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Destinations: Siem Reap

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Sharing the places I was lucky enough to visit during my time in Siem Reap in 2007. Amazing food, wonderful people, beautiful memories. Enjoy!


Post by michellechee on 7/28/2010
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Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is widely believed to be the largest religious structure in the world and also the best preserved. The moat surrounding it is huge - 1.3 km by 1.5 km and 190 m wide! It sure does repres... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 11:58:01 AM
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Angkor Thom Angkor Wat is not the only temple to visit. There is a larger temple complex called Angkor Thom (The Large City) which has many 'smaller' temples. The most famous is the Bayon and some of the othe... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 12:04:09 PM
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Elephant Terrace You can do the Elephant Terrace, Preah Palilay, and the Terrace of the Leper King all at one go as they are within walking distance of each other. The Elephant Terrace is 350 m and it was used... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 12:13:00 PM
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Terrace of the Leper King The Terrace of the Leper King is a massive mound of laterite held in place by a series of ornately carved sandstone walls. This structure owes its name to a small statue that sits atop the terrace... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 12:25:59 PM
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Entrance to the Angkor Archaeological Park An admission pass (an 'Angkor Pass') may be purchased at the main entrance on the road to Angkor Wat. One-day tickets only can be purchased at the secondary tollgate on airport road entrance near ... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 1:07:25 PM
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Khmer Kitchen Restaurant A family run restaurant. Tourists have been known to eat here only during their stay in Siem Reap as their menu of traditional Khmer food available is so extensive, there is no need to go anywhere... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 4:01:26 PM
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The Red Piano This is one of the more popular Cambodian restaurants in Siem Reap. Not only because Angelina Jolie hung out here when she made the Tomb Raider movie, granted they named a cocktail after her,... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 4:08:24 PM
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Alliance Art Café The Alliance Art Café is housed in a French colonial building built in 1953, on the former grounds of the French Cultural Centre. It is a French restaurant but it also has a fine selection of Camb... » read more

Post by MAS Traveller on 12/23/2009 4:11:53 PM
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