkor. If it is still running (This is 10 months ago) make sure to see it.

Today is March 2nd, 2010.

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