Kompong Cham, a former French residential and commercial centre on the west bank of the Mekong River, is lauded for its charming tranquillity preserved for enthusiasts of relaxation and peace. Take the opportunity to touch the town’s colonial past at the French-style structures and receive a friendly discount from some of the lively souvenir shops. Kompong Cham also boasts the Angkorian temple complex of Nokor Wat, constructed in the 11th century. In the ground of the pagoda lay remains of the victims killed by the Khmer Rouge.