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PhumBaitangAgreenparadiseintheheartofCambodia

Ashort20-minutedrivefromtheAngkortemple,intheflourishingregionofSiemReapcanbefounda ‘green village’ that is as discrete as it is captivating.With its 45 villas built in trulyauthenticCambodianstyle,itistheincarnationofluxury,purity,respectforthepastaswellasofthepeopleand localenvironment.Thearchitecturalstylederivesfromlocaldesignwhileremainingdeeplyrootedinthenaturalenvironment.Ittrulyisparadiseonearth!WelcomeatPhumBaitang…AnexceptionalresortLyingamongst tranquil rice fieldsworkedbybuffalos,oneighthectares of land and surrounded by a luxuriant naturalenvironment,thisvillagewasbuilt in2015,comprising45villastomakeanovelvillageoftrulyCambodianstyle.Thetraditionalarchitecture is an unexpected cocktail of rustic materials andamazinglynaturalsophistication.

This majestic resort can host up to 90 guests.Twenty individual villas of 130 m2, each with agardenandprivateswimmingpool,and25othervillas of 80m2with a large terrace,make up thisarchitecturally authentic village. Each villa has abathroomandseparateWC,adressingroom,andenjoys the latest technological innovations whilescrupulouslyrespectingthenaturaluniquenessofthe site. At PhumBaitang, beauty and discretionmake for a perfect math. It is no mistake,

therefore,thatoneofthemostwell-knownAmericanaccesseshasdecidedtomakethevillageherbaseformonthsatatimetopeacefullyrevitaliseherself.

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AuniqueexperienceThe unique, signaturehospitality of Zannier Hotelsthat is dedicated to offeringultimate comfort to its guestscanbeseenatall timesand ineverydetailofthisplace.Itisthediscretion and the authenticitythat most impress. Theconstructionmaterialsofwoodand natural stone, thevegetation, ancestral customs,ensure that each moment is auniqueexperiencelikeabubbleofpleasuresuspendedintime.

TheSpaTemple,inspiredbythearchitectureofAngkor,providestheperfectenvironmentfortotal relaxation. In its seven different rooms, care is ensured through several Cambodiantechniquesandtraditionalproducts.Thespaisgloriouslyrelaxing,withitsambianceoftotalserenity,allaimedatprovidinganunforgettablerejuvenatingexperience.

The relaxation experience can beprolonged in the sauna, the hammam,thefitnessroom,inthepavilionofferingyogaclasses,oreveninthesplendid50metre swimmingpool. Theperfectendtoafewlengthscanbefoundatthepool

barthatisopentoguestsforalightlunchorsimplyahome-madefruitjuice,overlookingthebreath-takingviews.AdreamstayforthefamilyAt PhumBaitang, there is no lack of activities for the entirefamily, ranging from a joint cooking lesson to an afternoonspentexploringtheCambodiancultureandrice-growing,orawalkwithwaterbuffaloesthroughthericepaddies…..thesearejustsomeoftheactivitiesthatareofferedtoguestswishingtoenrichtheirexperienceandlearnmoreaboutlocalculture. Inthesurroundingarea,Angkorisoneoftheobviousarchaeologicalmust-dostoundertake,orone can choose to explore the rivers or visit the fishing villages to enjoy another type ofexhilaratingbutsoothingexperience.Forthemoreactiveguests,thereisan18-holegolfcourseatAngkor,designedbythefamousNickFaldo.Finally,thereistheTonleSaplake,thelargestexpanseoffreshwaterinsouth-eastAsia,offeringanincredibledivingexperienceinpurelimpidwater.

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These wonderful excursions having whet theappetite, Phum Baitang becomes a site ofgastronomic excellence with its tworestaurants.HangBayoffers fusion cuisineoflocal dishes, local sea-fooddelights and freshsteaks, all to be enjoyed while watching theglorioussunset.BayPhasaroverlooksthericepaddies and surrounding gardens. TheCambodiancuisinetakespriceofplace.Guestscan select their own choice of spices andingredientsbeforethecheftransformsthemintothesumptuousmeal,supplementedbyricecultivated in the village, and all accompanied by a delightfully relaxing ‘local market’atmosphere.To top off awonderful day, guests can relax in theCigar& Cocktail Lounge, located in anauthentic,100-yearoldCambodianfarm.EvenwhenitistimetoleavePhumBaitang,onetakes«Thegreenvillage»backhome.PhumBaitanginbrief

• LOCATION:Lyinginthemiddleof8hectaresofverdantgardensandricepaddies,

ontheoutskirtsofSiemReapandnotfarfromtheAngkortemples.• ADDRESS:PhumSvaydangkum,SiemReap17000,Cambodia• CAPACITY:45raisedvillasonstilts(20villasof130m2withprivateswimmingpool)• FACILITIES:Outdoorswimmingpool,spa(hammam,sauna,7beautyrooms);2bars

&2restaurants• INTERIORDESIGN:clean,pureandtraditionalCambodianstyle• PRICES:from330€dependingonchoiceofroom/suite• WEB:www.phumbaitang.com