Arriving in a new city is exciting, and this introductory walking tour will acquaint you with Siem Reap. From spirit shrines to Angkor sculpture, royal gardens to historic temples, get an interesting overview of Cambodian culture and history, which provides valuable insight before going out on other tours around Siem Reap and the Angkor Temple complex.
Starting at 16:00, begin the introduction at the Shrine to Yay Tep: Beneath a tree on an island in the middle of the road leading into Siem Reap sits a sandstone image believed by locals to contain the spirit of Yay Tep, a Neak Ta (ancestral spirit) that is believed by locals to protect the town of Siem Reap. Just beside Ya Tep lies Preak Ang Chek and Preak Angchom, a popular Buddhist shrine surrounded by stories of power and indestructibility. Preak Ang Chek and Preak Angchom have also come to fame because of the fortune teller at the shrine.
Continue onwards and learn about Spirit Houses. The Royal Crusade for Independence Gardens are beautiful to walk through, and host a colony of giant fruit bats. Finish the walking tour along the riverside opposite Psar Chas, the Old Market. While the south side of the market has largely been given over to stalls selling souvenirs to tourists, much of the market still caters to a local clientele who shop here for everything from fresh produce and household supplies to motorbike parts. Along the riverside are a number of stalls selling various street foods. Grab a snack if you wish, enjoy a stroll around the market, or ask the guide to hail a Remork to return to the hotel.
Notes:
Walking distance approximately 2km (excluding walk to/from hotel if applicable). Actual program time depends on starting/stopping time, walking speed, and time spent at each stop.
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