🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Angkor Wat
- ✓Angkor Thom
- ✓Ta Prohm Temple
- ✓Banteay Srei
- ✓Tonlé Sap Lake
- ✓Pub Street & Night Markets
- ✓Phnom Kulen National Park
- ✓Cambodian Cultural Village
Also check attractions in other Cambodia cities:
Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Gateway to the magnificent Angkor temples, Siem Reap blends ancient wonders with modern tourism. Home to the world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat, and a vibrant town with night markets, traditional arts, and warm Khmer hospitality.
🌐Other Cities in Cambodia
Recommended Hotels in Siem Reap
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
- ★Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
- ★Park Hyatt Siem Reap
- ★Shinta Mani Angkor
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Marum Restaurant
$$Cambodian cuisine (social enterprise training local youth)
•Cuisine Wat Damnak
$$$Contemporary Khmer fine dining
•Chanrey Tree
$$$Traditional Khmer dishes in elegant setting
•Pub Street Food Stalls
$Street food (grilled meats, noodles, fresh fruit shakes)
Also check restaurants in other Cambodia cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Angkor Night Marketmarket
Evening market with handicrafts, silks, souvenirs, and traditional Khmer products.
- •Old Market (Phsar Chas)market
Local market selling fresh produce, spices, textiles, and authentic Cambodian goods.
- •Artisans Angkorcraft
Fair-trade silk farm and workshop producing high-quality traditional crafts and textiles.
- •Made in Cambodia Marketmarket
Curated market featuring local designers and authentic Cambodian-made products.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Buy 1-day ($37), 3-day ($62), or 7-day ($72) Angkor Pass depending on stay length
- • Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise (arrive by 5am) for iconic photos and cooler temperatures
- • Dress modestly at temples - cover shoulders and knees. Bring scarf for temple entry.
- • Dry season (November-March) is best but very hot. Bring water, sunscreen, hat.
- • Bargain at markets - start at 50% of asking price
- • Download PassApp or use tuk-tuk drivers for reliable transport
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
November - March
💰Daily Budget
$30-70/day
👥Popular With
History BuffsPhotographersCulture EnthusiastsBackpackers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+7 (ICT)
💬Local Language
Khmer
💱Currency
KHR (Cambodian Riel) / USD widely accepted
📅Siem Reap 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Angkor Temples - Small Circuit
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Morning4h
🎭
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Exploration
💡 Arrive at 5am for sunrise. Explore central sanctuary, galleries, and bas-reliefs. Bring headlamp/flashlight for early arrival.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Angkor Thom & Bayon Temple
💡 Enter through South Gate. Climb Bayon for 360° views. Visit Baphuon and Terrace of the Elephants.
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Evening2-3h
🎭
Ta Prohm Temple & Sunset at Pre Rup
💡 Ta Prohm is magical in late afternoon light. Pre Rup offers sunset views over jungle canopy.
💡Tips
- •Hire experienced tuk-tuk driver for all days ($15-20/day) - easier than switching
- •Start early to avoid heat and crowds (temples open 5am)
- •Bring minimum $60 cash for 3-day pass plus food/transport
- •Download offline maps (Maps.me) for temple navigation
- •Respect temple rules - no touching carvings, no inappropriate photos
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:35°C
Winter:26°C
Best Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Rainy Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Humidity
high
Tropical climate with dry season (Nov-Mar) best for temples. Hot season (Mar-May) reaches 40°C. Monsoon (Jun-Oct) brings afternoon rains but greener landscapes and fewer crowds.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Sompas (palms together, slight bow)
👔 Dress Code
Modest clothing at temples. Cover shoulders, chest, and knees.
💵 Tipping
Not mandatory but appreciated. $1-2 for good service, $3-5 for guides.
✅ Etiquette
- •Remove shoes and hats at temple entrances
- •Never point feet at Buddha images
- •Ask permission before photographing monks or locals
❌ Taboos
- •Touching someone's head
- •Public displays of anger
- •Disrespecting Buddhist monks or images
💬 Useful Phrases
Sua s'dei
Soo-ah s-day
→ Hello
Orkun
Or-koon
→ Thank you
T'lay ponman?
Tlay pon-maan
→ How much?
Jea/te
Jaa/tay
→ Yes/No
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police117
🚑 Ambulance119
🚒 Fire Department118
🛡️ Tourist Police012-969-991
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Japanese Embassy Consular Office (via Phnom Penh)
📞+855-23-217-161
Address:Contact Phnom Penh Embassy
Hours:8:30-12:00, 14:00-17:45
🏥 Hospitals
Royal Angkor International Hospital
📞 +855-63-761-888English Support
Angkor Hospital for Children (pediatric emergencies)
📞 +855-63-963-409English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency