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Siem Reap is situated in the northern part of Cambdoa, that is high potential for tourism due to numbers of temples in the region. More than 2 million tourists travel to Siem Reap every year to enjoy the most lively town, learn about the culture and history of the Khmer ancient temple, especially, Angkor Wat. Furthermore, many other attractions are existed for international tourists to see such as national park, wildlife, flooded forest and floating villages.

important Attractions:

Angkor
Angkor was the capital city of the Khmer Empire. The city and empire flourished from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries. The city houses the magnificent Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia's most popular tourist attractions. Angkorian period began in AD 802, when the Khmer Hindu monarch Jayavarman II declared himself a "universal monarch" and "god-king", and lasted until the late 14th century, first falling under Ayutthayan suzerainty in 1351. The ruins of Angkor are located amid forests and farmland north of the Great Lake (Tonlé Sap) and south of the Kulen Hills, near modern-day Siem Reap city in Siem Reap Province.
Beng Mealea
Beng Mealea was built as a Hindu temple, but some carvings depict Buddhist motifs. Its primary material is sandstone and it is largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards and many of its stones lying in great heaps. For years it was difficult to reach, but a road recently built to the temple complex of Koh Ker passes Beng Mealea and more visitors are coming to the site, as it is 77 km from Siem Reap by road.

The history of the temple is unknown and it can be dated only by its architectural style, identical to Angkor Wat, so scholars assumed it was built during the reign of king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Smaller in size than Angkor Wat, the king's main monument, Beng Mealea nonetheless ranks among the Khmer empire's larger temples: the gallery which forms the outer enclosure of the temple is 181 m by 152 m. It was the center of a town, surrounded by a moat 1025 m by 875 m large and 45 m wide.
Phnom Kulen
Phnom Kulen is an isolated chain of small mountain plateaux of moderate height lying south of the Dângrêk Mountains. The range stretches for about 40 kilometres (25 mi) in a WNW–ESE direction and is located some 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of Siem Reap.

Its highest point is 487 metres (1,598 ft) and its height is quite regular, averaging 400 metres (1,300 ft) all along the range.

Geologically Phnom Kulen is formed of sandstone. It was important as a quarry in Angkorian times, the major quarries being located in the southeastern angle of the massif.
Rolous
Roluos is a Cambodian modern small town and an archeological site about 13 km east of Siem Reap along NH6. Once it was the seat of Hariharalaya, first capital of Khmer Empire north of Tonlé Sap (as the first capital in the strict sense of the term could have been Indrapura, identifiable with Banteay Prey Nokor.

Among the "Roluos Group" of temples there are some of the earliest permanent structures built by Khmer. They mark the beginning of classical period of Khmer civilization, dating from the late 9th century. Some were totally built with bricks, others partially with laterite or sandstone (the first large angkorian temple built with sandstone was possibly Ta Keo)

At present it is composed by three major temples: Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko, along with tiny Prasat Prei Monti. At both Bakong and Lolei there are contemporary Theravada buddhist monasteries.
Kbal Spean
Kbal Spean ("Bridge Head") is an Angkorian era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Banteay srei, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. It is situated along a 150m stretch of the Stung Kbal Spean River, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the main Angkor group of monuments, which lie downstream.

The site consists of a series of stone rock relief carvings in sandstone formations of the river bed and banks. It is commonly known as the "Valley of a 1000 Lingas" or "The River of a Thousand Lingas". The motifs for stone carvings are mainly myriads of lingams (phallic symbol of Hindu god Shiva), depicted as neatly arranged bumps that cover the surface of a sandstone bed rock, and lingam-yoni designs. There are also various Hindu mythological motifs, including depictions of the gods Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi, Rama, and Hanuman, as well as animals (cows and frogs).
Kampong Pluk
Kampong Phluk is a commune in Prasat Bakong District in Siem Reap Province Cambodia. The name means "Harbor of the Tusks". The community largely depends on fishing for survival, primarily shrimp, spending Cambodia's wet season (May-October) fishing.

