Angkor Wat - The hidden jungle temple

Cambodia – Tips for travelling

Angkor Wat - World Cultural Heritage is a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists around the world.

If you visit Angkor Wat, you are not only sightseeing but also immersed in the sacred space of ancient temples.
To help you get lost, I will guide you to explore Angkor Wat in detail, in particular to help you have an enjoyable experience when coming to this sacred temple.
This trip I went two years ago, according to the new information, some bus fares, tickets to visit has increased a little more. But it will hardly affect the cost of the trip.

Angkor Wat Travel Guide
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/cambodia/articles/Angkor-Wat-Trip-of-a-Lifetime/

1, Introduction to Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the largest religious architecture complex in Cambodia, covering 1,626 square meters. It was built in the early 12th century by King Khmer Suryavarman II, the capital of the Khmer empire, as well as the temple and his tomb.
Angkor Wat temples the god Vishnu but gradually to the end of the 12th century it became a Buddhist temple. Angkor Wat in Khmer is "Temple City". Angkor Wat has become the culmination of the Khmer architectural style. It is a combination of two basic architectural features: mountain temple architecture along with narrow and narrow corridors.
Angkor Wat has become a symbol of Cambodia and appears on the national flag of this country. In 1992 Angkor Wat was recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage. This is the top tourist attraction of Cambodia.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/cambodia/articles/Angkor-Wat-Trip-of-a-Lifetime/

Angkor Wat is also famous for being on Hollywood film: the ancient temple where Angelina Jolie met Tomb Raider.

For many tourists, including me who have visited this complex of temples, Angkor Wat is a kind of hidden gem of Cambodia, the country which most people just know about the killing of Khmer Rouge-era.

2, How to go there ( cheap way)

There are many low - cost airlines companies in Asia such as Ryanair, Vueling in Europe

The experience of booking cheap air tickets to Cambodia is useful for travelers who book tickets once they have correctly identified their travel dates. Cheap airline promotions will not be refunded or refunded, so after receiving information from the airline, you need to determine when you want to buy tickets and destinations to avoid being distracted. enlarged.

As an experienced traveller, I highly recommended you to follow these highlighted sentences. 
Avoid going on weekends, holidays or high season, you may not be able to get round-trip tickets at a "cheap price". Mid-week days such as Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the times when travelers easily buy tickets at the best rates, according to a survey of a website specializing in booking cheap airfare. Airfare to destinations not so well known is also considered to be softer than major tourist centers. In addition, flying at night is usually cheaper than daytime, however, you also need to pay attention to time, time difference for international flight to make a reasonable choice.
 
The experience to book cheap air tickets to Cambodia is a necessary time to book cheap tickets should be before the flight time of at least 54 days. If you plan to book airline tickets, especially during the peak tourist season, you may miss the chance to stay at a hotel of your favorite or missed direct flights.

You want to book cheap air tickets to Cambodia but there is no concept of finding information, updating ticket status of airlines? So the opportunity to "hunt" your cheap tickets will not be feasible! The experience of booking cheap airfare to Cambodia shows that visitors need frequent, active online searches for information on airline fares, making the most suitable choice after comparison and consideration.
 
 
In addition, the registration of mail, website tracking or facebook of the airline is also necessary to update their promotions. You should also call the company to inquire about the promotion schedule, if not clear.
 
Currently in Cambodia there are 16 active airports, including 3 main airports:
- Pochentong Airport
- Siem Reap Airport
- Sihanoukville Airport
 
In Vietnam, there are two international airports, Noi Bai (Hanoi) and Tan Son Nhat (HCM), serving the Vietnam-Cambodia route. These airlines include Vietnam Airline, Thai Airways, Jetstar Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways .

