More than just a kite, the Khlaeng Aek is a masterpiece of Khmer craftsmanship, storytelling, and spiritual symbolism — a living tradition that still echoes in the skies of Siem Reap during the Cambodia Traditional Khlaeng Aek and Freestyle Kite Festival.
Sarus Crane: Cambodia’s Majestic Sky Dancer
Known in Khmer as ក្រៀល (Kriel), the Sarus Crane is one of Cambodia’s most awe-inspiring wild treasures. Standing between 150 and 180 centimeters tall, it holds the title of the world’s tallest flying bird—often eye to eye with the average Cambodian adult.
Angkor Wat: A Sacred Symphony of Stone and Sky
Explore Angkor Wat—the world’s largest religious monument and a timeless masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Discover its record-breaking scale, spiritual meaning, and lasting legacy in Cambodia’s heart.
Cambodia Ranks World’s Highest Number of Landmine Victims
Explore Cambodia’s journey from being the world’s highest per capita victim of landmines to becoming a global leader in humanitarian demining. Discover how resilience, international cooperation, and peacekeeping efforts drive its path toward recovery.
Largest Madison Dance with 2,015 Participants Achieved in Cambodia
Discover how Cambodia set a Guinness World Record with the largest Madison dance featuring 2,015 synchronized participants. Explore the cultural significance and community spirit behind this remarkable achievement.
World’s Largest Sticky Rice Cake Cooked in Cambodia
Discover Cambodia’s Guinness World Record-breaking Num Ansorm, the largest sticky rice cake ever made. Learn about this delicious cultural milestone, regional variations, and the communal spirit behind it.
Tonle Sap: Southeast Asia’s Greatest Lake That Flows Backwards
Discover Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake with a unique reversed flow. Explore its rich biodiversity, vital role in Cambodian life, and why preserving this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve matters.
Cambodia and Laos Share the World’s Widest Rapids
Cambodia and Laos share the Guinness World Record for the world’s widest rapids, where the Mekong River surges across 11–14 km during monsoon season—doubling Niagara Falls’ flow rate.
World’s Record of the Longest Circus Show Awarded to Cambodia
Cambodia set a Guinness World Record for the longest circus show with a 24-hour, 10-minute performance by Phare Ponleu Selpak — a stunning celebration of resilience, art, and cultural pride.
The Modern Royal Who Held the Most State Roles in History: King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia
King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia holds the Guinness World Record for most state roles held by a modern royal—11 key leadership positions across six decades of historic political transformation.
