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The town of [url=http://www.siemreap-town.gov.kh/en/]Siem Reap[/url] in northern [wiki=06c7a3c3a3344a62864b951aec4df830]Cambodia[/wiki] is the primary gateway for the [wiki=928325f3182d9bb26b6c815925347090]Angkor Archaeological Park[/wiki].

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The name Siem Reap literally means "Siam Defeated". These days, however, the only rampaging hordes are the tourists heading to the Angkor Archaeological Park. This once quaint village has become the largest boom town and construction site in Cambodia. It's quite laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples and a nice compromise between observing Cambodian life and enjoying the amenities of modern services and entertainment, thanks to a large expatriate community.

Since Siem Reap is a major tourist destination, prices in many instances are higher than elsewhere in [wiki=06c7a3c3a3344a62864b951aec4df830]Cambodia[/wiki]. Expect to receive almost constant offers for motodop and tuk-tuk rides, along with everything else which drivers may be able to offer to you.

Be sure to pick up your free Siem Reap Angkor Visitors Guide and the equally free and useful Siem Reap Pocket Guide from your hotel/guesthouse. It contains lots of info on Siem Reap and the Angkor Archaeological Park, including hotel/bar/restaurant/shop info, travel info, and maps. For the eco-sensitive tourist, check out "Stay Another Day: Cambodia," a detailed guide with local spots that support the environment and community. Another address is the [url=http://concertcambodia.org/]ConCERT[/url] tourist office, a local NGO committed to raising the standards of responsible tourism and ecotourism activities and providing information on the causes and effects of poverty in Cambodia, volunteering opportunities and ecotours.

[url=http://www.autoriteapsara.org/index_en.html]APSARA[/url] (the acronym is based on the French for the "Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap" and also the Sanskrit for a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology) has a very informative website detailing the history and architecture (in 6 languages) and endorsed by the recently deceased King of Cambodia.
Get in
- By plane
  
  [url=http://www.cambodia-airports.com/siemreap/en/]Siem Reap International Airport[/url] is the second largest airport in [wiki=06c7a3c3a3344a62864b951aec4df830]Cambodia[/wiki]. Its modern architecture is based on the traditional Khmer style. Its facilities are limited. There are separate terminals for international and domestic flights.
  
  The airport is served by:
  
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  You can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport. Bring US dollars to pay for it, as proffering other currencies will result in a large "conversion fee". Bring a passport-sized photo also. Immigration and Customs staff are possibly the unfriendliest Cambodians you will meet on your trip: grin and bear it, as entry procedures don't take long. You may be asked for a "tip" by Immigration staff. Politely decline: you will be allowed in regardless.
  
  During festive seasons such as Chinese New Year, immigration officers may demand for 'red packet' money when they stamp your passport. This may be meant as a joke but they can be quite insistence by pointing to a pile of USD on their counter. It is better therefore to prepare some small change of USD1 as token of appreciation during major festive.
  
  The airport is around 7 km from the town centre. Prepaid taxis cost US$7, see the prepaid booth just outside the terminal. Prepaid tuktuk rides for slightly less are also available. Thrill seeking solo travellers without much baggage can save a few dollars by opting for back of a motodop for US$2. Most hotels offer a free airport pick-up if you've booked in advance.
- By bus
  
  Major companies include Phnom Penh Sorya Transport, Capitol Tours, Giant Ibis and GST Express. Mekong Express comes highly recommended for its safety record and because the staff checks your ticket before giving you your luggage back (preventing theft).
  
  Beware of "direct" buses from [wiki=3d147c6ba113929f5a004a5e9dcc832e]Bangkok[/wiki] to Siem Reap. They are part of a multi-stage scam, where visitors are tricked into paying extra for the visa, and exchanging their money at a poor rate. They contain many delays, making the trip last for as much as if teen hours. If you find yourself in one of these scams, cut your losses and find your own way throught the border and Siem Reap via minibus. The shuttle bus from right after the border, and even the bus station it leads to, is all a part of the scam. Part of the scam is the stop before the border at a restaurant, where they bring people to an office individually, asking for 1600 THB to process the Cambodian tourist visa. Be assertive and tell them you will get it yourself at the border. They won't be happy, but will take you early ahead of the others. Visa was $30 USD, plus 100 THB if you don't have 2 passport photos. Very painless, only took us an extra 10-15 minutes.
  
  However, a new company "NATTAKAN (Cambodia) CO., LTD" started operating a direct bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok for $28 including pick up from the hotel. You still need to get off the bus at the border, go through customs and get the visa but it is a lot smoother and scam-free as compared to the options in the past, you ride the same bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok. The bus departs from their office along Sivatha Road near KFC restaurant where tickets can be purchased.
  
