Waterfall at Siem Reap @ Kbal Spean
Let's continue for the super long story for the 5 days trip to Seam Reap. I have been dragging too long for writing about it ..
It have been months ago for this trip and I started to forget about those details
and even the name of those attractions.
At the 3rd day of the trip. There is no schedule for sunrise.
The 1st visit for the day was the waterfall.
Can you imagine how the waterfall will be in this hot season?
I can't even remember how long do we take to reach the waterfall.
And finally we reach the water fall.
As usual, the day was too hot for us.
Notable Features: Wonderful view of Tonle Sap Lake.
Getting There: Phnom Krom is located 12 km southwest of Siem Reap, close to the Chong Khneas Port and the Tonle Sap Lake.
The Hilltop Temple of the Trimurti
Construction began on Phnom Krom towards the end of the 9th century, and was finished in the beginning of the 10th century. King Yasovarman I built this temple and dedicated it to the Hindu Trimurti (Trinity), which consists of the deities Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. Yasovarman built two other temples that are similar in design to Phnom Krom. Those temples are Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Bok. Phnom Krom is the southernmost of these temples.
When visiting Phnom Krom, be prepared for a little hiking. The temple is located atop a large hill (137 meters high). Once on top of the hill, the view of Tonle Sap Lake is absolutely breathtaking. Since Phnom Krom is located outside the main Angkor area, it should be toured in conjunction with Tonle Sap Lake.Phnom Krom’s towers look especially majestic in the late afternoon hours. The rays of the setting sun illuminate the temple’s orange, red, and salmon-colored stone.
Phnom Krom’s prasats (towers) are arranged from north to south, facing east. The central prasat is the largest, and is devoted to the deity Shiva. The northern most prasat is dedicated to Vishnu, and the southern most prasat is dedicated to Brahma.The inner workings of Phnom Krom have eluded historians. Archeological evidence, though, seems to suggest that Phnom Krom was once a crematorium.
Our Tip: Combine Phnom Krom Temple with a boat tour to the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake or with Wat Atvea as it is the same way. Check out the small local bamboo restaurants for a drink in a hammock overlooking the countryside next to the main road to Siem Reap.
(Overlooking the Khmer coutnryside and Tonle Sap from Phnom Krom)Date: End of 9th century, Reign: Yasovarman I, Religion: Hindu
Phnom Krom was perhaps the second of three temples built by Yasovarman I on the hills dominating the Angkor plain - the other being atop Bakheng and Phnom Bok. Badly deteriorated. Enclosed in a square laterite wall, three sandstone sanctuaries aligned north-south are dedicated to the Brahmanic trinity - Shiva between Vishnu (north) and Brahma (south). Phnom Krom is a great sunset spot as you can overlook the Tonle Sap Lake and the Cambodian countryside.
(Phnom Krom in the late afternoon)
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Sightseeing in Siem Reap
The Angkor Temples are the main reason people visit Siem Reap, so if you want to plan your itinerary for your visit to Angkor then you can start by using our Angkor Temples section. Here you will find information about admission and entrance fees plus times when you can buy your entry ticket. You can also read about Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srey, Angkor Thom, Bayon and many other Angkor temples.Once you have had enough of the temples, then there are other attractions such as shopping at the Old Market, Central Market, Psar Chas or the night market. As well as visiting the markets you could also visit the Silk Farm, Crocodile Farm, Land Mine Museum, War Museum, Angkor Wat night festival and Cambodian Cultural Village. One of the places on many people's lists is Tonle Sap, when you can go to one of the floating villages, with Chong Kneas being the most popular. You can also visit Kompong Phluk Village and Kompong Khleang village. To find out more about other attractions in Siem Reap check out the Other Attractions section.
If, after all that walking around, you fancy some relaxation then check out the Leisure Activities section. Here you can find out about Traditional Khmer Massages, Apsara Dancing, Cookery classes, Swimming pools, gyms, Elephant rides to Bayon, balloon rides over Angkor, golf and you can even try the new Quad bikes, which are available in town for a drive around the countryside.
Getting around Siem Reap is easy and getting from your hotel or guesthouse to the Old Market or Pub Street is pretty easy wherever you are staying in Siem Reap. Tuk Tuks around Siem Reap are plentiful and there will always be a driver looking for you, so you do not need to wait long for transport around town. Moto dups (motor bike taxis) are on every corner and are ideal for a short trip into town or if you prefer air conditioned travel then we suggest hiring a taxi or mini bus. Bicycles and electric bicycles are also available for rent. Check out the Getting Around section for more information.
Siem Reap Travel information
If you are looking for information about visas and departure tax, then visit our General Information section. Here you can find out about all money matters including information about ATMs, money exchangers, banks and which currency to exchange to dollars or Cambodian Riel. You can also find out other information here such as health and hygiene including Malaria, Dengue fever and Mosquitoes, as well as information about security in and around Siem Reap, plus a lot more.Travelling to/from Siem Reap is one of the biggest parts of planning your trip, especially if your itinerary involves arriving one way and departing by another. You can find out all the information you need to know about getting to/from Siem Reap in our Travel Information section, whether you are arriving overland from Bangkok, by boat from Phnom Penh or flying from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chin Minh city, Danang, Vientianne, Luang Prabang or any other flight destinations. You can also find information about travelling by bus in this section as well.
Siem Reap can be visited any time of year, but if you want to know about the weather and climate, then you can check out our Weather & Climate section. Here you can find out when the rainy season is, which months are humid and which months are the coolest.
For information about Cambodia's language and culture, then check out our Language & Culture section, where you will find information about language, religion, Cambodian greetings and also about Public Holidays in Cambodia.
