Siem Reap - Day 2
March 06, 2014![]() |
panaromic view at the Angkor Wat |
You could get a guide for around $25 per day. They would have plenty of stories to share and tell you where is the best spots for pictures. But me and my friends opted out.
Angkor Wat is much more damaged and ruined than what I have expected. We were not lucky to see a full sunrise cause it was cloudy and hazy that morning. To avoid to crowd who are still enjoying the sunrise view, we headed into the temple.
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this spot near the lake is where all tourist in big groups watch the sunrise |
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sunrise at Angkor Wat |
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this is the view of the Angkor Wat empire from the top of the temple |
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interesting pillars against full length Khmer dancers? |
We then went to Angkor Throm where the Bayon Temple is located. Bayon temple is easy recognised as the temple with huge Buddha faces on the stones/pillars. There are many other sights around here such as the Leper King, etc.
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the iconic Bayon Temple with the Buddha's face at every pillar |
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beautiful carvings at Angkor Throm |
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more carvings |
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two little kid walking around the temple shoeless and picking up food from the ground. we had some Famous Amos and gave it to them |
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most of the temples are ruined and the blocks of rocks are left aside (where tourists rest on) |
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seems familiar? Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider was shot here |
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our group photo at one of the temples |
Cambodia in March is extremely hot and humid, it makes all of us feel like having an ice cold beer and jump into the pool. We went back to our hotel for a rest.
In the evening, we had dinner at a small local restaurant nearby the Night Market.
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Cambodian Angkor Beer for only $0.50 |
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my favourite vege |
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the happening pub street at night |
Tips
necessities to bring along for the Angkor Wat tour: sunblock, hat/umbrella, sunglasses, insect repellent, some snack food, cold towels.
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