BAVIT BORDER

BAYON TEMPLE

The Khmer kingdom of Angkor in Cambodia is one of the most remarkable empires in human history. On 75 square miles of fertile plains, north of the modern town of Siem Reap, a succession of 42 kings built during the Angkor Period 802-1432 A.D. about 72 major monuments, temples, palaces, canals with dikes, moats and reservoirs. This extended complex ranks among the most spectacular sites currently listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Many of the treasures are now lying in ruins or have been partially restored in the past by various international expert teams. One of the many monuments has been subject to particular attention throughout the years: The Temple of Angkor Wat. More detail

KOH KER TEMPLE

The Great Pyramid of Prasat Thom (May 2005)

Koh Ker was the Capital of the Khmer Empire for a very brief period from the year 928 to 944 AD. In this short time; some very spectacular buildings and immense sculptures were constructed.

Left to the the jungle for nearly a millennium and mostly un-restored; this great archaeological site has been rarely visited until very recently.More detail

PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE

In at least five years, more likely ten years from now, Preah Vihear province is going to be one of Cambodia's major tourist destinations. Today, it remains one of Cambodia's most sparsely populated provinces, home to jungles and scrub forest, and a small, dusty provincial capital that is but a mere village. But Preah Vihear also happens to have three major temple sites.More detail

ROYAL PALACE

Built in 1866 by King Norodom the Royal palace is now home to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, the former King of Cambodia, and Her Majesty Preach Reach Akka-Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, the Queen of Cambodia .More detail

INDEPENDENT MONUMENT

It commemorates the end of Cambodia's rule by France in 1953. The Naga (Total 100) or snake motif is one which can be seen in historic, cultural and modern day business contexts, as a symbol of the Country. It's also used to commemorate to the soul of fallen combatants who laid down their lives for freedom of the country.More detail

KIZUNA BRIDGE OF CAMBODIA

Friendship between Japan and Cambodia

"KIZUNA" bridge is the one which runs across the Mekong River, built with ODA by Japan. Local people seem to think that "KIZUNA" is a person's name(it actually means "a bond"). ASAC is also trying hard to strengthen the bond between the countries. More detail

The national museum of cambodia

museum was built in 1917 in traditional Khmer style and inaugurated in 1920 by King Sisowat. The National Museum houses the world's foremost collection of ancient Khmer archeological, religious, and artistic artifacts from the 4th to the 13th centuries. There are over 5000 pieces and is the repository of the Kingdom's cultural wealth. In addition, the roof space is home to the largest bat colony in the world living in an artificial structure. Every evening these bats flock out of the roof and swarm around in the sky before searching for food. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Photography is forbidden inside.