Walk into Angkor Wat with the original soundtrack of the movie (bonuses at the end of the article)
After living in a busy city for a long time, do you have the idea of taking a breath and going out for a walk? When they first had this idea, many people would think of the movie "In the Mood for Love" directed by Wong Kar-wai .
At the end of the movie, Tony Leung went to Angkor Wat alone, found a tree hole, told his past, and then sealed it with grass.
So the desire to travel suddenly became unbearable, and more and more people came to Cambodia to travel. Everyone is curious and wants to see with their own eyes the "beauty of disillusionment" after the prosperity of this ancient capital.
But when people actually stand in front of these magnificent buildings, they realize that the shock they bring to people is far beyond the ability to express them in photos and words. I think this is where the charm of Angkor Wat lies.
Just like Yang Yijuan, the founder of Meixi Hotel in Angkor, Cambodia, often said: "If Xiamen is the hometown where I was born and raised, Cambodia is the harbor of the soul."
Founded Meixi, Cambodia is her second hometown
Yang Yijuan, 40 years old this year, He has been in the tourism industry for 20 years and is the founder of Xiamen Golden Cambodian Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
△Second from left Yang Yijuan
As a horse, she was a little unsatisfied with the status quo after graduation and began to try to pursue her passion for tourism. Because she is sincere and willing to give, she took on the responsibility of being the head of the state-owned travel agency department at a young age.
In recent years, she has spent almost all her life traveling between Xiamen and Cambodia.
Since her whole family believes in Buddhism and Cambodia is a Buddhist country, Yang Yijuan has always had a special feeling for Cambodia, and the idea of opening a hotel in Cambodia has already sprouted in her mind.
△Hotel appearance
Until 2014, during a trip with her husband Huang Chunmeng, the couple went to Angkor Wat together, hoping to watch the sunset in this mysterious and ancient "forgotten place".
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on Bakken Mountain. The surrounding dilapidated ancient buildings are bathed in the warm sunset, and an inexplicable sense of happiness arises spontaneously.
After returning home, the two decided to open a hotel near Angkor Wat in Cambodia. In order to fulfill his wife's wish, Lao Huang also quit his job in a foreign-funded enterprise where he had worked for 18 years.
relied on their unique intuition and courage that they have been immersed in the tourism industry for 20 years. It didn’t take long for the couple to decisively take over the hotel that had been run by the Commander of the Gendarmerie in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia for ten years. The lease was signed for ten years to ensure that long-term and stable operation of the hotel.
After some renovations, the hotel was finally named "Angkor Beauty Sunset" , which means the beautiful sunset at Angkor Wat and means that they will continue on this road.
Yang Yijuan hopes to make the hotel bigger and stronger, realize the establishment of Mei Xi throughout Cambodia, and receive more travelers who share her love and longing for this place.
After several years of careful management, coupled with the fact that she is often keen on local charities, Yang Yijuan quickly gained a certain reputation in Cambodia. Tourists from all over the world have gradually fallen in love with this Chinese-owned hotel.
Don’t try to test human nature
Although I have been doing tourism for many years, I still encountered some unexpected twists and turns during the establishment of the hotel.
"It was March 14, 2016. We were going back to China during the Spring Festival, so we left a sum of money in the hotel, the keys to the safe, and the rent to be paid to the assistant at the time."
mentioned Yang Yijuan was still a little bit sad about this experience: "It was more than 50,000 US dollars in total. Unexpectedly, he took the money and absconded in the end. He couldn't sleep all night.
It wasn't because of the money, it was mainly because he couldn't figure it out. We She was so kind to him and trusted him so much, but I never expected that she would do something like this."
is heartbroken, but her love for Cambodia and enthusiasm for the locals have not diminished at all: "Most people here are still very simple, including the assistant who ran away with the money before, and they are actually very careful in their work. "
△A local child in Cambodia
In Yang Yijuan's view, the most important thing this incident taught her is not to test human nature: "The highest monthly salary of the locals is only one hundred US dollars, and many people may not be able to earn US$50,000 in their lifetime. . "
Although they have experienced the dark side of human nature, the couple is still sincere in their treatment of others. The Chinese employee who they had kindly taken in was fired for secretly bullying other employees. When he couldn't think of it, he went to a bar street to get drunk and hit people to cause trouble, and was caught.
