Drain pipes in Angkor Wat bridge cleared as restoration continues
The drainage system beneath Angkor Wat temple’s ancient bridge is fixed.
Tag: Angkor Wat
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Public urged to stop using outdated Angkor garbage pictures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.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Out with the old, in with the new. It is that time of the year again where you tell yourself that the year ahead will be different – that this time you are determined to convert into a full-blown vegan or go down a few sizes.
THE GREAT ANGKOR RACE
The 23rd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon last Sunday became a huge opportunity for people from different countries to recognise and celebrate the Angkor Archaeological Park, as well as health and wellness.
Angkor Wat Half Marathon – Fun for Khmers and Foreigners, Young and Old
Local and international runners run through the Angkor Archaeological Park for the 23rd Angkor Wat International Half Marathon on December 2, principally sponsored by Manulife.
Honda says players ‘can do more’
Cambodia’s general manager Keisuke Honda has broken his silence after the kingdom’s poor showing at the ongoing AFF Suzuki Cup.
Thousands descend on Angkor Wat for half marathon
Organisers of Angkor Wat International Half Marathon laud its continued popularity.
Half-Marathon set to break race records
Runners are set to descend for the running of Angkor Wat Int’l Half Marathon.
Far from the madding temple crowd
In the second installment of ‘Siem Reap Beyond the Temples’, Agnes Alpuerto continues her journey through the unusual and lesser travelled spots of the tourist-favourite metropolis.
The government earns $85.57 million from Angkor Wat ticket sales
The government earned $85.57 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at Angkor Wat for this year’s first nine months.
Team Kara to join Asia Rally
Team Kara will represent Cambodia in the Asia Cross Country Rally – or the AXCR for short – when the starting gun fires in Pattaya.
