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Cambodia houses many tourist attractions which can draw anyone's attention towards its north-western province, Battambang, in particular to Batambang city. It does not take an expert eye to observe the unique French features in Battambang city's structures especially in Buddha temples, on the other some French shops offering some rather highly unique items also remind us of the French influence. Battambang city is a perfect place to relax your nerves as the city offers serenity and harmony on top of the lovely countryside.

Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia houses a gem of a tourist attraction in the Royal Palace. The capital city has a remarkable characteristic that its location is the same where three rivers meet up. The Royal Palace attracts many visitors as it has many wonderful works of art and precious statues, moreover, it stands along the river which adds to its beauty and glory. Inside the Palace, 'The Throne Room' marks the place where rituals and ceremonies where held in old days, while 'The Napoleon Room' shows the lasting mark the French have made on the Cambodian traditions. 'Silver Pagoda' is a special place to visit in the Palace as it the home of a life-size statuette of Buddha. The features of this statue are truly mind-blowing as it is wholly made of gold and is also ornamented with diamonds. Life-size Buddha statue made of solid gold acts a major tourist attraction and many people head towards the 'Silver Pagoda' to set eyes on this true piece of art. With the 'Silver Pagoda' statue set aside, you will also find several smaller Buddha statues in the Royal Place.

And if you are interested in seeing some more precious jewelry, you can always direct your attention to the capital's markets as several shops offer scintillating jewelry sets made of gold and silver. You will also find other valuable items such as old coins, paintings, cloths and, of course, the Cambodian food.

The walls of the Royal Palace are adorned with breathtaking frescoes and painting depicting Ramayana, while the red-brick National Museum is also the center of several pre-Angkor and post-Angkor sculptures, paintings and other works of art.

In your trip to Cambodia you should also visit 'Angkor' which was the capital city of the Khmer Empire and is regarded as a center of Hinduism in the region because of its magnificent temples. Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are two of the most famous tourist attractions in the city; meanwhile, the highly decorated gates of two temples in Bayon and Prohm are also worth visiting. Despite the fact that the city hasn't retained its old glory and grandeur, it still has a touch of mystery and you will be fascinated by its sights and places.

Sihanoukville is rapidly getting popular as a beach resort among tourists especially in summer. You can have some real fun at the beach as apart from swimming and scuba diving you can always choose to relax under the sun and get a tan. You can even rent a boat and give your family a closer peak into the aqua life living in the shores of Cambodia, while you can also sail to neighboring picturesque islands.

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