In the end, Yang Yijuan and her husband Lao Huang spent money to bail him out, although at this time they no longer had any obligation to do this
△Huang Chunmeng, president of the Fujian General Chamber of Commerce of the Siem Reap Branch of the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce.
" It’s not easy for a 20-year-old young man to leave his hometown and work hard. If you can help him, it’s a little help.” When sending him back to China, Huang also warned him along the way: “It’s not easy for a person to make money abroad. The most important thing is to be a down-to-earth person.” "
Not long after that, Lao Huang was elected as the vice president of Siem Reap Province of the China Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia. By chance, he met Weng Jun, who had 20 years of hotel management experience. After some negotiation, he discovered that the two were fellow villagers.
After getting along for a period of time, Lao Huang invited Weng Jun to become the general manager of Angkor Meixi, responsible for the management of local hotel affairs in Cambodia. After the
iron triangle was formally formed, the hotel's operations began to get on track. Experience Tony Leung's In the Mood for Love here
When it comes to Southeast Asia, many people are fascinated by the beaches of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and envious of the laziness of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, but few people in China pay attention to the religious beauty of Siem Reap, Cambodia. .
As the tourist card of Cambodia, the historic Angkor Wat is not far away. Compared with the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh, travelers from all over the world flock to this humble town. Just to see the Angkor caves, which are listed as one of the seven wonders of the world.
This once prosperous royal city has magnificent architecture and exquisite reliefs.
It is also the supreme palace of religious art, where Hinduism and Buddhism intersect. The hotel is prosperous and interprets the true meaning of beauty in the sunset.
Angkor Meixi Hotel is located in the old French district in the center of Siem Reap. It is quiet in the bustle and has a beautiful environment. The architectural style is very characteristic of the French colonial period and is full of charm
. The airport is only 7 kilometers away, and the straight-line distance to Bar Street is 700 meters. It is surrounded by Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple (Smiling Khmer), Pabon Palace, and Elephant Tower. , 12 Zodiac Tower, Ta Prohm Temple, Bakken Mountain Sunset, Royal Park, Sisters Temple and other special attractions can be reached by car, and the transportation is very convenient.
The hotel covers an area of 8200 square meters. In addition to the guest rooms, the hotel has public facilities. Leisure area, outdoor swimming pool, bar, spa and fitness center, garden, library, etc. are all available.
In addition, there are two ancient trees that are more than 300 years old, which make them look interesting. The hotel's treasure.
In order to restore the local Cambodian culture as much as possible, the floors of the hotel are all paved with local red bricks, and some solid wood furniture are kept as original as possible.
Through the public area is the hotel's 94. Rooms are divided into superior twin rooms, twin rooms, superior double rooms, terrace double rooms, family rooms, etc.
Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room has a private bathroom. The selection of toiletries is also quite international, all adopting five-star hotel standards, which is better than any other.
“We hope to convey Cambodian culture to our guests while also allowing them to enjoy the most comfortable living experience."
To this end, the hotel's outdoor swimming pool and fitness center are open for free all year round. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar, or walk ten minutes to Siem Reap's famous bar street.
As a famous sleepless city in Southeast Asia, Siem Reap The night is famously lively. The open bar street is filled with travelers from all over the country. The collision between different countries and cultures is enough to make the whole place exciting.
Here, there are no differences in nationality and class. There is no difference between rich and poor, there are just a group of travelers who are thinking about distant places.
Come to Angkor Meixi for a night, look at the looming ancient ruins in the distance, and recall the inseparability between Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung in the movie. You will find that they are sealed. The best way to deal with lost memories is to tell Angkor Wat your thoughts.
