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CONTENTS Victoria Angkor Hotel 02 Kep a seaside city 12 Retire in Cambodia 16 Cost of Living in Cambodia

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Kep a seaside city Looking for a good seafood and Quiet !! Kep is the best city in Cambodia that has fresh seafood and quiet beach town

1. Kep Fresh seafood Kep is a seaside tourist city located 173 Kilometers south west of Phnom Penh. Visitors from Phnom Penh take National Road 3 via Kampot province or National Road 2 via Takeo province.

In addition, the train from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville stops at Damnak Chang Eur Station, about 7 Kilometers from the city.

Foreigners coming from Vietnam can enter Cambodia via the Ha Teang Prek Chak border checkpoint, about 40 Kilometers from Kep, or they can travel by boat from Vietnam or Sihanoukville to the Kep City Port.

Kep is a small city. The beach, which is suitable for swimming; it only 1,000 meters long, and the sand is not white as in Sihanoukville. However, Kep is a big seafood market.

The city was founded in 1908 during the French colonial times. It was renovated into a beautiful seaside resort in 1960s during then-Prince Norodom Sihanouk’s Sangkum Reastr Niyum regime.

The name Kep is derived from the French words le cap, or cape in English. A cape is a point of land that just into water, especially a headland significant for navigation.

Khmer legend offers another explanation for the name.

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There once was a prince named Sakor Reach who possessed great magical powers.

One day, Sakor Reach used his magic to hypnotize a commander of Angkor Thom before stealing the commander’s horse and escaping to the southwest part of the country.

While Sakor Reach was relaxing at the seaside, the commander’s troops caught up with him. Nervous, the prince suddenly hopped on the back of the commander’s horse.

The horse reared back, however, and fell on the prince losing its saddle1 in the process. The prince got back on the horse and rode off, leaving the saddle there. Hence, the area was called Kep Seh. Later it was shortened to Kep.

2. Attractions Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) Koh Tonsay is located about 4.5 Kilometers southwest of Kep. Tourists are drawn to the two beautiful white sand beaches.

The sea here is shallow and has a long slope, making Koh Tonsay excellent for swimming.

At the sea bottom area a variety of corals, sea animals and plants which attract researchers and ecologists.

The name Koh Tosay is derived from the word Rumsay3.

While trying to avoid the commander’s troops, Prince Sakor Reach grew hopeless because his own troops began to tire.

He led his remaining troops across the sea to an island in front of Kep city, where the troops spread out. Accordingly, the island was called Koh Rumsay, the Koh Ormsay or Koh Ornsay, and the Koh Tonsay, as it is known today.

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Koh Tonsay is 2 square Kilometers. During then-Prince Norodom Sihanouk’s Sangku Reastr Niyum regime, it was used as a place to rehabilitate criminals, who were also used to defend the island. Horse cart paths and wood-

en, thatch roofed motels were also constructed during this time.

Most of this infrastructure has been destroyed by weather and decades of war. Today, seven families live on the island. They earn their living by fishing and growing coconut trees.

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Retire in Cambodia

From its incredible beaches to its rapidly growing economy, Cambodia is a nation that’s embraced change and progress more than any other in its region. Despite its shocking recent history and low levels of personal income, Cambodia has turned itself into a desirable retirement location for those seeking peace, quiet, and some of the world’s most impressive natural surroundings.

Located east of Thailand and west of Vietnam in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a country that offers a remarkable range of different lifestyles for retirees.

With an incredible low cost of living, life in this rapidly growing country can be luxurious and comfortable, even for those planning to retire on what would be thought of as a ‘shoestring’ budget in the Western world.

Cambodia’s capital is Phnom Penh, an old world city that’s rapidly growing into one of the region’s most important areas.

Entirely deserted forty years ago by the coun-

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try’s radical communist regime, Phnom Penh is now a thriving city moving forward at a rapid pace.

Despite this, it retains its olden-style atmosphere, due largely to the country’s period as a French foreign colony.

