You will never run out of Things to do in Cambodia. The land of Cambodia has several attractions and wonders in store for you. Experience one of the world's major rivers, the Mekong River in Cambodia. Go for a river cruise along the Tonle Sap from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap which is regarded as the most important inland wetland in South-East Asia. If you are lucky, you will spot some of Cambodia's famous freshwater dolphins close to Kratie. If you are visiting Cambodia between October and November, you can witness the grand Water Festival. It is that time of the year when the Tonle Sap changes direction leaving behind an abundance of fish. A huge crowd gathers on the river banks in Phnom Penh to watch hundreds of brightly colored boats and their paddlers competing for the top honor. It certainly features as one of the most popular Things to do in Cambodia.
While the sightseeing in Cambodia takes you to the major tourist destinations in Cambodia, you still have plenty of Things to do in Cambodia even after that and going for an elephant ride in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri can be one of them. Plan a guided tour to make it more enjoyable. You can also go to watch a traditional Cambodian Apsara dance. Siem Reap is undoubtedly the best place to watch a dance display; however, you can occasionally catch a spontaneous performance in any of the villages also.
For more Things to do in Cambodia, you can also go for bird watching at Prek Toal which is a well known biosphere reserve on the northwest of Tonle Sap Lake close to Siem Reap. Watch out for the water birds, especially the endangered spot-billed pelicans. If you have that adventurous streak in you, you can have reasons to rejoice for there are several exciting Things to do in Cambodia. You can also go for swimming in the volcanic Yak Lom Lake near the Banlung town in the Rattanakiri province. The crystal clear and cool water will delight you. The surrounding forest area makes for an ideal picnic spot. Plan a great day out here. You can also go for the 'gold rush' and seek out the gem mines in Rattanakiri province. Miners will be delighted to show you their finds excavated by hand from deep holes in the red earth.
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