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- 9.04.8/52693 ReviewFrom45
based on 48845 reviews"Awe-inspiring, mesmerizing, mesteriou. How did they do it? Really worth going on a temole tour. Quality over quantity or you will very quickly get templed-out. I went to Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon, all 3 very different, eqch with.their own unique charm and beauty."Siem Reap>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: • Angkor Wat is a magnificent twelfth-century Indian Buddhist temple with a moat in northern Cambodia.• Angkor Wat is known as one of the four wonders of the ancient East. The shape of Angkor Wat has also become a symbol of Cambodia and is printed on the national flag.• Angkor Wat is an unparalleled building in the world. It has towers, decorations, and all the refinements that human genius can conceive of.△ There are 49 pagodas and temples engraved with smiling Buddha faces in the Bajong temple complex. They seem to be sending out a friendly smile to tourists, and are known as the "Smiling Khmer".△ Feel the real stories and mysterious legends about Angkor Wat. Every place is an excellent photo spot.△ Today, Angkor Wat is still mysterious and majestic, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world.Show Less - 5.34.7/5957 ReviewFrom11.33
based on 3363 reviews"Through the use of interactive exhibits, visitors will develop an understanding of religions and beliefs of the ancient Khmer empire.Angkor National Museum is open to welcome national and international tourists daily from 8:30 am to 6 pm."Siem Reap.Angkor>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: The Angkor National Museum mainly exhibits cultural relics and works of art from various periods of the Khmer dynasty, including stone carvings, images of Buddha, multimedia images, etc. The collections are vast and precious. The exterior shape of the museum is uniquely designed and the roof has the charm of the ancient tower of Angkor Wat. The promenade, the doorway and the window are inspired by the design of Angkor Wat. Modern elements are also blended in, making it more magnificent and spectacular.Show Less - 5.34.7/5252 ReviewFree
based on 10124 reviews"The night is beautiful, the weather is very good, and the mood is super positive. I made an appointment with three or five friends and my girlfriends to have a drink. It is also a good way to uncompress and relax. The bar is in row, there are many choices, I am a value party, I must have a beautiful drink and a good look in the mirror. Good or bad to drink in the back."Siem Reap.Siem Reap Downtown>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Siem Reap's Pub Street is located next to the bustling old downtown. This street has dozens of different bars, pubs and clubs, many of which are popular with tourists. The bars here are quite unlike traditional pubs and clubs, in that many of them also serve full meals. During daylight hours you can enjoy authentic Southeast Asian cuisine at the restaurants which line the street and, once night falls, you can relax with a drink at the bar while you experience Siem Reap's unique nightlife. Furthermore, many of the bars and restaurants on Pub Street also sell English-language books, postcards, souvenirs and handicrafts.Show Less - 4.94.7/5900 Reviewbased on 20818 reviews"Bayon temple is famous for its architecture. it is one of the most beautiful temples in Cambodia. it’s a must visit if you wish to immerse yourself in history"Siem Reap>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Bayon Temple is the center and the essence of Tongwang City (that is, Greater Angkor). It was built at the end of the 12th century as a temple built by King Jayavarman VII for himself. Not only can you find the famous "Khmer Smile" here, you can also admire the rich and vivid reliefs on the cloisters. Many people choose to watch the sunrise at the Bayon Temple in the morning, so there are often crowds in the morning. In fact, the Bayon Temple in the evening is also worth visiting, not only to appreciate its relatively quiet side, but also to watch the sunset here. The entire Bayon Temple building is divided into three floors, the lower two floors are square, and the walls of the cloister are engraved with reliefs; the top floor is circular, with large and small pagodas erected. Originally there were 49, but now there are only 37 left. The larger stupa in the middle is about 40 meters high, and the others are surrounded by stars like the moon. The over 100-meter-wide corridor originally had a wooden roof, but now only broken walls and huge stone pillars can be seen. On the walls of the existing cloister, you can see very rich reliefs. The inner layer is mainly about myths and religious stories, such as stirring the sea of milk and the image of God Vishnu. The outer layer is based on real life, ranging from ancient war accounts to ordinary People's life, the scenery of Tonle Sap Lake, etc. These vivid reliefs seem to be telling a distant story, and they are precious historical relics that must be seen. The top of the pagoda is engraved with a huge four-faced Buddha. The four sides of the Buddha statue represent compassion, compassion, joy, and equanimity, and they all have a peaceful smile. If you look closely, you will find that these smiles have subtle differences, and the slightly upturned corners of the mouth can't tell whether they mean tolerance or ridicule, as if there is a secret that the world will never understand. And this is the "Khmer Smile" that makes Angkor Wat famous in the world.Show Less
