United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Transport and Tourism Division

Cambodia

Phnom Penh (AH1/AH11) Phnom Penh is located at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac and Tônlé Sap which feeds into the lake of the same name. Once known as the Pearl of Asia but heavily damaged by war in the 1970s, the city is experiencing a renaissance. It has an exotic blend of Asian and European influence.

The Temples of Angkor, accessible from Siem Reap, (off AH1) Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 sq kilometres, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. Angkor Wat became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.