Siem Reap’s Abandoned Buildings
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2023
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in this video we explore some of the abandoned and closed down places in Siem Reap after just after the spicy cough. It was quite interesting to see the sheer amount of places impacted by the lack of tourism.
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G'day everyone - we are back - Thanks for sticking around! Hope you enjoy this video, it was fun to make! It was quite eiere wandering around some of these places. Really hope Siem Reap can bounce back to its once super vibrant self. Chicka Chow!
WOW,,,,lots of shut down hotels. They're huge too. I also arrived in Cambodia in May 2022. Thx for sharing! 😎✌
Hey Ed! It was unbelievable and yeah the sheer size of these places is amazing too! So much land going to waste. Have you been back to SR since moving? Wonder what your impressions would be like these days?
Cheers mate!!
1:13 didn't we go there for beers with our Canadian friend? Was a nice joint!
I reckon we did Brian - Cant remember the name but remember the beer was rather pricey compared to our usual luxurious regular pricing.
OMG that's heart-breaking to see
Yeah was pretty grim at that water park - would have been so vibrant when it was open. I wonder if it will ever open up again. As for the hotels - mate you will need to book a trip and head over yourself to find out! im sure you would enjoy Siem Reap!! Thanks for watching - hope you enjoyed the video!
G'day Marc ! Such a shame these places are closed or abandoned they looked like fun places to spend an afternoon at , chillin on a floaty device watchin you perform you chicken dance well priceless haha , hopefully these places reopen again , any way
Catchya...
G'day Maddo! Haha mate I reckon they couldn't give away tickets for a show involving yours truly! Would be like the 6 people at the SCG in the 80s watching the Swans play!
It certainly felt odd seeing so many places impacted by the lack of tourists but folks have been saying its been getting better every day! Slowly but surely it will get its groove back!
Cheers mate and hope you are going ok!
@@MarcsMildlyInteresting Haha yep it was painfull for the swans , but not as painful waiting for the blues to win a grand final !
Catchya ...
Mate I reckon we will be waiting another 30 years at this rate.....might as well be a Saints supporter :D
Wow sad to see a lot of business closed down
Hi Thouen - yep it was amazing to see how the place transformed because of the pandemic. It wa really sad coming back to Siem Reap being so quiet.
It's almost 1 year later...when we were there in November 22 it was much more opened up
Hey Andy - That is exactly what we want to hear! Looks like the place is recovering slowly but surely - Exactly what the locals need!
Do you visit Cambodia regularly? How did you find it in 11/22? Cheers for watching and the comment mate!
@@MarcsMildlyInteresting no it was our first time. We found it really easy & in fact going to places when it's a bit quieter like Angkor Nat Park was fabulous. From all the people we spoke to, things have been super tough but Cambodians are so practical & clever. We ended up staying in Siem Reap for a week as we're from Hobart & not totally big city people anyways. And have nothing against doing touristy stuff because we're tourists hey. We'll be back :)
It was very sad it was still fairly closed when I went back in September. I can't wait to go back for Khmer new year, I was thinking about going to that water park
Hey J J! Mate did you end up making it back for KNY this year? From all the videos it looks like the place is rocking again!! Hope you are well mate! Cheers - Marc
@@MarcsMildlyInteresting Hey mate I did and I must say it is rocking but still mostly with Khmer but we are having a fantastic time
Mate I took my Khmer friend to baby outlet just like a baby bunting, you should of went upstairs
@@JJ-vy2rh WHAT - There was an upstairs?!?!?!?
We will raid it again when we go back later this year! Good to know mate!
This would be a urban exploeres dream. it is a shame these hotels have shut. I hope they reopen.... or let the less fortunate just live there. First in best dressed I say.
Hey Chandy - Absolutely, I reckon a proper urban explorer would have made this more interesting haha! Sounds like the place is getting a lot better and in 2023 the 'vibe' has returned. Plenty of street food waiting for you to crack in to as well i hear once you have finished your other trips ;) Cheers mate hope you are having a blast in JP!
Whats with all the abandoned buildings?
G'day mate! I think the massive drop in volume of tourists in Siem Reap over the C19 period had a pretty big impact on businesses that were once thriving in town. A lot of hotels, restaurants and other places that catered for tourists just had to shut up shop. Back in May 2022 there were still a few scars of this around and I am hoping as more people visit, the town starts to thrive again. Cheers!
I think it’ll take 5 to 10 years before it gets any better sadly. The people have no jobs or income
I agree mate - Hopefully over time and with the new Airport people will slowly get back to Siem Reap. A lot of the townsfolk rely on tourism so I hope they can stick it out until people flood back. Do you visit Cambodia/Siem reap often? Thanks for watching and the comments mate!