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Thursday, 29 May 2008

101 BEST WAYS TO EXPERIENCE CAMBODIA

Stay Another Day is an initiative by Mekong Private Sector Development Facility (IFC MPDF), a multi donor funded initiative manage by International Finance Cooperation, to reduce poverty through sustainable private sector development in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos PDR. Stay Another Day provides a briefly description about tourism activities in Cambodia, which is known as 101 things to do in Cambodia.
Most tourists consider Angkor Temple as a substantial destination, while they do not yet explore the other interesting thing to do in Cambodia. 101 Best ways to experience Cambodia will let you know and plan what to do if you aim to visit Cambodia, a charming kingdom. These activities possibly help to alleviate poverty in Cambodia through the sustainable tourism promotion.

Phnom Penh (www.tourismindochina.com/phompenh-attractionsite.htm)

1. Pick up a copy of Stay Another Day Cambodia and Cambodia on plate booklets.
2. Experience a beautiful sunset in accompany by a glass to cold, crisp Angkor Beer
3. See Sights and hear the sound of Phnom Penh onboard a Tuk Tuk
4. Have a sundowner overlooking the Angkor the Mekong a FCC or from the

other terrace at Himawari.
5. Take a stroll a long the riverfront and enjoy the river breeze
6. Enjoy the regular live performances staged by Art Foundation at the Art Café every Friday and Saturday
7. Satisfy your midday snack craving with delicious concoction from the Camory Premium Cookies Boutique.
8. Travel through time and learn more about the various periods of architecture with Khmer Architecture Tours on the city's most relaxing from the transport- cyclo
9. If you can't fit in a guided architecture tours with Khmer Architecture Tours, then download their free walking tour map for Phnom Penh and walk around some of the city's architecture highlights.
10. Pay a visit to NYEMO's boutique in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap for charming silk handicrafts and that make for perfect souvenir for both adult and children alike, and tour a production work shop if you have time
11. Relax after a visit to Killing Fields by dinning at Lotus Blanc, vocational training restaurant, or getting a massage at spa, two of initiative from Pour un Surire d'Enfants , set up to look after children who live and work around the Steung Mean Chey dumpsite
12. Treat yourself with beautiful silk handbags and accessories produced by the disable artisans from Rehab Craft Cambodia in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
13. Discover new ways of using recycle plastic and cartons at Santeria, where they are turned into fashionable bags and wallets for every sharp, size and color
14. Spend an evening with Sovann Phum Art Association , whose artists perform shadow puppets , Apsara dancing and theatre, among others, at their theatre every Friday and Saturday
15. Visit Meta House for thought-provoking exhibitions, international art house film and cinema from and about Cambodia
16. Savors the taste of true Cambodia fare at Romdeng and if you are adventurous, don't miss the prahok ( fermented fish paste) and crispy fried tarantulas
17. Watch one of the contemporary dance and theatre project staged by Amrita Performing Arts
18. Make positive contribution to the local community in Phnom Penh- All Ears Cambodia provides a unique medical service, Cambodia Trust provides rehabilitation to disable Cambodian, ChildSafe Network protects children from abuse and Cyclo centre is a safe haven for cyclo drivers, among the poorest of urban poor
19. Stop till you drop some of the most gorgeous boutique in region, offering everything form stunning Cambodia silk apparel to intricate costume jewelry ( check out Ambre, keo, Kambuja, Cambodia Craft Cooperation and Peace handicraft and Silk)
20. Pamper your self with relaxing and massage after the shopping at Phnom Penh Massage by Blind provided by trained masseurs
21. Don't just buy souvenirs, attend the cooking class and wow your friend and family with your own Cambodia dashes ( 'Cambodia on a plate' has listings)
22. Check out the various artifacts inside and the beautiful architecture outside the National Museum
23. Explore the beautiful grounds of Royal Palcae
24. Stroll the length of street 240 for a mix of high-end boutique, cool restaurant and beautiful old buildings
25. Browse the numerous stalls at Russian Market for silver jewelry, beautiful weave baskets, colorful shawls, recycles product made by parents of former street children and more
26. Take a trip to silk weaving village on local island by boat and learn the process of the silk production
27. Drop into Skun, the Spider village, where woman make a living catching, cooking and selling tarantulas
28. Visit Udong, a former capital just 45 km away on a mountain overlooking several stupas and offering sweeping view of the surrounding countryside
29. Discover Phnom Chiso, built before Angkor and perched ridge overlooking Cambodia and Vietnam
30. Be adventurous-don't eat at one restaurant hire a Tuk Tuk for the night and eat different courses in different restaurants, Tapas styles
31. Venture beyond the Japanese bridge for local restaurant along the river serving fresh, delicious Cambodian cuisine (www.tourismindochina.com/food.htm)
32. Ends your evenings with delicious tamarind martini at the chic restaurants Metro
33. Have a cocktail or two numerous chic bars in town ( if in doubt, check out else where and pontoon)
34. Dine at the Old Mint (now called Van's) in beautiful old wooding paneling and find dinning that doesn't cost a mint.
35. Ring the weekend dancing away at heart of Darkness
36. Tied of the city? Want some green? Take a bus to Kirirom National Park and have a walk in lovely pine forest ( about 2 hours each way)
37. Grab a few cold beers and take a boat out on the river around 5 pm and look back to see the city skyline ablaze with red and purples sunset
38. If crows and general mayhem is your thing, time your visit for November when the annual long-tail boat race take place on the Mekong

