Things to do in Svay Leu

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Phare, The Cambodian Circus

TheCambodiaCircus, the original crew of the popular circus in Battambang has come to Siem Reap. With unrepeatable passion and touching folk stories, this star team created by a French NGO is working hard to revive Cambodia's traditional circus performance. There are neither collars nor animals, and the show combines high-level drama, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling and contortion to take you on an emotionally exciting journey into contemporary Cambodia. When you are in it, you can't help laughing, and you will be amazed by the excessive performance of the artist.

Anlong Meas Waterfall

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Royal Palace of Cambodia

The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, also known as Preah Barom Reachea Vaeng Chaktomuk, is named after the intersection of the Mekong River, the Tonle Sap River and the Bassac River. This is the palace of the King of Cambodia. It is composed of a group of golden roofs and yellow walls. It consists of many large and small palaces such as Chaya Hall, Golden Temple and Silver Temple. It is exquisitely shaped and magnificent, full of traditional Khmer architecture and religious tone. On the cloister of the building is a magnificent relief mural depicting Angkor Wat, depicting the achievements and religious stories of the dynasties. Local residents and monks alike enjoy keeping cool on the spacious lawn in front of the palace, it's extremely lively.

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Apsara Theatre

Built in a traditional semi-colonial style, the Apsara Theatre is imbued with a grandiose energy. From its original wooden exterior to its antique décor and marquee lights; the magic of the old theatre is alive and well. On evenings, the Apsara Theatre opens its doors to showcase Cambodia's rich cultural heritage, traditional performing arts. Dancers, singers and musicians will perform 3 classical and 2 village dances to the music of the traditional orchestra. The performance will be preceded by a beverage service and an authentic meal.

Ancient Quarry

Kulen Mountain Youth Camp

Veal Phty Temple

Kbal Spean

Gobbs Bin, also known as the Qian Linga River, is the source of the Siem Reap River and is located in a lush mountain about 40 kilometers northeast of Siem Reap City. Gobbsbin is famous all over the world for its exquisite stone statues of gods and thousands of Linga carvings on the riverbed. It is a typical reproduction worship relic. Friends who are used to seeing the temples and monuments of Angkor Wat may wish to come here to climb the mountain, play in the water, and enjoy the coolness. Compared with the hustle and bustle of Lychee Mountain, it will be quieter here. The high-water season from July to December is more suitable for visiting Gobbsbin. Since it is far away from the urban area, it is generally necessary to charter a car to go there. It belongs to the "outer circle" tour route of Angkor Wat. You can take a car for about 15 minutes after visiting the Queen's Palace. At the bottom of the mountain, it takes about 40-60 minutes on foot to reach the top of the mountain, where the Stone Sculpture River is located. Since you can't go in around 15:00, it is recommended to come as soon as possible. The hiking trail is very primitive, but it has been clearly identified by tourists; the tree trunks along the way are painted with red paint to guide the correct way; there are management personnel in the mountains who can ask for relevant information. There are dense forests on both sides of the mountain road. There are many tree roots and many strange-shaped boulders on the way. In the process of climbing, you can overlook the valley below, which is pleasing to the eye. Climb to the top of the mountain along the winding jungle trail, and you can see the Stone Carved River. The upper reaches of the river are carved with statues of Vishnu and other stone carvings, some of which are covered with moss and look very ancient and mysterious. Due to the previous man-made damage, the area is now roped off and tourists cannot enter. Down the river, you can see more spectacular carvings, not only Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, but also images of Rama, Lakshmi and Hanuman. The river is gurgling, and many slates are covered with dots, which are Linga carvings. It is said that there are thousands of them in Gobbsbin. There is also a small waterfall under the stone carving river, and the top of the waterfall is engraved with many animal patterns. A nearby wooden staircase leads to the bottom of the waterfall, where many people take pictures. The downhill road is a little different from the uphill road. All the way along the river, there are more dense Linga under the rushing water, and you will feel the uniqueness of the Qianlinga River. In addition, you can often see creatures such as butterflies with bright colors and large bodies in the mountains, which is another fun.

Kulen Nature Trails

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Bayon Temple

Bayon Temple is the center and the essence of Tongwang City (that is, Greater Angkor). It was built at the end of the 12th century as a temple built by King Jayavarman VII for himself. Not only can you find the famous "Khmer Smile" here, you can also admire the rich and vivid reliefs on the cloisters. Many people choose to watch the sunrise at the Bayon Temple in the morning, so there are often crowds in the morning. In fact, the Bayon Temple in the evening is also worth visiting, not only to appreciate its relatively quiet side, but also to watch the sunset here. The entire Bayon Temple building is divided into three floors, the lower two floors are square, and the walls of the cloister are engraved with reliefs; the top floor is circular, with large and small pagodas erected. Originally there were 49, but now there are only 37 left. The larger stupa in the middle is about 40 meters high, and the others are surrounded by stars like the moon. The over 100-meter-wide corridor originally had a wooden roof, but now only broken walls and huge stone pillars can be seen. On the walls of the existing cloister, you can see very rich reliefs. The inner layer is mainly about myths and religious stories, such as stirring the sea of milk and the image of God Vishnu. The outer layer is based on real life, ranging from ancient war accounts to ordinary People's life, the scenery of Tonle Sap Lake, etc. These vivid reliefs seem to be telling a distant story, and they are precious historical relics that must be seen. The top of the pagoda is engraved with a huge four-faced Buddha. The four sides of the Buddha statue represent compassion, compassion, joy, and equanimity, and they all have a peaceful smile. If you look closely, you will find that these smiles have subtle differences, and the slightly upturned corners of the mouth can't tell whether they mean tolerance or ridicule, as if there is a secret that the world will never understand. And this is the "Khmer Smile" that makes Angkor Wat famous in the world.