History/Architecture

During the period of ANGKOR, only temples and other religious buildings were constructed of stone. Non-religious buildings such as dwellings were constructed of perishable materials (Wood...), and so have not survived.

History/Architecture

THE KHMER were great builders, filling the landscape with monumental temples, huge reservoirs (called baray) and canals, and laying an extensive road network with all sorts of bridges -the main highways are 800 km long.

Art/Culture

THROUGHOUT Cambodia's history, religious principles guided and inspired its arts. A unique Khmer style emerged from the combination of indigenous animistic beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Art/Culture

HISTORY of Cambodian art stretches back centuries to ancient crafts.Traditional arts and crafts include textiles, non-textile weaving, silversmithing, stone carving, lacquerware, ceramics, wat murals, and kite-making.

Nature/Wildlife

HOME to a diverse array of wildlife. There are 212 mammal species, 536 bird species, 176 reptile species (including 89 subspecies), 850 freshwater fish species (Tonlé Sap Lake area), and 435 marine fish species.

Nature/Wildlife

THANK to the features of geography and climate. In Cambodia, we can witness many rare animals such as bears, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards, tigers, crocodile and freshwater dolphins living under one roof.

Eco/Community/Adventure

ENGAGE in community-based tourism in Cambodia. Value people over profit, and help sustain indigenous communities while experiencing another culture and another way of being.

Eco/Community/Adventure

EXPLORE lost cities and ruins hidden in the jungles - DISCOVER village smiles and remote hill tribes, flooded forests, waterfalls, traditional village life - ADVENTURE kayaking, cycling, trekking, fishing, diving, boat trips.

Luxury/Honeymoon

Indulge in the charm of secluded beaches and crystal-clear sea. The wonders of history are carved into the walls and the elegance of French Colonial architecture brings the romance of street side cafes to you.

Luxury/Honeymoon

From its ancient monuments to pristine golden beaches. From private islands to ancient cities, newly uncovered artifacts to candlelit dinners, when you come to Cambodia you discover desire.

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Siem Reap Hotels

Raffles Grand D'Angkor Hotel

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Price: Start From $ 280.00 to $ 2800.00 Per Rom Per Night

Location: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is located just opposite the Royal Residence.

Address: 1 Vithei Charles De Gaulle, Khum Svay Daun Kum, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia.

Sofitel Phokeethra Royal Angkor Hotel

Classifies:

Price: Start From $ 205.00 to $ 500.00 Per Room Per Night

Location: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Resort & Spa is located 15 minutes from the Siem Reap International ariport
Address: Vithei Charles de Gaulle Khum Svay Dang Kum

Vitoria Angkor Hotel

Classifies:

Price: Start From $ 135.00 to $ 400.00 Per Room Per Night

Location: The Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Siem Reap, only 7km (4.3 miles) from the international airport, and 6 km (3.7miles) from the Angkor World Heritage site.
Address: Central Park, P.O. Box 93145, Siem Reap Town, Kingdom of Cambodia.

Amansara Resort

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Price: Start From $ 1030.00 to $ 3000.00 Per Room Per Night

Location: Amansara Resort is located 15 minutes from the Siem Reap International ariport
Address: Vithei Charles de Gaulle Khum Svay Dang Kum

Shinta Mani

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Price: Start From $ 100.00 to $ 400.00 Per Room Per Night

Location: The hotel is just only 15 minutes drive from Siem Reap International Airport and 10 minutes drive to the world famous Angkor Temples. It is surrounded by major city sightseeing such as Bars Street, entertainments clubs, banks with ATM, Central & Old markets, Angkor night markets, the National museum, City River and many more.

Address: Oum Chhay / Oum Khun Street, Mondol1, Svay Dangkom, Siem Reap Province, Kingdom of Cambodia.

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Land Transport in Cambodia

Transport in Cambodia is limited to land travel, except between for the Phnom Pennh-Siem Reap flight connection. This is likely to stay the case until Sihanoukville airport reopens, although we can arrange helicopter transport if desired.

Border Crossings

Many travelers arrive in Cambodia other than by flying. Traveling by bus from Bangkok-Siem Reap, from Ho Chi Minh City-Phnom Penh, and by river from Chau Doc-Phnom Penh are popular routes of entry. Other commonly used crossings are in Koh Kong (the Bangkok-Sihanoukville route), and north of Stung Treng (into Laos).

