Points of Interest & Landmarks in Siem Reap

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Points of Interest & Landmarks in Siem Reap

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  • MTMHampshire
    510 contributions
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    We were not expecting this given the historic town! It really is a street of bars and music and you could be anywhere. Glad we went and there is a big choice of bars and shops and it is very lively. Bars very cheap!
    Written February 29, 2024
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  • Surgeons
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates38 contributions
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    He is an absolute rockstar!
    I was a solo female traveler in her forties. First trip to Cambodia. I found him through trip advisor and contacted him via WhatsApp.

    What a legend! Less than 30mins into contacting him via WhatsApp he responded and collected me from the airport in Siem Reap, took me to the hotel. I shared what I wanted to do - the floating village on the day I arrived and then the next day to Angkor wat temples for sunrise followed by the mountains, waterfalls and the reclining Buddha.. then later Bayon temple and sunset in Angkor wat again. In between he dropped me back to the hotel to rest and freshen up.

    He always had water and a hand towel. Was very knowledgeable, gave me the best advice and kept me safe.

    Thank-you so much Mr Seng, I’m eternally grateful. You took such good care of me! I look forward to coming back with the family soon!
    Written February 22, 2024
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  • Steven Phich
    Cambodia133 contributions
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    Banteay Kdei is a stunning small temple located near Srah Srang and Ta Prohm in Siem Reap. It is often overlooked by tourists, making it a peaceful and beautiful spot to visit. The temple is a must-see for its photogenic beauty and unique architecture. Exploring Banteay Kdei should only take about an hour, but the experience is truly unforgettable. Cambodia's temples are truly one of a kind and Banteay Kdei is no exception. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore this hidden gem.
    Written February 24, 2024
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  • Steven Phich
    Cambodia133 contributions
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    Banteay Samre is a hidden gem within the Angkor Archaeological Park, offering visitors the chance to explore the magnificent history and architecture of the Khmer Empire. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, showcases stunning sandstone carvings and intricate bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. The peaceful atmosphere and lack of crowds make it a perfect spot for quiet contemplation and reflection. History buffs and architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the beauty and significance of Banteay Samre, a must-visit destination in Cambodia. Don't miss the opportunity to capture the beauty of this lesser-known temple with your camera.
    Written February 29, 2024
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  • Lexibelle
    Phoenix, AZ1,265 contributions
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    This was an amazing experience! The amount of art and history is outstanding. The history is so rich. Of course it has been pilfered thru out the history but it still stands. You have to use your imagination to see what it had to look like in the beginning with all the, jewels, stones and figures before it was robbed.
    Written February 18, 2024
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  • Warrington_Bear
    Birmingham, UK4 contributions
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    Just as everyone has said, in the dry season no houses in town are in the water, the river winds through them and means you can marvel at the structures. It is interesting to see the way of life which is very hard, we wondered how the families who don’t benefit from tourism feel watching rich foreigners cruise through their town taking pictures and videos of them.
    Lots of tourist boats and I think you’d be better in a larger group so you get an elevated position in a big boat.
    The floating restaurants are ok, can stop for a beer or food and some have crocodile ‘farms’ which tends to be a load of small crocs in a small enclosure.
    If you do go for a walk in town please take some money to buy schoolbooks for kids, or on our private tour our guide recommended we buy packets of noodles to give to them.
    In all, it’s worth seeing, the rainy season would be even better, and better to contribute some of your tourist dollars there than not at all.
    Written February 19, 2024
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  • margauxtell
    Paris, France26 contributions
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    All theses comments are right, Chen is the BEST!! We did a great tour of Angkor and Chen was super helpful : giving some advices, and explanations!
    He is also super careful!
    Thank you again!!
    Written February 27, 2024
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  • J.S.
    3 contributions
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    These temples are further away from the city centre but definitely worth a visit. The drive takes more than an hour to an hour and half each way but the visit can be done in about half a day. Did these and visited the floating village on the same day.
    Written August 12, 2019
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  • midway42
    Georgia3,107 contributions
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    Most people who read this review will be familiar with the classic four seasons, which are whittled down by half in Cambodia to the “rainy season” and “dry season.” This duality accounts for several oddities in the country, including a reversal in flow of the Tonle Sap tributary of the Mekong River (!), and an increase in the area of the lake by a factor of four to five. Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is home to over 90,000 people who inhabit 170 floating villages. Several of these are tourist destinations, with Kompong Khleang being the largest, but given the distance from Siem Reap one of the least visited. I toured with a guide on a day trip from the city during my first full day in the country.

