32 Abandoned Resorts From a Bygone Era You Can Still Visit

7. The Tragic Tale of the Bokor Hill Station

Sculpture of Buddhist Goddess Lok Yeay Mao - 16 x 9 Photo - Bokor Hill Station - Near Kampot - Cambodia. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Adam Jones

High above the jungles of Cambodia, the Bokor Hill Station tells a story of colonial ambition and wartime devastation. Built by the French in the 1920s as a mountain retreat, the resort offered a cool escape from the tropical heat. However, political turmoil and conflict led to its abandonment, leaving behind a collection of eerie, mist-shrouded ruins. Today, the site is a popular destination for those seeking adventure and history, offering panoramic views and a haunting reminder of Cambodia's turbulent past. The crumbling casino and church serve as poignant symbols of a lost era.

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