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Royal Independence Gardens

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A serene place near the Angkor National Museum. Loved the little exercise park that also doubles up as the children's park. The park extends onto both the sides of the street- one is with lawns and places to jog, the other side is concrete. The park is of course empty during the day...come evening it turns alive! It is so wonderful to see people are dancing, doing aerobics and playing sepak takro (please check spelling). The greener side is not conducive to sit around in the evening- mosquito and insects; though at the end of the days visit to Angkor Museum or the temple complex (it's on the way) you may like to sit for a little while. Please remember this place is a public space for children and others...avoid smoking or drinking.

Kuntal DeKuntal De
10

An interesting leisure area in Siem Reap is the Royal Independence Gardens situated between the Raffles Angkor Hotel and the Royal Residence building. The park is open 24 hours a day and there are quite a few park benches to sit and rest in the area. Interesting things to see here include the Preah Ang Check Preah Ang Chom Temple which houses two ancient statues of Angkorian princesses. These were originally located at Angkor Wat many centuries ago. There is also a fountain with four golden lions on guard and a few other small sculpture and shrines in the area. You'll find a row of tall trees which run between the temple and the northeast end of the park. If you look up into the trees, you'll see a colony of large fruit bats resting in the trees during the day. They were fanning themselves to cool down and were somewhat noisy, making it easy to spot and hear them when we passed by. You will also find a Tourist Information building with information about local sightseeing and maps of the Angkok Archeological Park where the ancient temples are found near Siem Reap. Lastly, there is the Royal Residence where the King of Cambodia resides when the Royal family is in Siem Reap. You can't enter from what I understand but can see the residence up close. Similarly, you can see the colonial period Raffles hotel building up close at the opposite side of the Garden. Overall, not a great city park but at least you can get away from the busy streets of Siem Reap and enjoy a bit more peace and quiet here.

BradBrad
00

Main park in siem reap. View the fruit bats by day hanging from the trees. Early evening they are also flying around the trees, literally 100s of them. We'll lit with Christmas lights at the moment 22nd December. Tourist spot with lots of people selling different things, including birds that you can release back to freedom. Early evening lots of people exercising, brisk walking seems to be the main exercise. But there are also groups of people exercising to music., also some permenant exercise equipment. Expensive hotels around the edge of park and its next to heritage mall with shops and restaurants. Starbucks etc.

jason baxter (jase)jason baxter (jase)
00

Nice and clean park with lots of nature and tranquility. Seems to be the locals favorite place for a morning jog, the park houses a beautiful temple inside. It's full of big trees and grass that looks well taken care of. Being in the middle of the city and having all these trees, it still manages to offer a large open view of the sky. Not quite a place for sunset or sunrise maybe, it's surely a nice place to come for a walk and reconnect with mother nature and breathe some fresh air. Inside there's a little corner with a few shops that sells flowers, small goods and some basic snacks.

Afiur Rahman FahimAfiur Rahman Fahim
30

Siem Reap has a very beautiful park. Everyone can come for walking, jogging and get fresh air both morning and evening. For me, I like this park because it is spacious and green. I always visited this place during weekdays after work. I also suggest you guys to protect the environment when you visit. Please throw the rubbish in the bin properly. One thing you have to bear in mind is that there is no public restroom here. However, you can go to the Cafe nearby.

Sous VannoeunSous Vannoeun
50

暹粒公园 (Xiǎnlì gōngyuán) is a public park in the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is located in the central part of the city, near the Old Market area and the Siem Reap River. The park is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, and features a variety of plants, flowers, and trees. It is also a good place for people to relax, take a leisurely stroll, or enjoy outdoor activities such as picnics and exercising. Do you have any other questions about the park?

枫叶枫叶
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