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Reap the 7th Wonder of The World |
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 The
period between the 9th and the 13th
centuries was the golden age of the
Khmer Empire, and a succession of
kings made use of their vast wealth
and the labor of slaves to execute
a monumental building program. During
this time, Khmer architecture developed
and evolved to reflect the change
from the worship of the Hindu god
Shiva, to Vishnu, and then to a form
of Mahayana Buddhism. A huge and sophisticated
system of irrigation canals increased
and solidified the strength of the
Empire. In 1431 Thai armies from the
west captured Angkor, and the Khmer
court abandoned the city. Theravada
Buddhist monks took over the city
and for many years, it was an important
pilgrimage point.
One
of the world's great architectural
achievements, Angkor has tantalized
Western travelers since 1858 when
Henri Mouhot, a French naturalist,
stumbled upon it in the jungle, and
it became the 'lost city' of Asia.
In recent years, it was 'lost' again,
but now the city in all its glory
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How
do I get there? |
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The
best flights are from Bangkok, it takes 1
hour 10 minutes to Phnom Penh or only 1 hour
to Siem Reap ( Angkor Wat) |
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When
is the best time to visit? |
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November
to April, which is the dry season. May to
October is the rainy season and it is very
hot. |
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Is
it safe to travel in Cambodia these days?
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Yes,
if you stay in Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat,
it is no more dangerous than in any other
country in the region. Just don't wander of
into the fields or the jungle because of the
landmines. |
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Do
I need a visa? |
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You
can get a visa on arrival in Phnom Penh or
Siem Reap. The cost is $30 US and you need
one (1) passport photo. |
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What
about the food? |
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In
the main tourist centers and hotels you will
find good food that is safe to eat. Khmer
food is very tasty, with fish, pork and chicken
being the favourite choices. Most dishes are
seasoned with chilli, garlic and mint.
As well the French have left their cooking
style in Cambodia, so you will find lots of
small French restaurants which serve very
good continental cuisine.
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Should
I go to Phnom Penh as well? |
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Yes,
if you have time, we highly recommend a stop
in Phnom Penh. You can visit the National
Museum, which has lots of treasures from Angkor
Wat which are fascinating to see before you
go to Angkor Wat. Also there is the Royal
Palace and the famous Silver Pagoda. It is
also fascinating just to watch the daily life
in this bustling city. Phnom Penh is situated
on the Tonle Sap river, and most important
buildings are situated close to the river
banks. |
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Central Thailand
· Bangkok
· Ayuthaya
· Kanchanaburi
Northern Thailand
· Chiang Mai
· Chiang Rai
· Mae Hong Son
· Lampang
· Lamphun
· Sukhothai
· Hilltribes People
East & West Coast
· Pattaya
· Rayong
· Hua Hin
· Koh Samed Island
· Koh Chang Island
Southern Thailand
· Phuket Island
· Samui Island
· Phi Phi Island
· Krabi
· Phang Nga
· Koh Tao
· Koh Phagnan
· Koh Lanta
· Khao Lak
North Easthern
· Khao Yai
· Khao Phra Viharn
· Ubon Ratchathani
· Nakhon Phanom |
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