Siem Reap

Capital City of Siem Reap Province

Siem Reap is full of my country's history and one of the most popular tourist attractions.
I'm more than happy to drive you to Siem Reap and show you the temples of Angkor Wat, the Old Market, Cambodian Landmine Museum, Central Market and much more.
The name Siem Reap means "Defeat of Siam." - today's Thailand - and refers to a century-old bloodbath, commemorated in stone in the bas relief carvings of the monuments.
It was in 1907 when Angkor was taken from Thailand by force and assigned to Cambodia. The land was cleared and restoration of the whole site began. This was also the first year that tourists came to Angkor - 200 of them in just three months. Angkor had been "rescued" from the jungle and was assuming its rightful plan in the modern world.
Siem Reap is beautiful any time of the year and the temples of Angkor Wat are massive and breathtaking to see upclose.

Cambodian National Museum

More than 100,000 people visit the Cambodian National Museum in Phnom Penh each year. My culture has been making beautiful art for centuries. All across my country are remnants of pre-historic people dating all the back to Neolithic times. While several sites have been found including: Samrong Sen, Anlong Phdao, Melou Prei, and Laang Spean, it's believed that many more have yet to be discovered.
My people have worked with ceramic, bronze, and at Angkor Borei many stone sculptures have been found.
The National Museum was designed by George Groslier (1887-1945). Its architecture is synonymous with "traditional Khmer." Groslier was associated with the Ecole des Arts Cambodgiens in 1917 and became known as the Musée du Cambodge in 1919. In 1920, the museum was officially rename Musée Albert Sarraut after then Governor-General of Indochina.

Nokor Bachey Temple

Nokor Bachey Temple at Kampong Cham Province 

Nokor Bachey temple is a cultural and historical site. It is located 2.2 kilometers from Kampong Cham provincial town along National Road 7, about 122 kilometers northeast of Phnom Penh. Visitors traveling from Phnom Penh will see the gate to the pagoda on the right. The temple was built in the middle of the 11th century, during the reign of Suryavarman II and King Ouphey dedecating to Brahmanism. The temple is about 200 meters inside the gate. The site is accessibleto almost all types of vehicles.The famous place of Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham is a wonderful place to visit in the country of Cambodia.

The province of Kampong Cham is brimming with wonderful scenic spots along with several historical monuments. Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham is one such treasure of the province. The historical spots of this province are ancient and have their own history to narrate. The Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham can be easily accessed from the provincial town of Kampong Cham. You will have to take the national Road No 7 that links Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham. Any type of vechiles can access the Nokor Bachey Temple in Kampong Cham as it is situated along the national highway. The Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham can be divided into four distinct buildings that have been named as long buildings.

The first long building of Nokor Bachey Temple of Kampong Cham is 421 meters and 371 meters in dimension made of laterite stones. The height is of 9 meters and length is of 2.4 meters. Most part of this building is destroyed over time. Inside this building you will find structures like Six Lions, Eight dragons and two devils. The Second long building is also a beautiful architectural structure that includes two statues of Te Cho Dam Din, two devils each of1.6-metre in height and two ponds, each having the size of 20 meter. The most significant one is the third long building, where you will find eight-hand statue of Preah Norey located near the entrance. A four-hand statue of Preah Norey is located on the left hand side of the Nokor Bachey Temple, Kampong Cham. Finally comes the fourth long building, which is also made of laterite stone and can be accessed from 12 directions. In the middle of the building you will find a high peak made of sandstone with Buddhist statue. Nokor Bachey Temple is one of the major Tourist Attractions in Kampong Cham.
 

 

 

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http://www.tourismcambodia.com/travelguides/provinces/kampong-cham/what-to-see.htm

http://www.tourismcambodia.com/travelguides/provinces/kampong-cham/what-to-see/125_nokor-bachey-temple.htm

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

When the Khmer Rouge controlled my country from 1975 to 1979, Security Prison 21 (S-21) was a place of horror for my people.

