Ok let me embarrass myself here for a moment. Before researching Angkor Wat, I didn’t realize that “Angkor” refers to the larger area north of Siem Reap that encompasses MANY temples, not just Angkor Wat. (Reminder: Wat means Temple.) Based on our visit, I was under the impression ...
Wat Preah Prom Rath is over 500 years old and just along the river near the Old Market. With a wider than usual collection of icons and a beautiful sculpture of a barge, you can spend a couple of hours wandering the tranquil garden and visiting the temple with the sleeping buddha. My ...
Cambodia, exotic state in Southeast Asia, dates back to 612 AD. Its most famous monument is the temple complex of Angkor Wat, but it's not the only thing to see here. Among other Cambodia landmarks are unspoilt beaches, unique nature, museums, and churches. ...
Ta Phrom temple (the photo on the home page) was made famous in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and has all the huge Fromages trees growing over the walls and through the stones, beautiful even in the pouring rain. The sound of the rain, the mists playing amid the stone as the sun comes ou...
The serene smile of a monk might lure you into donating for temple repairs or orphanages—but some aren't monks at all. These phonies dress the part but pocket your donations without shame. True monks never ask directly for money; so when approached, politely decline and donate directly at...
Phimeanakas Scalable temple pyramid in central Angkor Thom. AAP/PC - Central Angkor Thom Late 10th - Early 11th century AD Jayavarman V Khleang Phnom Bakheng The traditional sunset hill, though very over-touristed at sunset these days. AAP/PC - Near the South Gate of Angkor Thom Late...
This temple was also built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century, and if you visit during the early morning, it will be both quiet and cool. Take your time walking through this temple, from the West to the East entrance. Then, wander through the forest to arrive at the lesser...
This entry was posted inThe Cambodia Diaryand taggedborobudur,borobudur temple compounds,borobudur temple group,buddha,cambodia,indonesia,java,sailendra dynasty,yogyakartaonMarch 9, 2019. Indonesia – the lost link Leave a reply Couple of weeks ago, I had a surprise waiting for me. A surprise from...
Temple massage/ sofa pubDay 10/ 8.7 Siem reap洞里萨湖 tone Sap东南亚最大的淡水湖,柬埔寨人民的生命之湖Day 11/ 8.8 Phnom Penh每一个学校都有一个女教导主任,男教导主任EIS 老师下手好狠两个年级在一个教室 半节课一个班Day 12/ 8.9大早上到eis,学生就问昨天教的单词怎么读跟EIA的学生相比,真是乖...
Cambodia is now a country on the move. With riverside boulevards and art galleries popping up inPhnom Penh,andSiem Riep'sgrowing reputation for hip cafes andtop-notch dining, Cambodia tours aren’t just about the temple-gazing (although we have to admit, the gazing is pretty darn good!)....