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Undoubtedly, the temple complex Angkor Wat is the main attraction of Siem Reap, daily attracts hundreds of tourists from all corners of the earth. Five tower temple were built in the heyday of the Khmer Empire (9-14 cc), as administrative and religious capital of this mighty kingdom. Angkor Wat includes many temples, slightly opening its cultural and historical heritage to visitors.

In 1901, the French Institute of the Far East have been negotiated with the administration of Angkor on the financing of the expedition to the Bayon (Bayon). Until 1907 Angkor was at the mercy of Thailand (then called it Siam),Cambodia, after the return of his or French (to be exact) all commitments to the reconstruction and restoration of lethargic over the French Institute. In the same year, Angkor Wat tourists arrived first and subsequent 4 months, there is still visited by more than 200 people ... Angkor was again torn from the clutches of "the jungle and took its place of honor in the world.

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In the mid 70-ies of XX century the population of Siem Reap was superseded by the Khmer Rouge regime outside the city.Siem Reap as well as many other cities of Cambodia remembers the bloody reign of the Khmer Rouge. But after a few months after the death of Pol Pot's city again began to revive again the neighboring churches opened their doors to tourists.

To get the most of your visit to Angkor better beforehand to know more about this wonderful place. You will become much clearer meaning and significance of the bas-reliefs decorating the walls of the temple. You can also use the services of a guide, many of whom are fluent in Russian or purchase an excursion, many tour agencies work directly with the hotel (hotel photo here).

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If you do decide to visit Angkor Wat itself, you will need to purchase a ticket and possibly a map with a guide, which sell in the official box office. Tickets for 1 day ($ 20), 3 days ($ 40) and 1 week ($ 60). The temple is very big, but it deserves to walk on it a couple hours is preferable to do in the morning because he is still thin, but it is better to shoot in the evening sun.

For those who want to look at the temples with a bird's eye works launch pad with a helium balloon, which is located at 1km from the entrance gate of Angkor Wat.