Siem Reap Tourism

Siem Reap is a small town in Cambodia. This town is famous due to the place of Angkor Wat. Along with Angkor Wat there are other temples and places that have made this place a hot favorite among tourists. In fact these travelers have made Siem Reap Tourism a success. Siem Reap Tourism has helped the country earn a lot of foreign exchange. In fact today this place is one of the best Tourism destinations on the planet. Therefore if you want to spend a good vacation then Siem Reap Tourism can be a good idea.

Siem Reap Tourist Attractions have a variety of sites. There are temples, there are festivals, and there are ample opportunities for shopping.

Among the most famous temples here one cannot fail to mention the name of Angkor Wat. It is temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century.

The next in line is the Bayon Temple in Siem Reap. It is inside Angkor Tom. Angkor Tom is the main place that houses all these temples, including Angkor Wat. This temple too was completed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Tough it is mainly a Buddhist Temple there are references to Hindu religion as well. This temple has different facial features of Bodhisattva etched on its outer part. Bodhisattva was the incarnation of Gautam Budhha.

Terrace of the Leper King too was credited to King Jayavarman VII. Actually most of the temples in Angkor Tom were created during his reign. This temple has images of mythological characters like Garuda and Kabandha, a giant.

Terrace of the Elephant is also in Angkor Tom.

You can enjoy the Khemer New Year here. You can see the locals celebrating the Chaul Chnam (Khemer New Year) in Siem Reap. This is actually to celebrate the incoming of the rainy season.

There are various markets here where your can buy different goods. You can buy gifts for your family members. Tourist Attractions Around Siem Reap include these markets as well. After all it feels good to buy something form a new country for your family and friends.

Hotels in Siem Reap
Amansara Hotel	Angkor hotel
Angkor Century Hotel	Angkor Holiday Hotel
Angkor Howard Hotel	Angkor Lion Hotel