Cambodia is one of the few countries in South-East Asia to have recently been rediscovered by tourist flows from the West
Le peculiarities of Cambodia there are so many. Among natural wonders located along the entire border of the Asian state, you can find a few moments of peace, immersed in the surrounding vegetation. Lovers of religious history will be able to find many attractions suited to their tastes in Cambodia, such as Buddha statues, ancient temples of Buddhist cults and much more. To enter Cambodia you must have a tourist visa, which must preferably be issued from the Embassy of Cambodia in Italy. Alternatively, you can also get a tourist visa directly at the border with a neighboring state. The prices and methods of obtaining the visa vary depending on the state from which you want to enter Cambodia. The simplest way of issuing concerns airports.
In fact, you can also obtain a visa upon arrival at one of the international airports, including Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. You can also request the issuance of a tourist visa at home by going to the site "www.evisa.gov.kh". The application procedure is really simple and has a variable cost. The T-type tourist visa costs around 30 dollars, lasts 30 days and can be renewed for another month by spending another 30 dollars. Getting to know Cambodia should begin with Angkor, an immense complex of Buddhist temples, considered among the most important not only in South Asian region, but even in the world. Temples are rich in many different facets and give the impression of being divine constructions.
You need to set aside at least a day to visit the immense temple complex, but for a deeper understanding of all its aspects, 2 or more days would be needed. As well as having a first impression on Cambodian architecture, you can also venture into the jungle, where you can find perfect harmony with the surrounding nature. Not very far from Angkor lies Battambang, a large colonial city, where you can see the atmosphere left by the French colonizers. We recommend visiting the big city by bicycle (or by tuk tuk which is a means of travel widely used by local people). Near the city stands Phnom Sampeau, a large complex of Buddhist temples built on a limestone outcrop. In addition to the temples of the complex, the construction also includes a Buddha statue more than 30 meters high.
The statue, entirely carved into the rock, is visited every year by many tourists curious to see oriental art relating to Buddhism. Furthermore, not far away you can see a small cave, where the bones of people who died at the hands of the Khmer Rouge are found. These bones date back to the communist past that predominated in the region in the second half of the 20th century and are guarded by another Buddha statue: the golden Buddha. In Battamban you can also take a ride in a train built from local bamboo canes. This is a very tourist experience, which will allow travelers to better see the nature of the place. The itinerary passes near small farming villages located in the area. You can also reach the train departure station by bicycle.
The cost of the ticket to access the bamboo train is around $10, but could change depending on some factors. It is found in another area of the country Kratie, a location that is home to the Mekong. One lives in the latter rare species of dolphins, which you should see during a boat ride on local waters. Irrawaddy dolphins are very curious, as they are different from normally known dolphins. Getting to Kratie by bus will take about 5 hours. However, coming into contact with curious dolphins is definitely an experience worth doing if you love nature and want to see something different than usual. The boat trip to see the dolphins costs around 9 dollars an hour. The ticket to get to Kratie costs about 10 dollars.
Finally, it is advisable to go to the southern part of the country, where you can see many places that are pure and still uncontaminated by the hand of man. There is a particularly crystal clear sea and white sand beaches. The Southern Cambodia it is that place where nature lovers would like to go, to see crocodiles, or simply rest on the Cambodian beaches. Furthermore, you can consider leaving for Sihanoukville. The latter is a small island located not far from the coast of Cambodia. To get there it will take about 2 hours by ferry, with one spending $20 per person for a round trip. Especially in summer the island is a truly idyllic paradise and it is worth spending that money to see it.
