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.”
Tag: Angkor Wat
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Public urged to stop using outdated Angkor garbage pictures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.
Angkor Temple voted world’s topmost site
TripAdvisor has ranked Angkor Wat Temple as the World’s Best Landmark for 2018.
Angkor Empire Marathon signup promising
Over 2,000 runners sign up for the annual Angkor Khmer Empire Marathon.
Angkor Wat ticket revenue up 18 pct
Cambodia earns $61.4 million in revenue from the sale of tickets at Angkor Wat during the first half of 2018.
Angkor Wat temple graffiti causes stir
The foreign letters written on the stones of the Angkor Wat temple were written during the 17th century and before the 1990s.
Thailand asked to intervene in Angkor Wat branding case
Cambodia asks to halt Thai rice products that use Angkor Wat in their branding.
Happy, trouble-free Siem Reap journey
Siem Reap is undeniably one of the most visited cities in the region. Who would want to miss such a historical and cultural place?
Angkor Sankranta 2018 Attracts Over 1.8 Million Visitors
Some 1.82 million national and international tourists joined the Angkor Sankranta 2018, the sixth of its kind, in Siem Reap cultural province, a 15.14 percent year-on-year increase, Minister of Tourism H.E. Thong Khon said.
Angkor Sankranta 2018 Begins
The Angkor Sankranta 2018, organised on the occasion of the Khmer Traditional New Year gained momentum in Siem Reap provincial city.
