Rambler of Cambodia: Siem Reap-Madrasah Qamaruddin Al-Islamiah, Masjid An-NaekMah, Artisans Angkor Silk Farm, Siem Reap Airport (Day 5th)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

Before went to airport, we managed to dropped by Madrasah Qamaruddin Al-Islamiah located at Kg Stengmai, Siem Reap juz a few minutes ride from our lodging. We were informed the school has 2 teachers and 2 classrooms.

Beside cash donations, any contributions or gifts such as stationaries, books, kitabs, Qur’an and tafsir were valued and beneficial for the childrens. The madrasah was a gift by Sieng Nam on 2002 as stated at the outside wall of the madrasah.

Rambler of Cambodia: Siem Reap-Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia Cultural Village, Siem Reap Night Market (Day 4th)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

After Subuh prayer we promptly went to Angkor Archaeological Park to witness the breathtaking sunrise at Angkor Wat. Admission pass (Angkor pass) is required to enter the Angkor area, and individual photo was captured at the admission pass counter as the photo will be printed on the admission pass. The pass counters were located at the main entrance on the road to Angkor Wat, and it cost USD20 per day per pax. Entry is free for all Cambodian nationals.

Plz note the validity period of the admission pass. Admission passes issued between 5.00 am and 5.00 pm are valid the same day. Admission passes issued after 5.00 pm are valid the same day (after 5.00pm) until sunset and also the next day. As per understanding, visitors may NOT buy a ticket in advance. 

We didn’t manage to witness the sunrise due to cloudy weather or perhaps we were waiting the sunrise at the wrong position hehee.

Rambler of Cambodia: Siem Reap-Tonle Sap Lake Tour, Masjid Ar-Rafee’ah Tonle Sap, Muslim Family Kitchen Restaurant (Day 3rd)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

Cyclo

After checked out, Dahlan sent us to transport agency which he bought the ticket to Siem Reap. The agency was juz a few minutes ride from our lodging. We took a Golden Bayon Express van and roughly 5 hours journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. While on the way, we managed to captured Cambodian cyclo as above.

The van dropped by at petrol kiosk in Skun area to fueling the van, and for passengers went to a restroom, grabbed some snacks, stretching muscles and rest for a while.

Rambler of Cambodia: Phnom Penh-The Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Russian Market, Central Market, Al-Serkal Masjid (Day 2nd)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

As for today, we went to Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (The Killing Fields) located in Choeung Ek Commune Khan Dangkor, Phnom Penh. We went through remote pathway due to the main road was congested and the constructions were in progress.

The Killing Fields is a site that victims were killed cruelly and buried in improper mass grave by Khmer Rouge Regime lead by Pol Pot in 1975-1979.

Rambler of Cambodia: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (5D 4N)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

Flag and map was taken from google images

Hehee kali ni aku nk share experiences pegi Kemboja; salah satu negara indochina yang pernah dijajah oleh Perancis dan Vietnamese (Khmer Rouge).

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Time = UTC/GMT +7

Currency = KHR (Khmer Riel) and USD (US Dollar); USD1=KHR4000 (standart)

Currency rate = 3.58 (e.g USD1 = RM3.58)

Language = Khmer

We bought the ticket KL-Phnom Penh since last year (2014), however the returned flight from Siem Reap to KL, we bought it on Jan 2015, which was a month before we departed. Our journey was 2 nights at Phnom Penh and 2 nights at Siem Reap.