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Siem Reap
Siem Reap is a city not only famous for the beautiful ruins of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, but also possesses countless buildings built in colonial and Asian-style architecture. Unique East. The most characteristic feature that you can feel when coming here is the sacred and ancient atmosphere that surrounds it.
If you want to travel here, below are a few suggested destinations for you:
Visit the temples around Angkor Wat
If you've ever heard of the popularity of the beautiful Angkor Wat ruins - the largest complex of temples and religious monuments in the world, you will be even more surprised because it is right next to us. This Siem Reap tourist destination is home to temples, historical relics, Tonle Sap lake and is the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.
When you come here, you will feel a strange and sacred space. One more wonderful thing is that you can watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat. And remember that when you come to this complex, you can also visit the Bayon, Baphuon and Ta Prohm temples.
Explore the vast Tonle Sap lake
In addition to visiting Angkor Wat, Cambodia's vast lake area will also surprise you. Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is also the main source of freshwater for Cambodia. During the dry season from November to May, the lake has an area of 10,000 square meters. But in the rainy season, the lake area increases to 16,000 square meters.
Tonle Sap Lake is a biosphere reserve area blessed by nature with many local products and fish species that reproduce and develop, enriching the poetic and idyllic scenery. Residents here are mainly Cambodians and Vietnamese immigrants who live by fishing and trading on boats. The dishes at the lake are also extremely delicious and very cheap, always chosen by many tourists to enjoy amidst the vast sea of sky and water.
Phnom Kulen National Park
An ancient and sacred place believed by people to be the most sacred in Cambodia, Phnom Kulen Park will be a place to visit in Siem Reap that will bring you special experiences. After passing through the majestic scenery, you will reach a mountain peak. There is a giant reclining Buddha statue here for you to see and pray to.
Night life in Siem Reap
Pub Street walking street is a great suggestion if you want to go out for drinks, dinner or parties to meet new friends. During the day it's a great place to eat and drink and the bars are open almost all night.
One of the most interesting things to see in Siem Reap is the Apsara dance show. It is a traditional Khmer dance that conveys a very beautiful and meaningful story. If you love culture and dance, you shouldn't miss this show on your tour. You can watch an Apsara performance and enjoy a buffet dinner.
The weather in Cambodia has quite distinct rainy and dry seasons. However, the cool and dry weather from November to May is the most suitable time to travel to Siem Reap.
Some best dishes in Cambodia you should not miss:
- Fish amok (steamed coconut fish in banana leaves)
- Samlor machu trey (sweet and sour soup with fish)
- Char kroeung sach ko (stir-fried lemongrass beef)
- Twa ko (Cambodian sausage)
- Nom banh chok (Khmer noodles)
- Bai sach chrouk (grilled pork and broken rice)
- Kuy teav (noodle soup)
There are so many reason why you should visit Phnom Penh when put your foot in the Cambodia. Let stand up and book the ticket right now.