Siem Reap serves as the gateway to the famous temple ruins of the Khmer Empire which include the legendary Angkor Wat. Known for its artistic and archeological significance, Angkor Wat is one of the most visited destinations of tourists from around the world. Siem Reap exhibits a fusion of cultures as displayed by colonial and Chinese style architecture in the town center and around the Old Market.
Siem Reap offers more than just millennium-old ruins. It offers an amazing range of cuisines and dining venues including Khmer food, Asian, and other International cuisines such as French given Cambodia’s long relationship with France. In addition, night life venues are scattered across town but many are situated in the Old Market area especially along Pub Street. Experience traditional Cambodia through boat trips on the great Tonle Sap Lake to fishing villages and bird sanctuary, road tours through rice-paddy countryside, traditional dance performances, helicopter, balloon and elephant rides, crafts and silk farms, and traditional markets.
Not to forget Siem Reap also boasts of its world class golf. Phokeethra Golf Club and Angkor Golf Resort are a couple of the best courses located here. There is also a wide range of hotels and resorts that this quaint city is proud of.
With the airport located just about 6 km from town and visa available on arrival, travelling to Siem Reap is easy. Getting around wouldn’t be a problem too with the different modes of transportation from tuk-tuks to buses and taxis.
