Siem Reap
About Siem Reap
Siem Reap, a resort town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th to 15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. As a low-key but modern gateway to the archaeological site, Siem Reap has boutique hotels, large resorts, and numerous galleries and spas. The Angkor National Museum features Khmer artifacts, including a display of 1,000 Buddha statues and images. The Old Market and the Angkor Night Market sell wares like souvenirs, books, and spices. The Old French Quarter offers trendy restaurants serving takes on international and Cambodian fare.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is an iconic, sprawling temple complex is surrounded by a wide moat and features intricate carvings. It is the largest religious monument in the world by land area, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares.
Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey 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 north-east of the main group of temples that once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom.
Beng Mealea
Beng Mealea, or Boeng Mealea, is a temple from the Angkor Wat period located 40 km east of the main group of temples at Angkor, Cambodia, on the ancient royal highway to Preah Khan Kompong Svay.
Terrace of the Leper King
The Terrace of the Leper King is located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, The statue depicts the Hindu god Yama, the god of death.
Angkor National Museum
Angkor National Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, and presentation of Angkorian artifacts, also to provides information and education about art and culture of Khmer civilization, with collections mainly dated from the Khmer Empire's Angkor period circa 9th to 14th-century.
Siem Reap War Museum
Siem Reap War Museum is a civil war museum with a collection of military vehicles and artillery, with ex-soldiers as guides.
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII.
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm is the modern name of the temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia, built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara.
Bayon
The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built-in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the Mahayana Hindu King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the center of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom.
Preah Khan
Preah Khan is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it was associated. It was the center of a substantial organization, with almost 100,000 officials and servants.
Best Time To Visit Siem Reap
The best time to visit Siem Reap is during December and January. The weather is dry and cool during these months due to the winter season.
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