While there is evidence of human settlement in the Iron Age it was the Khmer Empire in the 9th Century that lasted for a few centuries that was the real beginning of Cambodia

Traditional Khmer dress goes back many centuries; little has changed. Prior to the Khmer Empire the style of clothing showed major Indian influence but gradually things changed. Fashion has come and gone but often tradition has been revived and today Cambodian clothing is both colourful and traditional. A good Cambodia travel agency will introduce visitors to the local costumes.

Song and dance are an important part of life. In Asia, these things are often part of tradition. Cambodia tour packages involve sights and sounds, day and night. During a holiday that offers a comprehensive insight into Cambodia it is likely that song and dance will play a part.

Culture embraces a number of things; it affects the behaviour of groups of people, not necessarily a nation, and sometimes across national boundaries that did not exist through the ages. In the case of Cambodia, it is part of a wider geographical region, sometimes known as Indochina,

Cycling in Cambodia offers you the ultimate freedom to discover the multiple personalities of this vibrant South East Asian country