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Apsara performance – Traditional Cambodian Dancing

October 14, 2016

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…

Phnom Krom

September 2, 2016

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 

April 29, 2016

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…

Everyday Khmer Life

Old market Siem Reap ( Phasar Chas )

April 26, 2016

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 

April 26, 2016

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…

Eating Bugs & other creep crawlies

April 26, 2016

There are so many things to do around Siem Reap city: The temples, the lake, the floating markets, apsara dancing show, and night life activities and yet surprisingly popular with our customers has been eating some fried bugs. Usually available from around 17:30 we can find a variety of bugs to eat. Even for some Cambodian people Siem…

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Preah Vihear Temple or Prasad Preah Vihear 

April 22, 2016

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…

Siem Reap Nightspots

Siem Reap night life activities 

April 21, 2016

Siem Reap beside all spectacular temples we even have a beautiful activities by walking around night markets, Pub Street which is very interesting shopping , message , restaurants, beer garden , night club …etc.  1/ Night market : after very tiring days and after shower tourists can enjoy the local transportation call Remork but now…

Prasad Thom at Koh Ker group 

April 19, 2016

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…