Phnom Penh to Siem Reap 1000 Lingas

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

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June 12th 2010
Wednesday morning we had a few hours to see some final sights in Phnom Penh. Our first visit was to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. There aren't many pictures to share as the inside of the temples were off limit to cameras. The architecture was stunning and we saw an impressive collection of gold and silver statues, mainly of Buddha. The floor in the Silver Pagoda was cover with silver tiles ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more