Siem Reap (www.tourismindochina.com/siem%20reap-attractionsite.htm)

39. Save a life by donating blood at the Angkor Hospital for Children and check out its visitor centre ( to be opened in mid -2008)
40. Recharge your energy at the aptly-named Butterflies Garden Restaurants, which boasts tropical butterflies and a creative menu
41. Learn about landmine UXO and historical information about the country's tumultuous past at The Cambodia Landmine Museum & Relief and Facility
42. For more information on disability issues and process and rehabilitation, Look at the Handicap Intentional Belgium's information centre
43. See an authentic Khmer Shadow puppet performance the way it has been performed for centuries, performed by firelight in the evening at the local Wat or in a village courtesy of Cambodia Living Arts
44. Enjoy the relaxing rubdown and from professionally trained blind masseurs from Kruo Sar Thmey after a long day at the temples, or visit organization's exhibition centre to learn more about the great Tonle Sap Lake.
45. Pay a visit to the National Center for Khmer ceramics Revival to see the fascinating process of making ceramics.
46. Lunch at Paul Dubrule School of Hotel and Tourism's training restaurant Le Jadin des Delices of Delicious Khmer, international and French
47. Stop by also at Sala Bai Hotel and Restaurant School's training restaurant and help finance students' training by having your meals there
48. Go off-the-beaten-trace to admire Cambodia's wildlife in an isolate village, reservoir or seasonally blooded grassed lands with the help of Sam Veasna Centre for Wildlife Conservation
49. Learn the entire process of producing silk at Samatoa and admire how dressmakers and tailors create beautiful silk clothing
50. Check out the Silk Lab at Sangkheum Center for Children where young, disadvantage women produce silk products for export and sale
51. Takehme with you pieces of Cambodia and its delicious cuisine from Senteurs d'Angkor, ranging from Cambodia spices and herbs to hand-made soaps and massage oils
52. Enjoy fresh, mostly vegetarian menu at the Singing Tree Café while visiting in the lush garden or at the chill-out balcony above
53. Find out about Cambodia amazing biodiversity at Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity
54. Pay a visit to the serence Wat Danmak and stop for Center for Khmer Studies and its library, an early 20 th century restored historical structure
55. Visit the village of Khmer Traditional Textiles and learn how silk worms are raised and fabric are colored using natural dyes.
56. Make a positive contribution to the local community in Siem Reap, either for the funds provided by Angkor Association for the Disable, Journey within our community's numerous program or The I Am Foundation ‘s educational initiatives
57. Be a culture vulture and check out numerous art and photography galleried dotted around the city
58. Be delighted by the culinary treasures at Khmer Kitchen ( for inexpensive, delicious fare) and Meric( fine dinning with a scrumptious Khmer tasting menu)
59. To take a piece of Angkor Wat home, visit Khmer Angkor Foods Co., home of the Angkor Sharp cookies
60. Shopping at the numerous markets stalls and quality boutiques and for high-end silk outfits, do not miss Eric Raisina's workshop
61. If the temple crows are getting to you, try some of the temple that are further away, Beung Mealea or the Koh Ker temple complex ooze with atmosphere, peace and quiet
62. Discover the 281 temples besides Angkor Wat if you want more temple outings
63. Spend a day at the famous Tonle Sap Laken, admire the floating village and see large water birds at Prek tal Sanctuary an
64. Pay a visit to Angkor National Museum
65. For fun evening out that include good food, chic drink and a cosy atmosphere, check out the passageway next to the McDemotte Gallery
66. If throwing water and talc at each other sounds fun, visit the town during the Khmer New Year in mid April and be ready to get wet

