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Traditional boats cross the Mekong River at dusk. Famed for its endangered giant catfish, which can grow nearly ten feet (three meters) long, the Mekong River has always played an important role in Cambodian culture.
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The daily rhythms of ancient Angkor Wat, capital of the famed Khmer kingdom, come to life with an interactive time line, photo gallery, and feature article from National Geographic magazine.
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Visit Angkor Wat, an ancient, abandoned city in the heart of the Cambodian jungle.
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Take a trip and explore the Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia from Angkor Wat, the capital of the region's ancient Khmer empire, to Phnom Penh, the modern-day capital city.
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The royal city of Loang Prabong in Laos is also known as the “City of the Golden Buddha,” which offers visitors an array of lovely temples and a serene pace.


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