If wide streets, impressive boulevards, and warm daytime weather are your forte, Phnom Penh is the best place to reside in Cambodia.

Despite the city’s immense poverty level many Cambodians live in simple housing and have relatively low incomes there is surprisingly little crime in most of the city. Most areas, par-

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ticularly the city’s higher-end neighborhoods, are safe places to live.

Phnom Penh has a reputation for expense, but it’s far from expensive for most Western retirees.

The city has a range of new apartment complexes, some of which have luxurious two-bedroom units for as little as $300USD monthly. Other options include staying in a

house, which is equally cheap, or a serviced apartment complex, which can be found for as little as $400USD monthly.

Other interesting places to live include Sihanoukville, a beachside town on the country’s western coastline, and Siem Reap, a small city that’s close to the famous Angkor ruins.

Both of these towns offer many of the conveniences that foreign visitors expect, including local convenience stores and ATM machines that accept foreign bank cards Cambodia’s banking network is growing at a rapid pace, but it’s still far behind that of most Western countries, or even its neighbors.

International banks such as Australia’s ASB Bank have spend quite a lot of money investing in infrastructure in Cambodia, bringing ATM machines and foreign banks to the nation’s capital, as well as major tourism hotspots like

Siem Reap.

As such, withdrawing foreign money from within Cambodia is a relatively simple, painless process.

ATM machines dispense US currency – the defacto second currency of Cambodia – and are one of the easiest ways to manage your personal finances within the country.

Retirees with bank accounts in Australia will also be able to manage them in Cambodia through local bank branches.

Unfortunately, it is relatively difficult – and

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somewhat unreliable – to transfer money into a local bank account, particularly for those with a significant net worth. Cambodia’s banking sector has shown some serious growth recently, but it remains less stable than those in foreign countries. It’s best to carry out your banking at home, and withdraw cash while in the country for expenses.

Medical care in Cambodia ranges from reasonably reliable and modern – the type of care found in private hospitals and international clinics – to downright dangerous. Local hospitals are inexpensive but unreliable, with diseases often misdiagnosed and cleanliness a second priority. Private care can be found in the

it’s best to purchase an international insurance policy from a foreign insurance company – one that covers both care within Cambodia and within nearby Thailand. This offers a relatively high level of security for expatriates based in Cambodia should the need for high quality medical care ever arise.

Public transportation in Cambodia is unreli-

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country, but it is rare, particularly outside of destinations like Phnom Penh.

Most expatriates based in Cambodia use the country’s own health care for minor issues such as small cuts and bruises, and the nearby higher-quality care found in Thailand for severe issues or serious illnesses. Inexpensive flights are available from Phnom Penh to Bangkok, making local medical tourism – even if it’s simply a short flight away – an affordable and reliable option.

Due to the country’s unreliable medical care,

able, although private transportation is widely available and generally inexpensive. Private taxis and motorcycle riders provide transportation in the major cities, while intercity buses and flights make long-distance travel inexpensive and simple. Cars are significantly cheaper in Cambodia than in neighboring countries such as Thailand and Laos.

Despite its lack of economic development, par-

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ticularly compared to nearby Thailand and Malaysia, Cambodia is an interesting and relaxing place to live. Beach resorts such as Sihanoukville offer an incredible mix of agreeable weather, beautiful nature, and affordability, with fantastic beach houses and apartments available from as little as $200USD per month.

In fact, it’s this mix of great weather, relaxed and calm people, and incredible affordability that has made Cambodia such a popular place to retire. Despite the country’s infrastructure problems – most of which have been solved through large-scale development – this tropical Southeast Asian country is a great place to live for those that seek nature, relaxation, and a convenient global location.

As the country continues to develop, as its reputation abroad improves, and as more retirees learn about the quality of life that can be found in Cambodia, we expect that more people will think about retiring in this exotic yet comfortable destination. If you require a luxurious lifestyle without a hefty budget, it’s worth thinking about Cambodia as a serious potential retirement destination.

