Khmer Tour Info

24/12/2023

Robam Jun Por (Blessing Dance) is traditionally performed at the beginning of a ceremony to greet, bless, and offer good wishes to the audience. Khmer, as a nation, present their identity with pleasant, politeness, and honesty and prefer to develop friendships and build peace.

Cambodia, the Pearl of Asia, always dazzles you with its brilliant sceneries and indigenous Khmer culture that has been conserved and exalted for centuries. Robam Jun Por (Blessing Dance) is traditionally performed at the beginning of a ceremony to greet, bless, and offer good wishes to the audience...

24/12/2023

Apsara Dance is one of many dances in the Khmer Classical Dance. This dance invented in the mid-20th Century by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, under the patronage of Queen Sisowat Kosamak. This dance form was first introduced to foreign countries and best known during the 1960s as the Khmer Royal Ballet. The first royal ballerina was Princess Norodom Sihanuk.

There are many classical dance forms in Cambodia, of which a highly stylized art form was once confined mainly to the courts of the royal palace and performed mainly by females. Known formally in Khmer as Robam Apsara, the dancers of this classical form are often referred to as Apsara…

24/12/2023

Bakong, also known as Indresvara, is one of the most beautiful temples in Siem Reap and is the first temple mountain of sandstone built by rulers of the Khmer Empire at Angkor near modern Sime Reap in Cambodia. In the final decades of the 9th century AD, it served as the official state temple of King Indravarman I in the ancient city of Hariharalaya, located in an area that today is called Roluos.

Bakong, also known as Indresvara, is one of the most beautiful temples in Siem Reap and is the first temple mountain of sandstone built by rulers of the Khmer Empire at Angkor near modern Sime Reap in Cambodia. In the final decades of the 9th century AD, it served as the official…

24/12/2023

The palm tree is a kind of plant that has been widely grown in Cambodia for a long time ago. The palm tree, commonly known as Borassus flabellifer in scientific name and in Khmer called “Tnaot”, is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Lao, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

The palm tree is a kind of plant that has been widely grown in Cambodia for a long time ago. The palm tree, commonly known as Borassus flabellifer in scientific name and in Khmer called “Tnaot”, is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri…

24/12/2023

Romduol, a small yellowish-white flower, is the national flower of the Kingdom of Cambodia via the proclamation of a royal decree by King Sihamoni of Cambodia in 2005. The Khmer common name is “Romduol” and it has a scientific name “Metralla mesnyi”.

Romduol, a small yellowish-white flower, is the national flower of the Kingdom of Cambodia via the proclamation of a royal decree by King Sihamoni of Cambodia in 2005. The Khmer common name is “Romduol” and it has a scientific name “Metralla mesnyi”. Romduol Flower (Metralla mesnyi): The Nat...

24/12/2023

The way of Sampeah in Cambodia

The Sampeah is a Cambodian traditionally greeting style or way of showing respect. While performing the salutation or mutual recognition “Sampeah”, people have to raise both hands, and place their palms together in the lotus-like fashion while bowing slightly. The word often spoken with the Samp...

24/12/2023

Khmer New Year in Cambodia

Khmer New Year, also known as "Choul Chnam Thmey," meaning entering the new year, is a national holiday hosted by Cambodians annually. It is the season when Cambodians have free time from harvesting rice and other agricultural commodities. The event is Cambodia's largest event and lasts three days,....

24/12/2023

http://khmertour.info/2023/12/24/num-ansorm/

Traditionally, Num Ansorm or Khmer sticky rice cake is a traditional cake that Cambodians make during the big celebrations of the year such as Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben Day (Ancestor Day). During this time, most families in the countryside of Cambodia will make Num Ansorm as an offering to the mo...

09/06/2019

21/06/2018

WE’VE ALL SEEN Nasa’s breathtakingly beautiful pictures of outer space and watched movies about space travel. And that may soon become a reality, thanks to China and its rapid advancement in technology. Intergalactic stay: New hotel to offer ‘out of this world’ experience The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, a prestigious developer of carrier rockets, is aiming to be the country’s first space tourism provider. [ 456 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/china-reaches-for-the-stars-with-its-space-tourism-program/

WE’VE ALL SEEN Nasa’s breathtakingly beautiful pictures of outer space and watched movies about space travel. And that may soon become a r

21/06/2018

DO YOU LIVE TO EAT or eat to live? In Asia, it’s likely the former. Asia is a melting pot of cultures and that translates well into the plethora of cuisines and tastes that can be found in the region. In fact, Asian countries are beginning to come out on top of well-known culinary destinations such as France and Italy. [ 954 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/food-tourism-where-are-the-top-food-destinations-in-asia/

DO YOU LIVE TO EAT or eat to live? In Asia, it’s likely the former. Asia is a melting pot of cultures and that translates well into the plethora

