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The Cambodian people are incredibly friendly. Torn by the recent events of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, they are rebuilding their society and welcome the tourist trade to boost their economy. Walk around the Riverfront at night, for some great food and cheap Angkor beer and stop into the Foreign Correspondent Club for a drink from their terrace bar, and to see photos of the media through the war. You have to head out to the Killing Fields cemetary to see the sites of the mass graves - to get in touch with the pain that the Cambodians have felt. And visit S-21, the Tuol Sleng Prison where so many prisoners were held. Word of warning - don't give money to the begging children - they are exploited by adults who take the money. Either buy them food or donate time or money to one of the many charites set up in Phnom Penh to help the children.

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Great for: History/Culture, Budget Travel

Last Visit: October 2005

23 November 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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