For more information’s visit: http://www.retireinasia.com/cambodia/

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Cost of Living in Cambodia

Home to one of the world’s most interesting ancient cultures, Cambodia is a country that is endlessly rewarding to visitors. With a growing economy and one of the most youthful and vibrant populations in the region, Cambodia is also a highly affordable place to live as an expatriate or retiree.

Cost of Living in Cambodia

The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh, a vibrant riverside city that’s home to large international office complexes and colonial buildings. As one of the least expensive cities in Southeast Asia, residents of Phnom Penh can enjoy a high standard of living and comfortable lifestyle for as little as $1,000 USD per month.

Finding comfortable accommodation in Cambodia on a low budget is simple, with a wide range of accommodation options available.

From high-end apartments with an extensive assortment of facilities to inexpensive flats in central locations, rooms and apartments in Cambodia can often be found for as little as $200 USD per month.

In more expensive locations, and particularly in high-end buildings, expect to pay a total monthly price of $1,000 USD or more. Despite Cambodia’s undeveloped local economy, many wealthy investors have driven up the demand for high-end housing in the country, with many mid-range and high-end developments in construction.

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Power and other utilities are predictably inexpensive in Cambodia, with the average monthly power bill for a small room rarely reaching above $50 USD. High-end condo buildings and large rooms that require extensive air conditioning might push the bill to upwards of $100 USD per month, although this is considered a rare expense.

Restaurants in Cambodia

Beyond accommodation and utilities, life in Cambodia – both in major cities such as Phnom Penh and more rural locations – is remarkably inexpensive. Food and drinks, even in highend restaurants and luxurious hotels, are rarely costly, and cheap food is easily found at local

street stalls, small restaurants, and family food outlets.

Despite its overall low cost of living, there is one particularly expensive part of life in Cambodia: finding a taste of home. Imported products are remarkably expensive for expatriates in Cambodia, and living a ‘Western lifestyle’ on a Cambodian budget isn’t particularly easy to manage.

Cambodian Currency

From its inexpensive and delicious local dishes to its cheap and homely housing, the cost of living in Cambodia is remarkably inexpensive for expatriates and retirees. A simple yet comfortable lifestyle in Cambodia can be enjoyed for just $1,000 USD per month – a fraction of the price of a similar life in the Western world.

For more information’s visit: http://www.retireinasia.com/cambodia

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Cost of Living in Cambodia - Prices in Cambodia Restaurant

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant Meal for 2, at Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar Domestic Beer(0.5 liter draught) Imported Beer(0.33liter bottle) Cappuccino(Regular) Coke/Pepsi(0.33liter bottle) Water(0.33liter bottle

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Milk (regular), 1 liter Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) Rice (1kg) Eggs (12) Local Cheese (1kg) Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) Apples (1kg) Apples (1kg) Oranges (1kg) Tomato (1kg) Potato (1kg) Lettuce (1 head) Water (1.5 liter bottle) Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro)

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Utilities (Monthly) Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) Laundry(1 kg)

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69.00 $ 0.10 $ 50.00 $ 1.00$

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Sports And Leisure

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Clothing And Shoes

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Salaries And Financing

Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 200.00 $ Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly 10.50 These data are based on 723 entries in the past 18 months from 66 different contributors.

Last update: September, 2013 Link: http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Cambodia

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Lost city of Mahendraparvata discovered in Cambodian jungles A lost city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using airborne laser technology, Sydney Morning Herald reported in a world exclusive.

Over two dozen temple sites have been discovered on the site, which is thought to have been built around 802 AD when the Angkor Empire was founded.

It is believed to be the lost city of Mahendraparvata, located on a misty mountain called Phnom Kulen deep in the hinterland of Cambodia.

It was thought to be built 350 years before the famed Angor Wat. A journalist and photographer from the newspaper accompanied the expedition, led by a French-born archaeologist, through the landmine-strewn jungle in the Siem Reap region where Angkor Wat is located.

Jean-Baptiste Chevance, director of the Archaeology and Development Foundation in London who led the expedition, told the newspaper it was known from ancient scriptures that a great warrior, Jayavarman II, had a mountain capital, “but we didn’t know how all the dots fitted, exactly how it all came together”.

