The Roluos Group lies south east of Angkor Wat and comprises of the three oldest temples during the 600-year Angkorian Period: Preah Ko, Bakong, Lolei. Roluos (known previously as Hariharayala) was established by King Jayavarman II as a capital of Khmer civilization and remained as the capital during the reign of his three successors. The three [...]
Phnom Bakheng, situated 1.7km north-west of Angkor Wat, is the most popular temple for sunset. The temple sits on a hill offering a widespread view overlooking the plains of Angkor and Tonle Sap Lake, and can be reached by either walking up a trail for about 15 mins or riding on an elephant (USD20).
flock of tourists gathered [...]
Ta Prohm, also known as the ‘Temple of the Jungle’, differentiates itself from the other Angkor Temples within the small circuit mainly due to the presence of tall silk-cotton and strangler fig trees intertwined amongst the ruins of the temple. A walk through Ta Prohm, with the foliage of the old standing trees creating a unique [...]
Angkor Thom meaning ‘Great City’ comprises of a group of temples within a walled enclosure surrounded by a moat, and is situated north of Angkor Wat.
entrance to Bayon
The Bayon, known as the ‘Temple of Beaming Faces’ and the most famous sight within this compound, is located in the centre of Angkor Thom. This three-tiered pyramid [...]
Angkor Wat is without doubt the symbolic icon of Siem Reap. Literally translated as the ‘Temple City’ (Angkor means ‘City’ and Wat means ‘Temple’), this awe-inspiring monument is located in the middle of the complex of Angkor.
With its front entrance facing the west, this grand temple forms an amazing silhouette at sunrise. Enclosed by a [...]
The vast temple complex of Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South East Asia. It is a pride and treasure of Cambodia and is an immensely popular attraction for tourists from all over the world visiting Siem Reap.
Exploring all the temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park could take a week or [...]
The floating village of Chong Khneas lies at the edge of Tonle Sap lake, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. This fishing settlement, situated just 10km south of Siem Reap, is easily accessible and is a must-visit attraction for an insight to the lifestyle of village folks in Cambodia.
We take a tuk tuk [...]
In search of a place to stay for 4 nights in Siem Reap, we decided on Central Boutique Angkor Hotel after reading reviews of the hotel on tripadvisor (ranked in Dec 2009 at #14 out of 139 hotels). The hotel is run by a local Cambodian family who ensured our stay was a pleasant one.
Room [...]
