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Sightseeing in Siem Reap stands for experiencing the Chinese-style architecture,
Apsara dance performances, craft shops, silk farms, rice-paddy countryside, fishing
villages and a bird sanctuary along with the Angkor temples which have made the
place a tourist hub. Among the Points of interest in Siem Reap, these Buddhist
temples stand as the major Siem Reap Tourist Attractions.
Siem Reap Travel Guide talks elaborately regarding Siem Reap Tourist Attractions.
The Angkor temples head the list; so far the Things to see in Siem Reap are
concerned. Here you will watch Bayon Temple in Siem Reap, Terrace of the Leper
King in Siem Reap, Terrace of the Elephants in Siem Reap, Beng Melea in Siem
Reap and Aki Ra's Landmine Museum in Siem Reap.
Bayon Temple in Siem Reap features the huge stone faces of the bodhisattva
Avalokiteshvara. The curious smiling image has been interpreted by some the
"Mona Lisa of Southeast Asia." Some thinks it to be a representation
of Jayavarman himself.
Terrace of the Leper King in Siem Reap is one of plentiful mysteries of Angkor.
Some think the small asexual statue resembles king Yasovarman who'd have died
from the leprosy. On the other hand, it is thought to be the image of Yama.
Experience the magnificent sculptures representing Apsaras, geniuses and monsters,
quantity of divinities, a surprising coolness and beauty.
After you pass the Bayon and Baphuon, see the Terrace of the Elephants on the
left. It is two and a half meters high, and decorated with its namesake reliefs
of elephants on one side and garudas (bird-men) on the other.
Situated at 60km east of Siem Reap, Beng Melea requires a day trip after a
stop at the Roluos Group to get explored by the travelers. Experience the temple
aficionado's ancient temple amidst jungle. Kids will love it.
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