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Cambodia
Top Things To Do
Click here for more images• Take a
river cruise along the Tonle Sap
from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. It's a
great way to laze through Cambodia's
wetlands.
• Go for an elephant ride in
Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri; remember
to grab a tour guide.
• Be a part of the extravagant Water
Festival. Taking place in
October/November, it is around this
time that the Tonle Sap changes
direction, leaving behind an
abundance of fish. Crowds mingle on
the river banks in Phnom Penh to
watch hundreds of brightly coloured
boats and their paddlers battle it
out for top honours.
• Watch a traditional Cambodian
Apsara dance. Siem Reap is probably
the best place to watch a dance
display, although travellers can
occasionally catch a spontaneous one
in the villages.
• Go dolphin-spotting near Kratie.
Viewing Cambodia's fresh water
dolphins is immensely rewarding. The
best time to go is early morning or
late afternoon.
• Swim in volcanic Yak Lom lake near
Banlung town in Rattanakiri
province. The water is clear and
cool and the surrounding forest is
ideal for a picnic.
• Fire a rocket launcher or M-16 in
Phnom Penh. There aren't many other
places in the world that would let
you near such lethal weaponry. A
serious reminder of the troubles
Cambodia's been through.
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