Siem Reap
Cambodia
Overview
Gateway to the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple complex, this small city pairs ancient Khmer grandeur with a vibrant night market, food scene, and generous Cambodian warmth.
Cost of Travel
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Explore Siem Reap
Angkor Wat
This iconic, sprawling temple complex is surrounded by a wide moat & features intricate carvings.
Bayon Temple
Angkor Thom temple from 12th century famed for 200 large smiling faces carved into stone walls.
Ta Prohm
Trees rise from the ruins of this iconic 12th-century Buddhist temple surrounded by jungle.
Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Circus-style entertainment featuring high-flying acrobatics with live music, plus on-site dining.
Pre Rup Temple
Hindu temple ruins with ornate carvings, shrines & scenic views popular with sunset watchers.
Where to Stay
Amansara
Aman's ultra-exclusive Siem Reap property in a former royal guest residence, offering personalized Angkor experiences and absolute serenity.
Viroth's Hotel
A stylish boutique hotel with a stunning pool, excellent restaurant, and modern design that has earned it consistent top ratings.
Where to Eat
Cuisine Wat Damnak
Modern Cambodian
A celebrated restaurant by Joannès Rivière serving a weekly-changing Cambodian tasting menu using local, seasonal, and foraged ingredients.
Pub Street Food Stalls
Cambodian Street Food
The lively Pub Street area offers amok (fish curry in banana leaf), fried tarantulas, fresh spring rolls, and cold Angkor beer.
Travel Tips
- Buy a 3-day Angkor pass ($62) — it's too much for one day
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat is iconic but crowded — sunset at Pre Rup is equally stunning and quieter
- Visit the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake for a different perspective
- Amok (coconut fish curry) is the quintessential Cambodian dish
- Angkor is sacred — cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes at temples
- The Angkor National Museum provides essential context before visiting the temples
Getting There & Around
Tuk-tuks are the main transport in Siem Reap. Hire one for the day to explore Angkor ($15-20/day). Bicycles work for closer temples. Siem Reap Airport has flights from Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kuala Lumpur. Walking is easy in the compact town center. E-bikes are increasingly available for temple touring.
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