Sunrise at Angkor Wat temple, with tourists easily getting the shot they want as relatively few travellers head for Cambodia, due to conflict. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
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Taking a picture at Ta Prohm temple, without the usual crowds. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
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The new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport opened recently but remains largely empty - though you can find a good cup of coffee and excellent meals here. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
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Ta Prohm temple became famous thanks to blockbuster "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" in 2001. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
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The Bayon temple in Angkor Thom where visitors can see the smiling gods of Cambodia. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — The stone faces of the Bayon Temple in the ancient city of Angkor Thom have been smiling for centuries – yet today, they go almost unseen.
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat temple, with tourists easily getting the shot they want as relatively few travellers head for Cambodia, due to conflict. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
The new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport opened recently but remains largely empty - though you can find a good cup of coffee and excellent meals here. (Carola Frentzen/dpa/TNS)
