SIEM REAP THE TRAVEL GUIDE

ABOUT SIEM REAP

Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in Northwestern Cambodia and the main access to visit Angkor Wat. Angkot Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world.

GETTING TO SIEM REAP

Fly : The flights are available from Phonm Penh (Cambodia), Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), with tickets ranging between $30 until $50.

Bus : Bus travel can be a more affordable way for getting to Siem Reap.  The bus are avaiable from Phonm Penh to Siem Reap (Costs $10 and takes 8-10 hrs), Bangkok to Siem Reap bus (Costs $20-$25 and takes 9-12 hrs) and Ho chi Minh City to Siem Reap bus (Costs $25-$33 and takes 12-15 hrs)

WHERE TO STAY IN SIEM REAP

There are many Hotel and Hostel options in Siem Reap. Hotel Range from $5-$50 for single and doubles with air conditioner, a private bathroom and a comfortable bed.

QIBLA DIRECTION IN SIEM REAP

Qibla Direction is very important for muslim. The Qibla direction is 287.33 Degree from North (Reff.  http://www.qiblaway.com)

HALAL FOOD IN SIEM REAP

There are many Halal Restaurants in Siem Reap. Food range from $2-$5.
I recommend to try Siem Reap traditional food "Lembu Naik Bukit". Lembu Naik Bukit consisted of beef or Chicken or Seafood and vegetables. We can cook it yourself, like a steamboat.

TRANSPORTATION IN SIEM REAP

Public Transit : Sorry, but you’re out of luck here, as there is no public transport system in Siem Reap.

Bicycle Rent :  Biking is a great way to explore the city and temples of Angkor. Renting a local bicycle should cost around $1–$2 while recent model mountain bikes cost $8–$10 per day.

Tuk-Tuk : You can hire of tuk-tuk from the town around the major temples at Angkor Wat. The cost $12-15 per day. I recommend Brother Mustafa (Whatsapp +855 70 596 040 or FB id MUSTAFA ANGKOR TRANSPORT). He was very friendly and honest.

Rental Car : You can hire of rental Car in Siem Reap if going with groups. The cost $30-$40 per day. I recommend Brother Mustafa (Whatsapp +855 70 596 040 or FB id MUSTAFA ANGKOR TRANSPORT). He was very friendly and honest.

Walking: Siem Reap is a great city to explore on foot, it is generally safe.

TOURIST ATTRACTION IN SIEM REAP

Angkor Wat Temples Complex

Angkor Wat is an Archaelogical Park, spread over 400sq Km and have more than 45 temples.

You can buy ypur tockets from the official ticket booth on the connect Siem Reap city to the archeological site.  Be aware that if you want to visit the Angkor Wat Sunrise it might be a queue to getthe ticket on the early morning. The tickets are personalwith your photo on it.

Angkor Wat is open from 5 am to 6 am every day. You can choose from 3 types of tickets :

1 day pass : $20

3 days pass :$40

7 day pass : $60

Tonle Sap Lake

gThe Tonle Sap Lake is a combined lake and river in Cambodia. It is the largest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia

D.I.Y DRY BOX

I’ll be sharing with you how to make a Dry Box for US$ 9.2

You will need the following:

1. AIR TIGHT CONTAINER

capacity depending on your needs. This can be bought at your supermarket or home store.

2.  HYGROMETER  

This device measures humidity.

3. SILICA GEL  

These items absorb moisture in the air. 

4. DEHUMIDIFIER (Calcium Chloride)

Our call Serab Air. Dehumidifier is that they convert to liquid form once they absorb the moisture.  This means that they have to be replaced approximately every 5-6 months. I try to keep humidity between 30% to 50%. 

 Conclusion DIY dry box cost :

Air Tight container = IDR 49,000

Dehumidifier = IDR 6,660 discount price (Normal price = IDR 7,400)

Silica Gel =IDR 9,125/250 grams

Analog Hygrometer = IDR 60,000

materials (tape, protected foam, etc) = Free

TOTAL = 124,785 or US$ 9.2

(Currency rate US$1=IDR 13.459)

ALWAYS REMEMBER it is way cheaper to invest in a US$ 9.2 Dry Box than to replace a damaged lens element costing hundreds of US dollars.

How to used Dry box:

1. Stick the foam to the side of your dry box after putting double sided tapes on the three corners of the air tight container. You can attach it to any side of container.

2. Stick the Hygrometer to the side of your dry box after putting double sided tapes on the four corners of the hygrometer.

 2. Put in the reusable silica gel and Dehumifier.

3. Put your camera and accesories in it and put the cover on it. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You’ve completed your DIY dry box.