Saturday, January 21, 2012

Khlaing Moeung Shrine (បូជនីយដ្ឋានអ្នកតាឃ្លាំងមឿង)

It is an important historical shrine which is located in Snam Preah commune,Bakan district,Pursat province,only 6 kilometers from the provincial town, then turn left for 1 kilometer. This area has a large yard for tourists to relax. Inside the neat building, there are three cement statues of Oknha Khlaing Moeung,his wife-Khan Khiev​​​ and his son. Also,there are beautiful gardens around the shrine and some other attractive statues. This area is greatly respected by Cambodian people especially Pursat inhabitants. 

  







 

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Nataya Resort ( រមណីយដ្ឋានណាតាយ៉ា)

Nataya is a new popular coastal resort which is located in Prek Ampil village,Koh Touch commune, Toeuk Chhou district,Kampot province,about 17 kilometers distance from the provincial town.This resort was established in 2007 with the plan of  20 hectares land,but only 6 hectares have been developed until now.Nowadays, there are 16 well-decorated bungalows available. The price for each bungalow is $ 60 per night.Moreover, there is a long bridge attached to the sea for tourists to enjoy the coastal landscape and fresh air, along with many other leisure facilities.This area was formerly the King Norodom Sihanouk's holiday palace in 1960s. At that time,there was a stone house and hundreds of coconut trees around the area. In Pol Pot's regime,it was called "Stone House" by the villagers. They were not allowed to enter the area because it was kept as the Khmer Rouge soldiers' shelter.









Saturday, January 7, 2012

Ou Chheu Teal Beach (ឆ្នេរអូឈើទាល)


 Ou Chheu Teal Beach is located in Sangkat No3,Sihanouk town, Sihanouk province.The beach is the most beautiful sandy beach with shallow and quiet sea. Along the beach, there are many food stall serving many kinds of delicious and fresh seafood such as squids,shrimps,lobsters,crabs and so on. Also, many nearby hotels,bungalows,bars and restaurants are available for local and foreign visitors.

7 level waterfall or O' Sinlae waterfall (ទឹកជ្រោះ៧ជាន់ ឬ អូស៊ីនលែ)

7 level waterfall or O' Sinlae waterfall is located in Lumphat district, Rattanakiri province,about 30 kilometers from the provincial town,Banlung. It is surrounded by dense forests and mountains with a pleasant atmosphere for tourists.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Koh Sdach (King Island)

Koh Sdach is located in Kirisakor district,Koh Kong Province,81km from Koh Kong Town.It's a natural resort which is famous for its long sandy beach, abundance of marine coral and many kinds of marine creatures.if tourists dive between 1-2 meter depth,they can see many amazing coral.There is a story about Koh Sdach: A long time ago,a king brought his armies there.There was no fresh water on the island,so the king tried to look for water source.Then,he found a place where the water came out from a stone near the sea.The king used his royal sword to break the stone, and the fresh water has appeared permanently since then.The residents have consumed the water for their daily livings by now.

Chrok La'eang Waterfall (ទឹកធ្លាក់ច្រកល្អៀង)

This natural resort named Chrok La'eang (ទឹកធ្លាក់ច្រកល្អៀង) is located  in Krakor district, Pursat province, 73km from Pursat town. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the waterfall, having a picnic and watching the beautiful scene of the nature in the middle of the forest.

Kean Svay Krao Resort

Kean Svay Krao Resort is located in Thom Commune,Kean Svay District,Kandal Province.To arrive there,we have to travel along national road number 1 about 20km from Phnom Penh.It is behind Kean Svay Krao Pagoda.It is famous for its floating houses,fresh air,fresh vegetable,fruit and many kinds of delicious food such as roasted chicken, grilled fishes,grilled quails,boiled quail eggs,roasted lobsters and so on.