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Royal Palace   Phnom Penh

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

 95 Reviews  Well worth a visit when in Phomh Penh,the palace and gardens are amazing but try and get here early as you can as it gets busy and very hot later in the day. The Royal Palace was constructed over a... 

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Angkor Wat   Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat

 222 Reviews  The actual Angkor Wat temple complex itself (which is only one of many in the park,) is amazing. Built early - mid 12th century C.E. by Srryavarman 11 as a Hindu temple. This temple complex is... 

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Killing Fields   Phnom Penh

Killing Fields, Phnom Penh

 55 Reviews  There used to be a orchard and a Chinese graveyard. The place is located about 17 km south of Phnom Penh. Nowadays it is the best-known and one of the most visited of the sites known as The Killing... 

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Sunset at Bakheng Hill   Angkor Wat

Sunset at Bakheng Hill, Angkor Wat

 40 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... 

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Tuol Sleng Museum   Phnom Penh

Tuol Sleng Museum, Phnom Penh

 76 Reviews  I feel great sad and sorrow for all victims of this the most cruel, inexcusable and unforgivable human's action, murder of own fellow citizens. There are not exact figures how many were tortured and... 

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Angkor Thom   Angkor Wat

Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat

 120 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... 

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National Museum   Phnom Penh

National Museum, Phnom Penh

 50 Reviews  The National Museum (Sala Rachana) is a nice place to visit, there more than 10 000 of objects telling Cambodian story from the 4th -13th centuries and it's the largest museum of history in Cambodia.... 

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Ta Phrom   Angkor Wat

Ta Phrom, Angkor Wat

 60 Reviews  This temple complex, made famous by the film "Tomb Raider", is indeed unique, due the the different tree growth. Built mid 12th - early 13th century by Jayavarman V11, this was yet another Buddhist... 

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Wat Phnom   Phnom Penh

Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh

 50 Reviews  Wat Phnom (The Mountain Pagoda in Eglish, because it is on the only hill of Phnom Penh) is a Buddhist temple (wat). It was built in 1373 and stands 27 meters above the ground. It is the tallest... 

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Banteay Srei   Angkor Wat

Banteay Srei, Angkor Wat

 33 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.... 

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Central Market - Psah Thmay   Phnom Penh

Central Market - Psah Thmay, Phnom Penh

 18 Reviews  As all around in Asia, one of the best places to visit is local market. As coming from a grey and sterile country, I am always, again and again, surprised about the amount of stuff I never knew exist,... 

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Lake Tonle Sap   Angkor Wat

Lake Tonle Sap, Angkor Wat

 21 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... 

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Silver Pagoda   Phnom Penh

Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

 33 Reviews  The Silver Pagoda is located on the North side of the Royal Palace complex. The official name is Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot, but is called the Silver Pagoda because the floor is covered with 5,329... 

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Prah Khan   Angkor Wat

Prah Khan, Angkor Wat

 19 Reviews  Constructed late 12th Century C.E. - Buddhist. This is a highly explorable monastic complex. Built by King Jayavarman V11. Lots to see here, you can see buddhist images that have been altered during... 

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Independence Monument   Phnom Penh

Independence Monument, Phnom Penh

 21 Reviews  The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) was inaugurated on November 9, 1962 to celebrate the independence from the French in 1953, but now also serving as a cenotaph to Cambodia’s war dead. The... 

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Neak Pean   Angkor Wat

Neak Pean, Angkor Wat

 15 Reviews  This is a small island temple, The central Temple sits at the centre of a cross, or lotus pattern of 8 pools. Constructed late 12th century C.E. - Buddhist. You cannot get to the actual temple, just... 

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Wat Ounalom   Phnom Penh

Wat Ounalom, Phnom Penh

 13 Reviews  When you visit Wat Onualom, don't forget to wall around their alleys. There are many local residents and monks live inside the compound. The houses inside the compound comes with different... 

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Tonle Sap   Phnom Penh

Tonle Sap, Phnom Penh

 8 Reviews  They are popular with some visitors. Local tourist boats are available for hire on the riverfront in Phnom Penh and can usually be arranged on the spot for between USD10 and USD20 an hour, depending... 

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Architecture   Phnom Penh

Architecture, Phnom Penh

 9 Reviews  A Frizz Restaurant web page has an interesting discussion of the French Colonial architecture in Phnom Penh. It talks about the famous rococo palace "fixer-upper" that I used in my introduction. The... 

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Russian Market   Phnom Penh

Russian Market, Phnom Penh

 5 Reviews  You can spend a few hours wandering around the Russian Market buying souvenirs. I settled for 6 silk shirts and some well carved wooden items, but unfortunately the silk shirts were of inferior... 

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Sisowath Quay   Phnom Penh

Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh

 3 Reviews  This is one of the most beautiful river walks in phnom Penh because it is facing the Royal Palace. There are palm trees along the river walk and a yellow building as a restaurants serving Chinese... 

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Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument   Phnom Penh

Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, Phnom Penh

 4 Reviews  Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument is located on streets between Street 7 and Sothearos Blvd. It was built in the late 1970s by the communist regime that took power after the Cambodian-Vietnamese... 

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Countryside   Phnom Penh

Countryside, Phnom Penh

 2 Reviews  Outside Phnom Penh you can visit small villages where traditional crafts like weaving are still carried out. The workshop is usually underneath the houses and several ladies will work there... 

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4D/3N Itinerary in Siem Reap, Cambodia

by leahdominguiano

MarLeah’s Itinerary:Day 1Morning: 1) South Gate of Angkor Thom អង្គរធំ2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន, Baphuon ប្រាសាទបាពួន, Phimeanakas ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស, Terrace of the Elephants ព្រះលានជល់ដំរី).Lunch at a restaurant near Angkor WatAfternoon:3) Victory Gate of Angkor Thom (optional – the same as Item #1)4) Thommanon5) Ta Keo (short visit)6) Ta Prohm (Angelina Jolie) ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្ម7) Sunset at Angkor Wat (best time would...

