Angkor Wat, the Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Cambodia
Who does not know Cambodia. This country is quite famous thanks to one of its tourism objects, Angkor Wat. Want to visit Angkor Wat? Check out this guide:
Angkor Wat was constructed in the 12th century. The Hindu temple, which is now used as a place of worship for Buddhists, is located in the Angkor Archeological Park complex of 40.4 hectares.
Over the past year, Angkor Wat was visited by 2.21 million tourists. The number increased from the previous year, which only amounted to 2.12 million tourists.
Not only is the building magnificent, this temple also holds more than 200 antique paintings.
Angkor Wat has a beautiful building and an amazing history, it has become one of the popular tourist destinations for foreign tourists. The popularity of the temples in the Angkor Wat area has become even more global after being used as the shooting location for the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
To enter Angkor Wat, tourists must purchase a ticket for 20 US dollars. The area of Angkor Wat which reaches 200 square kilometers makes this tourist spot not enough to be visited in just a day. There's also a $30 pass for a three-day visit. While there, you can get around by tuk-tuk. Don't forget to visit Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm which are favorite destinations for tourists.
Tuk-tuks in Cambodia
Historical sites are one of the tourist objects that can be a reason for travelers to come to visit a country. Several countries in the Southeast Asian region themselves have a number of historical relics with various stunning beauty, and are included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. (Unesco.org)
One of them is the world heritage site The Universe in Stone, Angkor Wat which is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Where To Stay in Angkor Wat
Regarding lodging, tourists with a limited budget are advised to choose hostels to keep costs down. A location in Siem Reap called Pub Street is the choice of travelers, because there are various hostels in this location. Prices offered range from 4-6 US dollars per night.
In addition to lodging, Pub Street is also a target for travelers, because there are bars along the street with music booming all night. Pub Street is also a gathering place for tourists in Siem Reap. Siem Reap is indeed very busy, if you don't like a noisy atmosphere, don't come here.
Another way to get cheap accommodation can be done with the Couchsurfing system. This social networking site allows travelers from all over the world to “share” their place of residence. So travelers can find a Couchsurfing member at the location they want to visit, and thereafter will be given a ride to stay, usually free of charge.
There are two options to reach Angkor Wat from Pub Street. The first is by renting a tuk-tuk. Second by cycling. Even though it's cheaper, only about US$3, cycling is not recommended because of the 50km distance between Pub Street and Angkor Wat. Tuk-tuks can be a great option, if you don't go alone. Don't forget to haggle over the price of the tuk-tuk before you agree to take it.
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