Country Thousand Smiles !

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We have a new, mysterious, previously inaccessible country - Cambodia.


After many years of political and social turmoil, the country gained its long-awaited stability and calm. And today - it is one of the most promising tourist regions of Southeast Asia, the attraction of tourists from all over the world. Coming here waiting for the excellent sandy beaches, virgin islands washed by crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, modern hotels comfortable, friendly locals and, of course, the biggest temple complex in the world - Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia's ancient grandeur.

Tens of thousands of tourists come to get acquainted with the unique monuments of history and culture of this ancient country at different times called Angkorskoy empire, kingdom of Cambodia and the People's Republic of Kampuchea.

The first mention of the Cambodian civilization on earth can be found in the Indian and Chinese chronicles, I related to the millennium of our era. Already I in. State Funan existed here, has experienced a marked cultural ...
... and religious influence of India. Its historical monuments preserved in Angkor Borei Pnomda and in the province of Takeo.

Angkor period, during which were built temples of Angkor and Angkor empire became one of the greatest states in Southeast Asia, covering more than 600 years - from 802 to 1432's. This is an entire historical era, unaware periods ups and downs, as well as wars with rivals States, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).

She opened rule Dzhayavarmana II, which has declared itself "god-king" or "king of the universe, whose divine omnipotence personified Shiva. Place habitat Shiva - mythical Mount Meru, so Dzhayavarman built the "Temple Mount," in Phnom Kulene, simvolizirovavshy sacred peak at the center of the world.

Classic Angkor period - the time when the buildings built, which today pearl any tourist route, passing through the territory of Cambodia - Angkor Wat and the city Angkorthom. Epithet of thought leads to the classic golden age of abundance and unhurried building, but it was also година serious trouble, loud crushing victories and defeats.

One of the greatest monarchs Angkorskoy empire, Suryavarman II, different from predecessors-kings Hindu god Vishnu dedication, which devoted the biggest, and perhaps the most magnificent of all the Angkor temples - Angkor Wat - the eighth wonder of the world, a treasure of world architecture.

Board Suryavarmana II and the construction of Angkor Vata is one of the highest points of the development of the Khmer civilization.

Angkor - is more than a temple, but Cambodia - is more than Angkor. Amazing, unusual nature, mnogokilometrovye sandy beaches bordered shady palm trees, a chance to see with his own eyes listed in the "Red Book" of wild animals, walking freely in Bokorskom National Park, to penetrate the mystery of seven lianas, hidden behind a wall of the ancient jungle towns, enjoy magnificent natural landscapes - all this is only a small fraction of what can give you an ancient Khmer country.

And wherever you were, you will meet throughout belozuboy open smile. Go, and it yourself!