 

Before it was made into the notorious Toul Sleng prison, it was the Chao Ponhea Yat High School. Now it is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. It reminds us of how precious life really is and how easy it can be taken away.
Four months after the Khmer Rouge won the civil war, they converted the high school into a prison and interrogation center. They renamed it Security Prison 21. The classrooms were converted into tiny prison cells and torture chambers and all the windows were covered with iron bars and barbed wire.
Between 1975 and 1979, an estimated 17,000 people were imprisoned here. Most of the victims were from the previous Lon Nol regime and included soldiers, government officials, as well as academics, doctors, teachers, students, factory workers, monks and engineers. Eventually the Khmer Rouge turned on itself and began imprisoning members of their own regime.
Of the 17,000 prisoners at Tuol Sleng, there are only 12 known survivors.

Kampot

Town of Kampot. Capital of Kampot Province

The town of Kampot is a lovely little town on a river. There are great restaurants here and it's best known for its black pepper.
Kampot is a great base for daytrips up Boker Mountain, either by truck or dirt bike. Once you get to the top there are stunning panoramic views of Cambodia and Vietnam. And also right from the town, there are waterfalls, boating and rafting on the river, along with Kompong Trach caves with ancient ruins and the durian and pepper farms.
There's also a little island called Koh Tonsay that you can get to by boat.
Kampot might be a small town, but there's lot to do here and it's just a couple of hours from Phnom Penh. And don't forget that I have a day rate, so we can stay as long as you want.

The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh

Preah Barom Reachea Vaeng Chaktomuk

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is a complex of buildings and the royal home of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer language is Preah Barom Reachea Vaena Chaktomuk.
Since 1866, the Kings of Cambodia have occupied the Royal Palace. There was a brief period of absence when the Khmer Rouge ravaged my country during the late 1970s.
The palace was built after King Norodom moved the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh in the 19th century. The first palace to be built was designed by Neak Okhna Tepnimith Mak and it was constructed by the French Protectorate in 1866. This was also the year that King Norodom moved the Royal court from Oudong to the new Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and the city became the official capital of Cambodia the following year.
While many of the original buildings from the 19th century have since been replaced, one of the most unique surviving structures from this period is the Napolean Pavilion. It was a gift from France in 1876.

Here are a couple of the beautiful Royal Palace buildings

Throne Hall

Throne Hall
The Khmer name for Throne Hall is Preah Thineang Dheva Vinnichayyeaah, which means the "Sacred Seat of Judgement." This was where the king's confidants, generals and royal official once carried out their duties. It's still used today, but for royal weddings and religious ceremonies.

Silver Pagoda

Silver Pagoda
The Silver Pagoda features a royal temple. It's officially called Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot, but it's commonly known as Wat Preah Keo. It's main building houses national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues. One is a small 17th century baccarat crystal Buddha (the " Emerald Buddha" of Cambodia) and a near life-size Maitreya Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds dressed in royal regalia commissioned by King Sisowath.

Chan Chhaya Pavilion

Chan Chhaya Pavilion
The Preah Thineang Chan Chhaya ("Moonlight Pavilion") is an open-air pavilion. It's a stage for Khmer classical dance. It's one of the most recognizable buildings of the Royal Palace because it's built alongside a section of the palace walls and it's easily seen from outside the palace.

