Revered by Cambodians from all walks of life, Phnom Kulen (means Mountain of Lychees in Khmer) is the birthplace of the Khmer civilization. King Jayavarman II chose Phnom Kulen to found the Khmer Empire and declare himself a Chakravarty (King of Kings) in 802 CE. The kings who came after him expanded the empire and … Read more
Located on the lower Mekong basin, Tonle’ Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Because of the seasonal changes, its size fluctuates. During the dry season, the lake shrinks as the water flows out of the lake into the rivers. During the wet season, the lake expands as the water flows into the lake from the rivers. and the water level rises as much as 30 feet. Thus, it acts as a natural reservoir.
Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and a transportation hub. This is where the most international travelers arrive in New Zealand. Location Civic Theatre Sky Tower Located in the Central Business District (CBD), the Sky Tower is one of the main tourist attractions in Auckland. With a height of over 1000 feet, it is … Read more
Te Puia Located within the city limits of Rotorua, Te Puia is home to some amazing geothermal activity, including boiling mud pools, hot springs, and geysers. Te Pui is also the area where the Maori settled in the 1300s and have been living there ever since. The people from the Te Arawa tribe made their … Read more
The Maori are the New Zealand‘s indigenous people, whose ancestors arrived from Polynesia in the 1300s. Over the period of a few centuries, the language and traditions of the Polynesian settlers evolved into a new and unique culture. According to the oral traditions of the Maori people, the Maori ancestors came to the land of … Read more
Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island, Queenstown is a small town that caters mainly to tourists. Besides Lake Wakatipu, there are several amazing attractions in and around Queenstown. The mountain range aptly named The Remarkables is situated near Queenstown and is visible from the city. The main attractions within Fiordland … Read more
Fiordland National Park Covering an area of approximately 4000 square miles, the Fiordland National Park contains glaciers, mountains, valleys, rivers, forests, lakes, and fiords (fjords). It was established in 1952 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Location The Fiordland National Park is located on the southwest region of New Zealand’s South … Read more
Milford Sound Located on the northern end of Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is a natural wonder with spectacular landscapes and scenery. It is a narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs that seem to rise suddenly from the water. Many million years ago, the Milford Sound inlet used to be a valley. The … Read more
The Hobbiton Movie Set is where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie series were filmed and was it was created by their director Peter Jackson. The movie set became a huge tourist attraction after it was made a permanent feature in this location in 2010.There are day tours both for Auckland and Rotorua to this place. It takes about 2 hours to visit the set.
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