Angkor Wat ‘virtual’ half marathon hopes to draw ‘actual’ visitors
Amid concerns over the virus, the already postponed half marathon will go ahead on Saturday but ‘virtually’, meaning runners can compete with or without travelling to Siem Reap.
Tag: Angkor Wat
28 years after Angkor site inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List
Cambodia earned $18.45 million from the sale of tickets at Angkor Archaeological Park in the first 9 months of 2020, a decrease of 75 %
Angkor celebrates 28th Unesco heritage anniversary
Cambodia celebrates the 28th anniversary of Angkor Wat inclusion on Heritage List.
Angkor Wat gardens completed
Residents and tourists have shared their satisfaction with the developments that include gardens, trees and wildflowers.
Etched on stone, the heritage of Cambodia
It is rare for archaeologists to find themselves in the midst of a geopolitical storm. Yet this is what happened to the Archaeological Survey of India in the 1980s.
Thai hotel apologises over “cultural appropriation” of Angkor Wat
Thai Le Palais hotel apologises over its use of Cambodian cultural structure.
Ministry to examine complaints over Thai hotel’s “cultural appropriation”
Complaints about a Thai hotel’s use of ancient Cambodian landmarks.
Australian tour agency apologises over Angkor Wat caption
In an email sent to the Tourism Ministry, Wendy Wu Tours apologised for the error.
Australian tour company links Angkor Wat to Vietnam
Australian Wendy Wu Tours captioned a picture of Angkor Wat as being in Vietnam.
Drain pipes in Angkor Wat bridge cleared as restoration continues
The drainage system beneath Angkor Wat temple’s ancient bridge is fixed.
150 vendors agree to relocate to promote Angkor’s beauty
150 stalls at west side of Angkor Wat temple and Trapaing Ses pond to relocate.
Angkor Wat vendors must remove stalls by August 15
Authority notifies vendors to remove stalls at Angkor Wat and Trapaing Ses pond.
More restaurants volunteer to relocate from Angkor Wat
11 major restaurants have volunteered to move for a project to improve the site.
LDP accused of using Angkor Wat for political gain
Apsara Authority reiterates all political parties not to use Angkor Wat to garner support.
Buddha statues unearthed in Siem Reap’s Angkor Wat
More than 100 remnants of Buddha statues are uncovered in Angkor Wat area.
Thousand-year-old wooden structure found
Apsara Authority team has discovered a wooden structure more than 1,000 years old.
Cambodia crowned best international heritage destination
The Kingdom of Cambodia has been crowned the Best Destination – Heritage (International) by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
PM marks anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Chapei Dang Veng
PM: “Chapei Dang Veng’s songs…tell ancient and educational stories to people about virtue and culture.”
Siem Reap revs up for Bike Annual again
Don’t miss out on photoshoots of 100 motorbikes in a formation ride to Angkor Wat and then Pub Street
15th Angkor Photo Festival in Siem Reap
DETAILS of the 15th Angkor Photo Festival and Workshops – the longest running photography festival in Southeast Asia – have been announced and this year, the festival in Siem Reap will again have two components.
Public urged to stop using outdated Angkor garbage pictures
The public is called to stop reposting old pictures of garbage at the Angkor Wat.
About 60 hotels in Siem Reap officially rated
Approximately 60 hotels in Siem Reap have been evaluated and classified.
The best night in Siem Reap
Yet, if you still have the energy after a long day, you should go out and revel in the wonderful nightlife. Taing Rinith suggests some activities and place that can help you enjoy travelling in the city to a full extent.
Beyond Angkor Wat
It is indisputable that Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia, is the main attraction of the country while other well-known temples, such as Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom, also contribute in building up the reputation of Siem Reap.
Architecture and history
Cambodia’s unique architecture has always been a great crowd-puller. In fact, people from all over the world come to the Kingdom’s famous Angkor Wat, Royal Palace and other sites that depict the country’s rich traditional designs.
Did you know
Cambodia has three sites inscribed on the World Heritage list. The Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and the largest tourist attraction site of Cambodia, was added to the World Heritage list by Unesco in 1992.
Authorities pump water into Angkor Wat complex
The Apsara Authority is pumping water into the moat and ponds at Angkor Wat.
A TALE OF TWO WOMEN
This week, Siem Reap has welcomed two internationally high-profile alpha women who are poles apart in their work and philosophies, but who are both authors and have also both made their mark in what was once regarded as a man’s world.
Ultra Marathon breaks record
Over 1,000 participants hailing from 42 countries are present at the starting line for the fourth Ultra Trail d’Angkor.
Reaping new benefits in Temple Town
Despite the general consensus that the property market in Siem Reap has slowed down, many experts are bullish on the potential of the area.
