Angkor has earned such a worldwide reputation as a unique masterpiece of architecture and proudly stands amongst the new wonders of the modern world voted in different polls.
Less than 10km from the center of
Siem Reap,
Angkor is a huge complex of hundreds of temples, shrine, small vestiges, artificial lakes and stone towers, many of which still carry traces of the rainforest or jungle from the old time.
Being the life-support system for the
Angkor ,
Siem Reap, itself is also the epicenter of the rapidly growing
Cambodia.
Yet, with efficient conservation efforts from the government and the locals,
Siem Reap, is still a small, charming town, with old French shop-houses, shady tree-lined boulevards and a steady flowing river, where you can board a boat trip to see a part of the Great Lake Tonle Sap, an important part of
Cambodia’s culture.
- Food & Drink
- Travel Guide
- Activities
- Recommended Tours
1. Food & Drink
Cambodia is not only famous for the Buddist temples and Angkok complex, but also well-known for its appetizing and original cuisine.
“Natural Sweetness” is the essence of Cambodian food, with vegetables and fruits being utilized largely, thanks to its rich resource all-year-round in a tropical country.
Prahok
Prahok is a crushed, salted and fermented fish paste that is used in Cambodian cuisine as a seasoning.
Fish are exposed to the sun for a day, flavored with salt, pepper, garlic and cold rice and kept in a jar for several months.
After it becomes pasty and grayish, it can be enjoyed. Prahok is among the symbols of Cambodian cuisine.
Green Mango Salad
Takes little time to prepare, yet the results can be great. Such a dish is top ideal for any meal and any time during the day.
The salad plate features various vegetables and fruits such as green mango (of course), tomato, cucumber, bell peppers and other ingredients like peanut butter, green onion, fresh basil/mint, fish sauce, etc.
Kralan bamboo sticky rice
Kralan is a snack that is made from Cambodia sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and soybean in a bamboo tube.
The bamboo tree must be the bamboos that grow in village because it has long tubes, contains a lot of water and has white flesh inside the tube.
Bamboo tubes are burned in coal fire, all the faces of the tubes must face the fire to be well-cooked.
Jaggery sweet soup
Jaggery sweet soup's main ingredients are coconut milk and palm fruits.
Jaggery sweet soup is a sweet thick soup with potato cubes and green beans and best served in cool or with some ice.
Its typical colors range from golden brown to dark brown. This dessert can be savored to balance all the hot and spicy food you may have tried in Siem Reap and boost your energy
2. Travel Guide
Siem Reap is the name of the most well-known province of Cambodia. It is located in the northwest of the country and has less than one million inhabitants.
It is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site temples of Angkor, which were hidden for centuries in the jungles of Cambodia and belong to the most impressive monuments of human culture.
3. Activities
Stay in Siem Reap at least three days to discover Angkor; mingling in with the local nightlife with a sip of beer in the night market.
CULTURE VISIT
Visits to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and museums; taking the Grand Circuit to reach temples located in rural villages
LAND EXCURSIONS
Excursions from Siem Reap to Battambang, the most intellectual city of Cambodia and to the great Preah Vihear temple near Cambodia-Thailand border.
THEME TOUR
Charter helicopter or hot air balloon to enjoy the panorama view of Angkor; enjoying the sunset from the hill of Phnom Bakheng or Pre Rup temple.
SOFT ADVENTURE
Biking, motorbiking and tuktuk tours around the ruins of Angkor
4. Recommended Tours
Siem Reap - Angkor Explorer 2 Days
Angkor Wat Trekking 1 Day
Siem Reap Cycling Angkor Park 1 Day