Siam Reap was a once quaint village in Cambodia which has now become a tourist hot spot. It is quite laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the amazing Angkor Wat temples. Cambodia has an extremely dark history but is now considered a safe place to visit. Its an exotic, mysterious country which has a lot to offer the visitor. Here is how to make the most out of your stay:
Accommodation and getting around - Siam Reep has a wide range of accommodation ranging from guests houses to big hotels. There is something to suit all budgets but make sure you do your research before you go. Tuk Tuks (motorized carts) are the best way to travel- they allow you to photograph on the go and they are also great fun! They are also very cheap, only costing around $12 for a full day.
Attractions - Angkor Wat - This is the most popular attraction by far. Its image is iconic around the world and its beauty is unparalleled. It's actually a temple complex built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. To get in you can buy tickets for one, three or seven days. Visiting hours are 5am -5:30pm and the ticket booth is approx. 2 km from Angkor Wat.
Landmine Museum - The Cambodia Landmine Museum was opened in 1999 to promote mine awareness and education for both tourists and Cambodian people. It's an interesting and worthwhile day out and only one dollar to get in.
The markets - A shoppers paradise awaits the traveller in Cambodia, markets offering an array of goods from silk to fresh seasonal fruits and clothes and trinkets. The oldest is the bustling Phsar Chas but there are also many other good markets in Siam Reap.
Floating Village - A floating village is an amazing place to see how humans are able to modify themselves to live in their surroundings. There are 200-300 houses built on wooden platform and some on old boats, tied up at the bottom of the lake. It's a fascinating place where you shouldn't forget to bring your camera.
Accommodation and getting around - Siam Reep has a wide range of accommodation ranging from guests houses to big hotels. There is something to suit all budgets but make sure you do your research before you go. Tuk Tuks (motorized carts) are the best way to travel- they allow you to photograph on the go and they are also great fun! They are also very cheap, only costing around $12 for a full day.
Attractions - Angkor Wat - This is the most popular attraction by far. Its image is iconic around the world and its beauty is unparalleled. It's actually a temple complex built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. To get in you can buy tickets for one, three or seven days. Visiting hours are 5am -5:30pm and the ticket booth is approx. 2 km from Angkor Wat.
Landmine Museum - The Cambodia Landmine Museum was opened in 1999 to promote mine awareness and education for both tourists and Cambodian people. It's an interesting and worthwhile day out and only one dollar to get in.
The markets - A shoppers paradise awaits the traveller in Cambodia, markets offering an array of goods from silk to fresh seasonal fruits and clothes and trinkets. The oldest is the bustling Phsar Chas but there are also many other good markets in Siam Reap.
Floating Village - A floating village is an amazing place to see how humans are able to modify themselves to live in their surroundings. There are 200-300 houses built on wooden platform and some on old boats, tied up at the bottom of the lake. It's a fascinating place where you shouldn't forget to bring your camera.
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