CroisiEurope Mekong: 10 nights from Ho Chi Minh with RV Indochine
Nov 4, 2024

Ho Chi Minh

Cai Be

Cai Be Floating Market

Sa Dec

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city of Cambodia, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and rapid modernization. Located at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac Rivers, Phnom Penh is a city that offers a unique blend of historical richness and contemporary vibrancy. These characteristics make the city a fascinating destination for both history enthusiasts and modern explorers.

The city became the capital of Cambodia under French colonial rule in the 1860s. This period saw significant urban development and the introduction of French architectural styles. Phnom Penh has seen significant modernization with new skyscrapers, shopping malls, and infrastructure projects transforming the cityscape.

Recent years have also been characterized by rapid urbanization and balancing modernization with the preservation of historical and cultural sites is an ongoing challenge for the city. For history lovers, the city offers many beautiful museums and places to visit. The Royal Palace, a complex of buildings serving as the royal residence, is a major attraction. Another not to be missed attraction is the National Museum. It is home to a vast collection of Khmer art, including sculptures, ceramics, and ethnographic objects, providing insights into Cambodia’s history from prehistory to the present.

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city of Cambodia, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and rapid modernization. Located at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac Rivers, Phnom Penh is a city that offers a unique blend of historical richness and contemporary vibrancy. These characteristics make the city a fascinating destination for both history enthusiasts and modern explorers.

The city became the capital of Cambodia under French colonial rule in the 1860s. This period saw significant urban development and the introduction of French architectural styles. Phnom Penh has seen significant modernization with new skyscrapers, shopping malls, and infrastructure projects transforming the cityscape.

Recent years have also been characterized by rapid urbanization and balancing modernization with the preservation of historical and cultural sites is an ongoing challenge for the city. For history lovers, the city offers many beautiful museums and places to visit. The Royal Palace, a complex of buildings serving as the royal residence, is a major attraction. Another not to be missed attraction is the National Museum. It is home to a vast collection of Khmer art, including sculptures, ceramics, and ethnographic objects, providing insights into Cambodia’s history from prehistory to the present.

Kampong Tralach

Kampong Chhnang

Siem Reap

Siem Reap, located in northwestern Cambodia, is renowned as the gateway to the Angkor region. In the city ancient history, cultural richness, and modern tourism amenities are perfectly mixed together making Siem Reap a fascinating destination for travelers. The city is the ideal starting point to visit one of the most famous attractions in the region: Angkor Wat. It was originally built as a Hindu temple, it was later converted to a Buddhist temple and nowadays it is the largest religious monument in the world.

The temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts millions of tourists each year. Besides Angkor Wat, the Angkor Archaeological Park includes other significant temples such as Bayon, known for its massive stone faces, and Ta Prohm, famous for the trees growing out of its ruins. Cultural richness is a strong point of the city. If you are an art lover, the visit of the Angkor National Museum and the Cambodia Landmine Museum are not to be missed stops. If you want to taste local cuisine, Siem Reap is the right choice: there are lots of vibrant markets that offer a taste of Khmer cuisine,

with popular dishes like Amok (a coconut milk curry) and Lok Lak (stir-fried beef). There, while you are eating, you can watch traditional Apsara dance performances. The Aspara dance is one of Cambodia's oldest Royal Ballet performed by women dressed in tight traditional dresses, whose gestures are coded to tell myths and religious stories. The city has also a bustling nightlife with numerous bars, pubs, and restaurants.

Siem Reap

Siem Reap, located in northwestern Cambodia, is renowned as the gateway to the Angkor region. In the city ancient history, cultural richness, and modern tourism amenities are perfectly mixed together making Siem Reap a fascinating destination for travelers. The city is the ideal starting point to visit one of the most famous attractions in the region: Angkor Wat. It was originally built as a Hindu temple, it was later converted to a Buddhist temple and nowadays it is the largest religious monument in the world.

The temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts millions of tourists each year. Besides Angkor Wat, the Angkor Archaeological Park includes other significant temples such as Bayon, known for its massive stone faces, and Ta Prohm, famous for the trees growing out of its ruins. Cultural richness is a strong point of the city. If you are an art lover, the visit of the Angkor National Museum and the Cambodia Landmine Museum are not to be missed stops. If you want to taste local cuisine, Siem Reap is the right choice: there are lots of vibrant markets that offer a taste of Khmer cuisine,

with popular dishes like Amok (a coconut milk curry) and Lok Lak (stir-fried beef). There, while you are eating, you can watch traditional Apsara dance performances. The Aspara dance is one of Cambodia's oldest Royal Ballet performed by women dressed in tight traditional dresses, whose gestures are coded to tell myths and religious stories. The city has also a bustling nightlife with numerous bars, pubs, and restaurants.

Siem Reap

Siem Reap, located in northwestern Cambodia, is renowned as the gateway to the Angkor region. In the city ancient history, cultural richness, and modern tourism amenities are perfectly mixed together making Siem Reap a fascinating destination for travelers. The city is the ideal starting point to visit one of the most famous attractions in the region: Angkor Wat. It was originally built as a Hindu temple, it was later converted to a Buddhist temple and nowadays it is the largest religious monument in the world.

The temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts millions of tourists each year. Besides Angkor Wat, the Angkor Archaeological Park includes other significant temples such as Bayon, known for its massive stone faces, and Ta Prohm, famous for the trees growing out of its ruins. Cultural richness is a strong point of the city. If you are an art lover, the visit of the Angkor National Museum and the Cambodia Landmine Museum are not to be missed stops. If you want to taste local cuisine, Siem Reap is the right choice: there are lots of vibrant markets that offer a taste of Khmer cuisine,

with popular dishes like Amok (a coconut milk curry) and Lok Lak (stir-fried beef). There, while you are eating, you can watch traditional Apsara dance performances. The Aspara dance is one of Cambodia's oldest Royal Ballet performed by women dressed in tight traditional dresses, whose gestures are coded to tell myths and religious stories. The city has also a bustling nightlife with numerous bars, pubs, and restaurants.