  Try to book at least the day before travel. Travel agents and guest houses will do this for a US$1-2 fee. Buses tend to leave in the morning or early afternoon. There are also night buses on some routes.
  
  Now tickets can also be purchased online via direct websites of some of the bus companies and also from [url=http://www.camboticket.com]CamboTicket.com[/url], an international online bus ticket booking website. Payment can be made securely via credit/debit cards (MasterCard/Visa), WING money transfer and also Cash on delivery (within Phnom Penh).
  
  Most buses terminate at an out of town bus station to the east of Siem Reap, from where tuk-tuks are needed to get into the town.
  Mekong Express also drops you at an out of town bus depot but, if there are local Cambodians on your bus, they will provide a shuttle bus into town which drops you direct at your hotel and only costs $1. They will try to dissuade foreigners from using this by saying the bus ticket is $5. However, it is only $1. A tuk tuk into town costs about $3 to $4.
  
  If arriving from the west, your bus will probably by-pass Siem Reap and still drop you off at the bus station to the east of town.
- By boat
  
  A more expensive and more time consuming option from [wiki=0d021d5b6d6f7424119928cbb5ed257c]Phnom Penh[/wiki] ($35, 6 hr) or [wiki=b945d981e0006cc167ae7e15eb42ff61]Battambang[/wiki] (US$20-25, 5 hr) is to take a Soviet style Hydrofoil across the Tonle Sap lake. These can be fantastic trips giving you the opportunity to view life on the lake, floating houses, working fishermen, and to get a sun-tan if you choose to sit on the roof of the boat. However, the trip can be ruined due to bad weather. Remember to use sunscreen and take a waterproof jacket. You will not be always able to access your luggage during the journey (sometimes the baggage is available, sometimes it is not). If you have the time, it is better to visit the floating villages as day trips from Siem Reap than to see them from the boat.
- By train
  
  There is a railway line from Phnom Penh to Poipet (Sisophon being the nearest station to Siem Reap), but no trains currently run in Cambodia. The train to [wiki=1f435337197ea286ad9c6d9a777d5d9a]AranyaPrathet[/wiki] from [wiki=3d147c6ba113929f5a004a5e9dcc832e]Bangkok[/wiki] leaves twice a day and costs only 48฿ in 3rd class. As of April 2014, Thai citizens travel free which means the train is often crowded and sometimes late.
  
  Once again, be aware of promised direct bus because some of them stop in Phnon Phen in the middle of the night where you have to change for another one.
- By shared taxi
  
  The quickest method of getting from the [wiki=49f11583878c62d7a49ff53e3fd3a7c5]Poipet[/wiki] border to Siem Reap is a shared car. A four seater car costs US$25-45, depending on your bargaining prowess, and takes 2-3 hr. Even if you're travelling solo, it shouldn't be too hard to find others to share the expense.
- By helicopter
  
  Helicopters can be chartered to go nearly anywhere in the country. They seat 5-6 people. Prices start at US$1,000 for trips to some of the temples north of Angkor Wat. Companies include [url=http://www.helicopterscambodia.com/]Helicopters Cambodia[/url] and [url=http://www.helistarcambodia.com/]Helistar Cambodia[/url].
  
  * [wiki=b945d981e0006cc167ae7e15eb42ff61]Battambang[/wiki] (US$1600/helicopter)
  * [wiki=0d021d5b6d6f7424119928cbb5ed257c]Phnom Penh[/wiki] (US$4700/helicopter)
Get around
Travel to and around the [wiki=928325f3182d9bb26b6c815925347090]Angkor Archaeological Park[/wiki] is extensively covered in its own article. The following is a discussion of travel within Siem Reap.
- On foot
  
  The city centre is fairly compact and flat.
- By bicycle
  
  Well maintained bicycles can be hired through various guest houses affiliated with this local charity that uses hire proceeds to fund youth education and clean drinking water projects in villages around Siem Reap. The website lists location where the bikes are available.
  
  Many guest houses will lend you bicycles either for free or cheaply (US$1-3).
  
  Mountain bikes starts from US3$ (you need to look for a couple of renting shops before finding this price as many charge for more).
- By E-bike
  
  "Green E-bikes" can be found throughout the city. $10 per 24 hours, open 7-7. There are designated charge points within the small and big tour sections of Angkor. One hour charge gives you 5 km. Full charge is 42km. They will need your passport
- By motorbike
  
  Motodops (motorbike taxi) abound and will make sure you know where they are. Rides within town should only cost US$0.50 or 2,000 riel, although prices can double at night or during bad weather. Agree a price first. Full day can be arranged for ~US$10. Helmets for passengers are rare though may materialize if requested in advance.
  
