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🇰🇭 Summer Escape to Cambodia | Angkor Wat & Lost Kingdom Vibes

#summervacay This summer, I finally visited Cambodia — the land of the ancient Khmer Empire. Exploring the famous Angkor Archaeological Park felt like stepping into a lost world. Wandering through the giant stone faces at Bayon, the tree-wrapped ruins of Ta Prohm, and catching sunrise at Angkor Wat — absolutely magical. The history, the mystery, the jungle — everything exceeded my expectations. It’s more than sightseeing — it’s like time-traveling into a lost civilization, feeling the rise and fall of a once-mighty kingdom. And of course, spotting the iconic “Smile of Angkor” on the serene stone faces made the whole trip feel surreal. ✨ Quick Tips ✔ Best Time: Summer = fewer crowds, short afternoon rains, great mornings for exploring ✔ Angkor Pass: Get the 3-day pass — enough to explore without rushing ✔ Must-Sees: Angkor Wat (sunrise!), Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei ✔ Getting Around: Tuk-tuk is convenient & fun ✔ Stay: Siem Reap near Pub Street — food, shops, lively but chill Try local dishes like Fish Amok and Khmer BBQ. Pub Street at night is full of food, music, and chill vibes. #travel #naturalwonders #cambodia #thingstodo #trip #summer
Posted: Jul 4, 2025
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