Angkor National Museum will take its visitors through the journey back in time from the creation to the highest point of Khmer civilization. Through the use of interactive exhibits, visitors will develop a deeper understanding of customs, traditions and different beliefs of the ancient empire. A tour of the museum will be joyful for both visitors who have a good understanding of ancient Khmer civilization and visitors who do not have any previous knowledge of the ancient Khmer empire. All artifacts are divided into 8 galleries in the order of the evolution which are enhanced by a realistic atmosphere. Throughout the whole experience Angkor National Museum will allow this legend to slowly reveal before your eyes.
Visiting the Angkor National Museum was an eerie, surreal experience. For the first 45 minutes of our trip through the mammoth, 20,000-square-metre building, we didn't spot another visitor. The museum opened in November 2007, and its freshly painted, shopping mall-like feel contrasts with the thousands-year-old artefacts contained within it. A visit is a comfortable, air-con alternative to visiting the temples themselves, and a nice educational supplement to the history of Angkor if you visit the park without a tour guide. It's composed of eight separate galleries, all connected by a vaulted corridor with a series of fountains and lined with what seems like all the Angkorian limestone lion and demon heads missing from statues at the temples. After an explanatory film screening called Story behind the legend, you're pointed toward the galleries:
The only museum of Khmer sculpture in Siem Reap, the privately owned Angkor National Museum’s collection is faulted by experts for being shallow compared with the National Museum in Phnom Penh. Be that as it may, the presentation is smart, hi-tech and informative. A worthwhile if expensive stop for those seeking some deeper Angkor context.
The Angkor National Museum has been attracting lots of attention - much of it negative - since its opening in 2007. Recent tensions between Thailand and Cambodia over the temples at Preah Vihear can only further complicate matters for the privately held Thai owned museum.
But as travellers are thus far afforded no meaningful information during a visit to the temples, the Angkor National Museum plays a useful role in telling some of the story of Angkor.
The Museum’s problems probably start with its name. Visitors might reasonably assume a “national museum” to be state operated and sanctioned by the leading scholars in the field. Not so here. Then there’s the shopping mall style building that houses it - a grim portent of what lies ahead as the shopping component of the project continues to unfold.
And the collection itself has been faulted for being visually pleasing without having many pieces of genuine Angkorian significance. A good many of the Buddhas on display in the spectacular Gallery of 1000 Buddhas are said to be from the 20th century.
Yet for all the criticism, the museum does play a very worthwhile educational role. The presentation is excellent and it’s is the only place in Cambodia offering visitors some essential understanding of the history and culture that created the remarkable temples.
Exhibits include illuminating accounts on the Khmer Empire, the major kings, Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. A gallery devoted to the costumes worn by the stone figures that adorn the temples is especially engaging.
Even if it is on the expensive side, those with a deep interest in Angkor will find the museum a worthwhile stop. Drop by during the heat of the Cambodian day for an air conditioned and informative museum interlude.
Exhibits include touch-screen video, epic commentary and the chance to experience a panoramic sunrise at Angkor Wat, though there seems to be less sculpture on display here than in the National Museum in Phnom Penh.
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Krous Village Road, National Road 6, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Offering a spa centre and fitness centre, Lotus Blanc Hotel is located in Siem Reap. Guests have access to the outdoor swimming pool and can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Pub Street is 2.3 km from Lotus Blanc Hotel, while Angkor Wat is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Siem Reap International Airport, 5 km from the property. The property offers complimentary airport pickup services.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Some units include views of the garden or city. Every room includes a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Bike hire is available at this hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Wat Thmei, Kouk Chak, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Featuring a garden, terrace and free WiFi, Grand Venus La Residence is located in Siem Reap, 3.7 km from Angkor Wat. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy pool views.
The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Rooms come with a coffee machine and a private bathroom, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and some have garden views. Guest rooms at Grand Venus La Residence have air conditioning and a desk.
A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. The restaurant at the accommodation specializes in American, Cambodian and Asian cuisine.
Grand Venus La Residence has an outdoor pool. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hotel.
Non-stop assistance is available at the reception.
Pub Street is 4 km from Grand Venus La Residence. The nearest airport is Angkor International Airport, 12.9 km from the accommodation.
Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay.
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National Road No. 6, Banteay Chas Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Located in Siem Reap, Starry Angkor Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Angkor National Museum. It features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 dining options and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Angkor Starry Hotel offers free parking, and is a 15-minute drive from the Cambodian Cultural Village and Angkor Wat. Tonle Sap Lake and the Floating Village are a 20-minute drive away. The nearest airport, Siem Reap International Airport is about 9.8 km from Angkor Starry Hotel. The property offers complimentary airport pickup services.
Rooms come with wooden flooring and have plenty of natural light. All are fitted with a cable TV, personal safe and minibar. A bathtub, hairdryer and toiletries are in the bathroom.
Guests can work out at the well-equipped fitness centre or shop at Starry Mart. With a 24-hour front desk, the hotel provides currency exchange and car rental services. Ticketing services are available at the tour desk.
Open for all-day dining, Starry Restaurant serves a variety of Khmer, Western and vegetarian dishes. A Halal menu is available as well.
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Street 27, Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Located in Siem Reap, Central Corner d'Angkor features an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a terrace, this property is set near attractions such as King's Road Angkor. The property has a restaurant and Pub Street is less than 1 km away.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The units at Central Corner d'Angkor include air conditioning and a desk.
A continental breakfast is available each morning at the property.
Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.
Speaking English and Khmer, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Old Market, Angkor Trade Centre and Platinum Cineplex Siem Reap. The nearest airport is Siem Reap - Angkor International, 14 km from Central Corner d'Angkor, and the property offers a free shuttle service.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Siem Reap! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Phnear Chey Village, Svay dangkum commune, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Featuring free WiFi, The Natural Homestay- Siem Reap is situated in Siem Reap, 2.4 km from Pub Street.
Some units have a seating area where you can relax. Certain units feature views of the garden or city. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.
The homestay also offers bike hire. Angkor Wat is 8 km from The Natural Homestay- Siem Reap, while The Happy Ranch Horse Farm is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport, 7 km from The Natural Homestay- Siem Reap.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Taphul Village, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Boasting a spa and an outdoor pool, Mane Village Suites offers accommodation in a quiet neighbourhood in Siem Reap. Just 800 m from the famous Pub Street, guests can benefit from free WiFi access throughout the property.
Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms include a seating area and a terrace or balcony where you can relax. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Mane Village Suites operates a 24-hour front desk that provides tour arrangements and ticketing services. Guests can access the city centre by reserving a remork or tuk-tuk at the front desk. Other facilities include a business centre, a library and game room and a fitness centre.
Guests can enjoy traditional Cambodian and International dishes at Celadon Restaurant or enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar or Pool Bar. Alternatively, guests can indulge in massage treatments at the Circle Spa.
King's Road Angkor is 1.3 km from Mane Village Suites, while Angkor Wat is a 20-minute drive away. Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the property.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Siem Reap! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Guest Name: Mr. Debasis Das
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Booked: Angkor Wat Helicopter Flight Tour
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