Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — Like the rest of the country, Phnom Penh is hot year-round, with only slight variations in temperature from month to month. During the hot season, which lasts from February through May, you can expect two things: temperatures in the high 30s and smaller crowds, as people stay away during the hotter, stickier …
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Best Time to Visit Angkor Wat
Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s most famous tourist destination and the world’s largest religious monument. It receives over one million visitors every year — most of whom arrive after visiting Siem Reap, a city with French colonial influences and the gateway to the Angkor region. The best time to visit Siem Reap …
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Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — Depending on who you ask, Cambodia has either two or four seasons-while some travel experts divide the weather into dry, rainy, cool, and hot seasons, others consider Cambodia’s seasons as dry and rainy, with periods that are either cooler or hotter. Dry Season: November to April are considered the dry season, with …
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Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — Cambodia is best known for being home to Angkor Wat, one of the most stunning religious monuments in the world. But the ancient kingdom of Cambodia has much more to offer visitors —from sandy shorelines with crystal-blue waters to great café culture and historical places. Whether you’re planning a trip just …
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Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — Adventurous travelers beeline to the hill country of Mundulkiri Province in Cambodia’s far east for wildlife spotting, village life, trail-bike tours, and the Elephant Valley Project. The most famous tourist attraction in the region, the Elephant Valley Project offers visitors a chance to walk with the sanctuary’s elephants (no riding allowed) …
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Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — For a touch of Indiana Jones-style temple exploring, you can’t beat Banteay Chhmar. This mammoth temple complex sits consumed by surrounding jungle in Cambodia’s lonely northwest, providing the perfect opportunity to discover the highlights without the crowds. It was built by the 12th-century Angkorian king Jayavarman VII, and the remarkable stone …
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Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — This pre-Angkorian temple site dates from the early 7th century when it was the capital of the Upper Chenla Empire. More than 100 brick temples dedicated to various Hindu gods sit within the forest here, many half-swallowed by mammoth tree roots. Archaeologically, the site is extremely important, containing some of Cambodia’s …
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Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — If you’re here for the full Mekong experience, you’ve come to the right place. Spread along the banks of the mighty Mekong, Kratie has become a major destination for travelers due to its dolphin-watching tours. The endangered Irrawaddy dolphins are endemic to the Mekong, and environmental measures have now been put …
Read More »Koh Kong Conservation Corridor
Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — The Koh Kong Conservation Corridor stretches across an area within Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, south of the border town of Koh Kong in the country’s southwest. The highlands here, home to dense rainforest, winding rivers, and waterfalls, offer plenty of opportunities for hiking and boat tours. Head to the Tatai River if …
Read More »Tonlé Sap Lake
Halal Tourism (Cambodia) Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 — Tonlé Sap is Cambodia’s most important waterway and Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. As well as being an important source of food and a vital tool for Cambodian irrigation, the lake itself is home to 170 floating villages that depend on fishing for their livelihood, with homes built directly on the …
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