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 Siem Reap, Cambodia travel tales
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| L Milis |
16 October 2004 |
Stayed at Angkoriana - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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We visited Siem Reap for the richness of the Angkor Wat complex: splendid and for Europeans used to medieval buildings an enriching experience of what the contemporary Kmer culture could perform. We had contacted before we left an excellent guide (laoukchhou@yahoo.com) (I guess most guides are well trained) who gave (in French) very adequate explanation on the monuments, daily life, monasticism, nature etc. He made us understand much better the deeper sense of the architecture and sculpture. The price was fair and so was the organization and price of the transport (by 'remorque'). Since everybody is paying in US$ everything is cheap for €-people.
By the way: asia-hotels.com was effective in the reservation procedure.
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| J Johnston-ueda |
14 October 2004 |
Stayed at FCC Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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We requested bikes be arranged in advance and so the hotel bought two new bikes!! We really appreciated this rather than us having to spend time making our own arrangements.
One note on biking - the road in front of the hotel is one way (opposite direction to Angkor Wat) We assumed this meant cars - but we were wrong. The police waiting by the bridge found us!
We spent two full days biking around Angkor Wat and surrounding - it was difficult in the heat but well worth it. We asked the hotel to arrange a half day car trip and we were able to see Bantey Srei, East Mebon, Pre Rup and then down to Roulos (Preah Ko and Bakong). You can only absorb so much in one day so we went back to the hotel for a swim and then went down to the market later in the afternoon.
There is certainly a wide selection of restaurants to chose from. The two we especially enjoyed were Dead Fish Cafe (great food, eclectic atmosphere, lots of fun and very reasonably priced - $7-9 set menu for two) and Indochine (Sivatha Street 012-804952). Indochine is in a 70 year old Khmer house is elegant and upscale but still not expensive - about $25 for two.
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| M Ciurlionis |
13 October 2004 |
Stayed at Borei Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Used a great taxi driver, Mr. Chea Bun Voan.
Mobile 012 910 793. Very helpful. Made excellent itinerary suggestions.
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| F Moey |
12 October 2004 |
Stayed at Bopha Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor was astounding, best to get around on the remorque-moto's, fun & convenient, but remember to bargain! Restaurants, cafes & bars are aplenty in city centre, but most look like each other. Day trip to floating village was a rip-off as the sights do not justify the US$7 per head, 1 1/2 hour boat trip out to the Tonle Sap Lake.
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| H Batt (2nd call) |
07 October 2004 |
Stayed at Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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We hired a guide to see the temples through the internet at $50 a day including the car. We thought that was not worth it, as everything he said we had read in the guidebooks. A taxi driver from the hotel was cheaper and knew where to go anyway. The temples were spectacular-Bantei Srei is a must see, as is Tah Prom, Tah Som, and Bayon. Climbing up the very dangerous hill to see Pnomh Bakeng at sunset should be done on an elephant both ways($30), as coming down in the twilight is very risky, particularly for anyone over 40!
Have a look in the SR market's food area for the fried large hairy black spiders.We saw them the only time we didn't take a camera. The fast boat down to PP was good (be careful of sunburn because outside it is scenic, cool because of the wind, and hats don't stay on (Harry got burnt). The very best trip was back to SR to catch the plane, on the Meikong Express Bus-$6, but with breakfast, water, and the most incredible views of the countryside, with elephants, dogs, cattle, horses, people (all on the road!!). T-shirts are of a good quality here.The tablecloths, cotton or silk, all wash well. Unfortunately, buying anything from stalls is so harrowing that they kill the experience for many. I would have bought more things if I had been left alone to see what was there, instead of the in-your-face yelling and pushing and decide now.
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| K Russo |
03 October 2004 |
Stayed at Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Cambodia is an excellent destination with so much to see and do. We stayed for five days in Siem Reap, which was ample time to see all that we wanted of the Angkor temples; relax and sample the excellent restaurants of Siem Reap; do a day trip to include Bang Malea and the floating Village; and extra time to shop at the Old Market. Such a wonderful holiday destination.
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| R Benson |
03 October 2004 |
Stayed at Borei Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Siem Reap is a town not "city" with limited tourist attractions. We hired car & driver for $20 per day. Tuk-tuk is $2 for any destination in the town. Easy to get around, bring small demoniations of US$. Prepare to pay $65 per person over 12 to go in and out of Cambodia in taxes and visa fees. Credit card transactions only at major hotels and often unreliable - bring cash! Pre-read a must, little information provided on site about history of city and tombs.
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| L Acres |
03 October 2004 |
Stayed at Mysteres d' Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Must recommend Chez Sophia for a long leisurely lunch - can be found behind the shops and noodle stalls opposite Angkor Wat. The FCC is a great stop off for drinks and eats. Bring lots of small denomination US dollars.
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| M Smith |
02 October 2004 |
Stayed at Borann L'Auberge Des Temples - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor Wat and the associated temples is a must see.This was our main target in Siem Reap and took up most of our 3 day trip.We paid $20 per day for a guide and $13 per day for a tuk tuk driver, both organized by the hotel.The Red Piano was worth a visit and the Angkor What bar.We tried several Thai restaurants and had no bad experiences apart from maybe some table clean up issues.Try the traditional Kmer massage also which was $10 for 2 hours,very relaxing after a day at the temples.
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| S Alias |
26 September 2004 |
Stayed at Mysteres d' Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor is great, but if you have no time, make sure you go the outer circuit jungle temples apart from seeing Angkor Wat in the sunset and sunrise, as well as the Bayon and Banteay Srei temples. Great food in the Blue Pumpkin and Khmer Kitchen, and also at the FCC. It's nice to visit the small temple in the royal Garden, and rinse your head with blessed water, very refreshing and spiritual.
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