It effectively peeled away the jungle canopy using billions of laser pulses, allowing archaeologists to see structures that were in perfect squares, completing a map of the city which years of painstaking ground research had been unable to achieve, the Sydney Morning-Herald said.

The discovery is set to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States.

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Damian Evans, director of the University of Sydney’s archaeological research centre in Cambodia, which played a key part in developing the Lidar technology, said there might be important implications for today’s society.

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“We see from the imagery that the landscape was completely devoid of vegetation,” Evans, a co-expedition leader, said.

“One theory we are looking at is that the severe environmental impact of deforestation and the dependence on water management led to the demise of the civilisation ... perhaps it became too successful to the point of becoming unmanageable.”

Herald said the trek to the ruins involved traversing rutted goat tracks and knee-deep bogs after travelling high into the mountains on motorbikes.

Everyone involved was sworn to secrecy until the findings were peer-reviewed.

Evans said it was not known how large Mahendraparvata was because the search had so far only covered a limited area, with more funds needed to broaden it out.

“Maybe what we see was not the central part of the city, so there is a lot of work to be done to discover the extent of this civilisation,” he said.

“We need to preserve the area because it’s the origin of our culture,”” secretary of state at Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture, Chuch Phoeun, told AFP.

Angkor Wat was at one time the largest pre-industrial city in the world, and is considered one of the ancient wonders of the world.

It was constructed from the early to mid-1100s

by King Suryavarman II at the height of the Khmer Empire’s political and military power.

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Cambodia vote keeps Hun Sen’s

party in power, early results show Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party wins 68 of 123 seats, ahead of the opposition but short of the 90 seats it previously held, ending its two-thirds majority.

NEW DELHI — Cambodia’s longtime strongman, Prime Minister Hun Sen, extended his 28year rule Sunday when his party was returned to power, according to preliminary election results, even as concern over corruption and illegal land appropriation fueled strong gains for the opposition.

Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party won 68 of 123 seats in the legislature, compared with 55 seats for the main opposition party, Cambodian Information Minister Khieu Kanharith said, citing unofficial results. This is a significant decline from the 90 seats held by the ruling party since 2008, ending its two-thirds majority.

Hun Sen was so confident of victory after enjoying nearly three decades in power since the fall of the genocidal Khmer Rouge in 1979 that he didn’t bother to campaign. More than 9 mil28

lion of Cambodia’s 15 million people were eligible to vote.

The National Election Committee is expected to release official results within the next few days.

The Cambodia National Rescue Party, a merger of several opposition parties led by former Finance Minister Sam Rainsy, scored points with voters with calls to increase youth employment, end land disputes and stem corruption.

Rainsy returned to Cambodia a few days ago from four years of exile after he was granted a royal pardon on charges of racial incitement and destruction of property, charges the opposition said were politically motivated. Although his return may have energized the opposition, it was too late for him to run in the elections or even vote.

Observers said this appeared to be Cambodia’s least-violent balloting since a 1991 cease-fire in the conflict-racked country ended decades of civil war and genocide. Voters have gone to the polls five times since 1993, when the United Nations organized landmark elections.

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Opposition critics and civic groups allege, however, that the ruling party rigged ballots and used “ghost” voters and erasable ink to secure victory Sunday, accusations it denies.

“The entire process is biased in favor of the ruling party and against the opposition,” said Brad Adams, Asia director of the New York-based watchdog group Human Rights Watch. “What should result in the will of the people has been organized to result in the will of the Cambodian People’s Party.”

Over four weeks of campaigning, the ruling party stressed its ability to expand the economy and maintain stability in the Southeast Asian nation, warning that its defeat could return the country to civil war. The economy has grown at about 6% annually in recent years.

Deep social, political and economic scars remain from decades of conflict in Cambodia that were capped by the 197579 rule of the Khmer Rouge.

That period was depicted in the 1984 British film “The Killing Fields.”

