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Many options for hotels, restaurants, tours and guides
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Many tourists, tuk tuk drivers, and higher prices than other parts of Cambodia
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Gateway to the Angkor temple complex
davidjo Says: Just like to mention it is best to go as early as possible to avoid the crowds, and even a better idea to start at TA PROHM at Angkor Thom, mainly because all the tour groups seem to visit in a specific order, so i found it particularly busy late morning, but if you go early...
davidjo Says: While in Cambodia you should take the opportunity to see the Aspara Dancing and you can catch a free show every night at the Temple Bar in Pub Street. Cannot quite remember when the show begins but just enter the bar and go upstairs to where the stage is. Order a meal here,...
ancient_traveler Says: Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex. Full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. For a short period it was also the residence of King Jayavarman VII during the...
ancient_traveler Says: Intentionally left partially unrestored, massive fig and silk-cotton trees grow from the towers and corridors offering some of the best ‘tree-in-temple’ photo opportunities at Angkor. Flocks of noisy parrots flit from tree to tree adding to the jungle atmosphere. Ta Prohm is...
ancient_traveler Says: It was originally constructed over the site of an earlier temple, and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under Jayavarman VII. As with other works of Jayavarman VII's era, it is a tightly packed architectural muddle, which like Bayon, suffered from several changes in the...
ancient_traveler Says: Huge temple-mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom. Largely collapsed and in ruined condition, the main temple area is undergoing extensive restoration and is not open to the public. The exterior entry gate and elevated walkway are open. Note the unique animal carvings at the...
ancient_traveler Says: The construction of this temple mountain on Phnom Bakheng (Bakheng Hill), the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area, marked the move of the capital of the Khmer empire from Roluos to Angkor in the late 9th century AD. It served as King Yasovarman I's...
ancient_traveler Says: The giant stone faces of Bayon have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. There are 37 standing towers, most but not all sporting four carved faces oriented toward the cardinal points. Who the faces represent is a matter...
ancient_traveler Says: Angkor Thom (Big Angkor) is a 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian empire. After Jayavarman VII recaptured the Angkorian capital from the Cham invaders in 1181, he began a massive building campaign across the empire, constructing Angkor...
ancient_traveler Says: New unique, big-stage show, unlike any other performance in Cambodia. A laser, dance and 3D spectacular, tracing the history of Angkor and the mystery of the smile of Angkor. Large comfortably air-conditioned theater. Attached restaurant. Come early for dinner and se the...
1 Review and 310 Opinions The hotel is simply splendid. The spa is the ideal manner for relaxing after a long sightseeing of...
1 Review and 499 Opinions Rooms are a quite big size, clean and comfortable. We Stayed at this place for 4 nights. staff are...
DEAD FISH TOWER: CRAZY BUILDING
davidjo Says: This is a strange building on Sivatha Street with floors on different levels, with low tables and cushions. You even pass by a pool full of crocodiles on the way to the toilet. the food is excellent here and there are Aspara Dance performances on a small stage too. Even if...
many pubs and restaurants: HAPPY HOUR
davidjo Says: If you are a beer drinker you will enjoy the area around pub street and the market as many places offer "Happy Hour" and no matter what time of day it is you will find a cheap beer somewhere on offer.
VIVA RESTAURANT: SURPRISE, SURPRISE-MEXICAN FOOD
davidjo Says: I discovered this restaurant by chance as i had to find a toilet very quickly indeed, so after rushing in i decided to have a drink, perused the menu and ordered tortillas and burritos. When i lived in the USA we frequented many Mexican Restaurants but the food here was the...
ancient_traveler Says: After the sun goes down, the focus shifts firmly a block east of the Old Market to the 'Pub Street' and the nearby alleys, so named for the numerous and varied restaurants and pubs that line Street 8. These days Pub Street is packed end to end with restaurants, boutiques,...
davidjo Says: Now that the road is finally surfaced bus travel to Poipet is easy by bus, taking less than 3 hours. At Poipet you will probably have to take a smaller bus to the border then walk across. Then you can get a tuk-tuk to either the bus station or train station.
davidjo Says: I found the best way to visit Angkor Wat was to rent a bicycle and ride out to the ruins before 7am. Yes, it is hot, yes, it is hard work, but with your guidebook in hand and good planning the night before i think it is far better than tuk-tuks, elephants etc. The info in...
ancient_traveler Says: The Old Market is themost visited by tourists, offering the deepest selection of souvenirs and curios of any of the traditional markets. The 2 Thnou Street side of the market is a mix of local and tourist vendors, some offering souvenirs, others specializing in clothing,...
aberacadabra Says: If you've been to a "cultural village" in neighboring Thailand - such as Phuket Fantasea or the like, the Cambodian Cultural Village is quite a boring let down. For the price of $11/$12 foreigners have to pay - it's not worth it at all. Your 12 bucks is better off spent at...
ancient_traveler Says: The sun can be intense so bring a hat, sunglasses and perhaps sunscreen. Wear light, airy, covering clothing to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes. Wear practical shoes for climbing narrow steps and walking on uneven surfaces. You should have mosquito repellent...
aberacadabra Says: Over the course of your sojourn in Siem Reap, you will be constantly hounded by just about every Khmer to buy trinkets/souvenirs. Rather than expressing your anger, just ignore them and walk away. At least they're not begging or worse, stealing.
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TAKING BUS IN THE COUNTRY - I met a Japanese guy recently, 19th September 2011 who BOUGHT ticket for Siem Reap to Pakse Lao by the CAMBODIA - LAO EXPRESS BUS. The bus was suppose to leave Siem Reap bus station at 5:30 am. He was...
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Q: I just broke my digital camera the last night in Bangkok, I am in Koh Chang now and I can not find a place to buy a digital camera...
A: This has come up a few times over the years. The most recent reply on Thorn Tree Travel is "The Best place for camera gear in Siem Reap is the Siem Reap Thmei photo shop...
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Portal for Angkor Temple Complex But Nice Itself
I was in Siem Reap on 18-24 Mar 09. The bus from Phnom Penh arrived after dark on the 18th and my flight to Kuala Lumpur left early on the 24th. This left me five full days to see the Angkor area....
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Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, and the place to stay when visiting the Angkor region. It is easy to get here--the airport is only a few miles from town,...
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Siem Reap, means the 'Defeat of Siam' and is the gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park, and other heritage attractions. The town is centered around the Siem Reap river and has several French...
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Backpacking in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the city close to the famous temples of Angkor Wat. It's in Siem Reap the tourists stay overnight. You will find a lot of hotels at all price levels, restaurants and shopping areas.
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The best Indian Restaurant in Siem Reap
We thought we would give it a try after Saw this restaurant previously reviewed on websites and as we got recommendations about it from my Soria Moria Boutique Hotel too, where we stayed for few...
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