Angkor Wat
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Take a slow boat to Battambang

by Merebin

Travelling past floating villages and local fishing boats sporting nets filled with snakes and fish, this is an unforgettable way to travel between towns. Beware though, if the water levels are low the trip takes hours longer than when the levels are high.

Floating village
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum

by Merebin

The Landmine Museum makes for a worthwhile detour while in Siem Reap - the museum is an interesting and moving reminder of the horrors of Cambodia's civil war. Created by Aki Ra, a former child soldier conscripted to the Khmer Rouge and later a landmine de-miner, the museum provides a real insight into the effects of land mining. Aki Ra also runs a school and accommodation for Cambodian children who have been affected by land mines, and there are several ways to contribute if you so wish.Getting there from Siem Reap is easy - just hire a tuk tuk and driver. Entry to the museum is approximately $3 for foreigners.

Cycle around Angkor Wat

by Merebin

There are plenty of places to hire bicycles from in Siem Reap - including most traveller hostels. It is a reasonably short and easy ride along flat roads to the Angkor Wat complex, and cycling means you can go at your own pace without having a driver waiting for you (it's cheaper, too!). The one downside is that some of the more far flung temples are a little too distant to get to this way.

Killing Fields

by martensd

While it's been a few years ago that I visited the Killing Fields, it is something I will never forget.I have long ago visited Dacau Concentration Camp in Germany, I found the killing fields to be even more disturbing.It was more in your face, made more so by the fact that while walking around, we discovered human bones and clothing only partially buried. The temple that was built to house the human skulls and clothing of the victims makes to realize the inhumanity to man.We made the trip out the the Killing Fields, Choeung Ek on the backs of motor scooters with our Cambodian guides. These two young men were terrific, guiding us night and day for three days.That is a very long trip considering it is only about 15K, on the back of a little scooter over some unpaved roads.The trip to the site I believe took us well over an hour and when we arrived we discovered what at first seemed like a...

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Coconuts

by Melisin

There are small cafees serving cold drinks and Cambodian foods in almost every temple entrance in Angkor .. (See my before and after eating coconut photos in my cambodia pages:) Although the merchants are very very insisting to serve a drink for you, ne ma problem.. it is always great experience to talk with Cambodian local people who are always helpful with a lot of things. and offcourse best opportunity to practise some Cambodian, Khmer language. it is absouletly great to enjoy some leisure between the temple visits under the sun..

delicious coconuts
The Angkor Temples

by Maria81

My travels to Angkor:I have visited Angkor on a 4-day trip for my birthday, in October 2009. The amount of time I had was quite limited but I did manage to see the main sights. Still, a return is definitely being considered!Things to do in Angkor:The magnificent Angkor Wat - the showpiece of the area. Ta Prohm, left to the (now civilised) jungle with its 'Tomb Raider' associations. The Bayon with its multitide of faces said to represent the ancient Khmer kings. The Angkor Thom area. Other temples - the better known Preah Khan, East Mebon, Banteay Srei, Thomannon, Banteay Kdei and Pre Rup. The man-made lake of Sra Srang. And the lesser known temples - like Ta Som, Lolei, Chau Say Tevoda, and Neak Pean. Plan to watch at least a couple of the magnificent sunrises (unfortunately, very early!) and sunsets (thankfully, not too late!).Choice of Hotel:Le Medirien Angkor in Siem Reap

HIRE A "MOTO" FOR A CHEAP WAY TO GET ABOUT

by DennyP

CAMBODIA Well, the most inexpensive and practical way to get about on my budget when in Cambodia was the "Moto" Remorque. This is a Motor-Cycle that pulls a very colourful and well fitted out trailer. These trailers can hold usually four. I hired my "Moto" for three days as that was the amount of time that I wanted to spend exploring Angkor Wat. The price I negotiated for the three day hire included pick-up, all waiting times and return to my Hotel. This was I found to be an exceptionally good deal over the three days . The driver being local is also very knowledgeable and can advise you on most things that are important. He was very reliable and was where he said he would be always. Note:* The price you negotiate will depend on your bargaining skills and BEFORE you enter the vehicle to start your journey, MAKE SURE that you have agreed on a "complete price" for everything involved in...

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Angkor Thom

by petert51

Angkor Thom is a ruined citadel several kilometres north of Angkor Wat. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries Angkor Thom encloses a rectangular area of nine square kilometers and at its peak may have held a population of over 100,000, living in tiled or thatched houses. The complex was bounded by walls and a moat. Bridge with Naga balustrades lead to each of the gates of the city and each gate is crowned with 4 giant faces. While Angkor Wat is Hindu in inspiration, Angkor Thom is a three-dimensional representation of Buddhist cosmology. The Bayon Temple lies in the middle of Angkor Thom and is best known for the gigantic face sculptures that adorn its thirty-seven surviving towers. The structure is simply amazing. What at first appears to be a random pile of stone blocks actually consists of massive stones shaped into fluid sculptures, without apparent use of cement or...

Gate to Angkor Thom
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The Bayon - Angkor Thom

by worldkiwi

The Bayon is part of Angkor Thom. Many tourists prefer to stop here in the early morning, to take photos of the temple in the light of that time of day. I spent an afternoon wandering around the haunting ruins of the bayon where huge smiling faces carved on the towers gaze down at you from every angle. I popped back the next morning to get a shot of the temple's stones infused with the sunrise.

Big Brother is watching you at The Bayon!
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La Residence d'Angkor  Siem Reap

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