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February 18, 2007
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by duncan stuart (3 points)
March 26, 2004
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by giorgio
Angkor Wat
Edit ThisAngkor Wat
photo by: Out of the Grey
Probably the reason why tourists come to Siem Reap in the first place.
Most people have heard and read about Angkor Wat, but a visit is a must!
Visit the magnificent Angkor temple complex, built between the 9th and
13th centuries by the Khmer Empire. In the morning, visit the Roluos
Temple Group, then return to Siem Reap for lunch. In the afternoon,
spend two and a half hours touring majestic Angkor Wat before climbing
up to Phnom Bakheng to enjoy a magnificent sunset over Angkor and its
surroundings.
| type: | Landmarks |
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| openingHours: | Pre-dawn to dusk |
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West Baray
Edit ThisWest, just past the airport is a turnoff from the big No6 Road that takes you to the shore of the rectangular lake West Baray, made during the Jayarvaman dynasty of the Angkor empire. The lake size depends on the wet or dry season, but in the middle is a small island on which there are ancient ruins as well as contemporary Buddhist shrine. The boatride out here is quiet - there isn't much boat traffic here - and the island is likely to have a handful of people on it: vendors who are willing to sell silk (but they politely leave you alone) as well, quite more..
| type: | Landmarks |
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| accessibility: | Easy. Go by tuk tuk. |
| address: | Just west of the airport. |
Floating Village
Edit ThisOverlook floating village in Siemreap
photo by: Rattanack Ath
South of Siem Reap is Tonle Sap lake which feeds the Tonle Sap river that joins Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Incredibly the river flows South during the wet season, then switches direction during the dry season and feeds into Tonle Sap lake. The shoreline shifts dramatically, and the floating village provides locals with a constant presence on the water - for fishing and their livelihood. In fact not only are there houseboats here, but a school, market stalls and bars. The village is mainly peopled by folk of Vietnamese extraction. To get here, take a tuk tuk - it is an more..
| type: | Streets |
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| accessibility: | Easy |
| address: | Just south of Siem Reap |
Zoo
Edit ThisA new zoo park (April 2001) of about 50 kinds of mammals and birds is newly opened in Siem Reap town. It’s located 500m on the way to Angkor complex.
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Shrine to Ya Tep
Edit ThisIn front of the royal residence is a statue of Ya Tep, a neak-ta. Neak-ta are powerful spirits connected to a particular area of land. Ya Tep is local to Siem Reap and is said to help bring protection (and winning lottery numbers) to the faithful. Offerings of chicken skins can often be seen around the shrine.
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