Friday, August 1, 2008

Apsara Angst

Angelina Jolie fell in love with this city when the filming of "Tomb Raiders" brought her to this city 7 years ago.

The actress stayed here for a week when the filming took place at Ta Prohm, where gigantic tree roots eerily crawled and gripped themselves to the massive stones and walls of the temple. Angelina subsequently spotted Maddox at an orphanage at the floating village, and decided to adopt him.

Glamour factor aside, who could resist the old charm of the Khmer architectures and the haunting landscapes that hint of its rich heritage and its tragic past.

Huge faces carved onto the stones, looking out mysteriously from the tall towers of Bayon at Angkor Thom. Witness the majestic temples of Angkor, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, as well as the massive Tonle Sap, amidst unspoilt natural scenery.

Once a French colony, Siem Reap welcomes you to embrace the beauty of the city, its history, and its people...