21/06/2018

WATCH OUT, ASIA. A comic convention, otherwise more popularly known as a comic con, is headed your way. For the first time ever, Malaysia will host Asia Comic Con (ACC). Malaysia plans to develop Sabah for tourism, but is it ready? Slated to be held at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, ACC 2018 will feature six zones dedicated to comics, movies, series, manga, anime, toys, gaming, and of course, cosplay. [ 381 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/5-things-to-look-forward-to-at-asia-comic-con-2018/

WATCH OUT, ASIA. A comic convention, otherwise more popularly known as a comic con, is headed your way. For the first time ever, Malaysia will host As

21/06/2018

ACROSS THE GLOBE, yoga enthusiasts are preparing to observe the fourth International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2018. In India, the birthplace of yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead about 55,000 enthusiasts in performing asanas in Dehradun. “About 5,000 events will be held across the country to mark International Day for Yoga (IDY),” The Times of India… [ 665 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/body-mind-soul-plus-other-things-to-pack-for-a-yoga-retreat/

ACROSS THE GLOBE, yoga enthusiasts are preparing to observe the fourth International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2018. In India, the birthplace of y

21/06/2018

BALI HAS A SERIOUS PLASTIC PROBLEM and its neighboring islands aren’t taking any chances. About a 90-minute fast boat ride away from the Indonesian island is Gili Gede island, the lesser-known Gili island as compared to the Gilis (Trawangan, Meno, Air) off northwest Lombok. Although not as populated as the other Gilis, the relatively untouched Gili Gede will be getting a major makeover. [ 446 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/lesser-known-gili-island-to-get-major-makeover/

BALI HAS A SERIOUS PLASTIC PROBLEM and its neighboring islands aren’t taking any chances. About a 90-minute fast boat ride away from the Indones

20/06/2018

SOMETIMES, saving up money for months to purchase flight tickets and maybe a little more to spare for expenditures when your travel is not even close to enough. This is because you forget the one main culprit that could drain your bank account further – accommodation. Asia’s most refreshing long-term alternatives to Airbnb You don’t want to fork out too much moolah on your accommodation if you’re going to be out and about all day. [ 581 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/heres-how-to-save-money-on-accommodation-when-you-travel/

SOMETIMES, saving up money for months to purchase flight tickets and maybe a little more to spare for expenditures when your travel is not even close

20/06/2018

TRAVELING as part of the job is a big perk, but often, business travelers who are constantly jet-setting around the world struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to a study, people who travel for business more than three weeks per month are more likely to become obese, compared to those who travel just one to six nights per month. [ 358 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/how-to-stay-healthy-during-frequent-business-travels/

TRAVELING as part of the job is a big perk, but often, business travelers who are constantly jet-setting around the world struggle with maintaining a

20/06/2018

THE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP IN RUSSIA is well underway and has been delightful to watch so far what with all the event’s surprising wins and shocking losses. Likely, this edition could go down in history as one of the more interesting ones. Witnessed by the world, the games have piqued the interest of a handful of Asean countries – Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam – that may… [ 789 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/football-fever-should-these-asean-countries-host-the-2034-fifa-world-cup/

THE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP IN RUSSIA is well underway and has been delightful to watch so far what with all the event’s surprising wins and shockin

19/06/2018

WE LIVE in a time when tourist numbers around the world are rising, people are more connected and becoming global citizens, and the travel industry is burgeoning. Coupled with old technologies that have begun evolving at a rapid speed and new technologies that are being introduced every single day and are subscribed to by approving users, travel and hospitality-related companies can either jump on the bandwagon or fall behind. [ 1,215 more word ]
http://cambodiatour.website/which-technologies-are-helping-companies-transform-the-travel-industry/

WE LIVE in a time when tourist numbers around the world are rising, people are more connected and becoming global citizens, and the travel industry is

19/06/2018

SENIOR CHINESE OFFICIALS have expressed China’s interest in reviving the southern part of the ancient Silk Road, which ran through Myanmar and then extended to India, Bangladesh and even West Asia. And it will begin with the southwestern city of Dali in Yunnan Province. TECH Hong Kong-China border: Scan WeChat to cross According to a The Statesman report, the country hopes to revive the centuries-old road with South Asia to promote trade and people-to-people exchanges with India and other South Asian countries by first looking at the tourism potential of Dali. [ 427 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/china-wants-to-breathe-life-back-into-the-silk-road/

SENIOR CHINESE OFFICIALS have expressed China’s interest in reviving the southern part of the ancient Silk Road, which ran through Myanmar and t

19/06/2018

LIKE MOST CITIES IN CHINA, Shenzhen has been battling pollution, one of the biggest environmental issues in the country. Shenzhen, a modern metropolis with a booming industrial zone that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. It has a vibrant economy and is home to major tourist attractions. But for years, a dark secret hung over the city like a smog. [ 423 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/shenzhen-from-dirty-to-one-of-the-worlds-most-environmentally-friendly-cities/