“People empowerment is on the rise, they’re becoming more courageous and demanding,” said Vannarith Chheang, executive director of Phnom Penh’s Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace, a civic group.

“The increasing popularity and support of the opposition party sends a warning signal for the ruling party to deepen reforms with concrete and inclusive results.”

A controversial charge made by the opposition during the campaign was that Hun Sen was a puppet of neighboring Vietnam, underscoring national sensitivities in the region.

“Cambodia is caught between the tiger, China, and the crocodile, Vietnam, and needs to find its own ground,” said Youk Chhang, director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia, researching the Khmer Rouge period. “I just hope Cambodia will be able to build a foundation of democracy so reforms can take place and major issues can be addressed as we move into the future.”

Analysts expressed hope that Sunday’s vote would strengthen democracy and spur greater participation by the electorate.

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Angkor Hospital Angkor Rivieara Hotel/Gingkgo Spa ANZ Royal Bank Charming Cambodia for Children Adidas Tours Common Grounds UCB Selantra Pich Reamker Asian Trails Central Boutique Frangipani Spa Street 22 Good Nah Hotel de la Paix Angkor ng Street Vo Tep Terre Cambodge Le Café The Villa Siem Reap Senhoa Nail Spa Ivy Samdach City River Hotel Phsar Guesthouse The Emerald Lotus Kandal Street 23 Boutique Hotel (Center Viroth’s Hotel MPA Naga Guesthouse Market) Bopha Angkor Soria Moria it Stands King AngkorVilla SBC Phnom Penh Fresh Fru Street 24 Sorya Transport Hong Kong Restaurant Canadia PROVINCIAL Shadow of Angkor II Happy 2 thHerb Pizza HOSPITAL Tany Family Lodge Wat Preah nou Street 25 Intra Co. Stre Prom Rath et Happy Special Pizza Relax Massage Khmer Butterflies Gardent Vattanac Bank Home Cocktail Happy Angkor Pizza Street 26 Blue 7 Massage Dead Fish Tower Bodia Spa Tell Restaurant U-Care Maharajah Singing Tree 7 Girls Khmer Massage Be VIP Khmer Massage Tourex Asia Café Little Traditional Brickhouse Bar Happy Angkor Pizza Pumpkin Banana Leaf India Kokoon/Blue Movie Mall Angkor Candles Angkor Trade Center Temple Club/Balcony Traditonal Curry CAB Bank Angkor Street 27 Island Massage Viva Khmer (Pizza Co., Swensens) Rajana Cambodian Walla 2 Night ViVa Khmer Family Champey Senteurs Shadow of Angkor BBG Market d’Angkor Le Grand Red Piano Rehab Craft Chamkar Amok Mekong Guilts Les Orientalistes Body Tune Massage McDermott Gallery Neak Garden Village Sao Mao Aha Krorhorm Kampuccino Guesthouse Molly Malone’s Cherry Blossom Boutique Baca Villa Sala Bai

Zone One Salina Hotel

Wat Bo

Sam Veasna Center

Apsara Theater Angkor Village

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Leu Phsar Thom Thmey

Wat Bo Road

Curry Walla 1

Achar Sva Street

Nest Mekong Bank

Mekong Angkor Palace

Angie’s Villa

Home Cocktail Angkor World Travel Claremont Angkor and Street 20 East India Curry

Siem Reap River

hello point

Oum Chhay Street

Tany Khmer Family Kitchen

Pokambor AV

Royal Day Camintel Inn Angkor POST Casa Angkor Resort OFFICE Oum Khun Street L’Escale des Shinta Mani Arts et des Sens

Angkor Market Master Suki Soup

Green Garden Home

Park and Promenade

SBC

MC Dermott Gallery Red Gallery Visaya Spa FCC Angkor

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Angkor Wat in Miniature (Artist Dy Proeung) Borann I’Auberge des Temples

Not to Scale Mom’s Guesthouse

Old French Quarter

Obriot Gallery

Not to Scale

Yaklom Lodge & Sawasdee Food Garden

14 Street

Taphul Village Area

Sivatha Blvd

Taphul Road

Lucky Mall (Lucky Supermarket lucky Department, Store, Monument Toys...)

