
The Angkor Howard Hotel is located conveniently on the National
Road, just 5 minutes drive from the Siem Reap International Airport.
The popular tourist attraction, Cambodia Cultural Village is a
mere 5 minutes walk from the hotel and the Angkor Wat 15 minutes
drive away. For business or pleasure, the Angkor Howard Hotel is
your ideal destination.
From Phnom Pehn
By road
Capitol Transport, Sorya, GST and Mekong Express all have
bus services to take you from to Phnom Pehn. Most buses leave the
capital city at 7:30 am and some have second departure at 12:30pm
or 1:30 pm. It usually takes around 5-6 hours depends on the traffic
load. If you prefer a shorter and more comfortable journey, a taxi
can be found around Central Market. It usually costs around $45-$55
for a whole car.
Sightseeing in Siem Reap
Angkor Wat and Temples
Angkor Wat was built for King Suryavarman
II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city.
The Wat is a great complex of ancient temples, in a high classical
style of Khmer architecture. The Wat then becomes the national
symbol of Cambodia, appearing on the national flag. (For further
information about Angkor Wat and other archeological heritages,
please go to links.)
Tonle
Sap Lake
Tonle Sap lake is the largest freshwater lake in South
East Asia. Only 30 minutes drive away from Siem Reap, the lake
offers tourists a totally different kind of splendor from Angkor
Temples. In addition to the picturesque scenery, the traditional
Khmer riparian life makes the lake unique like no others.
Nightlife in Siem Reap
Bars and clubs in Siem Reap are clustered
around in Old Market area, especially along Pub Street. Locals
and tourists flocked into these nightlife venues for the cheap
alcohols and good party ambience. In general, Siem Reap does not
go to sleep until 3 or4 a.m.; nevertheless it is important not
to stay out late in town alone because tourists are vulnerable
targets.
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