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- Destinations
- Asia
- Cambodia
- Siem Reap
- Beng Mealea
Beng Mealea
For those visitors especially charmed by Tah Prom's jungle clad
stones within the Angkor Wat complex, it is well worth making the
five hour round trip to visit Beng Mealea, a little-visited
sandstone temple, now fused with the surrounding jungle. Built in
the 12th century, and long since abandoned, this sprawling temple
complex is as on a similar scale to Angkor Wat, and closely
approximates what the first western visitors there must have
experienced when stumbling upon these forgotten wonders. Many of
the carvings have been desecrated by earlier souvenir hunters, but
in other ways the mystery and quality of the structure has remained
intact due to the small number of visitors.
Information & Facts
Address
45 miles (70km) from Siem Reap
Admission
Language
Khmer is the official language. French is also spoken,
but English is fast becoming popular with the younger
generation.
Money
Riel (KHR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen.
Foreign currency is difficult to exchange with the exception of US
Dollars. Most transactions require cash. US dollars and Thai Baht
are accepted, although smaller transactions are usually done in
riel. A torn US dollar note renders it useless. Credit cards are
only accepted in a limited number of tourist-orientated hotels and
restaurants in Phnom Penh and larger towns. There are a few ATMs in
Phnom Penh, but they shouldn't be relied upon as a source of money;
travellers cheques in US dollars or sterling can be cashed at a
limited number of banks and larger hotels, though travellers
cheques are not recommended due to limited acceptance.
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