Location: Siem Reap
Top Things to do in Siem Reap
Things to do in Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Jayav Art
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Jayav Art is a shop/gallery and a workshop where you can find numerous papier mache sculptures. They are ntirely handmade by the French artist Philippe Brousseau and his Cambodian team.
2. Siem Reap Airport Pick Up Transfer Service
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Dear great values customers - my name Seng, English speaking tuk tuk driver in Siem Reap. Please book me to be your private driver before arrival in Siem Reap.
Reviewed By dalany86 - Malay, Philippines
I and my family was tour around Angkor Wat Park with Seng our driver it was great tour with his AC Car .He spook very good English and we got histories of temples and in whole Cambodia .High recommend his services .
3. Siem Reap Tuk Tuk Driver Service English Speaking
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Dear great value customer - I am Sokhy, tuk tuk driver in Siem Reap. English speaking, have good service, friendly and honest. I was driving around 5 years ago. Happy to share history. Please connect before you arrival in Siem Reap.
Reviewed By jatflex
Thanks Mr Sokhy for the past 6 days, it has been great having you take us around the temples plus daily lunches into Siem Rep with our 2 young kids (as our hotel was out of town). Always on time, even though with our children we were always a bit late getting out! Very friendly and knowledgeable driver and guide. It helped loads having ice cold water and wet wipes at the ready after the visiting each temple. Would recommend anyone heading to Siem to contact before and arrange as required. Mr Sokhy can recommend a tour or can be flexible to meet needs. Thanks once again!
4. Banteay Kdei
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4.5 based on 672 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
After visiting "Prasat Kravan", your next stop could probably be the neighboring "Banteay Kdei" - a Buddhist temple and monastery built, between the 12th and the 13th centuries, by the legendary Khmer King Jayavarman VII. It follows the characteristics of the "Angkor Wat" and "Bayon" architectural styles and is also known as the moated "Citadel of Monks' Cells", or as the "Citadel of Chambers". "Banteay Kdei" was built of soft sandstone and, due to sandstone's fragility, many of its galleries and structures collapsed down. As "Banteay Kdei" has never been restored, it allows visitors to really experience how it probably looked originally. "Banteay Kdei" is definitely a "jungle-temple" and will certainly pretty much remind you of nearby "Ta Prohm", one of the most iconic temples in the Angkor complex. Just opposite "Banteay Kdei", stands the large pool and terrace of "Srah Srang", the ancient "Royal Baths" of the Khmer Empire. Visit them all - "Prasat Kravan", "Banteay Kdei", "Srah Srang" and "Ta Prohm" - and remember, you are experiencing one of the most important archaeological complexes in the whole World. Absolutely unmissable! Enjoy
5. Banteay Samre
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4.5 based on 808 reviews
Reviewed By abw0 - Los Angeles, United States
This temple is rather out of the way, so it doesn't get the huge crowds that others get. It's a very nice temple in really very good shape--in the end, I think it must be my favorite of all of them. It's not hard to reach and can easily be included on a trip up to Banteay Serei and/or Kbal Spean. The entrance fee is, of course, included in the normal Angkor Archeological Park ticket.
6. New Hope Cambodia
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
New Hope Cambodia is a Cambodian non profit organization, working to give children and youth a free education, help them complete their studies and inspire a love of learning. The school provides free education, healthcare and family crisis care to over 600 children from the poorest areas of Siem Reap. You can get involved and support New Hope Cambodia by: - eating at the School House Cafe, our training restaurant - volunteering at New Hope Cambodia - visiting the school to see our activities and making a donation - purchase a unique School House Cafe handicraft or gift Visitors and volunteers are welcome to experience the unique School House cafe, located on the school grounds, seven days per week (bookings are encouraged). Funds generated from the restaurant goes directly to fund the New Hope Cambodia School Education program.
Reviewed By 741benitah
We volunteered at New Hope Cambodia (NHC) for 2 weeks, and what an amazing time we had. We are 3 university students from Australia, and organised this trip independently through NHC. Before our trip, the staff were incredible helpful over email, provided us all the necessary information and gladly filling out university forms. When we arrived at the airport, we were greeted a volunteer coordinator who instantly made us feel welcome and showed us around the city. In the classes, there was a choice to volunteer in the morning, afternoon and evening sessions, and we did a combination. We were assisting the Khmer staff with pronunciation and encouraging slow learners. It was great to be able to volunteer directly through the NGO rather then partner with a larger organisation and not know exactly what you are supporting. The volunteer fee contributed toward to the running and upkeep of the school, as well as paying the local staff which is important in providing jobs. Everyone was so grateful for our time, and dedicated on receiving any feedback or advice on how they can improve the running of the school and the education they provide to the children. A great experience that I would highly recommend to anyone.
7. Ta Prohm Temple
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4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By DRW44 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
This temple, famous as a film set for the film Tomb Raider, is under re-construction although the magic of the amazing trees and their roots is undiminished. On the way to and from the site, one passes two groups of seriously disabled musicians from the effects of the war. As they say, instead of begging in the streets they are raising money to feed their children and give them a reasonable standard of living.
8. Kompong Khleang
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4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisT2734 - London, Canada
This place is fantastic a great place to see rural Cambodian life! Wonderful to take a boat ride and see all the houses on stilts and see all the locals fishing and going about there day to day activities. Although we love the famous Cambodian temples if you want a break from them and see something different this is a really nice option.
9. Roluos Temples
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4.0 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By Maitravels66 - Greater London, United Kingdom
We throughly enjoyed our half day trip to the Roulos temples as it felt so serene and uncrowded and we could soak up the atmosphere rather than follow busloads of tourists chatting at high volume. We did this trip on our 3rd day after completing the Small & Grand Circle and it was my favourite. Thanks to our brilliant Tuk Tuk Driver we also enjoyed a countryside tour along the way and off the main road to see local people harvesting rice, picking and washing their crop of "Morning Glory" to prepare for market and most of all to experience the amazing friendliness of all the local people we met.
10. Baksei Chamkrong
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4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Mehul_Kirit_Shah - Mumbai, India
The temple can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern gate. The main sandstone lintel is decorated with a fine carving of Indra standing on his three headed elephant Airavata.