- 4.84.7/5387 Reviewbased on 8644 reviews"Angkor Thom is the name of the temple complex to the north of Angkor Wat. It includes, most famously Bayon, but also other dozens of other smaller gates and temples. You could spend days exploring around in here."Siem Reap>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Tongwangcheng, also known as Great Angkor and Angkor Thom, was the last capital of the Khmer Empire. It was destroyed by war and rebuilt several times. It was the "heart" of Angkor's monuments. At its peak, it had a population of millions. Today, the moat bridge, the city gate, and the remains of the Bayon Temple, Bapuang Temple, and the Palace in the Sky are the main attractions of the tour. The entire Tongwang City is square, with a perimeter of 14 kilometers and a moat with a width of 100 meters. There are 5 city gates in the whole city, above which there are four-sided Buddha statues facing the four directions, and there is a bridge across the moat outside each gate. The south gate and the north gate are the gates for people to pass through, the east gate is used for funerals, and the west gate is for criminals. These four gates all lead to the Bayon Temple in the center of the city. The East Gate was once the filming location of the movie "Tomb Raider", and there is a "Victory Gate" on the north side of the East Gate that leads directly to the palace, which is dedicated to the king and the triumphant army. Tour guide The general way to visit Tongwang City is from the south gate. There are 27 stone statues on both sides of the moat bridge outside the gate. The stone statues are about 2.5 meters high and sit in a kneeling shape, holding the snake king "Wasuki" in his arms. This is the legend The Indian myth of "churning the sea of milk". From the south gate to the north to the center of Tongwang City, you can see the Bayon Temple, which is a magnificent and important building in the city. The top of its pagoda is the "Khmer Smile", and the reliefs on the walls of the cloister are also It is worth watching carefully, and it is recommended to spend more time visiting here. To the northwest of the Bayon Temple is the Ba Puang Temple. This common three-story platform building in Angkor used to be the center of the old royal city. The bottom floor was carved with various animal statues, but the top has collapsed. To the north of Bapuang Temple is the Palace in the Sky. Although it is called a palace, it is actually a temple in the palace. A golden pagoda was built on the top platform, but it is no longer visible. The real palace is about 200 meters northeast of the palace in the sky. Because it is a wooden structure, it no longer exists, and only the entrance remains. Not far from the original location of the palace, there are symmetrical war elephant steps and leprosy king steps. If you enter Tongwangcheng from the Victory Gate, you can see it if you walk straight ahead. The War Elephant Step is the king's reviewing stand, and it is also the place where the celebration ceremony and the elephant fighting meeting are held. The surviving giant elephant stone sculpture is its major feature. The Leprosy Steps were the site of the royal crematorium at that time, named after a genderless statue of the "Leprosy King" at the top of the platform. In addition to these well-known ruins, there are other buildings such as the Zodiac Pagoda in Tongwang City. If you have time, you may wish to visit them one by one. It takes a long time to visit Tongwangcheng in one visit. You can bring your own food to eat in the city, and then please take away the garbage. Of course, you can also enter and exit Tongwangcheng multiple times, and each time you see some scenic spots, it will be more calm.Show Less
- 4.84.5/5111 ReviewFreebased on 1094 reviews"GORGEOUS beach! 45 min boat ride from Sihanokville. You can rent a bungalow & stay here OR do a day trip and grab drink/food at a beach side place. We recommend SAND BANK. It was a cozy, little place with great coffee . The views and water at Koh Rong, Long Set beach were breathtaking!"Sihanoukville.Koh Rong>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Koh Rong Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest of Sihanoukville. It takes about 2 hours to arrive by boat from Sihanoukville. Choose to live on the island for a week, lie in a hammock by the sea, chat with the locals with gestures without a word, and try a life of isolation. There are also many European and American reality shows that have been filmed here, making it an ideal vacation choice. Koh Rong Island is rich in landforms, with mountains, hills and forests, which also contain seasonal waterfalls and streams. Since it has not yet been fully developed, it has become a paradise for marine life. It is a good choice for diving and snorkeling. At night, you can also see glittering plankton. In addition, there are more than 20 beaches along the coast of Koh Rong Island. SokSanBeach is a beach on the island. The coastline is long, the sand is fine, and the sea water is clear.Show Less
