Cambodian war museum is a commemorative structure which brings back memories of an ugly war period. It is a well known fact that Cambodia faced a crucial war in the recent history and its scars still remain in the land of Cambodia. The war museum houses proof for a rough session of life of the Cambodian community. However now it has become a famous tourist destination attracting quite a number of travelers from around the world. The museum too has become a famous tourist attraction especially because of the displays of the war time artifacts.
The museum is filled with mines which were used back then and is displayed in a very informative manner with all relevant details tagged on to it. The official war of Cambodia ended on the year 1979 but however the civil war kept going on until 1990 and there were countless numbers of victims who faced the brutal Cambodian civil war. If you get the chance of dropping by this place which lies on the road to the airport you would get the opportunity of getting a peek of a bygone era. Some areas of Cambodia still have land mines beneath its soil. Entrance to the museum is absolutely free but donations are welcome at all times.
A visitor is sure to find it valuable and with great history which brings forth the sad and hard times of people because of the battles between Khmer Rouge and Cambodia. The museum is run by a boy who was himself a soldier during the war. He explains everything with his own experience which makes it even more real and exciting. Mines, weapons, costumes that were worn during the ugly times are still preserved to remember the ones who died on behalf of the country. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is a Siem Reap Hotel chosen by all Siem Reap travelers who choose to stop by the museum. To have a great tour around Siem Reap one should give a try to one Hotel Siem Reap to experience the great hospitality and services provided through the many luxury hotels.