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Cyclo tour in front of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

1st August 2008- Cyclo tour is one among other famous tours in Phnom Penh that provide economically the best way to view the landscape in the city and contribute to the poor in urban area.

Cyclo is the common name for tricycle rickshaws and is a common form of public transport in Cambodia, consisting of a tricycle with the passenger compartment up front. Cyclos (pronounced see-cloe) are an integral part of the Phnom Penh landscape. These iconic vehicles, first introduced in 1936, remain one of the best and most economical ways to see the city.

Cyclo drivers, however, is among the poorest of the urban poor in Cambodia. The exact number of cyclo drivers in Phnom Penh is not known because of the transient nature of the work, but there are nearly 1,400 registered members in Cyclo centre, a local NGO providing basic support and social services to the drivers.

The tourists will be recommended to the tourist site in Phnom Penh where the cyclo drivers can meet. To view the landscape of Phnom Penh, cyclo tour can be a better choice. Cyclo tour not only immerse you the real situation in the busy city of Phnom Penh but also help enhance living standard for cyclo drivers through economical contribution. This form of economic contribution helps the poor and plays role in sustainable tourism development by providing opportunity to local residents to get involved in business tourism.

Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and country's commercial, economical and political hub (www.tourismindochina.com/phompenh-attractionsite.htm). It is also a gateway to an exotic land. Phnom Penh City has several cultural and historical attractions including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Killing Fields. If you travel to Phnom, DO NOT miss cyclo tour, which is a rare and special activities feature in Phnom Penh. This tour will make you experience the real Cambodia in the city and it won't disappoint you!

By CHHEM Samnang

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