Admittedly Cambodia needs the money that tourism brings, but there is an air of genuine enthusiasm and warmth towards foreign visitors', writes Nick Ray, author of new edition of Lonely Planet's Cambodia guide. It really is one of the most impressive sights on earth. Few can fail to be moved by the sheer grace and majesty of Angkor Wat', Ray claims. To help travellers navigate their way around the temples, this edition includes a section on the temples of Angkor Wat, complete with detailed maps, and architectural and historical notes. Travellers with a sense of adventure will soon realise that there are many more religious buildings scattered across a wide area around Siem Reap.
Visitors can discover wealth of architecture as they explore the area.
However, just as Angkor is more than its wat, Cambodia is more that Angkor. As the country opens up to travel by road, many more places can be visited now that were long kept off the map by conflict or cost. Elsewhere in the provinces the numerous sleepy provincial capitals make interesting and economical transit points while journeying through the country. This new edition covers all the transport options to assist visitors discover Cambodia beyond the popular tourist stops of Angkor and Phnom Penh. Information on border crossings, as well as advice on safe travel are covered.