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Airport | Hello Angkor
The new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI/VDSA) is located about 50 km to the northeast of Siem Reap city in Soutr Nikom District and takes over from the old airport (REP) (now closed) that was located to the northwest of the city center. The new Siem Reap airport is much larger in all facets offering improved services and greater opportunities for direct flights into the province. It is the closest airport to Cambodia’s ancient Angkor Wat temple and archeological park and one of the country’s major three airports, the others being Phnom Penh International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport. The new airport is simple and easy to navigate with the comforts you’d expect including restaurants, coffee, washrooms, duty-free stores, luggage carts (free), and facilities you’d expect at a modern airport. It is not a 24-hour airport, it opens on the first flight and closes on the last flight. Getting to and from the Airport The most popular destination from the airport is of course, the city of Siem Reap, or Krong Siem Reap, where you find the famous Pub Street, the markets, hotels, guesthouses, and the base for exploring...
New Pancient History & Templesost 1900s Angkor in the Eyes of the World
1. The "Institutionalization" of the Ruins (1900–1920s) Before 1900, Angkor was known to the West primarily through the travelogues of explorers like Henri Mouhot. After 1900, it shifted from a "lost city" to a "scientific project." The EFEO (École Française d’Extrême-Orient): Established in 1900, this institution took over the "protection" of the site. They moved from mere exploration to systematic clearing of the jungle. The Conservation d'Angkor (1908): A dedicated body was formed to manage the site. This marks the moment Angkor became a managed monument rather than a living religious site or a jungle ruin. The "Discovery" Narrative: Ironically, while locals always knew Angkor existed, the 1900s global narrative framed it as a "discovery" by French science, creating a "New Ancient History" that prioritized architectural dates and royal lineages over local folklore. 2. The Birth of Global Tourism (1920s–1930s) By the 1920s, Angkor became a "bucket list" destination for the world’s elite. The Grand Hotel d'Angkor: Opened in 1932, it signaled that Angkor was now a luxury...
Exploring the Wonders of Longvek & Oudong
Located 40km north of Phnom Penh on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River at the confluence of Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, and Kampong Speu is the historical area of Longvek-Oudong that was home to Cambodia’s capital in periods of the 16th century to the mid-19th century long after leaving Angkor. It was a period of great prosperity with the opening to international trade, and, a time of great conflict, war, and power struggles. It’s an amazing area that we can explore, with heritage sites spread out over a 60 sq km area including Buddhist Terraces, heritage pagodas, shrines, and, of course, the epic mountain of Phnom Oudong with its grand stupa and shrines. Let’s put it all together on a map, discover the highlights in the area, and take a dive into history. At the bottom of the page, I’ll also include a section on historical images and a summary of notes that were left by the Dutch and French in the 16th-19th century featuring some quite fascinating insights on the era. Historical Intro to the Longvek & Oudong Eras Exploring the historical notes left by the Dutch, French, and the contemporary translations of the Royal Chronicles we can build a...
Phnom Penh Climate & Weather
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is the place with the richest tourist resources in Cambodia. Phnom Penh is a famous tourist destination in Cambodia and many tourists come here every year to visit. What about the climate in Phnom Penh? What should you pay attention to when traveling Phnom Penh? And when is the best season to visit Phnom Penh? This article Phnom Penh Climate & Weather will solve your confusion.
Cambodia weather update: Storm front over Cambodia now classified as Category 1 low pressure cell
The category 2 tropical depression over central Vietnam had weakened to become a category 1 active low-pressure cell in Cambodia, according to the Thai Meteorological Department’s weather update Saturday. Meanwhile, Kampot has been put on high alert as the provincial Disaster Management Committee on Saturday, October 17, issued a notice to people living along both sides of Kampong Bay area to be on the alert for the possibility of flooding as the Kamchay hydropower company plans to open sluice gates to release water from Kamchay dam. According to the announcement, the water level in Kamchay Dam on October 17, 2020 at 7:00 AM was 148.89 meters, with 736.50 cubic meters per second entering into the reservoir. The technical team of Kamchay Hydropower Company plans to open the water release gate slowly from the dam soon in case the rain continues. The opening of the sluice gate may cause flooding in the area downstream.The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM)’s weather forecast has predicted thunderstorms or rain showers throughout the country today and Monday. It forecasted that heavy rain associated with gusty winds are expected and...
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