Discover the must-see sights (and tastes!) of Siem Reap in our cultural 1-day itinerary. Temples, food, and dance all recommended!
Find out more about Siem Reap and Cambodia on the Architecture of Buddhism site here:
http://architectureofbuddhism.com/books/tag/cambodia/
3. According to a legend, King Ang Chan (1516-1566) implemented the name
“Siem Reap” due to a victory over a Siamese invasion of 10.000 troops. By
that time Cambodia already tried to gain independence from Siam (Thailand).
5. Siem Reap started blooming for the first time during the Golden
1920’s when the legendary Grand Hotel d’Angkor was built.
6. High-profile guests like Charlie Chaplin
and Jackie Kennedy started visiting the
city and Angkor Wat.
7.
8. Fast forward 2014, Siem Reap has turned into a bustling city with
plenty of hotels and restaurants and transformed the city into the
heartbeat of Cambodia’s tourism
10. Visiting the Angkor National Museum prior to visiting the
legendary Angkor Wat will give you a better understanding
about the Khmer Empire and enhances your knowledge
when visiting it.
26. Performances are held in hotels and restaurants, but on special
occasions and important days such as the Khmer New Year,
Apsara dancers performing even in front of Angkor Wat
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28. Slide 1 - Prière des Apsaras (Siem Reap) via Flickr by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra : http://bit.ly/1p9NabU
Slide 2 - Monks Queuing via Flickr by Balint Foldesi : http://bit.ly/1pcHeSb
Side 3 - Banyon via Flickr by Kung Bernard : http://bit.ly/1tYx4pK
Slide 4 - The Banyon via Flickr by Kung Bernard : http://bit.ly/1lv9GuC
Slide 5 - Grand hotel D’angkor via Flickr by Michael Coghlan : http://bit.ly/1kTSoHE
Slide 6 - Charlie Chaplin via Flickr by Jean-françois Richard : http://bit.ly/Uv9bte
Angkor Wat entrance via Flickr by Kim Seng : http://bit.ly/1rxNnua
Slide 7 - Angkor Wat via Flickr by Ethan Crowley : http://bit.ly/1mIJIU3
Slide 8 - Independence Monument via Flickr by Richard Hopkins : http://bit.ly/1lzlEn4
Slide 9 - National Museum via Flickr by Pigalle : http://bit.ly/1sRuEeM
Slide 10 - Angkor National Museum via Flickr by Flip Nomad : http://bit.ly/1rNGRhY
Slide 11 - The map by Angkor National Museum : http://www.angkornationalmuseum.com/
Slide 12 - Angkor Wat via Flickr by Kim seng : http://bit.ly/1nU9dSP
Slide 13 - Angkor Wat via Flickr by Ariel Atega : http://bit.ly/1A6cWpY
Slide 14 - Cambodian Flag via pixabay by OpenClips : http://bit.ly/1nULpOB
The Bayon via flickr by Mike Behnken : http://bit.ly/1nUdMfM
Slide 15 - Angkor Wat via Flickr By Akshay Mahajan : http://bit.ly/1kWQLsM
Slide 16 - Khmer food via Flickr by Tara Angkor hotel : http://bit.ly/WFMtk1
Slide 17 - Khmer food via Flickr by Janne Hellsten : http://bit.ly/1kYcRej
Slide 18 - Khmer food via Flickr by Tara angkor hotel : http://bit.ly/1rP26jz
Slide 19 - Long Boat via Flickr by Kim Seng : http://bit.ly/1qzRzeL
Slide 20 - Vietnamese girl via Flickr by Daniel Chodusov : http://bit.ly/WJQO5B
Slide 21 - Floating village via Flickr by Axel Drainville : http://bit.ly/UvlBBk
Slide 22 - Floating village via Flickr by Dennis Jarvis : http://bit.ly/WJNRly
Slide 23 - Apsara dance via Flickr by Jerry Dohnal : http://bit.ly/1rxwT5c
Slide 24- Apsara Dance via Flickr by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra : http://bit.ly/UuYA1s
Slide 25 - Apsara dance via Flickr by Trey Ratcliff : http://bit.ly/1jWR2R7
Slide 26 - Apsara dance via Flickr by Akshay Mahajan : http://bit.ly/1mIlZ6n
Slide 27 - Angkor Wat via Flickr by Trey Ratcliff : http://bit.ly/1sW9OuZ
Slide 28- Siem Reap reflection via Flickr by Chi King : http://bit.ly/1nTCv3
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29. Find out more about the incredible
Buddhist sites of Cambodia and
other SE Asian countries at:
http://architectureofbuddhism.com