Joanna James
Cambodia is one of the most underrated destinations you can visit in South East Asia. This sprawling country is full of amazing scenery and great activities for you to try out. Here're the top 5 outdoor activities you should seek out if you're ever in Cambodia.
The Tonle Sap Lake is one of the most popular attractions to visit in Cambodia – perhaps surpassed only by the famous Angkor Wat Temple Complex. Siem Reap's great lake is a fantastic location to visit and the perfect option for a relaxing cruise. Here you'll see fascinating sights – from rare wildlife to the unique people who live at the lake in floating homes. Travel to the lake early in order to witness the locals setting off on their daily fishing trips while being treated to the dawn chorus of wading birds. As you cruise along the less populated areas of the lake, keep your eyes peeled for the tell-tale eyes and nostrils of the lake's top predator – the rare Siamese crocodile. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Mekong giant catfish – one of the largest freshwater fish found in the world.
Constant cycling during a vacation is a great way to see spectacular sights while also getting in an important daily workout. Here in Cambodia, there are a number of excellent locations to go cycling in. Whether you're staying at one of the Angkor luxury hotels – such as the Anantara Angkor Resort – or somewhere near the outskirts of Phnom Penh, there's bound to be great places to cycle through nearby. Whatever your choice may be, you won't get a better opportunity to breathe in some fresh air, work up a sweat, and spot some beautiful scenery.
If you're looking for your latest adrenaline fix here in Cambodia; your best bet would be to try some exhilarating quad racing along the country's off-road tracks and fields. As with cycling, there are a number of great options on where to go – make a choice based on what you're most excited to see. There are plenty of service providers to choose from as well. What's more, if you're feeling a bit uneasy, you can hire a guide to ride along with you till you get the hang of things.
Riding zip lines is another exciting outdoor activity you can try out here. Once more, there are plenty of options available to you – however, ziplining across the Angkor complex is by far the best available choice. The activity might seem a bit dangerous at first – especially if you haven't tried it before – but once the initial few seconds pass, you'll be having a great time.
Cambodia is home to a number of endangered primates. This includes the rare northern yellow-cheeked gibbon. Very few of these marvellous primates still roam free in the wild and catching sight of them in their natural habitat can be a truly special experience. You can make trips to Bang Lung and trek across the jungle to spot these primates.
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