Angkor temples

Cambodia Siem Reap & the temples

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February 13th 2008
OK, well the Temples of Angkor really need no introduction. If you haven't been there, book a ticket and go now, it's amazing. We flew there from Hanoi, away from the freezing cold rain and my cough and cold and into 35 degree heat. Wonderful. We stayed at the Empress Hotel which was lovely, but miles away from the centre which meant a 3 dollar tuk tuk to get any where. Although we only visited Si ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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