Showing posts with label Cambodia Cyclo Tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cambodia Cyclo Tour. Show all posts

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Tourism Indochina: Tourist in Phnom Penh Likes Traveling by Cyclos

Tourism Indochina: Tourist in Phnom Penh Likes Traveling by Cyclos


Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security, politics, economics, cultural heritage, and diplomacy of Cambodia.

Once known as the “Pearl of Asia”, it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s. Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, are significant global and domestic tourist destinations for Cambodia. Founded in 1434, the city is noted for its beautiful and historical architecture and attractions. There are a number of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards.
Situated on the banks of the TonlĂ© Sap, Mekong and Bassac rivers, the Phnom Penh metropolitan area is home to more than 2 million of Cambodia’s population of over 14 million. The city is the wealthiest and most populous city in Cambodia and is home to the country’s political hub.

The common name for tricycle rickshaws, as used in Vietnam and Cambodia; a form of public transport consisting of a tricycle with the passenger compartment up front. Seats up to three passengers.

Less-than-brave tourists might want to avoid the cyclo’s low speeds and high exposure to city traffic, but intrepid travelers will appreciate the cyclo’s convenience and amazing ability to weave through congested streets.

Tourist in Phnom Penh likes traveling by cyclos to see the good view of the city: Foreign tourists who come to visit Phmon Penh prefer riding the cyclos to see the view of the city because the fare of riding is cheap and it is easy to take photograph.


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Monday, October 31, 2011

Tourism Indochina: The cyclo tour : A special activities feature in Phnom Penh Cambodia

Tourism Indochina: The cyclo tour : A special activities feature in Phnom Penh Cambodia

(Tourism Indochina:Date : 2008-08-01):

Cyclo tour is one among other famous tours in Phnom Penh that provide economically the best way to view the landscape in the city and contribute to the poor in urban area.


Cyclo is the common name for tricycle rickshaws and is a common form of public transport in Cambodia, consisting of a tricycle with the passenger compartment up front. Cyclos (pronounced see-cloe) are an integral part of the Phnom Penh landscape. These iconic vehicles, first introduced in 1936, remain one of the best and most economical ways to see the city. Cyclo drivers, however, is among the poorest of the urban poor in Cambodia. The exact number of cyclo drivers in Phnom Penh is not known because of the transient nature of the work, but there are nearly 1,400 registered members in Cyclo centre, a local NGO providing basic support and social services to the drivers.


The tourists will be recommended to the tourist site in Phnom Penh where the cyclo drivers can meet. To view the landscape of Phnom Penh, cyclo tour can be a better choice. Cyclo tour not only immerse you the real situation in the busy city of Phnom Penh but also help enhance living standard for cyclo drivers through economical contribution. This form of economic contribution helps the poor and plays role in sustainable tourism development by providing opportunity to local residents to get involved in business tourism.


Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and country’s commercial, economical and political hub. It is also a gateway to an exotic land. Phnom Penh City has several cultural and historical attractions including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Killing Fields. If you travel to Phnom, DO NOT miss cyclo tour, which is a rare and special activities feature in Phnom Penh. This tour will make you experience the real Cambodia in the city and it won’t disappoint you!

==> Watch a video of Cyclo tour in Phnom Penh, Cambodia:



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