Location: Siem Reap
Top Things to do in Siem Reap
10 Nature & Parks in Siem Reap That You Shouldn't Miss
When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars.
Restaurants in Siem Reap
1. ICF Wake Park
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
The one and only wakeboard park in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The park offers wakeboarding with a variety of board options so that all can enjoy, from beginner to pro. If you just want to watch and relax there is free access to our beach area and a restaurant serving local fare, wraps, bowls and refreshing beverages.
2. Best Siem Reap Taxi Driver
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
HI ! I'm Chivorn a Taxi Driver Private Tour in Siem Reap since 2006. I know a lot history. During the Years of my experience i know a route to (Avoid Crowd) to help with best photos.
3. Pearaing Biodiversity Conservation Center
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Pearaing Biodiversity Conservation Center is a peaceful home to hundred species of wetland and water birds, reptiles and mother fish. The center is located 13km southeast of Siem Reap provincial town and is the closest Bird Watching area in Siem Reap. Special for bird watchers and nature lovers.
Reviewed By Yippee1204
We are mid-level birders and were having quite a bit of trouble finding more than a few species in Siem Reap. Pearaing Biodiversity Conservation Center is making headway with the protection of birds in their local community, which will hopefully expand to communities beyond their borders. Our trip was late November, a time when waters are low and so the boat trip was impossible. Our tuk tuk driver picked us up in Siem Reap and we were met by our guide Sam on arrival in one of the villages participating in the Center’s projects. Sam took us to the local market and educated us on most of the vegetables...what they are, what they are used for and where they come from. Many locally grown. He purchased some delicious rice and banana snacks for our trip. We also toured a local rice and vegetable farm before heading out on our birding trip. In a space of about two hours we identified 19 species, 16 of which were new to us. We drove dirt roads to get to mostly wetlands and rice fields in our pursuit. It was an excellent morning! Get out of the city and craziness of temple tours and see the countryside! It is stunning! This experience was much more than birding. We highly recommend it for our guide Sam, the excellent conservation work being done with the local communities, and the awesome scenery!
4. Jhony Siem Reap Tuk Tuk
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Hi I'm Jhony a Tuk Tuk Driver In Siem Reap Angkor Wat since 2003. I know how to (Avoid Crowd) temples history and best photos.
Reviewed By 343annabellee - London, United Kingdom
Highly recommend Jhonny, very informative, knowledgble warm and friendly. He knows a lot about the temples and their history and Jhonny is a safe driver too. A genuine guy and felt in safe hands with at all times will definitely be back and know who to call! Thanks for being a part of an unforgettable trip to the most magnificent temples in Cambodia.
5. Angkor Wat Home Stay And Naturalist Observatory
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A place dedicated to protecting and researching on the wild life in Angkor archeological park Nature, Ecology,Ornithology, Botanical,Mycology, Entomology, Herpetology, Mammalogy, Agriculture, Forestry, Gardening, Flowers
Reviewed By Antoinevillab - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Just close to Angkor Wat , you will find Christophe who is a fantastic naturalist guide and you will discover the incredible Khmer jungle. Do it!
6. West Baray
7. Koulen National Park
8. Flying Lizard
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Explore Cambodia's hidden nature trails deep in the Cambodian jungle in the Phnom Kulen National Park. Learn about the local flora and fauna, encounter native wildlife and swim in the Kulen waterfalls!
9. Kbal Spean
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4.5 based on 991 reviews
11th-century Relief Carvings Line The Stream Beds Along This Series Of Waterfalls.
Reviewed By shalendram2017 - Durban, South Africa
This lesser advertised site is a gem to behold. A shaivites bucket list dream for sure. (The other known SahasraLinga site in the world is in India, located around 14 km from the Sirsi Taluk in the district of Uttar Kannada of Karnataka.) The Cambodian SahasraLinga is amazing to behold with the more than thousand Lingas in the rockbed of the river. One can do the 1.8km jungle trek or get a driver to take you to the stream directly. With less able tourists and young children opt for the latter. The carved rock formations date back to 11th century and span 150 meters of the Stung Kbal Spean River. It must have taken some effort to hammer out these carvings in the presence of flowing water. They are arranged in formations grouped into 8x8 matrices. These groups of 64 signify the 64 forms of Lord Shiva described in the Puranas. There is also a submerged carving of the reclining form of Lord Vishnu slightly further upstream. Couple this site with a visit to nearby Buddha and Shiva Temple followed by a dip in the waterfalls which is totally refreshing. If your itinerary allows, do not miss this hidden gem - an archaeologists’ pilgrimage.
10. Sam Veasna Conservation Tours
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Sam Veasna Conservation Tours (SVC) runs birding and wildlife viewing trips with unique access to Wildlife Conservation Society sites across Cambodia. Our mission is to sustain Cambodia’s wildlife and communities through ecotourism. Our tours are designed to show you the best of birding, wildlife and nature, the real places of Cambodia. We take you places that are ‘off the beaten track’ in wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas as well as the more famous ‘must-see’ destinations. We work with local guides in the rural areas taking you to places which are beyond reach of others presenting you with the best chance to see key species, explore diverse locations and get to know the amazing locals. Revenue generated from our tours is used in many unique ways to conserve Cambodia’s threatened wildlife and help to promote sustainable community growth.
Reviewed By akiyof2020
We went on a full day tour with Sophear at Sam Veasna in January (dry season). What an amazing trip. Both my husband and I saw a variety of engendered birds while we were boating down Tonle Sap lake and then we got to the 2-3 story bird watching tower, we saw thousands of birds - nesting and swirling in the sky. We saw painted sporks, pelicans, adjutants (and many, many more). It was like being on a National Geographic TV show. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and he was good at spotting birds. It was one of our highlights on our trip to Cambodia!
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