"IMPREXXION: SIEM REAP-ANGKOR" Top 5 Page for this destination Phumi Siem Reab by xuessium

Phumi Siem Reab Travel Guide: 497 reviews and 1,126 photos

..."Some claimed that this is the 8th wonder of the world, and I wouldn't argue much against that. Built over almost 3 centuries, Angkor was possibly once, the greatest city on Earth during its peak in the 12th century. Unfortunately, Angkor went into decline, eclipsed by the changing dunes of politics and was finally consumed by the invading jungle before being stumbled upon by amazed French discoverers in the 19th century. Step into a word where towers of frozen faces of the past gaze down upon you, faces of the present, as Angkor continues to face its future"...

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Gateway to the great ancient city of Angkor!
Cons:Dusty and getting more commercialised by the minute
In a nutshell:Just a town to park yourself to see Angkor

Last visit to Phumi Siem Reab: Dec 2002
Intro Updated May 20, 2006
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Reviews (25)

The Red Piano Cafe Restaurants (6)

The cafe in my hotel turned out to be the best place to hang out for meals. (see my review of my hotel - The Red Piano)... more travel advice

LandmineSign(ExtractedfromInternet) - Phumi Siem Reab

Unmarked hidden mines Warnings and Dangers (5)

I am sure many guide books remind visitors to Siem Reap and Angkor to keep to the well marked trails once you are in the... more travel advice

AngkorBeer(from www.seppia.com) - Phumi Siem Reab

Grab A Can of "Angkor Beer" Things to Do (3)

This is the national beer of Cambodia. Grab one and give it a try! more travel advice

National Flag of Cambodia Favorites (5)

The present flag with these colors arranged in horizontal bands, was officially adopted on October 29, 1948 until... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Feb 9, 2005

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volopolo Aug 20, 2009 at 3:56 AM

Nice tips
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tremendopunto Jun 18, 2007 at 1:35 PM

Great informative page! Hope to be there soon and sip some cold Angkor beer while watching the sunset
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robertgaz May 29, 2006 at 10:04 PM

Is their Angkor like your Anchor?