Thứ Hai, 2 tháng 6, 2014
Siem Reap, the Gateway to Angkor region
Siem Reap – the Gateway to Angkor region
Located in the northwesternCambodia, Siem Reap is one of the biggest tourist destinations inCambodia. It is also the great gate to Angkor region. The name Siem Reap means "Siam Defeated" and refers to the centuries-old conflict between the Siamese and Khmer people.
Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. Travel to Siem Reap, tourists will have a chance to enjoy traditional Apsara dance performances, visit craft shops, silk farms, rice-paddy countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake. Today, Siem Reap serves as a small gateway town to the world famous heritage site of the Angkor temples. Thanks to those attractions, Siem Reap has transformed itself into a major tourist hub. Siem Reap nowadays is a popular tourist destination with a large number of modern hotels and architectures. Despite international influences, Siem Reap and its people have conserved much of the town's image, culture and traditions.
Most tourists come to Siem Reap to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and other Angkor ruins. However, those are still the main attractions; there are plenty of other things to experience in the city.
Opened in 2003, the Cambodian Cultural Village assembles all the miniatures of famous historical buildings and structures of Cambodia. There are 11 unique villages, which represent different culture heritages, local customs and characteristics of 19 multi races.
Most tourists come to Siem Reap to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and other Angkor ruins. However, those are still the main attractions; there are plenty of other things to experience in the city.
Opened in 2003, the Cambodian Cultural Village assembles all the miniatures of famous historical buildings and structures of Cambodia. There are 11 unique villages, which represent different culture heritages, local customs and characteristics of 19 multi races.
Angkor National Museum
The Angkor National Museum offers visitors a better understanding of the area's archaeological treasures. The Golden Era of the Khmer Kingdom is presented, including the use of state-of-the-art multimedia technology. The museum covers Khmer history, civilization, and cultural heritage in eight galleries.Old Market (Phsar Chas)
This flea market has a range of artifacts and tourist junk. It offers fake Khmer antiques as well as tourist souvenirs. Tourists can also enjoy great local food at this area.
Moreover, tourists can spend time on taking a cooking class, enjoying some local festivals, for example: the Water Festival (on the last full moon day in October or the beginning of November), the Annual Street Puppet Festival…
Siem Reap has a tropical wet and dry climate. The city is generally hot throughout the course of the year, with average high temperatures never falling below 30 C in any month. It has a relatively lengthy wet season which starts in April and ends in November. The dry season covers the remaining four months.
Siem Reap has a tropical wet and dry climate. The city is generally hot throughout the course of the year, with average high temperatures never falling below 30 C in any month. It has a relatively lengthy wet season which starts in April and ends in November. The dry season covers the remaining four months.
