Beyond the iconic temples, Cambodia also boasts awe-inspiring attractions and pristine beaches where you’ll be given a wonderful taste of the summer holiday.
It’s perfect to spend your summer vacation away from the touristy hubs in central of Cambodia.
Let’s explore the five best beauty spots for the perfect summer holiday in Cambodia among plenteous hidden gems in the Angkor Kingdom.
- Koh Rong Samloem
- Otres Beach
- Tonle Sap Lake
- Phnom Kampong Trach Cave
- 5. Kampi
1. Koh Rong Samloem
Koh Rong Samloem is known as the little sister of Koh Rong, which is stunningly wilder and more restful to the west of Sihanoukville.
Koh Rong Samloem is truly a summer paradise with white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, and beautiful sunshine.
Setting foot on the wonderful island, the first impression must be delicate boutique hotels, bungalows, and thousands of coconut palms along the coastline
2. Otres Beach
Another choice for summer vibes is relaxing at Otres Beach, a less-known attraction compared to Serendipity Beach in Sihanoukville.
Unlike other bustling beaches, the atmosphere here is peaceful without luxury hotels and restaurants.
Otres Beach only has unspoiled beauty including several fishing villages, white semicircle sand, and crystal turquoise water.
3. Tonle Sap Lake
Set aside the Angkor Archaeological Sites, you should head for the South of Siem Reap to the largest freshwater in South East Asia: Tonle Sap Lake.
The lake is home to biodiversity with over 300 species of freshwater fishes, snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, otters, and more than 100 varieties of water birds including storks, pelicans,…
The dimension of the water is changed by seasons, as the way of local life is deeply intertwined with the lake.
4. Phnom Kampong Trach Cave
Located 35 kilometers northeast of Kep town, Phnom Kampong Trach Cave is a large karst cave at the foot of the Kampong Trach Mountain which is a sacred place of worship for the locals.
Once, a number of Buddhist or Khmer pagodas and shrines including a huge reclining Buddha’s statue was found at the entrance and amongst the caves.
5. Kampi
Taking a boat along the mighty Mekong River, 15 kilometers north of Kratie, most tourists visit the mellow riverside town of Kampi to witness the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins with an ever-diminishing number in their natural habitat.
This kind of dolphin is brackish water one that looks incredibly adorable and bears a resemblance to mini beluga whales.
It’s said to be fewer than 100 Irrawaddy Dolphins in the Kratie stretch of the Mekong.
Each tourist will be a key for financial support providing funds for the protection and study of these endangered mammals.
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