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We traveled to this neighboring country to see firsthand the thousand-year-old temples of the Khmer Empire at the Angkor complex, and from there gain more interesting knowledge about history and culture. The weather in Siem Reap this season is pleasant, cool in the mornings and pleasant in the evenings, very accommodating to wanderers like us.
Traveling to Cambodia from Ho Chi Minh City is quite convenient and easy. You'll take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City, through the Moc Bai border gate (Tay Ninh province), to reach Phnom Penh. Since the border gate always closes at 6 pm, the latest bus will depart at 3 pm. You can spend a few days in Phnom Penh to learn more about this developing capital of Cambodia, or explore museums and visit war memorial sites related to the Khmer Rouge genocide of the 1970s.
From Phnom Penh, you will take a sleeper bus to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is the capital of the Angkor complex and the pristine and peaceful Tonle Sap Lake region. It attracts all tourists who want to explore its culture, history, and people.
Siem Reap is the gateway city to the Angkor temple complex.
As dawn was breaking, life was already bustling at a local market.
As dawn was breaking, life was already bustling at a local market.
Snacks are sold everywhere.
Snacks are sold everywhere.
Buddhist statues and models of temples come in a variety of colors and designs.
Buddhist statues and models of temples come in a variety of colors and designs.
Siem Reap is the gateway city to the Angkor temple complex, and therefore its essence is inextricably linked to Angkor. Naturally, the locals here will maximize commercial activities related to this cultural heritage.
The images of the humble working women here caught our attention.
The images of the humble working women here caught our attention.
The images of the humble working women here caught our attention.
The images of the humble working women here caught our attention.
A gentle, peaceful tourist destination for those who want to learn more about the people and culture.
A gentle, peaceful tourist destination for those who want to learn more about the people and culture.
I will never forget the heartwarming moments here.
I will never forget the heartwarming moments here.
The Tonle Sap lake is changing color at sunset.
Visit Siem Reap at least once to experience the simplicity and closeness of the land and people in this region that was once the glorious capital of the Khmer Empire.
About the author: Gia Thịnh, a writer specializing in cultural geography, currently lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. Thịnh is a storyteller, sharing his experiences through articles, photo series, and documentaries. His stories are personal reflections and experiences from his travels across the country.
