After walking 50,000 steps at Angkor Wat, this hotel's herbal SPA saved my life!!

Angkor Wat in Wong Kar-wai's film "2046" always glows softly in memory—the twilight flowing through stone corridors, clouds entwined around temple spires, like unopened postcards planting yearning for this thousand-year-old mystical land deep in my heart. Finally, at the end of this spring, I embarked on this long-awaited journey. In a rush before departure, I booked the Terrace Suite at Anantara Angkor Resort in Siem Reap online, expecting just a stopover, but was greeted with surprise upon opening the door: morning light filtering through the vaulted ceiling, wooden floors warmed by tropical sun, frangipani petals falling from vines on the terrace. This reunion with Angkor Wat unfolded into a travel poem more moving than any film, in the most unexpected accommodation.

🏝 Resort DNA going wild!

The moment I opened the door to Anantara Angkor's 130 sqm suite, I was utterly amazed! Foyer, guest bathroom, master bedroom with SPA bathtub, and a balcony embraced by greenery—every corner radiated comfort. It reminded me of that 120㎡ villa with a private pool in Yunnan, and compared to watching sunsets through Phuket's 270-degree giant dome in Thailand, Anantara always masters resort aesthetics across different regions to perfection!

Private dinner show + exclusive cultural journey

On the first night, the hotel spoiled me rotten!! Exclusive Cambodian dance performance + themed dinner, with twirling traditional skirts and aromas of spices blending with delicacies—the atmosphere was absolutely magical! The next day, I joined the hotel's Angkor cultural tour, from the exquisite bas-reliefs of Banteay Srei to the mysterious Hindu legends of Banteay Samré, then to the melancholic ruins of Beng Mealea. Walking with the guide while listening to stories, I was immersed in a thousand years of history.

💥 After 50,000 steps, enlightenment struck!!

After visiting Beng Mealea and major temples, my feet felt like they weren't mine anymore... That's when diving into Anantara's SPA room became a true "lifesaver"! The therapist used locally sourced Siem Reap herbs and floral essential oils with unique techniques, relaxing every inch from shoulders to soles—all walking fatigue vanished instantly! Their SPA truly lives up to its reputation, blending local characteristics into every scent and technique, leaving me light and rejuvenated.

🏨 Anantara Angkor booking tips:
✅ Spacious suite + breathtaking views for full resort vibes
✅ All-inclusive cultural tours with transport and guides—super hassle-free
✅ Innovative local cultural experiences like private dance performances
✅ Healing SPA to rescue your Angkor-exploring legs

Post by CuriosityCurator | Jun 24, 2025