Angkor Trip 2006 (repost)

I’m  reposting this post, because i found my best shot of Angkor Wat.

I think i’m quite lucky to be able to take this shot!

I was browsing thru my old photos the other day and found my Siemreap Trip pictures in April 2006. I would like to share 2 of my favorite photos here, and share some travel tips to Angkor .

Snail Meditating

For Budgeting Purpose

• Buy a travel guide in the angkor complex (usd 5)
• 3 Days Temple - Entrance USD 40
• Taxi USD 20 per day (30 if going to Bantaey Srei)
• Tuk Tuk USD 10 day (12 if going for sunrise ie 5am start)
• Hotel USD 7 (with Fan) USD10 (with aircond)
• Tonle Sap boat trip USD10
• Coconuts USD0.50 each
• Baguette with filling Riel 1000 – 2000 (off the street vendors)
• Meals – USD 2-5 per dish (comes with rice)
• T-shirts USD 1 (small) 1.50-2 (large)
• Key chains / Fridge magnet USD 1 for 3 (bargain)
• Souvenirs they started with USD 1 each can go down to 5 for USD 1
• Mineral Water 1.5L USD 1 for 2
• Beer as cheap as USD0.60 or 2 bucks a jug before 10pm
• Try to buy souvenirs in Angkor Area.
• Massage USD 6 / hr
• Landmine Museum: Small place but interesting to have a look

Things to bring

• Don’t bring white clothes – its super dusty
• Mosquito repellent
• Medication – carbon, cold and flu, salt packets,
• Color Pencils, kids Slippers or sweets for children who will be swamping you.
• a Hat which can cover ur neck and ears.. unless you like to get serious sun burnt!
• Travel Insurance~
• Bring a lot of USD 1 and a bit of US 10 !!!

Other information

• I stayed in a hotel which includes tuk tuk ride and motorcycle ride to the angkor, silk farm, landmine museum, bantey srey, tonle sap.
• Buy souvenirs in the Angkor from the children

Restaurants you cannot missed

• Red Piano
• Dead Fish
• Khmer Kitchen