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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Why You Should Stay at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Cambodia
It’s not a surprise why many tourists find Cambodia as the ultimate vacation spot. With the sweltering but easy-to-get-used-to heat, lofty palm trees, the array of international restaurants, and world wonders down the road, the country makes it hard to miss the usual home comforts. Travelers have constantly found their “couple of days” vacation turn to weeks, even months; years to those who have the luxury. Regardless, there is an abundance of hotels and inns in this country which makes it hard for a first-timer to choose. If you still haven’t found a place to sojourn, why don’t you take a look at Raffles Grand Hotel ...Continue Reading >
What to expect… Before you go to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat!
One of the most beloved and well-preserved Temples in Cambodia, the Angkor Wat was deemed to be a part of the World Heritage List by UNESCO – the only site from the Kingdom of Cambodia. The temple itself, with its history deeply rooted and etched within the long galleries epitomizes the architecturalsophistication of the Khmer Empire.
The temple is originally a tribute to the Hindu God Lord Vishnu (The Creator),and the whole site is built as a miniature replica of the universe, with towers, moats, concentric walls, bas-relief carvings, and the sheer enormity of the area has a sensuous allure thatcan captivate you, morning or evening. Apart from the main temple, you can also visit any one ...Continue Reading >
Cambodia, Siem Reap
What to expect… when you’re visiting the Angkor Wat! And the Grand
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, and a popular resort town as the gateway to Angkor region. Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. The provincial capital Siem Reap is located in the South of the province on the shores of the Tonle Sap Lake, the greatest sweet water reserve in whole Southeast Asia. The name of the city literally means Siamese defeated, referring to the victory of the Khmer Empire over the army of the Thai kingdom in the 17th century.
One of the most beloved and well-preserved Temples in Siem ...Continue Reading >
