Discover the Thrill of Speed at Angkor Speedway

Tucked away just a short drive from the heart of Siem Reap, Angkor Speedway is Cambodia’s premier destination for motorsport enthusiasts and thrill seekers alike. More than just a racetrack, Angkor Speedway offers an adrenaline-fueled experience in a safe, professionally managed environment, making it a must-visit attraction for locals, expats, and tourists. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a complete beginner, this unique facility brings together the excitement of motorsports with the stunning cultural backdrop of Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples.

Angkor Speedway was developed with the vision of creating a world-class motorsport destination in Cambodia, offering everything from go-kart racing to drift and track days for amateur and professional drivers. The track features a high-quality asphalt surface, well-designed curves, and straightaways that challenge even experienced drivers while remaining accessible and fun for newcomers. Safety is a top priority, with well-maintained vehicles, proper gear, and trained staff ensuring a secure racing environment.

What sets Angkor Speedway apart is its ability to cater to a wide range of interests. For casual visitors or families, the go-kart track provides an exciting and safe way to try racing for the first time. The karts are easy to handle but powerful enough to offer a real sense of speed, making it a fun activity for both adults and kids. For more advanced drivers or motorsport clubs, the speedway hosts regular track days and competitions, offering the opportunity to push vehicles to their limits on a controlled circuit. Motorcycle riders are also welcome, with designated events and training sessions to help improve skills and safety awareness.

In addition to racing, Angkor Speedway plays a key role in promoting motorsports culture in Cambodia. It often partners with local organizations to host driving workshops, car shows, and motorsport events that bring together the automotive community. These events not only support tourism but also help nurture a growing local interest in car and bike culture, tuning, and racing as a sport. There are also options for corporate team building activities, private events, and birthday celebrations, making the speedway a versatile venue for entertainment and community engagement.

Set against the rich cultural landscape of Siem Reap, Angkor Speedway offers a truly unique blend of heritage and horsepower. After a high-energy day at the track, visitors can explore the world-famous Angkor Archaeological Park or enjoy the vibrant nightlife and cuisine of downtown Siem Reap. This makes the speedway a perfect addition to any travel itinerary, whether you’re seeking high-octane excitement or simply looking for a new way to experience Cambodia.

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When visiting Angkor Wat in 2025, choosing the right transportation can enhance your overall experience, and the good news is there’s something for every budget and travel style. For comfort and flexibility, hiring a private Tuk-Tuk is one of the most popular choices, costing around $15 to $25 USD per day, with a small extra fee for sunrise tours. It’s a scenic and authentic way to explore the temples while staying cool with the breeze and occasional cold water provided by the driver. For those seeking more comfort—especially families or couples—private cars with drivers are available for $35 to $60 USD per day, offering air-conditioning and a smoother ride across longer distances. If you prefer a more guided experience, group tours typically cost $25 to $40 USD per person, while private guided tours with a vehicle can range from $60 to $120 USD, depending on the level of service and number of travelers. Adventurous and budget-conscious travelers might enjoy bicycle rentals, which cost only $2 to $5 USD per day, or e-bikes for around $10 to $15 USD, providing a more sustainable and flexible way to roam the park—though the heat and long distances should be considered. Motorbike rentals are another option at about $8 to $15 USD, but keep in mind that riding them inside the Angkor complex is restricted for tourists. For eco-conscious visitors, electric tuk-tuks or small EV cars are becoming more common, priced around $25 to $40 USD per day, and offer a quieter, greener way to travel. No matter which mode you choose, it’s best to start early in the morning to beat the heat and crowds—and always carry water, sunscreen, and a sense of wonder.

Preparing for the Khmer New Year Celebration in Siem Reap Province

As Khmer New Year 2025 approaches, Siem Reap Province is being transformed into a vibrant showcase of Cambodian tradition and culture. Across the city and within the Angkor Wat area, streets are being decorated with elements that celebrate the Khmer way of life, both past and present.

Among the highlights are traditional hats and other items made from palm leaves—meticulously handcrafted to represent the tools and accessories once used in daily life. These handmade decorations connect the modern celebration with the wisdom and artistry of Cambodia’s ancestors.

Adding to the atmosphere are displays of Khmer old-style houses, built using palm wood and palm leaves, echoing the traditional architecture once found across the countryside. Nearby, palm tree boats**—symbolizing life along Cambodia’s rivers—are placed along walkways, and **handmade ox carts, a symbol of rural Khmer livelihood, are proudly exhibited, drawing smiles and nostalgia from visitors.

Large ceramic jars filled with water are stationed, inviting everyone to join in the playful water-splashing tradition that brings joy, blessings, and cool relief during the festive heat. As people walk or ride through Siem Reap, they are immersed in a lively cultural celebration that honors Khmer heritage while welcoming the New Year with warmth and fun.

This blend of tradition, creativity, and community spirit makes Siem Reap’s preparations for Khmer New Year 2025 a truly memorable and meaningful experience for all.

