India is a huge centre of faith and that is why many small and huge temples of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are located here. In India, you will find many temples in every street and locality. But, do you know that there are many such temples in foreign countries too which are known all over the world? Yes, about 4800 km from India. The world's largest Angkor Wat temple is built at a distance of 1000 meters, which perhaps even you might be unaware of to date.
Let us tell you that this temple is present in Cambodia, which is located in South-East Asia. The country is known for its diverse historical and cultural heritage. The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. The official language of Cambodia is Khmer and it is an important centre of religion, cultural and historical heritage. The religion of the people here is Hindu and Buddhist and they are known for their diversity.
This is the reason why tourists come here every year and explore the beauty of Cambodia. In such a situation, if you are also planning to go to Cambodia, then this article can prove helpful for you. We will tell you about some places about which very few people know.
KohRong Island
KohRong Island is also known as Elephant Island. It is a major tourist destination located in Khmer Khet of Cambodia. This island is located in the sea in the southern region of Cambodia and is known for the beauty of the sea.
Tourists can enjoy snorkelling and driving in the natural places here. Additionally, one can also see countless species of marine life. There are also many sea beaches here, which are major attractions for tourists. It is also a popular site for a sailing expedition and many nature symposiums are organised.
Battambang Cambodia
Battambang is a large city in Cambodia, located in western Cambodia. Both the population and economy here are important. Battambang has many ancient temples and historical sites, such as WatEksampal, a Buddhist temple, and the Banti Bird Conservation Area, which was famous for the king's hunting grounds in ancient times.
There is a beautiful river near the city, which tourists come from far and wide to see. Furthermore, Battambang is also known for doing business. You must explore the Song Ki River here, here you will get to see colonial architecture. You can also go to visit the temple and school here.
Angkor wat temple
This temple of Lord Vishnu is the world's largest Hindu temple complex and also the largest religious monument. It is located in Angkor City Cambodia. The old name of this temple was Yashodpur which is now known as Angkor Wat Temple. Just a few years ago, Time magazine included this temple among the five amazing things in the world. This temple is spread over approximately thousands of square miles.
This temple is also depicted on the national flag of Cambodia. This temple is so famous that the residents of Indonesia also call this temple the garden of a temple submerged in water. Whenever you go to Cambodia, definitely explore this place.
Bokor National Park
Are you looking for a place to spend some relaxing moments? So definitely explore this place once. You will find a lot of peace in Bokor National Park. The park is located in the Kampong Thom district of Cambodia and is one of the oldest national parks in the country. Bokor National Park is full of diversity. It is home to ancient flora, fauna and wildlife such as birds.
Many ancient and local species are preserved here. At the same time, you can enjoy the beauty by sitting on the lake present here. If you are planning to go to Cambodia, then definitely go to explore this place.
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