Siemreap is located in northwest Cambodia. It used to be a small village, but it has been growing as a gateway to Angkor Wat since the temple complex opened to the world. It already has a large number of hotels, restaurants and other businesses related to tourism. It is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia.
Normally people stay in Siemreap at least two days to see its highlights. One day is devoted to the must-see temples: Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. Another day can be spent transferring to Kompong Phluk and exploring the floating village, which thrives on fishing.
Siemreap is located in northwest Cambodia. It used to be a small village, but it has been growing as a gateway to Angkor Wat since the temple complex opened to the world. It already has a large number of hotels, restaurants and other businesses related to tourism. It is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia.
Normally people stay in Siemreap at least two days to see its highlights. One day is devoted to the must-see temples: Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. Another day can be spent transferring to Kompong Phluk and exploring the floating village, which thrives on fishing.
Angkor Wat temple, located in the northwestern portion of Cambodia, is the largest religious monument in the world. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, its history dates back to the end of the 12th century when its construction began under the reign of the Khmer Empire King Suryavarman II. The temple has been and still remains a powerful symbol of Cambodian national pride.
Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, was a fortified cit enclosing residence of priest, officials of the palace and military, as well as buildings for administering the kingdom. These structures were built of wood and have perished but the remaining stone monuments testify that Angkor Thom was indeed a "Great City" as its name implies. Temples inside the walls of the city are Bayon, Phimeanakas, Baphuon, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Prah Palilay, Tep Pranam and Prasat Suor Prat. Angkor Thom is undeniably an expression of the highest genius.
The Bayon Temple is one of the most famous, popular and beautiful of the structures in the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park. Situated just to the north of Angkor Wat itself, the temple was once at the center of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. It is sometimes called Jayavarman's Temple, in honor of the Khmer king who ordered its construction. It is best known for its many towers with gently smiling faces on each side.
Tonle Sap “great lake” is the largest freshwater lake in all of Southeast Asia. It offers a unique eco-system and is vital to the area’s food supply. The lake is filled with floating villages and long boats zipping around moving people and goods to and fro. A cultural and natural mecca not to be missed.
The country has a tropical climate - warm and humid. In the monsoon season, abundant rain allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. This year-round tropical climate makes Cambodia ideal for developing tourism. Travelers need not to fear natural disasters such as erupting volcanoes or earthquakes, and the country is not directly affected by tropical storms.
You can have some special experiences at Siem Reap: Cycling or watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat; seeing the sunset on Bakheng Hill; enjoying the unique Apsara dance show over dinner; attending a cooking class; visiting the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, riding a quad bike in the countryside, and zip-lining ]over the tree-tops.