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Angkor WatNewest Review: ... so perspiration dries up quickly and you don't get the sticky sweaty feeling. Dress lightly to beat the heat, but don't wear too little because after all, Cambodia is a conservative society and we should respect their Asian culture. Your footwear MUST be good. No sloppy slippers or worn-out shoes. The reason is for safety. One thing about the Angkor Wat's architecture is that the steps there ... more |
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by spalsh - written on 06.06.07 (Very useful, 96 readings)
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--------------- Introduction --------------- Angkor, Cambodia, is a World Heritage Site containing numerous beautiful temples that is situated a 20 minute drive from the Cambodian town of Siem Reap. Some people mistake the Angkor Wat to be the name of the entire site. Actually, the Angkor Wat is one of the temples enclosed within the Angkor site. It is, however, one of the biggest and most beautifully constructed temples among the ruins there. -------------------- The Angkor Wat -------------------- Pretty much the main drawing point of this South East Asian nation. It was built in the early 12th century as a king's state temple ...
by nickyturnill - written on 22.11.05 (Very useful, 753 readings)
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My partner and I spent about three weeks in Cambodia during a trip overland from Bangkok to Bejing in early 2003. I was worried about going to Cambodia and I only went because my boyfriend really wanted to go.... I was scared of landmines and of a country so recently torn apart by communism, war and disruption...... How wrong was I...... Although you need to be cautious in some parts of Cambodia, particularly the Capital at night and as long as you arn't going to be stupid enough to stray from the main roads into open fields then you will be fine. The people of Cambodia are the most friendly nation I have ever had the pleasure to come ...
by joncr - written on 05.08.02 (Very useful, 97 readings)
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When I went back in '99 it was all backpackers. Now theres far too many american and japanese tourists I found on March 2002 visit. It used to be quite a backpackers community. This has really impacted on local people who cant afford the rising land prices and increases the gap between the rich and poor that is very evident in Cambodia. I dont have a photo without a wide american ar3e in it! Luckily I have some photos from my previous visit and have some advice on missing the crowds. Your guide (bike driver or taxi driver) price varies on which hotel you are staying at. If your in a 5 star hotel expect to pay $15 a day and up. Your best bet is to ...





