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Tourist places in Siem Reap

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Places to visit in Siem Reap Siem Reap is an outdoor town due to the main attraction being the glorious Angkor Wat temples just to its north (and the whole reason you are coming to Siem Reap in the first place). Siem Reap has ancient archaeological temples, Soothing River, delighting food and Rocking Night Life. Am sure, these are the places you will love to visit in Siem Reap. Won’t you! To visit the UNESCO heritage site, you will have to buy the tickets. And if you want to know the history in detailed then you may take a guide as well. It is best to explore tourist places in Siem Reap on a tuk tuk. Timing for mostly all Angkor archaeological park is from 5 am – 6 pm. 1.   Angkor Wat The symbol of Cambodia. It goes without saying to venture out to see the wonderful temples of Angkor. Angkor Wat is known as the biggest temple of Hindu or you can say largest religious monument in the world built in the 12th century by Khmer people working under Jayavarman II. An

15 Places to Visit in Cambodia

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Places to Visit in Cambodia Planning a trip to Cambodia? Well, you are on the right treat. And especially travelers who are bored of beaches, Cambodia is the place; small country with iconic Temples, incredible history and many lovely locals you could hope to meet. Siem Reap   – It’s a must place to visit if you are visiting Cambodia, with it’s famous biggest Hindu temple Angkor Wat and many other temples. Phnom Penh   – The capital city of Cambodia having a modern outlook with mainly companies and industries set up here. Sihanoukville Beach /   Kampong Som is a beach, 4 hour drive from Phnom Penh, best place to relax in Cambodia. Koh Ker –   2 hour drive via NH6 from Siem reap- sandstone Neang Khmao temple; main complex of the Koh Ker temple, the Pram temple, Chen temple, the Preng well and the Kuk temple are the places to visit here. Koh Rong  has Koh Toch beach which  is an island - snorkeling, diving and kayaking; Lonely Beach and Coconut Beach to view bio-luminescent plankto

Cambodia - Culture, Currency, Visa Process, Airports

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Cambodia  Cambodia is a country based in South East Asia. It is officially known as Kingdom of Cambodia. It’s bordered by Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. It’s past mainly starts from 802 with Khmer Empire centered on Angkor. There’s a special charm about this place as it’s ancient and modern world give rise to ancient magic. It’s interesting history and beauty attracts many tourists. I never thought that I will like Cambodia, but the first place I visited i.e., Siem Reap, this place just arose curiosity within me to know more and see each and every part of the city and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Few things travelers must know about Cambodia: Culture & Dressing Cambodians are gentle and polite people. Mainly Buddhism dominates in Cambodia. Golden spires and pitched roofs are called “wats” by Cambodians and Pagodas/ temples in English. When you are entering religious structures, temples, palaces, you must cover your shoulders and wear skirt/ dress/ trouser that fall

Travelsm - Siem Reap Tips

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CAMBODIA Siem Reap What a different city man! Have you wondered of a clean village comprising of such rich architect, beautiful river, rice paddies and it’s fresh cool breeze. Wow, I just loved it and the tuk tuk ride in the month of February was like a 'cherry on the top'. Siem Reap is based in Cambodia (South East Asia). It’s a beautiful place, and especially very famous for its archaeological heritage of temples. It’s a clean small city. Also, Siem reap is such a place that if you wanna cover all the places properly, then you have to put on your sports shoes and be ready to walk and walk. And at night get decked up for a vibrant party night at Pub Street. How to get to Siem Reap: Siem Reap is well connected. There are almost all the modes to reach Siem Reap i.e., via Flight/ Bus/ Mini Bus/ Boat. To Know in detail visit  travelsm-travel modes to reach siemreap . Where to Stay in Siem Reap: There are many good Hotels, Hostels as well as luxury resorts

TRAVELSM - Travel modes to reach Siem Reap

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How to reach Siem Reap and explore the city Siem Reap is easily reachable and connected. You can get your Visa on arrival directly at airport or you can take Online e-visa as well before hand. How to get to Siem Reap: If you visiting  from Outside country- Take a direct F light  to Siem Reap International Airport, or can take flight to Phnom Penh, and then from Phnom Penh take flight/ Buses/ Car to Siem Reap. There are plethora of flights like Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, THAI Smile Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, DragonAir, Jetstar Asia and Vietnam Airlines. Bus  – There are many a direct buses from Bangkok to Siem Reap; and from Laos (Pakse and Don Det); and from Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) sometimes it takes lot of time at the border for Visa processing. If you wanna visit Siem Reap from  within Cambodia- Then there are many a good  buses  like Gaint Ibis, Mekong, Viral by which you can travel to Siem Reap. From Phnom Penh bus takes 6 hrs to reach Siem reap. So, Either you can book