Introduction about Cambadia

Cambodia lies at the heart of Indochina, bordered by Thailand to the west, Laos and Thailand to the north and Vietnam to the east. It is a fascinating place that, despite its tiny size and its large, powerful neighbors, has managed to remain uniquely Khmer. Our culture tradition predate those of Thailand, and unlike Vietnam, which was always influences stem from the Indian subcontinent.Modern-day Cambodia is the successor-state of the might Khmer empire, which during the Angkorian period (9th to 14th centuries) was the cultural heartland of south-East Asia. It ruled over much of what is now Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, and its legacy is one of the wonder of world. the ruins of Angkor are in category of their own: there is no other historical site in south-East Asia that matches their grandeur.The traveler’s first glimpse of Angkor Wat, which represents the full flowering of Khmer genius, is a breathtaking experience, matched only by sights such as the Potala Palace of Lhasa or the Forbidden City of Beijing.Cambodia has enormous potential as travel destination, and investors are moving in with an eye to the day when tourists arrive in the numbers that nearby Vietnam enjoys. The land border with Thailand are now open to foreigners and there are many direct flights between Siem Reap and regional destinations. Cambodia is now well and truly back on the travel map of South-East Asia. To talk in term of millions may sound fanciful, but with the temples of Angkor, Cambodia has something to offer that none of its neighbors can rival. It also has empty beaches and islands along the south coast of the country, and national parks that are just staring to see visitors. The meandering Mekong River holds the promise of boat trips through Cambodia, Laos and even into China. Its mighty waters also provide a habitat for some of the last remaining freshwater dolphins in Asia. In the northeast of the country are wild and mountainous landscapes, home to Cambodia’s ethnic minorities and much of the country’s diminishing wildlife and forest. Finally there are the people Cambodians have weathered years of bloodshed, poverty and political instability. Somehow we have come through the experience with smiles still intact. Admittedly Cambodia needs the money that tourism brings, but there an air of genuine enthusiasm and warmth towards foreign visitors. Nobody comes away from Cambodia without a measure of admiration and affection for the inhabitants of this beautiful yet troubled country.