Khmer Inn Angkor

Street 02

Golden Mango Inn (150 meters) Dara Reang Sey Hotel (350 meters) Bus Station (800 meters) Roluos Group (12km) Phum Stoeng Trocheat (13km) Phnom Penh (314km) Reaksmey Star Travel/CTV Phsar Samaki Freedom Hotel

La Noria Hotel and Restaurant

Royal Residence

Ya-Tep Shrine

Mysteres d’Angkor

Cathelic Church Golden Orange Angkor Discover Inn

Royal Independence Preah Ang Chek Gardens Preah Ang Chorm Shrine

Victoria Angkor Angkor Shopping Center National Route No 6 Panida CAB Bank

Caltex

Jasmine Lodge

Wat Po Lanka

Angkoriana Hotel Tonle Chaktomuk and Chaopraya Coffee Tourism Department

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Angkor TK

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Wat Preah An Kau Sai

River Village Manor Morokat Mart & Coffee Shop The Emerald Lotus Boutique

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The Museum Mall (Monument Books) Angkor M National Museum Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor

La Villa Mona d’Angkor Shining Angkor Boutique

Wat Preah An Kau Sai

Dragon Royal 7 Makara ECU (Office)

Royal Yoga Madamsachiko: Angkor Cookies & Café Puka Puka

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Hidden Cambodia Adventure (workshop)

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Angkor Village Resort

Hidden Cambodia Adventure Tours(office)

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Sawasdee Angkor Inn

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Artisans d’Angkor Ancient Angkor Inn Tanei Questhouse Angkor Trek Tour

Mandalay Inn Divine Lotus Inn Angkor Friendship Inn Angkor Spirit Palace

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Wat Damnak

Pr o H hm ot el

Peace of Angkor Palm Garden Lodge

Siem Reap Hospital

Alliance Café

Passaggio Boutique Hotel

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Golden Banana IKTT Five Star Villa Siem Reap Reverside (50 meters) Sayon’s House (300 meters)

Wats Up Golden Banana Boutique Resort

Green Village Palace

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Phokeethra Country Club (5km Past Baray) National Silk Center (16km from town) Dragon Rayal City - Puok Dragon Royal City - Kralanh

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GSO Travel Senteur d’Angkor (workshop)

First Travel Reasmey Tep Pranom Diethelm Apsara Angkor New Market Angkor Total

Khiri Travel The Kool Hotel

Prasat Ta Ney

Prasat Dounso

Banteay Kdei 66 B

Prasat Ta Prum

Angkor Oasis Vietnam Airlines

Preah Enteak Kosei

Prasat Prey Khan Kraol Romeas Angkor Thom Bayon

Angkor Wat

Nokor Krau

Prasat Banteay Thum

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Prasat Takaeo Thommanon Chao Say Tepda

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Cambodia Angkor Air

Prasat Patri

Prasat Kraom Prasat Ta Noreay Siem Reap Airport Western Mebon

Prasat Prel Wat Chedei

Prasat Kaoh Ho Western Baray Pralay

Abacus ACLEDA

Prasat Kouk Pou

Prasat Ak Yum

Prasat Phnom Rung

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Angkor TK

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Healthy Hand Massage The One Massage Bangkok Airways Angkor Home

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Dragon Royal Hotel

Earthwalkers

Prasat Toep

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Kuk Talech

Prasat Banteay Prei

The Sothea

Angkor Palace Resort & Spa

67 Prasat Leak Neang

Prasat Kravan

Royal Angkor Resort Empress Angkor Angkor Miracle Resort & Spa

Prasat Kamnap

Prasat Prey Roup Prasat Ta Som Eastern Mebon Prasat Bat Chum

Pacific Hotel Royal Angkor Inn Hospital

Cambodian Cultural Village

Prasat Ou Koek

Prasat Touch Prei Prasat Kule n

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