Visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia - Gateway to Angkor - Itinerary Inspiration from ArchitectureOfBuddhism.com
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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/
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- 2. Siem Reap literally means “Defeat of Siam”
- 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).
- 4. Eventually Thailand defeated Cambodia and reigned over north west Cambodia from 1794 to 1907
- 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.
- 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
- 9. Angkor National Museum – 08:30
- 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.
- 11. The museum is conveniently located en route to Angkor Wat
- 12. Angkor Wat – 11:00
- 13. Cambodia’s most visited monument awaits you – and surely will take your breath away!
- 14. Even the Cambodian national flag features it.
- 16. Indulge in Khmer food - 13:00
- 17. Khmer food is as colourful and diverse as from its neighbouring countries, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
- 18. Popular dishes include: Fish amok (fish mousse with fresh coconut milk and curry paste) Nom Banh Chok (Khmer noodles) Lap Khmer (beef salad)
- 19. Kompong Khleang Floating Village – 15:00
- 21. It’s a unique experience to see how Cambodians live outside cities like Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
- 22. Surrounded by mangrove forests, the area is a cluster of three villages with about 3000 citizens and houses situated on stilts.
- 23. Watch a traditional Apsara Dance – 20:00
- 24. Apsara is the traditional Khmer ballet of Cambodia
- 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
- 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 Photo Sources:
- 29. Find out more about the incredible Buddhist sites of Cambodia and other SE Asian countries at: http://architectureofbuddhism.com