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One of the 7 Wonders of the World, amazing cultural experiences
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Ubiquitous Saleskids, Poverty, Almost Unbearable Heat, Dust.
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Have to be here and be witness of one of the seven wonders
277 Reviews We started our tour with Angkor Wat. This is just one of the many Angkor temples in Siem Reap. It took us more than one hour to see everything here. The tour guide vividly explained everything we need to know about this place. According to him, this place was built in 12th century. It was built...
48 Reviews To catch a spectacular sunset, climb the steps leading up to Bakheng hill. The colours are very rich and deep. It feels like a big social event as there will be plenty of other tourists waiting for the magic hour. Just watch your step as you are coming down in the fading light.
146 Reviews The four tiers of aspara here are incredible. They are more than 700 years old but many are extremely well preserved, likely to be a result of them having been covered over by the front wall. Extraordinary that these figures were simply covered over. It is believed that this was undertaken to...
79 Reviews Ta Phrom was formerly called the royal monastery, dedicated to the former King's mother. THis temple was left to age in its natural state. Large trees have overgrown these structures and gives the temple its ancient stamp on it. Ta Phrom is also made famous by the Hollywood movie of Angelina...
26 Reviews somewhat of a surprise as i heard it was very tourisity,but the lake and flooded forrest is awesome and a highlight of our trip.we went with the recommended way in the lonely planets guide with the tara riverboat and opted for the full day tour including sunset,a guide picks you up from our...
60 Reviews Almost near the foot of Kulen Mountains, Bantaey Srei stands with its mix pink sandtone and wood temples with exquisite decorative carvings which have miniature resemblance of other Angkor Temples. These decorations represents its name which translates to Citadel of Women/Beauty. These wonderful...
22 Reviews This place appears to be a former Budhist university with its long narrow hallways and several small enclosures. However, history points to some evidence that this temple was constructed on the site of a major battle with Chams (or Muslim subjects of the Kingdom of Champa) and was dedicated to King...
16 Reviews Unlike most temples Neak Pean is a temple which consists of ponds in a crucifix formation. It is said to have miraculous healing from the four representations of the mouths of a lion, elephant, horse and ox (replaced by a man's face.
Sophea Angkor Pich Restaurant: Apsara dancing
schurman23 Says: This is a buffet restaurant. It has a large hotel type dining area and a stage where the apsara dancing is performed. You have to be seated in front if you want a good view of the dancers. The food are nice especially the chicken and the vegetables. Im not particularly fond...
schurman23 Says: We discovered this place on our second day as we stroll along the old market. It consisted of lines of restaurants and bars which cater to most tourists around. The price of the beer are somewhat standard .5$ and the food are reasonably competitive among the restaurants...
Tuktuk vs Cab: Tuktuk still the best!
schurman23 Says: Getting around the Angkor Temples by riding a tuktuk gives you a unique experience and great view of the surroundings. Tuktuk can take you anywhere even for farther temples such as the Rolous Group, Bateay Samrei or Pre Rup, and Tonle Sap. And the best part is that its...
schurman23 Says: We travelled from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap by bus. After much research we decided to take Mekong Express as it is the most reliable and safe bus from Ho Chi Minh at 21$. True enough we very much enjoyed the travel and the occasional stops, the bus assistant was very...
deeper_blue Says: You will probably get approached by groups of small children, when you stop for food or outside temples. They are often full of character and can have a decent conversation with you in English. Try not to buy from them as you are creating a circle of dependency. If you want...
ALWAYS CARRY PLENTY OF FRESH WATER
DennyP Says: When visiting this vast complex area of ANGKOR WAT , make sure that you ALWAYS carry plenty of bottled fresh drinking water .Due to the Extreme Temperatures that you will encounter here make sure that you have sufficient for your needs...Most of the temples and various...
SLLiew Says: When in Cambodia, do not go off the beaten track. There could be a lurking land mine that can explode, kill or maim. From past wars, there are still many unexploded landmines in the countryside of Cambodia. So be very careful not to stray off the path. There are still cases...
Free (and legal) guidebook to the temples
GrumpyDiver Says: http://www.theangkorguide.com/This is probably the best guide for the Khymer temples near Siem Reap, and the best news is that it is free. Just download it from the above link, at it's totally legal. It is the English translation of Maurice Glaize's 1944 book.
leffe3 Says: Surrounding the central temple are eight brick and sandstone towers, many of which are still covered with their original plasterwork. The remains were reclaimed from the encroaching jungle from which the new monastery was built.
leffe3 Says: Originally surrounded by a moat, the temple is a five-tiered affair, with carvings of elephants (some still standing) on the corners of the lower three levels.Equally impressive as the elephants are the lion statues, to be found at the base of the main stairwell leading up...
29 Reviews You need to buy your ticket for the temples yourself at the entrance. You can't miss as it is on the road from Siem Reap and there is only one road north. It costs $20 for a day $40 for 3 days and $60 for 7 days. It is not the cheapest, but it's definitely worth the money. If you are Cambodian it is...
22 Reviews Hi, Whatever the above 3 VT members said, are absolutely TRUE, believe me... You will just fall in love with the surroundings, and be lost in time. Singapore ? don't waste your time with places that are just competing to get you to part most of your money. Maybe go to Kuala Lumpur, Malacca or...
Plan a Angkor Wat vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Angkor Wat locals
Nothing fantastic about this hotel. A local hotel - very basic but clean hotel. Most of the guests are groups from Japan, Taiwan & Hong Kong. I was on a tour,...
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Q: What is the easiest route from Siem reap to Bangkok? Ive read about the Siem Reap(taxi)-Poipet(bus)-Aranyaprathet(train)-Bangkok...
A: Hi. For your info. Your info was correct but I have heard that there are microbus from bangkok to Poipet for casino "gaming people" not sure that It will serve tourist...
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One of the most beautiful and mysterious historical sites in the world. Located over 192 miles to the North-West of Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh. .
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Contrary to belief, the wonders of Angkor were never completely lost. It was the publication of Henri Mouhot's (1826-1861) Voyage a Siam et dans le Cambodge that led to his reputation as the...
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Having had the exquisite luck to be able to compare two visits here, I still hold that Angkor is the most impressive thing I have seen. It certainly is a different "type" of impressive from, say, the...
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I don't know why I was drawn to Angkor in the 1st place. Angkor always has the unexplained aura and mystique that beckons me. Cambodia is the 1st South East Asia country I ever venture out to (well......
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Facing to the west and stairway to heaven
Bagaimana caraku mengenangmu Melintasi kelima pilar meru Yang memaknai langit biru Di Phumi Siem Reab Sekaligus aksentuasi magis pada garis cakrawala [how can I remember you throughout the five...
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