Siem Reap has served the world as a tourist destination for over a hundred years, however, in the last three decades it has seen a decline that today it is fast recovering from. Some of the best things to appreciate about this country is the colonial and ancient architecture that can be seen around the city in the Old French Quarter and the famous royal city Angkor Thom. Beyond seeing the famous temples of Angkor, there are several other activities a tourist can partake in, that may lead them in to the lesser travelled paths. Cycle tours are available for those who like to capture the essence of Siem Reap at a slower pace, there are also tours available to visit local hill tribes and experience the culture of the nation, and those who are keen on nature will enjoy the various nature treks on offer.
The Mekong River runs through the heart of the city and traversing this waterway by luxury boat or a simply sampan is a great experience, with several tour operators offering diverse packages. Along the Mekong River cruise one can conveniently see many sights, such as the magnificence of Angkor Wat, the floating villages of Kampong Luong and Chau Doc, where life goes a little slower, beautifully handcrafted pottery can be seen from Kampong Luong and the floating market of Cai Be.
Mekong River cruises can vary depending on the duration of the tour (1 day to as many as 10 days) and the facilities of the boat. The indigenous wildlife that also can be found along the 150 kilometre stretch of the river is impressive.
Let this mystique and grandeur of this age old city envelop you on your next travel to Siem Reap. There are several accommodation options available to the tourist looking for an Angkor hotel. However, Raffles Grand Hotel dâ????Angkor stands out amongst the rest as a reputed and elegant luxury hotel Cambodia that is a popular choice amongst locals and tourists alike. Enjoy some of the finest creature comforts in the city, whilst getting easy access to numerous tourist activities around the city.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
I heard about a philosopher. . . maybe his name was Stoic or Cynic. . . who tried to eliminate all material posessions. He had nothing but a shelter made of pottery and a cup. Then one day, he saw a child drink water using his hands, and threw away the cup as well. And clothes. Apparently his fellow Greeks insisted he wear clothes. Did he try to forgo clothes at any time?
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