This is my first time to Siem Reap, one of the cities in Cambodia and am eager to visit one of the world wonders, Angkor Wat.
We stayed at the Royal Angkor Resort which is less than 15 mins car ride from the airport. The resort looks pretty new and nicely furnished. It has a combination of the Khmer decoration with modern feel. The staff are extremely polite and helpful. Our room are spacious, bright and clean. Beds are soft and comfortable. There's also a big swimming pool! Cool... We tried the spa and massage, which was pretty good too.
The ruins in Angkor comprise of several temples which include the world famous "Angkor Wat". These temples are mainly build by King Jayavarman VII in the twelfth century.
The map below gives an overview on where the runis are located.
Most part of the temple still remains intact over the years, much of the craving on on stone walls are still clearing visible.
Similar to the other temples, it has beautiful stone craving on the walls, displaying the fine craftsmanship in the olden days. Impressive.
There's are many tourists and we have to wait for a good time to take photos. This place is quite big and I spent nearly an hour taking photos at this temple.
Look at how these stones are being stack together. 
A day pass is definitely not enough for those who want to have a better understanding of the history of each temple as there are many temples around this region. You can also hire a English speaking guide to bring you around.
These ruins are a good place for photo shooting. Each temple has its own style and you can take time to explore for different ways to capture the best shot. Now I understand why the tomb raider is filmed here. I have missed out taking the sunrise or sunset shoot due to the time constraint. There are many tourists, and you would need to be quick in your action to capture the best angle in double quick time.
Visiting the 7 wonders in the world is always my dream and Angkor Wat is my first. Looking at each heavy sandstone being stack together, forming up the building structure, the nicely stone craving, these people had constructed such a massive construction without the helps of technology which is consider impossible in their era. It really hard to imagine how these is being done.
Angkor has also fall under the UNESCO which help to conserve these magnificent architecture. Hope these temple will once again bring back it glory.
One wonder down and 6 more to go, hope I would fulfill my dream within my lifetime. :)
We decide to try out one of the activity recommended by lonely planet. A 3 hours leisure horse ride from this place call "Happy Ranch". The horse ride will brings us out of the tourist spot to where the local will stay, their primary school, the padi field and a small temple ruins.
This is the first time for me riding a horse and learned many new things.
- What's the different between western saddle and English saddle.
- Siting posture
- Controlling the horse, pulling the horse too hard will cause it to be uncomfortable, leaving it too loose will make it hard to control the horse.
- Use your legs to slightly kick the horse stomach area to make it move faster.
Riding a horse can be fun too, but controlling a horse is not easy as it seem to be. Need much practice and also depends on the horse character. My horse was not in a good mood today, it try to run away and also turn around and bite the horse that my friend is riding. Fortunately everything was fine and return back safety.
The padi field under the gentle morning sun ray and cool fresh air make the journey quite enjoyable. These students were shouting "Hello" when we ride by their school and everyone is waving at us. It is quite disappointing as our camera were unable to capture clear sharp pics due to the horse movement.
Food is everywhere in Siem Reap, the most popular hangout in Siem Reap for tourist is the "Pub Street". This is the place where all the cafe, restaurant and pubs are located. They are many good and reasonable eating place here and beer is cheap. Draft beer are selling at USG0.50 per mug. Good deal.
We happen to walk along the street and found this restruant selling local food. The place is call Fathers Restaurant. Price here are reasonable and they are friendly too. The food are tasty, especially the spring roll and also fish Amok
Like any other night market, there's plenty of souvenirs selling here, selling from the common key-chain, bags, oil painting to big Buddha sculpture.
Siem Reap, a place where I would visit again.
Will always remember these lovely people, rich culture of the Angkor ruins.
See you again Angkor. :)
We stayed at the Royal Angkor Resort which is less than 15 mins car ride from the airport. The resort looks pretty new and nicely furnished. It has a combination of the Khmer decoration with modern feel. The staff are extremely polite and helpful. Our room are spacious, bright and clean. Beds are soft and comfortable. There's also a big swimming pool! Cool... We tried the spa and massage, which was pretty good too.
