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Siem ReapThe breathtakingview of Angkor Wat.The enigmaticsmiling faces ofAvalokiteshvaraat Angkor Thom.The capital city of Siem Reap Province innorth-western Cambodia, Siem Reap’s claimto fame is no doubt the gateway town to themagnificent Angkor Wat. A temple complex atAngkor region built for King Suryavarman II inthe early 12th century as his state temple andcapital city, Angkor Wat is the best-preservedtemple at the site.But besides the must-see Angkor Wat, theAngkor region has other offerings as well:Angkor Thom – the last and longest lastingcapital city of the Khmer empire, Ta Prohm– a photographer’s favourite with its templeruins peeking out of massive tree roots, PhnomBakheng – one of Angkor’s oldest temples,but better known for its panoramic beauty atsunset, are all worth a visit while you are there.and gilding. Discover and understand thewhole silk production process at the AngkorSilk Farm. Watch the traditional Aspara danceperformances, visit rice-paddy country sides,fishing villages and even a bird sanctuary nearthe Tonle Sap Lake. The activities are endless.Gigantic roots oftrees coveringthe temple at TaProhm.12Back in Siem Reap, take a walk down the OldFrench Quarter and around the Old Marketto admire the colonial and Chinese-stylearchitecture. Set sail on a cruise on the Tonle SapLake, the largest freshwater lake in SoutheastAsia that has been designated an UNESCObiosphere since 1997. Visit Artisans D’angkorto discover the traditional Khmer techniquesused for stone and wood carving, lacquering