  Renting a motorbike is prohibited for foreign visitors to Siem Reap, though motorbikes rented elsewhere are permitted.
  
  Petrol stations vary from first world forecourts to roadside stalls selling fuel of dubious quality in old drinks bottles.
- By tuk-tuk
  
  Tuk-tuks, like motodops, will call to tourists from nearly any street corner.
  
  A trip within Siem Reap should cost US$1 regardless of how many people pile on, though many drivers now try for $2 and getting them down to $1 can be challenging. Most tuk-tuks can convey four people comfortably though the extra weight can make the low-powered bikes laboriously slow. Prices can double at night or during bad weather.
  
  Ensure both you and the driver are in crystal clear agreement on the destination and total fare before departure. Payment is made on arrival and doesn't increase if the driver got lost or had to take a circuitous route. Most drivers are honest and don't try to overcharge.
- By car
  
  Cars with drivers can be hired for single or multiple days. While all drivers are familiar with the area and happy to suggest good routes, most speak little English and are not actual tour guides. Licensed tour guides charge US$45-US$50 per day for a driver and English speaking guide. Drivers will likely ask for US$5-US$10 extra for trips to further temples such as the those of the Big Circuit, Banteay Srey and more for remote sites like Beng Mealea.
  
  The taxis (US$7 fixed cost) from the airport to Siem Reap proper may provide a full day of touring for US$25-30.
See
Most people come to visit [wiki=928325f3182d9bb26b6c815925347090]Angkor Archaeological Park[/wiki], which is thoroughly covered in its own article. The town itself has some worthwhile attractions and a number of beautiful modern Buddhist temples.

* Exhibits covering the history of the Angkor complex as well as Khmer culture and clothing using high tech displays and video screens. Some say the 1,000 Buddhas room is as impressive as it sounds. Exhibits cover Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom rather well, however the museum does not function as primer to the whole Angkor Archaeological Park.

*Close to Siem Reap centre yet located in the lush and charming countryside, Angkor Silk Farm is a great place to go to when you want to take a break from visiting the Angkorian temples. Discover at Angkor Silk Farm how incredible the silk-making process is: from a silk worm to a cocoon, from a simple thread to a high-quality fabric, you will go through all those different stages by understanding the traditional Cambodian weaving techniques. Free shuttle buses depart at 09.30 and 13.30 from Artisans Angkor's main center in Thmey Street (2 minute walk from the Old Market). The visit is free.

* Workshops, demonstrations and a wide range of authentic handicraft products. AHA is an NGO working with the artisans from the rural areas of Siem Reap Province, promoting only authentic and certified handicrafts. Friendly staff and lots of interesting traditional items and activities to see.

*The exhibition by legendary photographer John McDermott shows photographs of the temples of Angkor before crowds of tourists arrived. For those of us who came too late to see the temples in solitary splendor, this is a chance to go back in time. The New York Times calls them “the defining images of Angkor.” The visit is free and the staff is friendly and helpful. Gifts and cards also for sale. [url=http://http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/10/travel/10cultured-gt.htmlThe]New York Times Capturing Angkor Before Tourism Works Its Changes[/url]

*This visit introduces the different workshops where around 100 artisans are working in the middle of a tropical garden. A provided guide will welcome you at the entrance, she will explain to you all the manufacturing steps of the Senteurs d’Angkor product range. From the eco friendly boxes made from palm tree leaves to handmade soaps, natural cosmetics, candles and incense. You will also discover how to mix local spices to obtain the traditional Curry or Amok. Do not leave without a free tasting of Rattanakiri coffee or flavored tea! There is also a shop there to buy the products. You can get a free tuk tuk from their shop opposite of the Old Market to take you there.
- Temples Around Town
  
  The glittering modern temple grounds gives a few hints to its 500 year history. Though the lotus themed architecture seem to emulate temples from over the border, the front gate integrates Bayon style heads and a scene in relief of the Buddha seated under a tree, while armies fire arrows on one side and others are eaten by crocodiles on his other, that looks like it could have been taken directly from Angkorian mural. Legend holds it that the site was established around 1500 when a famous monk landed ashore on a piece of his sinking boat. The boat wood was carved into the oddly foreshortened reclining Buddha installed in a swimming pool like pit behind the imposing, yet despondent looking, seated Buddha in the main hall. Perhaps mimicking the construction materials origins the reclining Buddha has taken on a sunken slant at the feet end. A pair of small weather worn cannons on either side of the hall are of unknown origin but their style, an embossed crown-like seal and mysterious numbers suggest a European origin.
  
