Rail tours of Cambodia with Great Rail Journeys
Many describe a Cambodian train holiday as more of an adventure
than a vacation, and it is easy to see why when you read about the
incredible sights you can witness when you travel there.
A Cambodia train holiday is incomplete without a visit to the
capital, Phnom Penh. Once known as the 'Pearl of Asia' owing to the
fact that it was considered the most attractive French-built city
on the Indochina Peninsula, there are some awe-inspiring sights to
see such as the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National
Museum where you can learn about the country's compelling
history.
Also on a Cambodian train holiday you will undoubtedly visit
Angkor Wat, meaning 'City Temple'. Truly an impressive sight, the
12th century religious complex has been compared to
the likes of Machu Picchu and Petra, and occupies an area so vast
that spending a full day there is almost not enough. This fine
example of Khmer architecture is something that Cambodia is
mightily proud of, so proud in fact that it features on their
national flag. This is definitely a sight not to be missed during a
Cambodia train holiday.
The gateway to Angkor Wat is the city of Siem Reap, and many
tourists stay there purely to visit the temple. However there is so
much more to discover, and if you do get chance to explore during a
train holiday in Cambodia, make sure you include the glorious
Colonial and Chinese style architecture in the Old French
Quarter.