Pinoys flock to Siem Reap
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Pinoys flock to Siem Reap
Pinoys flock to Siem Reap for amazing sites, destination run
Published January 5, 2019 10:24pm
Siem Reap in Cambodia is famous for its rich history and its beautiful temples, including the Angkor Wat complex, making it one of the most visited destinations in the world.
Filipinos have long known of Siem Reap, with so many Pinoys having visited that Cambodian vendors have learned the Filipino language.
Asked by Raffy Tima in the GMA News TV program "Balitanghali" how much she was selling her trinkets for, Cambodian child vendor Scarlet answered, "Tatlo, isang daang piso."
Told that was expensive, she replied, "Mura lang, no mahal."
Siem Reap's popularity has also made the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon famous.
It's a destination run that has captured the attention of runners everywhere, given that the 21-kilometer race route had runners passing by famous temples such as Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Tom.
The 10-kilometer route, on the other hand, went by Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple.
So despite it being a race, a lot of runners chose to keep a leisurely pace and enjoyed the sites.
"This has been the best experience for me," said Pinoy runner Ton Magtoto. "Ang ganda ng view. You are running around a world UNESCO Heritage Site."
As to the number of selfies he took during the race, "Ang dami, so I was not running for my personal best. I was running for the best photos I could take, and I think I've done a good job."
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