អាណាចក្រខ្មែរ គឺជាសម័យ មួយ ដែល មានភាព រុងរឿង បំផុត ក្នុងប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្រ ជាតិខ្មែរ។  ដោយសារហេតុ ដែលខ្មែរ មានដែនដី ធំធេង និងវិសាលភាពយ៉ាងច្រើន អាណាចក្រខ្មែរ ត្រូវបានហៅថា “មហាអាណាចក្រខ្មែរ”។ ប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្ររបស់ អាណាចក្រ នេះត្រូវបាន ចងក្រង និងរក្សាទុក តាមរយៈសិលាចារឹក និង សាស្ត្រា ស្លឹករឹត។

សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹត គឺជាគម្ពីរ ឬអត្ថបទបុរាណដែលត្រូវបានចារនៅលើស្លឹករឹត។ ស្លឹករឹតគឺជាស្លឹករបស់ដើមទ្រាំង ដែលមានប្រភពមកពីភាគខាងកើត និងខាងជើងនៃប្រទេសឥណ្ឌា និងស្រីលង្កា។ នៅក្នុងតំបន់អាស៊ីអាគ្នេយ៍ ដើមទ្រាំងនេះអាចរកឃើញនៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជា ថៃ និងភូមា។ នៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជា ដើមទ្រាំងមានច្រើននៅខេត្តក្រចេះ និងកំពង់ធំ។

សម្ដេចព្រះសង្ឃរាជ ជួនណាត បានពន្យល់ថា ពាក្យ “សាស្ត្រា” ក្នុងភាសាបាលី និងសំស្ក្រឹត មានន័យថា ក្បួនច្បាប់ ឬ សេចក្តីដឹង ដែលពាក់ពន្ធ័ទៅនឹងចំណេះដឹង វិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ សាសនា ច្បាប់ និងទ្រឹស្តីអំពីជីវិត។ អ្នកស្រាវជ្រាវខ្លះទៀតក៏បានរៀបរាប់ថា សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតមានកំណើតចាប់ពីសម័យអង្គរ។

សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹត ត្រូវបានផ្សព្វផ្សាយដល់ប្រជាជនខ្មែរយ៉ាងទូលំទូលាយ នៅសម័យកាលមុនៗ ហើយត្រូវបានប្រើប្រាស់ជាប្រចាំ។ ប៉ុន្តែពេលកន្លងមក វប្បធម៌សិលាចារឹក និងសាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតក៏បានរលាយបាត់បង់បន្តិចម្តងៗ ដោយសារអវត្តមាននៃការរក្សាទុក និងការចែកចាយខ្វះខាត។

សព្វថ្ងៃ សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតភាគច្រើន ត្រូវបានរក្សា និងប្រើប្រាស់នៅតែក្នុងវត្តអារាមប៉ុណ្ណោះ ដូច្នេះ វាក៏មានហានិភ័យបាត់បង់បន្តិចម្តងៗ ផងដែរ។ បណ្តាលមកពីការរីកចម្រើននៃបច្ចេកវិទ្យាទំនើប ដែលរំពឹងឱ្យប្រើសៀវភៅ ឬវិធីសាស្ត្រឌីជីថលជំនួស។

សរុបមក សាស្ត្រាស្លឹករឹតគឺជាទ្រព្យសម្បត្តិបុរាណដ៏មានតម្លៃ ដែលបង្ហាញពីភាពចម្បងនៃវប្បធម៌ និងស្មារតីដ៏ខ្ពង់ខ្ពស់របស់ជាតិខ្មែរ។ វាអាចជាគម្ពីរសាសនា ឬឯកសារដែលរៀបរាប់អំពីពង្សាវតារនៃប្រទេសខ្មែរយើងផងដែរ។

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The Khmer Empire was one of the most glorious periods in Cambodian history. Due to the vast territory under Khmer control, it earned the title of the “Great Khmer Empire.” This rich history has been recorded and preserved through stone inscriptions and Sastra Slëk Rëet (palm-leaf manuscripts).

What is Sastra Slëk Rëet made from?
Sastra Slëk Rëet refers to ancient texts inscribed on palm leaves, specifically the leaves of the T’rang tree (Corypha palm). This tree originates from the eastern and northern parts of India and Sri Lanka. In Southeast Asia, the T’rang tree can be found in countries like Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. In Cambodia, the tree is mostly found in Kratie and Kampong Thom provinces.

According to Samdech Preah Sangharaja Chuon Nath, the word Sastra in Pali and Sanskrit means “doctrine,” referring to knowledge, sciences, religion, law, and philosophies about life. Some scholars have stated that Sastra Slëk Rëet dates back to the Angkor period.

These palm-leaf manuscripts were widely shared among Khmer people in the past and used over many generations. However, as time went on, both the tradition of stone inscriptions and the use of palm-leaf manuscripts have gradually faded. Today, Sastra Slëk Rëet is mostly preserved and used only within Buddhist pagodas. As a result, it is slowly being lost due to the rise of modern technology such as printed books and digital formats.

In conclusion, Sastra Slëk Rëet is a valuable cultural heritage of the Khmer people. These texts, written on palm leaves, include religious scriptures and historical records that reflect the wisdom and identity of the Khmer civilization.