Siem Reap - A disneyland of ancient temples

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May 11th 2006

Published: September 10th 2006

9th May (Tues) - My mum and I flew to Siem Reap, Cambodia in the early morning. The flight was so early that my mum and I overslept and nearly missed the plane. In Siem Reap, my mum booked a taxi to bring us around. The driver brought us to Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, where we saw magnificient ancient temples with intact wall carvings and decorations... In the evening we went up Phnom Bakheng, a t... Read Full Entry

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Lau Chau Sang

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Born in Hong Kong and currently living in Singapore, I am a guy who loves travelling. Like many "travelholics" at TravelBlog, I'm so addicted to travelling that once I stopped travelling I will have withdrawal symptoms. Hence, to cure my addiction, I have to go somewhere at least once every 2 months. (I must admit that it is an expensive addiction. Haha. But at least addiction to travel is healthier than addiction to drugs/smoking/drinking...) I started using TravelBlog when I was doing my internship in Canada in 2005. (For older photos before my Canadian internship... full info

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Ta Prohm 3

Nature has integrated into the temple.

Ta Prohm 4

I feel like Indiana Jones. Haha.

Ta Som

A huge tree growing on the east gate of this 12th century temple has become a photo classic.

This tree, after being uprooted, continues to grow upwards and perpendicularly from the fallen trunk.

Neak Pean

A small island temple located in the middle of a lotus-shaped pool. The pool was dry when we were there, but it is full during the wet season.

The road leading to Preah Khan

Built in the 12th century, Preah Khan is a hugh monastic complex full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities.

Preah Khan

Intact bas relief carvings

Preah Khan 2

Preah Khan 3

Another of those "repeating doors" scene

Preah Khan 4

This building is unique as it is one of the only examples of round columns in all the ancient Cambodian temples. (It reminds me of some ancient Greek or Roman building.)

Beng Melea

Built in the 11th century and now overrun by vegetation, Beng Melea has a very advernturous feel.

Beng Melea 2

Fallen pillars and walls are a reminder that the temple was once very grand

Beng Melea 3

Once again I feel like Indiana Jones. (However, on my way into the temple, I accidentally knocked my head into a beam. Ouch.)

Lolei

An island temple consisting of four brick towers on a double laterite platform

Preah Ko

Part of the Roluos Group, it's one of the first major temples of the early Khmer capital of Hariharalaya.

Bakong

The most impresive member of the Roluos Group, the temple sits at the centre of the first Khmer capital Hariharalaya

Tonle Sap Lake

30 minutes south of Siem Reap, the lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Floating fishing villages dot the lake and tourist boats can be chartered to view the villages.