Around Cambodia

67. Take a boat write down from Siem Reap to Battambang (www.tourismindochina.com/battambang-attractionsite.htm) for glimpse of the beautiful countryside
68. Discover the Angkor -period ruins scatted around the picturesque Battambang city, set across the bank of Sangker River
69. Ask your hotel or guest house for detail on how to hook up with the Bamboo Train - a uniquely Cambodia experience
70. Check out RACHANA Handicraft Battambang for beautiful handicrafts created by disable women
71. Enjoy a circus show performed by the popular troupes from Preah Ponlea Selpak in Battambang
72. Visit the rural communities and see the traditional way of life through Agricultural Development Action's project in and around Battambang Province
73. Spend a day exploring the atmospheric ancient temples of Sambo Prei Kuk in Kampong Thom province, once apart of the Isananpura and stop by the Isanborei Craft Hut
74. Relax on the sandy beaches of Sihanouk Ville and satisfy your hunger pangs at The Starfish Project's Café, which employ s disabled Cambodians
75. Immerse yourself in rural Cambodia way of life with Cambodia Rural Development Team in Kraties, including scenic river boat trip and home stay in remote village
76. Visit the centre and production facilities of Venterans International at Kratie Provincial Hospital or volunteer your expertise in the arts or computers
77. Purchase Cambodia's best Kralarn ( sticky rice with bean in coconut milk) Thmar Kre village, 10 km north of Kraties
78. Admire the faded grandeur of colonial building that dot the small village of Chlong south of Kratie
79. Stay amongst the monk at Wat Sar Sar Mouy Rouy (100 pillar pagoda) in Sambo district of Kratie Province
80. Watch the endangered fresh water Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River near Kratie
81. Sit back, relax and enjoy the view along the conjoining Sekong and Mekong River from the balcony of the Tonle Tourism Training Centre in Steung Treng
82. Seek a new cuisine- Nem, mashed fish mixed with garlic and chilies, wrapped in banana leaves- in Steung Treng or Kraties
83. Trek to Phamit waterfall in Steung Treng (www.tourismindochina.com/stung_treng-attractionsite.htm), where the mighty Mekong splashes its way into Cambodia
84. Spoil yourself or your loved ones with exquisite Silk from Mekong Blue, Steung Treng's women's' Development Centre
85. Have a fantastic cup of fresh Mondulkiri Coffee in a street side café at Snoul
86. Learn more about the indigenous Bunong culture and admire beautiful garment and tools at Bunong Information Centre in Senmonorom Town in Mundulkiri
87. Get up close and personal elephants at The Elephants Valley Projects in Mundulkiri
88. Swim in the circular volcanic Yeak Laom lake in the remote highland in Ratanakiri in north east Cambodia
89. Ride an elephant to some of the Cambodia's most spectacular waterfall in Ratanakiri
90. Stay overnight in the jungle Virak Chey National Park, explore ethnic minority villages and traverse the Ho Chi Minh trail
91. View and experience traditional Khmer village activities- from making palm sugar to weaving multi-use scarves- at Cheung Kok Ecotourism Villages in Kampong Cham
92. Became a nature lover and check out Chambork Community-Based Ecotourism Site known for its beautiful waterfall
93. Explore French Colonial inspired streets of Kampot on a rented bicycle ( around 3 hours from Phom Penh)
94. When in Kampot, drop by the Epic Arts Café which offers a delicious snacks and drink as well as charming handicrafts made by the deaf and disabled members of the community
95. Discover beautifully haunting ruins of former French hill station atop the lush Bokor Mountain in Kampot on the Back of utility vehicle
96. Join Samakum Teang Tnaut in its palm sugar tourism project and help families with small scale housing repairs or basic provisions in Kampot
97. Pay a visit to Phnom Chnouk, one of the caves around Kampot whose temple inside was built in 7 th century ( Angkor Wat was built in 12th Century)
98. Take a stroll along winding water front road at Kep and enjoy the friendly small-town feel amidst crumbling colonial villas
99. Stop by at the daily seafood markets in Kep where the fishing boat comes to shore and where you can savor the fresh seafood grilled right in front of you
100. Experience life ventures along the banks of Mekong River on a Mekong Dicovery Trail circuit
101. Take a tour to Tampuon ethnic minority village to see the women weaving traditional cloth and purchase baskets, bags and material directly from ladies

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For more information about Cambodia Tours package: www.tourismindochina.com/cambodia-tour-package.php?pn=P1&tn=t1

For more information of Hotel in Cambodia: www.tourismindochina.com/cambodia-hotels.php?pn=hp2&tc=t2

Prepared by CHHEM Samnang

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