Siem Reap: where to go and what to do?

Siem Reap, a city about 300km north of Phnom Penh, is the most popular tourist destination of Cambodia. The city is home to various local and world heritages. Each year, millions of tourists flood to this city to capture the sight of this more-than-a thousand-year-old Angkor city as well as today modern Siem Reap town.

Angkor was once the capital city of Khmer Empire in which civilization of Southeast Asia flourished. Tourists who bear interest in learning about ancient culture, tradition and architecture of Cambodia can visit many of the hundreds of archaeological sites. However, Angkor Wat and Bayon are a must if one happens to go to Siem Reap. Angkor Wat is the world heritage site with its construction dated back to the 12th century. Angkor Wat also has her own image in Cambodia's national flag. Bayon, a younger temple by few hundred years, is a center of wall-inscriptions about life during that era. Bayon Temple is also famous for her 54 Brahman-faced towers, which resembled the 54 territories of Khmer Empire at that time. Besides, tourists can also go to many other ancient temples such as Banteay Srey, Preah Khan, Ta Phrom, etc, each has her own uniqueness and beauty.

There is no exhaust of entertainment once the sun goes down. In the city, you can taste many types of cuisine, exotic, Asian, or western meals from our selections of hundred restaurants in the city. Moreover, clubbing is also a popular activity amongst tourists. Visitors can also just relax and enjoy drink from bars as well. A wide selection of alcohol is available and there is no age restriction, so even if you are under 21, you can also enjoy. Various shows that depict the culture and tradition of Angkor Empire are available in almost every major hotel and theatre. Tourists can enjoy dance performances, comedy shows, soap opera, etc.

If you are just tired of sightseeing and want to bring back some memories, shopping at Siem Reap night market is the best. There are lots of local hand-made products such as bags, clothes, jewelry, scarves, and many others. Tourists can also order sculpture made from wood, stone, or metal. In short, whatever you want, Siem Reap can provide you.