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Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom - credited with being "discovered"
by a Frenchman, Henri Mouhot, who stumbled upon the
jungle covered ruins in 1860. The influence of the Khmer
civilisation can still be seen today in the art, handicrafts
and silverware in the markets and shops around Phnom
Penh. You can walk, bicycle or take a helicopter ride
around the ruins. Heritage tours are available from
Phnom Penh or Siem Reap - the main town for Angkor.
Siem Reap, has grown rapidly in the last few years with
international hotels now established. Close by is Tonle
Sap (Great lake) fed by the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers
– home of local fishing communities.
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