Between the 9th and the 13th centuries, a succession of Khmer kings who ruled from Angkor utilised the vast wealth and huge labour force of their empire to carry out a series of monumental construction projects intended to glorify both themselves and their capital, all within the vicinity of Siem Reap

Angkor Wat, with its soaring towers and extraordinary bas-reliefs, is considered by many to be one of the most inspired and spectacular monuments ever conceived by the human mind. It was built by Suryavarman II (who reigned from 1113 to 1150) to honour Vishnu, identified as a god-king.

Distance from Hotel:
20-minutes by Tuk Tuk
15-minutes by car
 

Between the 9th and the 13th centuries, a succession of Khmer kings who ruled from Angkor utilised the vast wealth and huge labour force of their empire to carry out a series of monumental construction projects intended to glorify both themselves and their capital, all within the vicinity of Siem Reap

Angkor Wat, with its soaring towers and extraordinary bas-reliefs, is considered by many to be one of the most inspired and spectacular monuments ever conceived by the human mind. It was built by Suryavarman II (who reigned from 1113 to 1150) to honour Vishnu, identified as a god-king.

Distance from Hotel:
20-minutes by Tuk Tuk
15-minutes by car
 

The fortified city of Angkor Thom, extending some nine square kilometres, was built in its present form by Angkor's greatest builder, Jayavarman VII (reigning from 1181 to 1201), on the ruins of an ancient city. Angkor Thom, which may have had a million inhabitants at one time, is enclosed by a square wall eight metres high and 12 kilometres in length.

The complex comprises of a variety of important temples, with the prominent Bayon temple at its centre. The city is notable for its five monumental gates. The gates, which are each 20 metres in height, are decorated on either side with stone elephant heads and crowned by four gargantuan faces of the Bodhisattva Avalokitessvara facing the cardinal directions. At the front of each gate stand 54 gods (to the left of the causeway) and 54 demons (to the right of the causeway).

Distance from Hotel:
30-minutes by Tuk Tuk
25-minutes by car 

The fortified city of Angkor Thom, extending some nine square kilometres, was built in its present form by Angkor's greatest builder, Jayavarman VII (reigning from 1181 to 1201), on the ruins of an ancient city. Angkor Thom, which may have had a million inhabitants at one time, is enclosed by a square wall eight metres high and 12 kilometres in length.

The complex comprises of a variety of important temples, with the prominent Bayon temple at its centre. The city is notable for its five monumental gates. The gates, which are each 20 metres in height, are decorated on either side with stone elephant heads and crowned by four gargantuan faces of the Bodhisattva Avalokitessvara facing the cardinal directions. At the front of each gate stand 54 gods (to the left of the causeway) and 54 demons (to the right of the causeway).

Distance from Hotel:
30-minutes by Tuk Tuk
25-minutes by car 

Siem Reap is situated not far from the northern edge of the large Tonle Sap Lake. Many villages abound along its shores, but due to the lake's seasonal variation in size and regular flooding, the most interesting villages are those that float.

Here, houseboats dot the banks of the canal. Small boats deliver supplies to the floating community and children paddle their canoes to and from school.

Distance from Hotel:
30-minutes by Tuk Tuk
25-minutes by car

Siem Reap is situated not far from the northern edge of the large Tonle Sap Lake. Many villages abound along its shores, but due to the lake's seasonal variation in size and regular flooding, the most interesting villages are those that float.

Here, houseboats dot the banks of the canal. Small boats deliver supplies to the floating community and children paddle their canoes to and from school.

Distance from Hotel:
30-minutes by Tuk Tuk
25-minutes by car

Psaar Chaa (the ‘Old Market’) is one of Siem Reap’s largest traditional covered markets and offers the largest selection of souvenirs under one roof. In fact, this market is really a ‘must visit’ in itself for its unique, colourful, local shopping experience. Of all the local markets, the Old Market offers the widest variety of souvenirs as well as the best selection of handicrafts and curios, including such items as traditional silverwork, silks, baskets, statuary, carvings and traditional musical instruments.

Distance from Hotel:
5-minutes by Tuk Tuk
5-minutes by car

Psaar Chaa (the ‘Old Market’) is one of Siem Reap’s largest traditional covered markets and offers the largest selection of souvenirs under one roof. In fact, this market is really a ‘must visit’ in itself for its unique, colourful, local shopping experience. Of all the local markets, the Old Market offers the widest variety of souvenirs as well as the best selection of handicrafts and curios, including such items as traditional silverwork, silks, baskets, statuary, carvings and traditional musical instruments.

Distance from Hotel:
5-minutes by Tuk Tuk
5-minutes by car