The Angkor Ruins
We set off at 8am to visit the Angkor ruins. We purchased a one day pass as we are having a short stay. Weather in Siem Reap is humid and hot, weather seem cloudy and going to rain today. This make the weather cooling but yet increase the humidity.The ruins in Angkor comprise of several temples which include the world famous "Angkor Wat". These temples are mainly build by King Jayavarman VII in the twelfth century.
The map below gives an overview on where the runis are located.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the first Hindu temple build in the early twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. Angkor mean "City" and Wat mean "Temple". Therefore it means "Temple City".Most part of the temple still remains intact over the years, much of the craving on on stone walls are still clearing visible.
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom which mean "Great City" was build in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. At the center of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon, have some unique design, the 4 stones faces on each side of the towers.Similar to the other temples, it has beautiful stone craving on the walls, displaying the fine craftsmanship in the olden days. Impressive.
There's are many tourists and we have to wait for a good time to take photos. This place is quite big and I spent nearly an hour taking photos at this temple.
Look at how these stones are being stack together. A day pass is definitely not enough for those who want to have a better understanding of the history of each temple as there are many temples around this region. You can also hire a English speaking guide to bring you around.
These ruins are a good place for photo shooting. Each temple has its own style and you can take time to explore for different ways to capture the best shot. Now I understand why the tomb raider is filmed here. I have missed out taking the sunrise or sunset shoot due to the time constraint. There are many tourists, and you would need to be quick in your action to capture the best angle in double quick time.
Visiting the 7 wonders in the world is always my dream and Angkor Wat is my first. Looking at each heavy sandstone being stack together, forming up the building structure, the nicely stone craving, these people had constructed such a massive construction without the helps of technology which is consider impossible in their era. It really hard to imagine how these is being done.
Angkor has also fall under the UNESCO which help to conserve these magnificent architecture. Hope these temple will once again bring back it glory.
One wonder down and 6 more to go, hope I would fulfill my dream within my lifetime. :)
We decide to try out one of the activity recommended by lonely planet. A 3 hours leisure horse ride from this place call "Happy Ranch". The horse ride will brings us out of the tourist spot to where the local will stay, their primary school, the padi field and a small temple ruins.
This is the first time for me riding a horse and learned many new things.
- What's the different between western saddle and English saddle.
- Siting posture
- Controlling the horse, pulling the horse too hard will cause it to be uncomfortable, leaving it too loose will make it hard to control the horse.
- Use your legs to slightly kick the horse stomach area to make it move faster.
Riding a horse can be fun too, but controlling a horse is not easy as it seem to be. Need much practice and also depends on the horse character. My horse was not in a good mood today, it try to run away and also turn around and bite the horse that my friend is riding. Fortunately everything was fine and return back safety.
The padi field under the gentle morning sun ray and cool fresh air make the journey quite enjoyable. These students were shouting "Hello" when we ride by their school and everyone is waving at us. It is quite disappointing as our camera were unable to capture clear sharp pics due to the horse movement.
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| My friend riding a horse. |
Food is everywhere in Siem Reap, the most popular hangout in Siem Reap for tourist is the "Pub Street". This is the place where all the cafe, restaurant and pubs are located. They are many good and reasonable eating place here and beer is cheap. Draft beer are selling at USG0.50 per mug. Good deal.
We happen to walk along the street and found this restruant selling local food. The place is call Fathers Restaurant. Price here are reasonable and they are friendly too. The food are tasty, especially the spring roll and also fish Amok
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| Fish Amok, this dish taste like Thail green curry but less spicy |
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| Stir fry pineapple with pork |
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| Banana flower salad, this is like mango salad. |
Like any other night market, there's plenty of souvenirs selling here, selling from the common key-chain, bags, oil painting to big Buddha sculpture.
Siem Reap, a place where I would visit again.
Will always remember these lovely people, rich culture of the Angkor ruins.
See you again Angkor. :)
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