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| Siem Reap Travel Guide |
| by Chin Seng (Author), Lina (Mapper) |
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| Jacky: The map of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in a4tri.. |
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| Evan: Luckily I can get this guidebook before my f.. |
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| Rach: I have always been passionate about the Angk.. |
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| Joerg: Thank you! This travel guide is very helpful.. |
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| Traveller Reviews (8) |
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| What's inside? |
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Want to have an affordable, yet enjoyable holiday in Siem Reap? a4trip's 18-page Siem Reap travel guide contains 3 maps and numerous travel tips that'll tell you all about the culture, language, places to visit, hotels, guesthouses, transportation options, restaurants and shopping hot spots around the city. Don't miss out!
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The map of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in a4trip is nice, which can be seen and used by us easily throughout the trip, though some information such as location of some guesthouse and restaurant are mixed or not updated. |
| by Jacky, China. Posted 21 Feb 2010 |
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Luckily I can get this guidebook before my flight. From empty idea until now I can plan for my trip. The guidebook helps me a lot. It's useful, thanks! |
| by Evan, Malaysia. Posted 21 May 2009 |
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I have always been passionate about the Angkor Wat temples since seeing Tomb Raider... I want to do it before it's too late and while i have the chance :) Hope this helps! Your guidebook looks awesome and it will be coming with me... its all the inside tips that make it an enjoyable n safe experience.
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| by Rach, Australia. Posted 19 Nov 2008 |
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Thank you! This travel guide is very helpful and clearly in it's way to describe all about Siem Reap with nothing unimportant mentioned.I think that's the way a travel guide should be. Not crowded with senseless phrases but just with possible alternatives what to do there - simply good! I really enjoyed the way you did your travel guide about Siem Reap! |
| by Joerg, Germany. Posted 18 Apr 2008 |
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Excellent guide and something I found very informative to reference. Main thing I enjoyed was the suggested trip routes round Angkor Wat. Very good and hope there are more to follow. |
| by David Roberts, United States. Posted 03 Apr 2008 |
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Preparing for our trip to Angkor, I am running through several different guidebooks. Your travel guide very well complements with practical, hands-on informations the other guides available. It is very useful. |
| by Ferenc Kleinheincz, Hungary. Posted 02 Apr 2008 |
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Fantastic! Restaurant guide, hotel guide and temple guide very helpful. Need to update: no need to bring along photos for admission pass to temples -they take your photo, no charge. Great maps as well. |
| by Sarah, United States. Posted 23 Feb 2008 |
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Thank you very much for your note. I found the Siem Reap guide very useful. I used the maps and the general information was a great help.
Good luck with a4trip guides and keep it up. Cambodia was wonderful and beautiful. |
| by Roswitha Ferstl, United States. Posted 16 Feb 2008 |
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| What's an a4trip guidebook? |
| An a4trip guidebook is a travel guide that'll provide you with the information you'll need to plan your trip and to find your way around. Our guidebooks are downloadable in PDF format, and are designed to be so compact, you can take it with you everywhere you go. |
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| Help! Why can't I download the guidebook? |
| Don't worry, just get in touch with us and we'll deliver the guidebook right to your inbox. |
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| Just how often do you update your guidebooks? |
| We try to update our guidebooks at least once a month. |
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| Just Contact Us, we'd love to hear from you. |
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| Travel to Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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| by Adline A. Ghani, working mum & freelance writer |
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Siem Reap is a province located in northwestern Cambodia, seated on a fertile river delta along the shores of the Tonle Sap Lake. Siem Reap, which literally means 'Defeat of Siam', is rich in history and culture, and is today, one of the major tourist hubs in Southeast Asia. Its main hive of activity is Siem Reap city, the provincial capital. This bustling town grew out of a cluster of villages along the Siem Reap River.
Siem Reap's architecture is an interesting blend of colonial and Chinese influences, particularly in the Old French Quarter and around the Old Market. The town boasts of hundreds of accommodation possibilities, from low budget, family-operated guesthouses to 4 and 5 star international-class hotels. There's also a wide variety of food choices available, including Italian, French, German, Russian, Indian, Thai, Korean, Japanese and Burmese to satiate any foodie's appetite.
While the town's nightlife is becoming more vibrant, with western-styled pubs and bars, much of the town's image and identity has been preserved. The many phsars or markets offer clothes, jewellery, souvenirs and antiques to fervent shoppers. Yet, for all its retail therapy, Siem Reap has more to offer than just shopping. There are cultural attractions, craft centres and silk farms, and for nature-lovers, there are parks, bird sanctuaries, sprawling country sides and quaint fishing villages.
Siem Reap's main attraction is of course, Angkor Wat, the ancient temple built by King Suyavarman II during the early 12th century. The site, which was first rediscovered in the 19th century, is one of the most important archaeological finds in the region. The sprawling complex, which encompasses some 400 square kilometers, bears testament to the magnificence of the Khmer civilisation. Not to be overshadowed is another important historical site, known as Angkor Thom. This royal city also dates to the late 12th century and was built by King Jayavarman VII.
More modern historical attractions in Siem Reap include the Cambodia Landmine Museum and Angkor National Museum. The former is dedicated to highlighting the plight of Cambodia's landmine victims. It is one of the most important heritage sites in the world, as it provides a grim reminder to the terrifying consequences of war. The museum's relief fund seeks to aid children who've endured overwhelming hardships by providing them education, medical care and a safe place to live.
Despite its tumultuous past, however, Cambodia has seen rapid progress in the last decade, and Siem Reap is one of its fastest growing cities. As a gateway to bygone eras, Siem Reap exudes the irresistible allure of the old world. Its greatest asset, however, are not ancient monuments nor bustling city markets, but lies in its charming people, their smiling faces and warm welcomes.
Siem Reap city is located about 7 kilometres from the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and is accessible by direct flights from most major cities in Asia. You can also reach it by land from the Thai border or from the neighbouring city of Phnom Penh.
All types of Visas for entry into Cambodia can be applied at Cambodian Embassies, upon arrival at major check points, or online at their official e-Visa website. A 30 day single-entry Visa costs USD20, with an additional USD5 processing fee. The Visa will usually be issued within 3 business days and it is important to note that visitors from Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore do not require a Visa.
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