Bus services

Bus services are the method that most Cambodians use for long distance travel in the country, but are also widely used by visitors to Cambodia. Bus and coach quality can vary enormously, from very comfortable air-conditioned coaches with reasonable leg room and complimentary water that are not much slower than a private car, to cramped minivans with little luggage space and less leg room that stop every hour at stores and restaurants that pay the bus commission. The reputable bus companies are well-known, and we have assisted (particualrly lone) travelers with ticketing, although in practice and hotel or travel agent can assist. The alternative to bus transport, particularly traveling Phnom Penh-Siem Reap or Siem Reap-Battambang is to travel by boat, although the length of journey is seasonal!

Getting Around

Taxis are not commonly seen, although can be arranged, and share taxis are a good alternative to bus travel between Siem Reap and Poipet. Instead, especially in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, you will likely hear appeals from moto-remorques (commonly known as tuk-tuks) and motodup (or just moto - basically a small motorbike) drivers offering rides. Haggling a price beforehand is recommended, and maintaining a relationship with a trustworthy driver is useful for longer stays. Car hire is uncommon, and probably unwise, and motorbike hire is actually illegal for tourists in Siem Reap - insurance coverage is patchy in Cambodia, and getting used to the traffic conventions takes some time. Car and driver hire is relatively inexpesive, and can be very economical for more than one traveler. Bicycle hire is becoming more common, and more popular, particularly in Siem Reap.

Road Safety

The Siem Reap - Phnom Penh route is becoming increasingly busy, and we normally recommend flying between these two cities. For two travellers, this is normally a cheaper option than driving with a guide, as well as giving more time in the destination city. Where road transport is required or unavoidable, our drivers are instructed that safe driving is prioritised over speed - and our road travel time estimates are therefore more conservative than others.

Please note these times are approximate, and may vary by season.

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KULEN MOUNTAIN National Park

The plateau of Phnom Kulen “Mountain of the Lychees”, also called Kulen Mountain, is located 40 kilometers northeast of the Angkor World Heritage Site and Siem Reap town, in northwestern Cambodia. The plateau extends over an area of 25 by 10 kilometers and is covered by a series of hills with an altitude ranging from 300 to 500 meters.

Ravaged by civil war and neglected for many years, Phnom Kulen remains largely unexplored until this day and contains a myriad of significant archaeological sites – from sculpted riverbeds and caves to ancient hydraulic structures and 1200-year old temples. More research needs to be conducted to retrace the history of the area, which was occupied through the whole Angkorian period. It is also a complex environment, with a growing population and many environmental challenges. Phnom Kulen is a popular destination for Cambodian people.

A bit of history

Eight centuries ago, much of what is today known as Southeast Asia was ruled from Cambodia, where the Khmer people's vast Angkorian Empire flourished. From its historic capital, seated beneath a tropical forest on the plateau of the Phnom Kulen, one of the World most amazing civilisations was born....

According to ancient inscriptions, Phnom Kulen is considered to be the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was there that King Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from “Java” in 802 CE. During the Angkorian era, the relief was known as Mahendraparvata (“Mountain of Great Indra”).

Starting from the end of the Eighth century, Phnom Kulen, with its 30 brick temples, was one of the first royal capitals of the Angkor region. These sites thus have great historical and sacred value, for both Cambodians and the international community. As of today, they are the few remnants of the cradle of an amazing civilisation.

After centralizing its power, the Khmer empire created an enormous political and religious centre, from which it dominated most of Southeast Asia for more than six hundred years, from the Ninth to the Fifteenth Century. Remains like inscriptions, sculpted caves and carved riverbeds indicate that the mountain remained occupied throughout the Angkorian period (802-1432 CE), even after the capital was moved to Roluos then Angkor.

Visit Phnom Kulen

Just two hours away from the Angkor temples, Phnom Kulen is a popular tourism destination in Cambodia. It is an important pilgrimage site for Cambodian people and, along with the jungles surrounding Angkor, one of the few remaining tropical forests in northwest Cambodia.

Recognising its environmental and historical value and trying to protect the area, the government of Cambodia classified the whole range of hills as a protected area in 1993, under the name Phnom Kulen National Park. In December 2012, recognising its exceptional historical value, UNESCO recommended that Phnom Kulen be classified as World Heritage Site.

Every day, hundreds of Cambodian visitors, even thousands during annual celebrations, converge from all over the country to Phnom Kulen, an important pilgrimage site for them. The most famous tourism spots of Kulen are the waterfall, the River of the One Thousand Lingas, the reclining Buddha of Preah Ang Thom, as well as the sandstone elephant of Srah Damrei.

Dozens more temples and rock shelters, some of them dating back as far as the Eighth and Ninth Century, are still inaccessible as of today. Day trips from Siem Reap are run by local travel agents but they will only bring you to the waterfall and the River of 1,000 Lingas. To access other sites, you will need the services of specialised tour agencies.