LIKE MOST CITIES IN CHINA, Shenzhen has been battling pollution, one of the biggest environmental issues in the country. Shenzhen, a modern metropoli

18/06/2018

THANKS TO LONELY PLANET, the disabled community will now be able to travel with more ease and communicate their concerns better in foreign places. In support of accessible travel/tourism, the travel guide book publisher has released its first ever travel phrasebook for the disabled. HACKS Accessible Airbnb: Home-sharing platform rolls out filters for disabled travelers With help from its accessible travel manager… [ 357 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/not-so-lonely-enabling-the-disabled-to-travel/

THANKS TO LONELY PLANET, the disabled community will now be able to travel with more ease and communicate their concerns better in foreign places. In

18/06/2018

IF BEING STUCK inside your hotel or Airbnb while on holiday because it’s pouring outside sounds like a bad idea, it probably is. In fact, for some places in Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Laos, Singapore Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam), the monsoon season (the wet, rainy months from May to October) is considered an “off” season due to the lack of activity and people. [ 561 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/what-you-should-know-about-traveling-during-the-monsoon-season/

IF BEING STUCK inside your hotel or Airbnb while on holiday because it’s pouring outside sounds like a bad idea, it probably is. In fact, for so

18/06/2018

A STUDY has found that 44 percent of travelers would be comfortable booking a vacation on Amazon if it were to venture into the travel sphere. The study was conducted by air travel intelligence company OAG to determine which nontraditional technologies and methods travelers would want to use to book and pay for trips. TECH [ 394 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/would-you-book-a-vacation-through-amazon-or-facebook/

A STUDY has found that 44 percent of travelers would be comfortable booking a vacation on Amazon if it were to venture into the travel sphere. The s

16/06/2018

CLEAN TOILETS are a big deal, especially when you travel. A good design or accessibility is a plus, of course. And in some parts of the world, awards are being handed out to those that excel in a certain category. Yes, you read right. Toilet awards are a thing. TOILETS [ 693 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/6-toilets-around-the-world-take-the-throne-for-being-the-best/

CLEAN TOILETS are a big deal, especially when you travel. A good design or accessibility is a plus, of course. And in some parts of the world, awards

16/06/2018

THE TRUMP-KIM SUMMIT sure turned things around for the world. Lauded by all, the historic meet in Singapore wrapped up with US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signing a joint document pledging to work together. While total denuclearization could finally mean world peace for all, as we speak, South Korea is already considering expanding tours to the hermit kingdom. [ 937 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/south-korea-to-expand-tours-to-3-places-in-north-korea/

THE TRUMP-KIM SUMMIT sure turned things around for the world. Lauded by all, the historic meet in Singapore wrapped up with US President Donald Trump

16/06/2018

SINGAPORE is estimated to have gained over US$500 million in exposure as a result of hosting this week’s Trump-Kim summit, according to media intelligence analyst Meltwater. The talks on June 12 between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un edged the world closer to denuclearization. The negotiation also played an important role in establishing Singapore on the world map. [ 471 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/how-singapore-has-benefited-from-the-trump-kim-summit/

SINGAPORE is estimated to have gained over US$500 million in exposure as a result of hosting this week’s Trump-Kim summit, according to media in

15/06/2018

THE late, great travel legend and culinary master Anthony Bourdain once told Bon Appetit, “No one has ever felt better after eating plane food. I think people only eat it because they’re bored. I don’t eat on planes. I like to arrive hungry.” This sentiment was echoed by the infamous 2008 e-mail sent to Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson by a passenger describing his experience as a culinary “journey from hell.” [ 741 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/heres-your-guide-to-asias-best-in-flight-meals/

THE late, great travel legend and culinary master Anthony Bourdain once told Bon Appetit, “No one has ever felt better after eating plane food.

15/06/2018

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, the capital of Vietnam is not Ho Chi Minh (more commonly known as Saigon). It’s Hanoi, a metropolis located in northern region of the country. TRENDS Vietnam’s tourism sector spreads its wings, aims for the sky The “Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh” debate is not new, but if you’re hankering for a holiday destination with history (Hanoi’s stretches back 4,000 years while Ho Chi Minh City is at just 300 years), coffee, culture, and charm, then Hanoi should be your top priority. [ 973 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/soak-up-culture-while-sipping-on-coffee-in-charming-hanoi/

CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, the capital of Vietnam is not Ho Chi Minh (more commonly known as Saigon). It’s Hanoi, a metropolis located in north

15/06/2018

CHINA-OWNED tech giant Tencent Holdings is reportedly working with the country’s authorities for its popular WeChat app to replace travel documents. This means travelers will simply need to a code on their WeChat app on their smartphones at the Hong Kong-China border. Why is it a big deal for Taiwan to be listed under China? According to government data… [ 457 more words ]
http://cambodiatour.website/hong-kong-china-border-scan-wechat-to-cross/

CHINA-OWNED tech giant Tencent Holdings is reportedly working with the country’s authorities for its popular WeChat app to replace travel docum