ปราสาทบายน

ปราสาทบายน (เขมร: ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន) เป็นปราสาทหินของอาณาจักรเขมร อยู่ในบริเวณของใจกลางนครธม สร้างขึ้นเป็นวัดประจำสมัยของพระเจ้าชัยวรมันที่ 7 ก่อสร้างในราวปี พ.ศ. 1724-พ.ศ. 1763^[1] หลังจากที่พระเจ้าชัยวรมันที่ 7ทรงได้ชัยชนะจากการขับไล่กองทัพอาณาจักรจามปา นับเป็นศาสนสถานที่ ยิ่งใหญ่ที่สุดแห่งหนึ่งของโลก มีความซับซ้อนทั้งในแง่โครงสร้างและความหมาย เนื่องจากผ่านความเปลี่ยนแปลงด้านศาสนาและความเชื่อมาตั้งแต่คราวนับถือเทพเจ้าฮินดู และพุทธศาสนา อาคารมีลักษณะพิเศษ เนื่องจากส่วนของหอเป็นรูปหน้าหันสี่ทิศ จำนวน 49 หอ ปัจจุบันคงเหลือเพียง 37 หอ ลักษณะโดยทั่วไปจะมี 4 หน้า 4 ทิศ แต่บางหออาจมี 3 หรือ 2 แต่บริเวณศูนย์กลางของกลุ่มอาคาร จะมีหลายหน้า ซึ่งนักท่องเที่ยวมักจะพยายามนับว่ามีกี่หน้า
ลักษณทางสถาปัตยกรรมของ บายนก็เช่นเดียวกับเรื่องความเชื่อ เนื่องจากมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงมาในหลาย ๆ สมัย กษัตริย์ในยุคหลัง ๆ พบว่าเป็นการง่ายกว่าที่จะปรับปรุงวัดแห่งนี้ แทนที่จะรื้อสร้างใหม่เช่นที่ทำกัน และใช้เป็นวัดประจำสมัยต่อเนื่องกันมา



รูปสลักและศิลปกรรม

สัณฐานของกลุ่มอาคารประกอบด้วยระเบียงคต (gallery) ล้อมรอบอยู่ 2 ชั้น เรียกว่าชั้นในและชั้นนอก ชั้นนอกจะสร้างก่อนชั้นใน ระเบียงจะมีเสาหินเรียงรายสองข้าง และมักมีรูปสลักนูนต่ำของนางอัปสรอยู่ รวมทั้งรูปสลักภาพประวัติความเป็นมาและสังคมในสมัยนั้น เช่น การรบระหว่างขอมกับจาม เป็นต้นระเบียงชั้นนอกจะเข้าถึงที่ตั้งของบรรณาลัย หรือหอหนังสือ (Library) 2 จุด คือหอเหนือ และหอใต้ ส่วนระเบียงชั้นในซึ่งสร้างในยุคหลัง จะเห็นการเปลี่ยนแปลงรูปสลักจากรูปชีวิตประจำวัน เป็นรูปสลักทางศาสนามากขึ้น
รอบปราสาทบายนที่เสียมเรียบจะ ปรากฏภาพโดยเฉพาะภาพแกะสลักอายุนับพันปีเหล่านั้น รอบปราสาทบายนจะเห็นภาพของการประดั่ญ เรียกเป็นภาษาไทยว่าภาพการต่อสู้ อยู่บนกำแพงปราสาทบายนมวย มีมานานตั้งแต่สมัยขอมเรืองอำนาจคำว่ามวยเอง เป็น ภาษาขะแมร์ แปลว่าหนึ่ง ทั้งหมดนี้ไทยรับคำมาจากขะแมร์เพราะอิทธิพลความรุ่งเรืองของขะแมร์ที่รับมา จากขอม มาจากคำว่า "เนี้ยะประดั่ญเลขมูย" อันมีความหมายว่านักสู้อันดับหนึ่ง และเรียกกันสั้น ๆ ว่า"เนี้ยะมูย" และคนไทยนำมาเรียกสั้น ๆ ว่า "นักมวย"

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https://th.wikipedia.org/ปราสาทบายน

Bayon

The Bayon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន, Prasat Bayon) is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman's death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences.
The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes. The current main conservatory body, the Japanese Government Team for the Safeguarding of Angkor (the JSA) has described the temple as "the most striking expression of the baroque style" of Khmer architecture, as contrasted with the classical style of Angkor Wat.

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Bayon (disambiguation).
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