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(admission US$1.50) One of the more quirky places in town is the garden of a local master
sculptor, which houses miniature replicas of Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Banteay Srei and
other temples. It is a bluffer's way to get that aerial shot of Angkor without chartering a
helicopter, although the astute might question the presence of oversized insects in the
shot.
There is also a display of scale miniatures at Preah Ko Temple.
Cambodian Cultural Village
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CULTURAL VILLAGE
( 063-963836; www.cambodianculturalvillage.com ; Airport Rd; adult/child under 1.1m US$9/free;
8am-7pm) It may be kitsch, it may be kooky, but it's very popular with Cambodians and
provides a diversion for families travelling with children. This is the Cambodian Cultural
Village, which tries to represent all of Cambodia in a whirlwind tour of recreated houses
and villages.
The visit begins with a wax museum and includes homes of the Cham, Chinese, Kreung
and Khmer people, as well as miniature replicas of landmark buildings in Cambodia.
There are dance shows and performances throughout the day, but it still doesn't add up to
a turn-on for most foreign visitors, unless they have the kids in tow. It's located about
midway between Siem Reap and the airport.
WILDLIFE RESERVE
Angkor Butterfly Centre
( 097 852 7852; www.angkorbutterfly.com ; adult/child US$4/2; 9am-5pm) The Angkor
Butterfly Centre is a worthwhile place to include on a trip to Banteay Srei and the Cam-
bodia Landmine Museum. The largest fully enclosed butterfly centre in southeast Asia, it
has more than 30 species of Cambodian butterflies fluttering about. It is a good experience
for children, as they can see the whole process from egg to caterpillar to cocoon to butter-
fly.
The centre is trying to provide a sustainable living for the rural poor and most of the
butterflies are farmed around Phnom Kulen. It's located about 7km before Banteay Srei
temple on the left-hand side of the road.
Wat Bo
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BUDDHIST TEMPLE
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