Development in Siem Reap

On first arriving in 1993 the immediate impression was insufficient services offered to the tourist. Certainly there was still the tuk tuk drivers eager to drive you on a tour of the temples of Angkor for the day. Hotels were popping up but other services were limited. There were no ATMs and little else to accomplish if one wanted to take a break from visiting the temples. Fast forward 20 years and the situation has completely changed by way of a lot of investment, knowledge and innovation. It's been possible through development aid. The tenacity of the local people who despite all of the atrocities they've undergone are keen showing off their wonderful country and take the opportunities they have. It's also been possible as many Khmers who escaped during the Khmer Rouge era are returning with the data they've gained abroad bringing positive change to the local community. It's been 20 years since I first travelled to Cambodia and the magical town of Siem Reap. A lot has happened in 20 years, the amount of development has been unprecedented.

With many local businesses getting ready for the brand new tourist season starting in October don't just consider a tour to Siem Reap as just a quick temple visit. A moment to possess a look at what else is on offer and how it increases the local economy.

Horse-riding in Siem Reap Cambodia is one tour, for those with a little adventure in mind you will want to take a horse riding tour for 1-3 hours through rural countryside passing streams, rice fields and local villages. The tours are ideal for beginners and children and are a fun method to split up visiting the temples or just for experiencing something different on a tour to Cambodia.

For individuals with a mind for heights and planning to catch some aerial views and photographs of the majestic Angkor Wat try a balloon ride over Angkor. The German made helium balloon doesn't actually move because it is attached to a string but ascends around 200 metres for a 10 minute trip which enables you to acquire some great photographs and an aerial view of the eighth wonder of the world!

If you learn yourself in Siem Reap on a Sunday evening a good experience is really a traditional Khmer dance show with live traditional music put on by the Cambodian Children's House of Peace, an orphanage in Siem Reap. The show is held every Sunday during the school term without fail at 7pm. It is completely free but do create a donation for their worthy cause if visiting. If you should be visiting during rainy season there's a rain cover so don't allow that put you off. It's really worth the visit.

You will find obviously a great many other attractions and activities to select from in your short visit to Siem Reap and Cambodia. Keep your brain open and don't forget how far Cambodia has come in the last 20 years!

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