Chapter 6 : Another tourism object in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia

If we hear about Siem Reap, the first tourism object that we know must be Angkor Wat complex. This temple is the famous tourism object in this city. But, Siem Reap not only have that temple. For this time, I will share my experience when I visited another tourism object in Siem Reap.

1.  Wat Preah Prom Rath
Wat Preah Prom Rath is located on Pokambor Avenue. It is an active monastery and open to the public from sunrise to sunset. We don't need to pay to enter this place. The compound of Wat Preah Prom Rath is an extraordinary colorful. The glittering pagoda is surrounded by well maintained gardens with palm trees and decorative sculpture. There are also benches for sitting and resting.

One of building in Wat Preah Prom Rath Pagoda
Inside of Wat Preah Prom Rath Pagoda (1)

Inside of Wat Preah Prom Rath Pagoda (2)

Inside of Wat Preah Prom Rath Pagoda (3)
Wefie at Wat Preah Prom Rath Pagoda

2. Wat bo
Wat Bo is one of the oldest pagodas in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is a peaceful place to escape and take a break from touring the major temple sites of nearby Angkor. It is also contains a large collection of Buddha statues that you will find behind the main Buddha. We can see a number of colorful stupas, some interesting murals (inside the main of pagoda) and a mixture of the region's religious architecture. We can visit this place for free. 

at Wat Bo (Pic by : ferretingoutthefun.com)

Colorful Stupas at Wat Bo

3. Killing Field (Wat Thmey)
There are over 18000 killing fields in Cambodia. The famous one is in Phnom Penh. But we can also find the small one in Siem Reap. Killing Field or Wat Thmey is a live monastery where a large Stupa memorial can be found. The stupa has glass sides filled with the skulls and bones those who died during the Khmer Rouge. These have been diligently gathered by local residents in memory of their families and friends. Today, the monastery serves as an orphanage and school that is often visited by several tour buses. It is free to visit.

Wat Thmey Grounds (Pic by : Tripadvisor.com)

Skulls and Bones in Killing Fields



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