Many houses and buildings are constructed on stilts ranging from 6 m to 9 m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons. During the dry season (November-April) as the river thins due to receding water, many turn to farming to supplement their income. Tourism, which started in the village approximately 10 years ago, is also a growing part of the local economy.
Kampong Kleang
Kampong Khleang is located on the northern lake-edge about 55 km east of Siem Reap town, more remote and less tourist than Kampong Pluk. Visitors to Kampong Khleang during the dry season are universally awestruck by the forest of stilted houses rising up to 10 meters in the air. In wet season the waters rise up to one or two meters of the buildings. Like Kompong Pluk, Kompong Khleang is a permanent community within the flood plain of the Lake, with an economy based in fishing and surrounded by flooded forest. But Kompong Khleang is significantly larger with nearly 10 times the population of Kompong Pluk, making it the largest community on the Lake.
Chong Kneas
Chong Kneas is a floating village at the edge of the great lake Tonle Sap, only 13km and the most convenient access to Siem Reap.

The village consists of hundreds of floating houses belong to both Cambodian and Vietnamese, and is one of the most attractive destinations for tourists to discover the daily life of people.

The trip here is more likely touristy than Kampong Pluk and Kampong Kleang but it is still a picturesque destination for a quick tour.
Prek Toal
Prek Toal one of a large floating village in Siem Reap, accessible by 1 and half hour boat trip from the pier of Chong Kneas. All households of the village are built on bamboo rafts and fuel barrels to have them floating to follow the rising and receding level of the water, except a Buddhist temple that is built on concrete stilt.

It is a bird sanctuary and Ramsar site located within the Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve, at the north-west corner of the Tonlé Sap. It is a popular area for ecotourism and birdwatching given the area's rich biodiversity and rare waterbirds, particularly abundant during the dry season.
Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located in the area of Angkor, it lies near the hill of Phnom Dei, 25 km (16 mi) north-east of the main group of temples that once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom.

Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a "precious gem", or the "jewel of Khmer art”.
Popular Tours of Angkor, Siem Reap
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BATTAMBANG EXTENSION

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CLASSIC CAMBODIA

A combination of the two most visited destinations of Cambodia, Siem Reap Angkor and the modern developed capital Phnom Penh.

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AROUND TONLE SAP LAKE

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KULEN WATERFALL JOURNEY

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ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY

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Journey around the great lake Tonle Sap to hunt thousands of exotic photographs.

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Our Favourite Accommodation
Raffles Grand d'Angkor Hotel
An oasis of tranquillity and a place of great inspiration, the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is a haven for the well-travelled. A stone's throw from the temple ruins of Angkor and the bustling resort town of Siem Reap, the hotel's luxuriant accommodations, services and facilities offer a unique blend of old-world charm and modern necessities.
Royal Crown Hotel
A spacious and elegant hotel, Royal Crown Hotel is conveniently situated just across the Siem Reap river from the bustling French quarter and the Old Market. The building has retained the true colonial French characteristics. The luxury accommodation are all tastefully furnished, spacious, decorated in soft, subtle colours and impeccable clean. The Royal Crown Hotel to make your visit to our country a unique and enjoyable experience.
Prince d'Angkor Hotel
A sanctuary for tourists and corporate guests alike who expect the excellent hospitality and friendly service. So whether you are here for business or pleasure, the Prince D' Angkor Hotel & Spa offers a luxurious haven, elegantly furnished to provide you with a comfortable stay, all the facilities and traditional Cambodian hospitality you would expect.
Experience ultimate luxury and bask in the splendor of elegance at the Prince D' Angkor Hotel & Spa, the perfect base from which to explore the legendary Angkor temples and undiscovered treasures of Cambodia.
The Fin Inn - Private Boutique Villa
A private pool boutique home and is a best choice for your holiday accommodation in Siem Reap. It is built in a unique style of Cambodian architectural concept to combine both local and western tastes. It provides an oasis comfort and relaxing atmospher to bring you along with the ultimate happy experiences. It locates in the middle of a local community where you can see endless smiles and friendliness.
 
       
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