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On the island of Koh Trong in the middle of the Mekong River, travellers can explore a vision of rural Cambodian life untouched by the clamour and chaos of the modern world – and, just a short drive away, an intimate encounter with some of the Kingdom’s last Irrawaddy dolphins
As one of Cambodia’s leading contemporary artists, Leang Seckon’s works draw upon the history and mythology of both his homeland and the chaos of the 20th century to transform tragedy and suffering into transcendent beauty
In Cambodia’s remote Cardamom Mountains, archaeologists have quietly been investigating a mysterious pre-Angkorian culture that left few clues
Alongside Cambodia’s last flourishing rainforest, in the waterways of Koh Kong, sits Koh Andet Eco Resort – a refreshing getaway and natural haven fit for adventure
In 2012 and 2015, Damian Evans, an archaeologist at the French Institute of Asian Studies, conducted extensive surveys into Cambodia’s ancient temple complexes. Many of these sites had never been fully investigated due to difficult terrain. Using a technology known as LIDAR (light detection and ranging), Evans and his team were able to build up an unprecedented understanding of these ruins
Sambor Prei Kuk became Cambodia’s third UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, yet the temple complex remains relatively unknown. Those visitors who stray from the beaten path and explore the ruins will discover a place marked by tranquil beauty, war and irresistible mystery
Phnom Penh is a bar-hopper’s paradise, with trendy new additions mixing into the scene on the regular. Skybars vie for attention, and those with the coolest views find favour with the hip party scene. Here are three spots with three very different views of the city below
Sok Visal returned to his native Cambodia from France 25 years ago to make art and reclaim his roots. He now helms a film and music collective that is leading a creative revival
Traditional Khmer music graces the ears of wedding guests and cues the footsteps of dancers in Cambodian ballet, or apsara. Sup Lina, who can play ten traditional Khmer instruments, works full time as a singer for Cambodian Living Arts’ nightly apsara performances and moonlights as a wedding singer. Here, he describes a day full of song
Discover follows a young Cambodian architect on a tour of three developments envisioned by the country’s famous late architect, Vann Molyvann
At the height of its splendour, the Khmer Empire stretched across all of Indochina, drawing tribute and trade from nations across the known world. Working from 13th century records and scenes of daily life carved into the temple walls, Discover traces three ordinary lives lived in the shadow of the sacred city of Angkor
ភាពស្រពិចស្រពិលក្នុងការធ្វើនិយ័តកម្ម បង្កផលប៉ះពាល់ដល់បរិស្ថាន ស្របពេលដែលមានការសាងសង់ទំនប់វារីអគ្គីសនីខ្នាតតូចទូទាំងប្រទេសកម្ពុជា និងជុំវិញពិភពលោក
