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Apsara performance – Traditional Cambodian Dancing

Apsara អប្សរា is short for Tep Apsara (very beautiful women), but usually refers to the Apsara dancing performance which in previous times were only performed before the king or royal family due to the sacred nature of the dance. Fortunately now we treat visitors to Cambodia as though they are royal, and you are welcome to watch this…

Angkor Area Flexible Day Tour

Experience the real colour of the Cambodia with an unforgettable day around Siem Reap. Visit the iconic Angkor Wat at the least crowded times, discovering the history from knowledgeable, english fluent temple guides in the hands of cautious and very safe drivers. Choose your pickup time and preferred destinations from a flexible itinerary which makes the best use…

Tonle Sap

Popular after a tiring day walking around temples. Enjoy the boat trip to see the flooded village , pagoda, jungle, and flooded school especially you can see how people make a living inside the lake and a biggest lake in Southeast Asia.

Phnom Krom

Enjoy the Sunset 140 meters above Tonle Sap. Lovely scenery we can walk to the top in around 20 minutes, so it’s a moderate climb for the slightly fit ! The most important point is that this are few people truly off beaten track. If you come with me, we should be able to enjoy…

Ta Prohm temple or The great jungle temple

Ta Prohm Temple or The Great Jungle Temple Ta Prohm Temple was built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th – early 13th centuries and is a Buddist temple dedicated to his mother. Ta Prohm is the modern name but it was originally called Rajavihara (Monastery of the King). It is located in Angkor…

Old market Siem Reap ( Phasar Chas )

Old Market – Phasar Chas (Angkor Night Market) Siem Reap The Old Market is the oldest local market in Siem Reap city. It has become very famous with tourists due to its reasonable prices, huge variety of merchandise and local produce. It is also very much a market for the locals and offers a real…

Sunset on top of phnom Bakheng

Sunset atop Phnom Bakheng hill. The top of Phnom Bakheng hill is the best sunset spot in Siem Reap! Why you ask? The answer is; BECAUSE IT IS!! After exploring the Angkor complex a for good part of the day, tourists should spend an evening watching the sunset from atop Phnom Bakheng hill. From there you…

Preah Vihear Temple or Prasad Preah Vihear

Preah Vihear Temple or Prasad Preah Vihear Preah Vihear Temple was built in the reign of King Suryavarman I and Suryavarman II in the 11th – 12th centuries on top of Dangrek Mountain which is 525 meters high (1722 feet). It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is an outstanding masterpiece in the…

Prasad Thom at Koh Ker group

Prasad Thom now known as Koh Ker Temple was built during the reign of King Jayavarman IV and Hashavarman II in the years 928-944 AD. It is located around 120km (75 miles) from Siem Reap city and was the capital city of the Khmer Empire at one time. This amazing Temple has 7 levels and…

Banteay Srei temple (ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយស្រី)

I would like to write you detail about Banteay Srei temple and why you should go there. Banteay Srei is located around 37km from Siem Reap city and is widely regarded as the most beautiful temple in the Angkor Area. Construction began during the reign of Rajendravarman II and was completed around 967. Now people well known…