Siem Reap - Cambodia Culture Village

So far, our Cambodia trip has been nothing but fun. Our first day was spent on the bustling capital of Phnom Penh (part 1 and part 2) while the second day was on Siem Reap and the magnificent Angkor Wat (part 1 and part 2). Now on to our third day. 

After our breakfast, we headed to the Cambodian Cultural Village, a cultural park where you can experience all things Cambodian. You get to enjoy and witness the traditional Khmer wedding ceremony, some performances of different ethnics of Cambodians. All in all, it is an all day event with a grand theatrical performance of the story of King Jayavaraman VII at night.

Main entrance

When all of us heading for the adventures

Something you'll notice at the entrance

Siem Reap - Bayon Temple and Other Stops at Angkor Wat Park

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After our stop at Angkor Wat, we quickly rushed to the Bayon Temple which was about 10 minute drive from Angkor Wat. Bayon Temple is famous for being the temple with many faces. All those faces on all the four sides of every tower are the same and it is reportedly that those faces bear strong resemblances with King Jayavaraman VII, the most famous and widely respected king in the Khmer civilisation and also the king who built this temple.

Bayon Temple

This temple is the second most famous temple after the Angkor Wat itself and it is understandably so. Although it is not as majestic as the grand Angkor Wat, it holds itself well with the unique features, especially the faces on the towers. The temple was the main temple during the reign of King Jayavaraman VII. Read on for more pictures.

Siem Reap - Goodbye, Phnom Penh. Hello, Angkor Wat - Day 2 Part 1

A good rest we did not have yet we were all as energetic as we can be the next morning taking a long ride to Siem Reap. We departed from our hotels around 6.15am and we were on the road for around 6 hours. That's how long it takes to reach Siem Reap from Phnom Penh. 

Early in the morning at Phnom Penh

Hawkers are preparing their stalls

Pork rice, my breakfast

Sticky rice with beans, our snacks during the ride

The only logical thing to do during the ride would be to enjoy the scenic views the country has to offer. The green fields, the wooden houses, locals riding bicycles or sitting on a mini truck, after a while, we simply cannot stand it and dozed off after our breakfast. A blink of eyes and we were already reached Siem Reap. Sleeping makes trips seems shorter than it is.

We went to our hotel to check in our luggages before we scooted off to Angkor National Park, our main destination. Angkor National Park is where Angkor Wat and all the ancient temples from the country are located. Inside the park, you can explore the temples and also sip in the serenity and be up close with nature. 

Bicycles are good mode of transportation, in my opinion

Traditional Khmer cuisines, our lunch

We had our lunch inside the national park and it was cheap and reasonable with the foods itself rather delicious. I had no idea what it was called but as far as I know, it's traditional Khmer dishes. It's located opposite Angkor Wat so for those who want to try it out, you can just head to Angkor Wat and look for the restaurant directly opposite it. 

After that, first stop, Angkor Wat. Read on for more pictures of this beautiful ancient temple.