In Vietnam, it is better to book these tickets from their websites:

http://www.vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/vi-VN/Home

http://vietnamjetstar.com

https://www.abay.vn/ve-may-bay-jetstar?utm_source=coccoc_context&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=T%E1%BB%AB%20kh%C3%B3a%20ch%C3%ADnh%20Abay&utm_term=jetstar&utm_content=324951

-          Vistit Angkor Wat from Ha noi

From Hanoi, you buy airfare to Phnom Penh. Currently, Vietnam Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air operates flights to Phnom Penh. Ticket price is about 7 million VND ( 250 euros) . If you want to hunt for cheap airfare then you should reserve a period of time. Read the experience I shared above. ( cheap airticket 100 euros)

-          Visit Angkor Wat from Ho Chi Minh City.

+ Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh

From Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh: You can travel by plane or coaches. But according to my cheap Siem Reap travel experience, it is a bit tiring to get a passenger car, but it is more convenient and cost-effective than flying a plane. From Ho Chi Minh City you can catch the following bus companies to Phnom Penh:

Mailinh bus,

 Kumho bus,

 Sapaco bus,

Long Phuong bus,

Khai Nam bus, ...

You can buy tickets on Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1. Fares are very cheap only. From 170 – 200 000 VNĐ ( 8 euros)  / person and on the fare already includes the fee through the border.

+ Phnom Penh – Siem Reap ( Angkor Wat)

It takes about 5-7 hours to travel to Siem Reap City from Phnom Penh and travels from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap such as airplanes, ferries, taxis, and coaches. But according to travel experience Siem Reap self-sufficient, cheap travel vehicles mainly buses. From Phnom Penh the bus departs at the bus stop located to the south-west of Phsar Thmey market and the old Siem Reap stop. The earliest departure is 6h30 and the latest is 13h.

One way ticket is 14,000 Riel.

3 , Where to say

-          Angkor Riviera Hotel

Address: No.828, Porkombor St, Mondul1, Svaydangkom Commune, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap
Room Rates: $ 21-32
Highly rated 8.1 / 10 points will be a great choice for your trip. A wide variety of room facilities make it easy for you to choose from. Not only that, the location of the hotel is great, it takes only 10 minutes to get to the heritage of Angkor. In addition, the hotel also offers very massage services, sauna, hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, garden for you to go for a walk, children pool, ... a lot of other modern services to help You have the best time to rest. If you have questions about the quality of the hotel's services, check out the Angkor Riviera Hotel

-          Funky Flashpacker Hostel

Address: Funky Lane, City of Siem Reap, Cambodia, Central area of Siem Reap
Room rates range from $ 3 - $ 19
Centrally located in Siem Reap, it is only about 15 minutes away from Siem Reap. Modern equipment along with quality service is the plus point for the hotel. Always looking forward to the most relaxing vacation travelers, the hotel has increasingly improved the service.

Here you can relax most comfortably, there is an outdoor pool, dining services such as restaurants, cafes, poolside bars are the main attractions. The hotel will be an excellent choice for those who like Siem Reap travel with bunk beds for only $ 3. You can see more about the quality and service of hotels in Funky Flashpacker Hostel

-          The Luxury Concept Hostel

Address: No.105, Stung Tmei, Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap
Room rates: the lowest is $ 3
This will be a great choice for travelers traveling to Siem Reap, this cheap Siem Reap hotel rates are very soft but the quality of the service is very good. Here you will enjoy the very good care of hotels such as restaurants, cafes, car rental, convenience stores, ... only $ 3 you will have a place to rest is really Comfortable, pleasant in the hot summer days in Siem Reap.

-          Bou Savy Guest House (Bed and Breakfast)

Address: 6 National Road, Salakanseng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap
Price range: 13 - 20 $

4. What to see

I am sure to Siem Reap you cannot ignore Angkor Wat - a very popular tourist destination in Siem Reap as well as in Cambodia.
In my personal opinion, if you go to Angkor Wat you will admire the ancient, sacred and sacred beauty of Angkor. Previously the temple was the capital of the Khmer Empire, the temple also retains the mysterious story of a powerful empire. It is one of the largest tourist attractions in Siem Reap and is the culmination of Khmer art. The Angkor temple complex has two temples - Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom - and when you visit, you will have to buy a ticket. There are three types of tickets to choose from:

One day ticket $ 20.
Ticket Type 3 days $ 40.
7 day ticket for $ 60.

