Angkor Wat Temple

Angkorian period served as a symbol of Khmer Empire during 9^th century to the 15^th century; which was defined from 802 A.D. until 1431 A.D. The period started while the Khmer King, Jayavarman II declared himself as “God-King” at the top of Kulen Mountain. 

Massive temple construction projects had been carried out by a succession of Khmer kings who ruled during the Angkorian period. As such lots of Khmer temples still stand today within the country and in particular within the vicinity of Siem Reap. 

Angkor Wat temple was built by King Suryavarman II (who reigned from 1113 to 1150) to honour Vishnu, identified as a god-king and perhaps as his funeral temple). Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. With its soaring towers and extraordinary bas-reliefs, it is considered by many to be one of the most inspiring and spectacular monuments ever conceived by the human mind. 

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 10km

>> 20 minutes by car and 25minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk).  

Bayon Temple (Angkor Thom)

Bayon temple was built by the greatest builder King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist (Mahayana Buddhism’s compassionate Bodhisattva, or perhaps a combination of Buddha and King Jayavarman VII).  The giant stone faces of Bayon have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture.

Bayon Temple is located in the Angkor Thom City (on the ruins of an ancient city) about nine square kilometers. There are 37 standing towers, most but not all sport four carved faces oriented toward the cardinal points. In the Angkor Thom city, there are many temples planted nearby Bayon Temple (located in the center of the city).

The Angkor Thom City is covered by five greatest gates. Southern Gate of Angkor Thom is one of the most famous which is located along the road from Angkor Wat temple.

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa: 
>> 13km from the Southern gate of Angkor Thom
>> 25 minutes by car and about 30minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)

This is another beautiful temple built by King Jayavarman VII and dedicated to his mother. Ta Phrom was originally constructed as a Buddhist monastery and university. Enormously wealthy in its time,it controlled over 3000 villages, thousands of support staff and vast stores of jewels and gold. It is located approximately about one kilometer east of Angkor Thom.

Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors.

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 16 km

>> 30 minutes by car and about 35 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)

Tonle Sap Lake  

It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is an ecological hotspot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, swelling to an expansive 12,000km2. Many villagers live on the water forming a floating village of houseboats, schools, pagodas…etc. This is the most interesting place for visitors to view and experience themselves.

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 20km

>> 30 minutes by car and about 40 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)

PS: Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia.org, Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ni%C3%B1o_del_Lago_Tonle_Sap_en_Camboya.JPG

Angkor National Museum  

Angkor National Museum is a profound cultural landmark in Siem Reap covering an area of 20,000 Sq.m. which combines together The Museum: The world-class museum that reveals the legend of Golden Era of Khmer Kingdom, and The Cultural Mall: a tourist and local visitor attraction providing lifestyle recreation services for the community.

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 03 km

>> 10 minutes by car and about 40 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)

Cambodian Cultural Village  

Covering an area of 210,000 square meters, the Cambodian Cultural Village is an assembly of all the miniatures of famous historical buildings and structures, local customs and practices of all races. There are 11 unique villages, representing different cultural heritages and characteristics of 19 races.

At each village, the tourists will be able to admire the excellent wood houses, carvings, soft skills in stone, a variety of traditional performances such as Apsara Dancing, performance of ethnic minorities from Northeast of Cambodia, traditional wedding ceremony, Circus, popular games, peacock dancing, acrobat, elephant shows, boxing, and more...  

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 01 km

>> 05 minutes by car and about 40 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)

Phsar Chhas Market (Old Market)  

The Old market is one of Siem Reap’s largest traditional covered markets and offers the largest selection of souvenirs under one roof in town. This is a must-visit market in itself for a unique, colorful, 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 Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 03 km

>> 10 minutes by car and about 40 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)

The Siem Reap Pub-Street 

After the sun goes down, the focus shifts a block or two east of the Old Market to 'Pub Street,' so named for the numerous and varied restaurants and pubs that line the street from one end to the other. You can always find Khmer, Thai, French, Vietnamese, Indian, Italian and a variety of other international foods at the 'Pub Street' restaurants. Most of the bars are open all day but don’t really get going until around 5PM as people return from the temples and come to take advantage of the various happy hour deals.

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 03 km

>> 10 minutes by car and about 35 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)
 

Angkor Golf Resort

Just a short 10-minute drive away, 'The Faldo Course' at Angkor Golf Resort is the closest golf facility to Angkor Palace Resort & Spa PS: Photo property of Angkor Golf Resort .

Angkor Silk Farm

Angkor Silk Farm is located about 15km west of Siem Reap town. Managed by Artisans D'Angkor, it is a state-run organization that promotes fair trade and sustainable development for the Cambodian people. By training workers for skilled professions, these people are able to provide for their families and promote their own culture through art.

Distance from Angkor Palace Resort & Spa:

>> 13 km

>> 30 minutes by car and about 35 minutes by Remorques (Formerly Tuk-Tuk)