Written by Frank J. Peter

Siem Reap & Angkor Wat: A Welcoming Mix of Ancient Temples, Simple Living, And Local Flavors

A visual celebration of photogenic and tourist-friendly Siem Reap, Cambodia: home to the monumental temple complex of Angkor Wat…

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About Frank’s Photography

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What & Where is Angkor Wat (Siem Reap), Cambodia?

Angkor Wat, the 12th-century Hindu-turned-Buddhist temple complex built by the Khmer Empire (and the world’s largest religious monument) is located in present-day Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second largest city.

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Cambodia Visa

Cambodian visa

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Cambodia Money

Cambodia uses two currencies side by side: the US dollar for most prices and the Cambodian riel for small change.

Cambodian money Riel and US dollars

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Siem Reap River

aerial view of Siem Reap river

ground level view of Siem Reap river

cows grazing at lotus farm

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Settling In

My trusty tuk tuk driver Mister Chan…

Mister Chan holding a welcome sign that reads "Frank Peter"

Frank Peter pretending to drive a tuk tuk
Tuk tuk driver wannabe.
Frank Peter chilling at the hotel pool

sets of towels folded to look like elephants

Frank Peter getting a haircut in Siem Reap

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Travel Health

Don’t forget your mosquito repellant and malaria pills!

Malarone tablets and dead mosquito

medical clinic sign warning of dengue fever

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Wat Preah Prom Rath Buddhist Monastery

Wat Preah Prom Rath Buddhist Monastery

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Food & Drink

Siem Reap market

Siem Reap lunch

locals enjoying lunch at Siem Reap market

fresh meat at Siem Reap market

Siem Reap dinner

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Street Scenes

motorbike driving past colorful graffiti

man watering plants

sign advertising foot massage

Siem Reap kids playing

Siem Reap bicycle rental and laundry

crocodile skulls

poster for music concert

Siem Reap French architecture

three Buddhist monks walking down main street in Siem Reap

Buddhist shrine

two ladies sewing

sign advertising blind man massage

smiling lady standing in a tank full of fish

stencil depicting Cambodian human rights activist Po Chorvy
Stencil depicting Cambodian human rights activist Po Chorvy.
two men repairing a tuk tuk

Cambodian landmine survivors
Alas, millions of landmines remain a deadly serious threat in rural areas.

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Night Market

Siem Reap night market bridge

Siem Reap night market

platter of fried scorpions

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Tuk Tuk Ride (First Person View)

people riding motorbikes

man in colorful dress riding a bicycle

little kids riding on the back seats of motorbikes

colorful bridge and red earth

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Angkor Wat

tuk tuk drive Mister Chan
Mister Chan, my trusty Tuk Tuk driver
tuk tuk drivers waiting to give tourists a ride back to the city of Siem Reap

Angkor Wat day pass

tourists at main entrance to Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat stupas

Angkor Wat flower designs

framed view of Angkor Wat central feature and tourists

Angkor Wat etchings

Angkor Wat giant head

Angkor Wat monkeys
Be forewarned: The monkeys here will aggressively go after any hint of food or water.
Angkor Wat relief showing horses and chariots

Angkor Wat columns

Angkor Wat gnarled tree roots

Angkor Wat relief of four women

Angkor Wat inscription in soft yellow stone

first person view of Angkor Wat elephant ride
I’m not proud for having done this, but I’m not ashamed either. Ha!

Pub Street

Pub Street is fun way to cap off a day of sightseeing…

Pub Street entrance with neon sign overhead

Siem Reap Pub Street bar

Siem Reap Pub Street can do massage

Siem Reap Pub Street Charlie's exterior

Siem Reap Pub Street Charlie's interior

Siem Reap Pub Street Charlie's license plates

Siem Reap Pub Street Charlie's fifty cent Angkor beer
Enjoying a fifty-cent beer on pub street!
closing credits for the movie Tarzan shown in an open air bar
I’m simply not clever enough to make up kooky experiences like this!

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