-          Visit the temple of Angkor Wat ancient temple. You should arrange time to admire the sunrise in the morning or sunset and afternoon, climb to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of Angkor.

-          Angkor Thom temple, you go to visit Bayon, Ta Prohm, ... these are the famous places in Angkor are unique in architecture and bring a mysterious unusual

I love this picture taken in Angkor Thom Temple

-          Visiting Banteay Srei Temple: It is the last shrine and is located far away, but this is a beautiful temple built of red sandstone and very attractive to visitors by the sculpture is very meticulous.

The four-sided Buddha statue is composed of four faces, each with its full face, two arms and two legs, in particular, each holding a variety of Dharma qualities.A hand placed in front of the chest represents protection, protection,One hand holding the recurring manifestation of reincarnation of samsara, A hand holding a bottle of water, One hand to show the ultimate success,One hand holding the light wheel (Minh Luan) to dispel suffering, suffering, death,One hand holding the handle and One hand holing the Buddhist Books in order to show talent and wisdom,
The last hand holds the Order of Power, with these eight arms only in the four-face Buddha can bring the wearer of the above. 

-          Mount Kulen and thousand river Linga
Siem Reap center about 50 km, you can rent a tuk tuk they will transport you to the place. In these two areas lose tickets, if you want to cheap you can ask the hotel to buy tickets cost about $ 18 per person, if you buy will be $ 20 per person.
This is a beautiful sightseeing tour in Siem Reap, where you can take a waterfall, relax, picnic sightseeing is also great.
If you are a hard worker who can go down to the foot of the falls for sightseeing, it would be great. After playing bored you down to the area underneath the restaurant is always lunch, affordable and full of local food is very good and attractive.
To buy good food, Siem Reap travel guide self-sufficiency, cheap you should ask the tuk tuk car purchase so that the price will be cheaper and food is also much more guaranteed

5, What to eat

Khmer cuisine, Siem Reap

Coming to Siem Reap, surely you can not ignore the Khmer cuisine. The roadside restaurants have an extremely rich menu, good food and cheap prices. Everything here is great, except that sometimes you get bothered by children selling books and postcards. However, this does not affect too much.
After eating, continue on to "Pub Street" for Angkor Beer - the main beer in Cambodia with the slogan "My country my beer". Most pubs on this road serve beer at 50 cents per glass.

Angkor Beer is super cheap and quite popular among local people.

The delicious dishes in Siem Reap that you cannot ignore such as: Amok fish, beef stir fried beef, croissants, chili fried crisps, tomato salad,
If you have been to Siem Reap once, enjoy this fascinating food. By the self-sufficient tour guide Siem Reap, the food here is mainly food related to insects, come here you will be pleased to enjoy insects that you have never been to. Such as ant, scorpion, worm, ...

Some eating places in Siem Reap delicious, cheap, crowded

Khmer House Restaurant: Old Market and Pud Street, Siem Reap
Bopha Angkor Restaurant and Terrace: 0512, Acharsvar Street, Siem Reap
Soup Dragon: Old Market
New Delhi Indian Restaurant: House # 070 Mondol 1 Svaydangkum Communce, Siem Reap
West Street Pub Street is located in the heart of the city. This will be the ideal address for your nighttime nightlife.

6. What to care about ( Mosquitoes, beggars and unexploded bombs)

You should pay attention:

Travel early to avoid the harsh sun at noon, and the morning and evening scenery are usually more beautiful.
Pay attention to keep the ticket to the door to easily move to the attractions in the relic
In Angkor Wat there is often a fraudulent impersonation charity or collect money to maintain the temple ... you need to pay absolutely not give money to these people.
The status of beggars in the monuments is very popular, you should pay attention to this issue.
Should bring some kind of itching treatment because in the Angkor Wat area is often a lot of mosquitoes

Souvenirs are very cheap. In Siem Reap, you will only pay a few pounds for a Cambodian T-shirt.
Cambodia still has a large number of unexploded bombs from the war, so when traveling you should not go out of the main trail.

Cambodia is quite being dollarized so I think you can spend USD or converting to local currency. 

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