Cambodia's ancient history is very rich. In the 19th century, Cambodia succumbed to French rule and became part of French Indochina. In 1953, Cambodia declared its independence. Subsequently, the Vietnam War extended to Cambodia and resulted in the seizure of power by the communist Khmer Rouge group, which was only in power for five years. After decades of internal and external conflicts, Cambodia found peace in the 1990s and is now a parliamentary monarchy.


Tourism
Although Cambodia's tourism has grown considerably in recent decades, much of it is restricted to one place: Siem Reap. The city, which is next to the ruins of Angkor, is the biggest tourist attraction in the country and concentrates more than half of the tourism. Siem Reap is a city of 140 thousand inhabitants, with preserved architecture and full of bars and restaurants. The city is reputed to be the cleanest and most organized city in the country. By hiring the best Vietnam Cambodia tour packages, you will get to know various things about this place.
The ancient capital of the Khmer Empire is a worldwide archaeological jewel. The city that began to be built in the 9th century became the largest in the world for some centuries and has several temples and palaces. The buildings were made of stones and have different levels of conservation. The temples are very interesting, but nothing compares to Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the city and is the most preserved.
Angkor Wat is the culmination of Khmer architecture. Built in the 12th century, the temple is surrounded by an artificial lake and has five towers shaped like a lotus flower. Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious structure in the world and really impresses tourists with its grandeur. To learn more about this impressive building, and want to visit these places, hire the best Cambodia tour packages according to your requirement.