Exciting Gifts from the Land of Temples

Exquisite Silver Jewelry, Intricately Crafted Sculptures, or Dried Seafood from Lake Toba are the Fascinating Gifts You Should Bring as Souvenirs in Cambodia.

Aside from exploring the mysterious temples and idyllic islands, when visiting Cambodia, remember to indulge in its distinctive cuisine.

1. Palm Sugar

Palm sugar, a characteristic plant, grows abundantly in the land of temples. Sugar made from palm trees has a mild taste, perfect for cooking. Vietnamese tourists often buy palm sugar to bring back as gifts for friends and family. Quality palm sugar should be in liquid form, with a thick consistency and a golden yellow color. This unique color enhances the appearance of dishes, giving them a beautiful golden hue.

To produce palm sugar, local residents use a special straw tube every night to collect sweet sap from the young buds of palm trees, gathering liters of sweet liquid. This liquid is then condensed into raw sugar.

2. Dried Fish from Lake Biển Hồ

In Cambodian markets, you can easily buy dried fish as gifts, such as dried snakehead fish or barramundi, priced between 200,000 to 300,000 dong. These large pieces, firm and not too salty, are perfect for frying, grilling, pairing with drinks, or mixing with rice. According to many travelers, the fish from Lake Biển Hồ tends to be sweeter and more aromatic than locally dried ones.

3. Dried Snake

At first glance, you wouldn't recognize this as snake meat. Dried snake is meticulously prepared—snakes are caught, gutted, skinned, deboned, marinated, and then air-dried. When eaten, you'll notice the meat's chewiness and firmness. It's usually sold for about 300,000 dong per kilogram.

4. Siem Reap Beef Sausage

Beef sausage made from pork is a dish not unfamiliar to Vietnamese, especially those from the southern regions. However, the flavor of Siem Reap sausage will surprise you with its meat selection and preparation. Travelers will appreciate its fatty, sweet, and crunchy texture. They're typically priced at around 250,000 dong per kilogram.

Additionally, a unique specialty that many tourists desire to purchase as gifts when visiting here is Siem Reap beef sausage. These sausage pieces are fragrant, firm, not overly fatty, and have a distinctive flavor.

5. Silk Products Made from Cambodian Silk

Silk products made from Cambodian silk are crafted using traditional handcrafted methods, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of this country. You can order a set of silk clothing and have it ready within 24 hours.

6. Silver Jewelry

The intricately crafted and visually stunning silver items are highly appealing gifts for many people when visiting this land. In Cambodia, silver products are widely used in ceremonies, as jewelry, decorations, and household furnishings. The price of silver jewelry is reasonable, suitable for travelers to buy as gifts for friends and family.

7. Khmer Scarves

The distinctive checkered scarf of the Khmer people has become a popular item chosen by many travelers to Cambodia, priced at 2-10 USD depending on quality. These scarves are often worn on the head, draped around the neck, and occasionally used as a wrap-around dress for women.

8. Sculpture Products

The unique architectural and sculptural art of the land of temples has been evidenced through a series of famous works, notably the Angkor complex. Thus, sculptures on stone, wood, bronze, and even silver, crafted by skilled artisans, become exquisite. Commonly purchased figures include Buddha statues, Apsaras, and the four-faced Bayon statue.

According to VnExpress

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Source: Travel Handbook Mytour