Relaxing Eco Resort in NW Cambodia

Located at the foot of Cardamom Mountains Memory Palace is a quiet eco-resort close to the Thai border. An ideal location for hiking in 1 of Southeast Asia's remaining wilderness, starting point for a trip or a relaxing Cambodian visa The space Memory Palace & Resort is an eco-tourism resort located at the foot of the Cardamom Mountains in Pailin, Cambodia. The resort spans 13 acres, lush and has 16 beautiful bungalow rooms, 3 unique traditional style thatched Eco-Lodges, a hilltop saltwater swimming pool, fully stocked bar & restaurant and conference room / exercise room. Memory is a hidden escape with inviting appeal, magnificent views of the countryside, clean fresh air and a refreshing breeze coming from the mountains. Our location provides the perfect environment for a variety of retreats, peaceful relaxation, personal rejuvenation or adventurous outdoor activities. Guest access Pailin, known for pearl mining, is on the Thai-Cambodian border. Pailin is 4 hours from Bangkok, 3 hours from Pattaya, 5 hours from Phnom Penh, 3 hours from Siem Reap and 1 hour from Battambang. Commanding the northern access to the Cardamom Mountains, Pailin has abundant ecotourism opportunities. Cardamom Mountains is one of Southeast Asia's best preserved natural areas. With a wide range of leisure activities naturally, you can enjoy cycling, trekking, hiking, viewing landscapes, and engaging with the local livelihood activities such as agricultural activities will immerse you in a combination of real community life experiences and nature tourism in Pailin, an unexplored wealth of treasures yet. Whether a visa runs on retreat, on a tour of Cambodia or the desert in search of adventure, you will always find a warm welcome at Memory Palace & Resort. Other things to note A refreshing change to the busy hubs of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Pailin is an unspoiled city that gives visitors a glimpse into the actual lifetime of the eleven Cambodian war-torn areas. Pailin sits in the Cardamom mountain range, which is very peaceful, majestic and beautiful, and is recognized for its history, fantasy land, former Khmer Rouge stronghold, waterfalls, greenery, fruit farms and rubies, sapphires, topaz and opals. The fresh and clean air, mountains, and a fantastic view make trekking, hiking and cycling in green areas empowering and relaxing at the same time. In addition, swimming on the basis of remote waterfalls in the area is a perfect escape and perfect for happy memories. Before the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia, Pailin was known as a country rich in gemstones, timber and fruit tree orchards. During the French colonial days, Pailin was home to a wide range of coffee and rubber plantations set-up by the French protectorate government. In the late 1970s, Pailin was a prosperous city originating from the extensive logging and pearl deposits in the surrounding landscape. Because of its abundant natural resources, it was one of the first cities invaded by the Khmer Rouge when they began their major offensive against the national government. Until the end of 1996, Pailin was a great Khmer Rouge stronghold. Khmer Rouge and traded gems with Thailand timber to survive. It is said that 70% of the area's older men were advocates of the Khmer Rouge, but none of the fighters who have yet to be prosecuted. Until the end of 2007, Pailin was home to Pol Pot's second brother, 2, Nuon Chea and brother no. 3, Ieng Sary and his wife Ieng Thearith, former Minister of Social Affairs, and former Head of State, Khieu Samphan, before they were arrested, detained and indicted by the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal. There are still hundreds of bullet holes in the walls of the old buildings, and they serve as a reminder of the Khmer Rouge war against Cambodia's peace-loving people. Pailin Province is the newest and second smallest province in Cambodia with 803 square kilometers. Before reintegration in 1996, the population was 17,850 people in Pailin. 17 years later, the population in this area is 70,000 people. Pailin, historically known for pearl mining and processing, is recovering from its war-torn past. Modern Pailin is transforming into an agricultural production center. More interestingly, Pailin has a great potential for ecotourism with its command of the northern entrance to the Cardamom Mountains' waterfalls, rivers, forests and a rich wildlife untouched. Visitors to the Pailin area can experience the moving memorial at the Well of Shadows and learn first hand how ordinary Cambodians lived during this period and survived. With a wide range of leisure activities naturally, you can enjoy cycling, trekking, hiking, viewing landscapes, and engaging with the local livelihood activities as agricultural activities will immerse you in a combination of real community life experiences and nature tourism in Pailin, an unexplored wealth of treasures yet.