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DON'T MISS
FLIGHT OF THE GIBBON ANGKOR
New in 2013, Angkor is the ultimate backdrop for a zipline experience in Asia.
Flight of the Gibbon
Angkor
( 0969999101;
www.treetopasia.com
;
near Ta Nei Temple, Angkor; per person US$99;
7am-5pm) is located inside the Angkor protected area and the course includes 10 ziplines, 21 tree-
top platforms, four skybridges and an abseil finish. There is a panoramic refreshment stop at the
halfway stage and highlights include a tandem line for couples. Safety is a priority and high-flyers are
permanently clipped to lines via carabiners, with clear English instruction throughout. A conservation
element is included in the project with a pair of gibbons released in the surrounding forest and a plan
for more introductions in the future. The price includes a transfer to any Siem Reap hotel, plus a lunch
before or after the trip near Sra Srang. Located near Ta Nei temple, it's a great new addition to the
activities on offer around Siem Reap and Angkor. Watch a Lonely Planet video of the experience at
Courses
Cooking classes have really taken off in Siem Reap with a number of restaurants and ho-
tels now offering an introduction to the secrets of Cambodian cooking, including many of
the top-end places.
COOKING COURSE
Angkor Palm
(Pithnou St; per person US$12)
Informal cooking classes held from 8am to 5pm.
Cooks in Tuk Tuks
COOKING COURSE
( 063-963400;
www.therivergarden.info
; per person US$25)
Starts at 10am daily with a visit to
Psar Leu market, then returns to the River Garden for a professional class.
Le Tigre de Papier
COOKING COURSE
(Pub St; per person US$12)
Starts at 10am daily and includes a visit to the market. Pro-
ceeds go to supporting Sala Bai Hotel & Restaurant School, making it great value and a
good cause.
