Siem Reap is the former capital of the Khmer Empire, which dominated half of southeast Asia in medieval times. It is famous for hundreds of historic temples and palaces built between the 9th and 14th centuries. Undoubtedly, the place is considered as a “living witness" of Khmer’s power and wealth in the past. That’s why Siem Reap attracts millions of visitors every year.
To get a deep exploration and have authentic experience of the beautiful city and majestic temples without worrying about suffocating in the car, Asiatica offers you a new experience: one day in Siem Reap on Tuk Tuk – a special transport that you can hardly find elsewhere.
So why do we use Tuk Tuk?
• The Tuk Tuk is a common transport of the country so that it becomes a symbol of Cambodia
• Every Tuk Tuk can usually carry 4 adults. It is perfect for a small group of visitors.
• This property is a bit different from Tuk Tuk Thai, Tuk Tuk is much more flexible.
• Tuk Tuk is increasingly used for tourism as a sort of taxi.
Tour in TukTuk in Siem Reap
Instead of enduring the tiny atmosphere in a car and looking at scenery through the window, Tuk Tuk just “brings you to real Cambodia as it can” with fresh air of Siem Reap under shady trees, ancient temples and quiet countryside.
Here are some interesting suggestions for your trip:
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Phnom Bakheng:
In the morning, we will firstly visit Angkor Thom (the big city) -the famous Bayon of 13 century and Baphuon – The Terrace of the Elephants and the terrace of the King Leprosy. After that, let's stroll to Ta Prohm temple in the “Small Circuit” where the giant trees dominate the monastery and imprison the ruins in their impressive roots. In the afternoon, It is not-to-be-missed to visit the wonderful temple of Angkor Wat- the world heritage and Phnom Bakheng, from there we are able to enjoy a wonderful sunset at the end of the trip.
Siem Reap - Ta Prohm - Pre Rup - Village Pradak - Siem Reap:
After breakfast at the hotel, we get on the Tuk Tuk and start the trip by visiting Ta Prohm in the "Small Circuit" group. Here we spend time admiring and taking photos of giant trees that cover walls with their striking roots. Then we continue with the "Great Circuit" including the remarkable Pre Rup Temple and end up at Pradak village which is well-known for making Thnot – an exceptional specialty of Cambodia. We returned to Siem Reap to visit a famous craft school of Angkor specializing in wood manufacturing, sculpture on polychrome stone and its training center as well as Cambodian craftsmanship technique.
Get on Tuk Tuk and “live “ in stories of Cambodian by visiting wonderful temples of Angkor Wat – World Heritage, and the temples of Angkor Thom (The Great city) through its southern gateway to the famous Bayon dedicated to Brahmanism (Hinduism), the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace Of the leper King. Pradak will be the next destination which is famous for making palm sugar - an exceptional Cambodian specialty and you have a chance to see the Thnot trees with your very eyes. Finally, we visit Pre Rup and enjoy the stunning sunset on this ancient temples.
So come and discover Angkor temples with us!