Wat Phnom hornbills attract tourists, locals
Thanks to the arrival of a friendly flock of great hornbills, Hour Rithy, a former aviculturist – or raiser of birds – in Kratie province turned Phnom Penh tuk tuk driver, has seen a partial return to his former profession.
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National Museum, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum expand hours
Sun, 6 Nov 2022 | 03:42The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has announced the expansion of operating hours for both the National Museum and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
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Tourists flock to mountain sheep farm for picture perfect scenery
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 | 08:10Kampong Chhnang is home to a very lucky flock of sheep that are able to spend their days peacefully ambling about a verdant green field that is surrounded by beautiful Oral mountain scenery, providing the sheep with stunning views in every direction.
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‘Golden’ Angkor Wat likely due to natural phenomenon: ANA
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 | 07:44Pictures and video clips of the Angkor Wat temple, its spires seemingly coated in gold, have been shared tens of thousands of times on social media, prompting a sense of wonder among those who have seen them.
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Sambor Prei Kuk sees visitors return
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 | 08:50After more than two and a half years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of national and international visitors to the pre-Angkorian Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex in Kampong Thom province has begun to increase.
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Koh Slaket studio resort brings culture with style
Sun, 7 Aug 2022 | 08:08Davitra (Cambodia) Co Ltd’s multi-million-dollar 13ha Koh Slaket studio-cum-resort just east of the capital was inaugurated in the first phase on August 6, providing national and international tourists with a new travel option and job opportunities for locals.
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Architectural tours via cyclo share city’s modernist heritage
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 | 08:15Some buildings just appear to be regular old houses or offices to most of the commuters passing by, but in the eyes of architecture lovers and foreign tourists, the buildings designed and erected immediately after the French colonial era are a fascinating piece of Cambodian history.
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Kampot norry tracking well for agri-tourism growth
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 | 08:09From transporting goods to restoring the nation’s rail network to becoming a famous tourist attraction in Battambang province, the humble has played a significant role in modern Cambodia.
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New 15km Kirirom hiking trail fresh fun for those familiar with park’s peak experience
Sun, 29 May 2022 | 08:30When most people go to Kirirom, they pack food and drink for a picnic along with themselves into the car and speed towards the top of the the mountain in Kirirom National Park. When you get out of the car you’re just steps away from your final destination.
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Khmer woman searches for ‘Death Falls’
Mon, 16 May 2022 | 09:02Having spent five years as an environmental activist, Pheng Sreysor has proven her dedication to protecting Cambodia’s natural resources through volunteering and taking part in wildlife conservation missions since she was just a teenager.
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Outskirts tour teems with watch-worthy birds
Thu, 5 May 2022 | 08:57If you're short on time but you long to experience the scenic views of the Kingdom’s great outdoors – including a wide variety of its species of wildlife – then you’re in luck, because the wilds of Cambodia can actually be reached just by going on a day trip excursion from Phnom Penh.