    My visit to the village was divided into two distinct phases. The first was a boat ride from the dock to the lake itself. After boarding, we spent about 40 minutes traveling down the inlet and observed the “floating” aspect of the community in all of its aquatic glory. Primary schools, pontoon shops, mobile convenience stores, crocodile farms, and innumerable local fisherman (and women) were visible in all of their day-to-day activities. We spent maybe twenty minutes on the lake proper and then returned in a bit faster fashion to the village. The second half of the visit was on foot through the town proper. We visited a stilted guest house, watched the activity from above, and proceeded to meander around the town to observe the terrestrial daily activity. Among the unique observations were the processing and selling of smoked fish, street food vendors (try the clams), and the local Buddhist temple. The entire visit took a little over four hours.

    In summary, this was an absolutely superb experience and for several reasons I count it as one of the highlights during my two weeks in Cambodia. First, it was the only sustained exposure I had to the local population during my trip. Hey, the temples and S-21 are a must but they tend to draw us away from the daily inhabitants and this visit emphasized the latter. Second, it was a superb example of humans adapting to their local environment. Yes, the “floating” aspect of the surroundings is an obvious example, but more subtle ones included recycling of shoe soles for buoyancy of the fishing nets and reuse of parts in the repair shops for boat motors. Third, it was a welcome break from the Ancient Khmer-themed aspect of the rest of the trip. I learned about modern issues such as the recent political election and potential future steps for the ecological preservation of the lake itself.

    A superb overall experience and highly recommended.

    Tips:

    *If your time in Siem Reap is tight, feel free to skip an extra day of the temples and come here. It doesn’t replace Angkor Wat but is a close second in my mind.

    *Guided tour is a must! Consider booking through Tour by Locals.

    *Morning visit only on the lake! It gets a bit toasty as the day goes on.

    *For those with extra time, consider a homestay for 2-3 days in the town. I stopped by to visit a family that does this and the premises was clean, spacious, and had running water and electricty.
    Written September 15, 2023
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  • Happiness20971091442
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    Best location arranged for view , Amazing sunset view at floating village. Mr. Seng arranged safe and worth family trip.
    Written December 3, 2023
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  • Joshi P
    5 contributions
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    The food here was delicious and they had a great drinks menu as well. The work New Hope does looks like it really helps the community and assists students with their education and many more things. I hope they can continue their good work.
    Written August 13, 2023
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  • Brian T
    17 contributions
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    What a lovely place to visit a fully functional monastery with h lots and I see and that are buddies monks living there very interesting places to visit
    Written November 6, 2023
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  • DotsGirl2
    Vancouver, Canada448 contributions
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    Since the Royal Palace at Angor Thom was made of wood only parts of the foundation remain. Not that interesting. The Phimeanakas which is a temple still standing is beautiful. It is nice to spend a few minutes looking at it
    Written February 11, 2024
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  • Charlotte J
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    This was a fun experience! We arranged for a Tuk Tuk to take us round trip from our hotel to the floating village location. There is a stop where you will first buy a ticket ($20 USD), and then it is a short Tuk Tuk ride to the docks. The boat ride was nice and the driver pointed out local sites. You stop for a rest at a floating restaurant, where you have the option of grabbing some thing to drink or eat. There is also an option to go on a smaller boat ride through the mangrove (for an extra charge— this is not included in the ticket price), but my friend and I decided not to do that. Overall recommend this excursion to see a bit of the countryside. The total trip took about 4 hours door-to-door from Siem Reap.
    Written January 6, 2024
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  • DayTrip57149651793
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    Together with my boyfriend, we happened to meet one of the kindest, most sincere, honest and funny guy while traveling - Kin! We learned a lot of interesting and useful information from him - both, about general life in Siem Reap and about sights and history. I will remember him forever. I really recommend spending time with him and hiring him for any tour. Kin will help you with anything. We really instantly love that guy and i know we will meet again in Cambodia. Kin, take care my friend and a lot of love to all your familly! From Tanja & Žiga Slovenia ❤️❤️❤️
    Written March 14, 2024
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