Siem Reap Vistior Guide 59th

A n island set in a rice paddy countryside, the provincial capital of Siem Reap City serves as the gateway to the millennium-old ruins of the Khmer Empire of Angkor. Siem Reap City is where you will probably stay during your visit, just 15 min- utes from the temples. The town offers a large and varied choice of accom- modations, from boutique hotels and 5-star resorts to dozens of mid-range places and budget digs. But it’s the restaurants, shopping and nightlife where Siem Reap outdoes itself - the amazingly varied dining choices, the vibrant night scene, and uniquely Cambodian shopping opportunities. The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins

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including the legendary Angkor Wat whose cultural significance and visual impact put it in a class with the wolrd’s greatest monuments. And though the temples are very well touristed these days, it is still possible to capture a bit of the old spirit and discover Angkor...and Cambodia. Try to set aside some time to experience a bit of Khmer culture and nature away from the town and temples: boat trips on the Tonle Sap, stilted villages and the bird sanctuary, silk farms, road tours through rural countryside and beyond.

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See & Do

Essentials

Dining

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Tonle Sap

Maps

Nightlife

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Hotels

ANGKOR GUIDE

Shopping

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Travel

BATTAMBANG GUIDE

Spas, Hair & Tattoos

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