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    Phnom Penh: 20 Must See Attractions
    Phnom Penh: 20 Must See Attractions
    Phnom Penh: 20 Must See Attractions
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    Phnom Penh: 20 Must See Attractions

    By Anton Swanepoel

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    Phnom Penh: Discover the city of legends that date back as far as 1373.

    Nestled at the confluence of the Tonlé and Mekong Rivers, the once renowned “Pearl of Asia” stands a testament to the human spirit’s will to overcome. Phnom Penh, a name that conjures images of unspeakable crimes against humanity, has been the national capital of Cambodia for over 550 years, thriving under French colonialism before losing its luster during the Khmer Rouge occupation. Much has happened since the city was founded about 1400 AD: wars, starvation, regime change, and today...a cultural revival and rebirth of a nation, and her people.

    The city is now a hub of activity for this Indochina nation of nearly 15 million people. Phnom Penh, roughly translated as Temple Hill or City of Four Faces, is wrapped in century’s old legend and mystique. Home to an estimated two million Cambodians, the capital is rich in architectural design and variance, stemming from religious influences, both internal and external. There is much to see and do in this thriving center of antiquity.

    World traveler, Anton Swanepoel, calls Cambodia home. He has traveled the country extensively, snapping rare photographs and documenting his adventures. The release of this collection of 20 handpicked attractions is the culmination of months, if not years, of exploration. A trip to Southeast Asia cannot be complete without a visit to this city. You will not come away untouched by its history or the nation’s most valuable resource...its people.

    A Brief Synopsis of the Contents:
    Concise, informative attraction descriptions.
    How to best arrange your time.
    Costs, and times best to visit each attraction.
    Highlights: What makes the site unique.
    GPS Coordinates to attractions
    And much more...

    Some of the attractions, featured within the pages of this practical and easy to use travel guide, are not available or seldom included in commercial tours, but they should not be missed; the Wat where Pol Pot studied, the shocking ‘Killing Fields’ and the Wat where Phnom Penh started to name a few. Whether you’re planning a trip or love to ‘travel’ from the comfort of your easy chair, this eBook delivers a unique experience that will stay with you for years.

    If you want to explore the Capital of Cambodia, then This Book Is For You

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnton Swanepoel
    Release dateFeb 5, 2015
    ISBN9781310060120
    Phnom Penh: 20 Must See Attractions
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    Anton Swanepoel

    Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet.Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences.Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat.

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      Phnom Penh - Anton Swanepoel

      Phnom Penh

      20 Must See Attractions

      By Anton Swanepoel

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      Introduction

      Phnom Penh has been the capital city of Cambodia for over 550 years and, as such, is the largest and busiest city in Cambodia. It is situated on the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River with a population of over 2.2 million people. The city has recovered remarkably after its capture by Khmer Rouge soldiers in April 17, 1975, where they started the forceful evacuation of the then city’s 2 million residents, which was reported to have been completed by June 12, 1975. The Vietnamese forces liberated the city from the Khmer Rouge in 1979, but the French charm the city once had was lost. The once pearl of Asia is today still a bit rough.

      Interestingly, legend tells that the city was started in 1372/3 as a Wat (Wat Phnom, see section later in this booklet), built by Daun Penh, who found four Buddha statues and one of Vishnu in a Koki tree that floated in the river. She built the Wat to house the objects, and her discovery was seen as a divine blessing, so the capital city was moved from Angkor to the current Phnom Penh. The city was originally named Phnom Daun Penh. Later, it was shortened to Phnom Penh.

      This book covers 20 attractions in Phnom Penh that you have to see when visiting the city. In the back of the booklet is a two-day suggested itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Phnom Penh. The attractions are listed alphabetically, to make it easier for you to find them. Please note that for best time to

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