- 4.74.6/51001 ReviewFreebased on 7290 reviews"Banteay Srei Temple is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction.These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a"precious gem", or the "jewel of Khmer art"."Banteay Srei>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Banteay Srei is located near Phnom Kulen in Northeast Angkor Thom. It is a unique and exquisite building among Angkor's monuments. It is famous for its bright colors and exquisite reliefs. It is known as the “Gem of Angkor Art”. The name Banteay Srei means “women's castle”, which is supposed to have been constructed and carved by women. Its Central Tower and large library contain a large number of statues. Its walls, columns and other architectural surfaces are full of reliefs, complex shapes and soft lines. Unlike the green sandstones used in most of the Angkor monuments, Banteay Srei was built using Khmer-specific red clay, which is extremely colorful and keeps the carvings intact.Show Less
- 4.64.3/5572 Review
based on 2315 reviews"Lake Tonrisa, also known as Phnom Penh, is located in the west of Cambodia and is long-shaped in the heart of Cambodia. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The lakeside plain is flat and broad, 500 km long and more than 110 km wide, northwest to southeast, across Cambodia, and the Mekong River crossing in Phnom Penh and Cambodia."Sot Nikum>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Tonle Sap Lake is a famous freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It is connected to the Mekong River in Phnom Penh through the Tonle Sap River. There are several floating villages on the lake. Because of the large number of Vietnamese people living in them, they are called “Vietnamese Floating Villages”. You can take a boat trip to the lake to visit these floating villages, where you will see houses, churches, schools and other buildings all on the water. In the evening, you can also enjoy the magnificent sunset on the lake.Show Less - 4.54.7/5514 Reviewbased on 19403 reviews"Ta Prohm is a "must see" for all visitors to Angkor. However pretty much every tourist - foreign or local who comes to the archeological park comes here, and as it is not so big, it can get insanely busy - sometimes lines of 20 people waiting to have their photos taken. Come either in the first half hour after it opens (7:30~8am) or the final half hour before it closes (5~5:30pm), and it is significantly quieter."Siem Reap>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Ta Prohm Monastery, also known as "Ta Prohm Monastery", is located in the east of Angkor Wat. It was built by Khmer King Jayavarman VII in 1186 to commemorate his mother, so it is also called "Mother Temple". It was built of large stones and was once a shrine with high monks, priests and dancing girls. It had the dual function of a temple and a monastery, but over time it was invaded by wild tropical trees, which climbed like python-like roots. The temple is full and penetrates deep into the building, causing the internal stone towers and walls to collapse, and the originally regular building has become a "labyrinth" due to the interlacing of gravel and plants. This unique natural and cultural wonder has also become the location for the film "Tomb Raider". In addition to the wonders of being integrated with the tree, the architecture of the Ta Prohm Temple itself is also very beautiful, especially the various sculptures are worth watching. It has 4 porticos and the main hall faces east. On the outer wall of the east gate, there is a depiction of a patron saint holding a mace and a stupa on his head. Entering from here, you will pass through the "Dancers Corridor". The top of the corridor is an elegant and romantic fairy relief. The temple is surrounded by trees and has not been renovated. It is dedicated to the "Goddess of Wisdom" (reportedly shaped in the image of the king's mother), and the dome is a delicate lotus pattern. Today, the temple is still being swallowed by nature, invading trees that grow within the stone, tearing the building apart while also supporting it so that it doesn't collapse completely. The temple and the tree roots are closely intertwined with me in you and in me, creating a difficult problem for the protection of cultural relics. Whether this amazing tangled spectacle will disappear in the future is still unknown.Show Less
- 4.44.6/5881 Reviewbased on 1465 reviews"Nowadays, many parts of the temple are collapsed by various factors such as nature and war. If visitors want to go inside the temple, they have to walk on the wooden bridge built by the APSARA national Authority."Svay Leu>100km from Phnom PenhHighlights: Beng Mealea is a mysterious, hidden temple in the Angkor heritage complex, its name means “Lotus Pond”. On the dirt road in front of Beng Mealea, there is a multi-headed snake statue, and the river flower pond next to it has dried up. Beng Mealea's size and design style is similar to that of Angkor Wat. Today, there are only broken pillars, collapsed walls and ruins in the temple, leaving traces of war and earthquake. Surrounded by jungle, it appears to be in a state of even flux. Many well-known movies and TV series such as Tomb Raider have been filmed here.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh?
Some Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh include:Angkor Wat, Angkor National Museum, Street 08, Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh include:Angkor Wat:4.8, Angkor National Museum:4.7, Street 08:4.7, Bayon Temple:4.7, Angkor Thom:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh located?
The Best Things to Do near Phnom Penh are mainly located in:Angkor Wat:Siem Reap, Angkor National Museum:Siem Reap, Street 08:Siem Reap, Bayon Temple:Siem Reap, Angkor Thom:Siem Reap
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