  * Wat Prohm Rath - modern but quite boring, might as well stop in on your way to the museum.
  * Wat Preah Enkosa - average little temple.
  * Wat Preah Enkosei - interesting little temple, painted orange.
  * Wat Po Lanka - little temple painted white.
  * Wat Bo - two large brand new temples and one old white one. The new ones, almost finished, have been under construction since 2011.
  * Wat Damnak located behind the market on the south-eastern side of the river.
  * Wat Kesararam located slightly north of the town center. Close to the Museum.
Do
- Alcoholic beverage tasting
  
  [url=://www.georges-cambodia.com" email="s.fevrier9@laposte.net" hours="10.30 a.m. - 11 p.m.">Georges proposed you a great variety of free tasting of his own product.Starting with the local jams, chillis and chutneys, you will be able to drink his local infused rums too. Many craft packaging available, made by villager of Angkor Wat, available for free as well. An activity that takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your available time or if you decide to stay for eating .
  
  *To try a local product: the palm wine. Teuk knot chu (“palm water sour” aka “palm wine”). Along with the palm wine you can also try local snacks, such as snakes & puff fish.
  
  * Sombai is made from local fruits and spices infused in alcohol. You can taste all the 8 different flavours: Ginger-Red Chilli, Mango-Green Chilli, Coconut-Pineapple, Anise-Coffee, Lemon-Lemongrass, Green Tea-Orange, Galangal-Tamarin, Banana-Cinnamon. Additional non-alcoholic products are offered like aromatised sea salts, infused cooking oils, spices as well. Also available at Angkor Night Market (Entrance B). [url=http://www.sombai.com][Image:Jars_of_Sombai2.jpg|thumb|Fruits and spices infusing in alcohol]]
  
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- Ceramic classes
  
  Daily pottery classes for beginners as well as professionals in pottery making, carving and glazing by Siem Reap’s most famous local potter, Mrs Paruth Hann. Make your own design and take your glazed pot home as a souvenir. Enjoy a truly khmer experience and support an enterprise creating fair wage jobs for the poor village women in Siem Reap.
  
  *Pottery class and clay class course, you can make your own ceramic artifact on the potter wheel. You can feel the potters sensation. After you finish your piece, you can add different designs on it with special tools.Paint your own Pottery course, you can draw and / or paint your own design on a pot.
- Cooking classes
  
  Khmer cocktail principles and techniques taught by the Manager of Asana (Old Wooden House). Hands on classes for a maximum of six people - unless you book well in advance for a private group. Booking is required.
  
  *Cambodian Cooking Classes in a village location 10 min from town. Classes include a visit to a local family and information on Cambodian cooking customs and beliefs. Hands on classes for a maximum of six people - unless you book for a private group.
- Cultural performances
  
  A flashy performance of traditional, popular and dances.
  
  * Bambu Stage is Siem Reap's newest artistic venue presenting unique contemporary performances by New Cambodian Artists. A new generation of four young, independent and incredible female dancers from Siem Reap, with classical backgrounds but professionally trained in modern dance for the last two years. Their style is very now, but firmly rooted in Cambodian tradition.
  
  *Cambodian culture in a nutshell, miniatures of Cambodian landmarks and ethnic traditional houses together with cultural performances.
  
  * New Performances by Cambodian Living Arts. Cambodian Living Arts will host weekly performances set in the heart of Siem Reap, at the Wat Bo Pagoda. Witness rare art forms revived from temple walls. During an hour, the artists will lead you through 15 centuries of Cambodian music and arts. This experience will allow you to reflect on your encounters with Cambodia's ancient wonders.
  
  * Famous Cambodian Traditional Dance and International Cabaret Show which provides a unique mix of entertainment on stage.The Stunning Performers are trained by a Professional Choreographer to bring you several varieties of dancing, with magnificent costumes to sweep you away on a magical and musical journey of song and dance.
  
  * "Unmissable" -Lonely Planet. Siem Reap's most unique, authentic, home-grown, top-rated (TripAdvisor) evening entertainment. Has Khmer essence, vibe, energy and emotion. An extension of the NGO school Phare Ponleu Selpak Artistic Center in Battambang, but here the show is different, professional and daily performed.[url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-siem-reap-cambodia.htmlThe]New York Times 36Hours in Siem Reap[/url]
  
  * Things to do in Siem Reap ? It is the first Grand Epic show that recreates the Angkor Civilization in all its glorious aspects.A production of Cambodian traditional dances equipped with multimedia large screen, featuring Angkor civilization. Grand epic show that revives the Angkor dynasty in all aspects; from foundation to prosperity, tale to folk customs, past to present. The performance expresses the traditional Cambodian culture with the latest technology. The performance contains traditional Cambodian dances such as Apsara Dance, Peacock Dance, Shiva Dance, Bokator (traditional Khmer martial art). You can dinner on place
  
  *A two act play written and performed by participants who share with great feeling what it is like to be disabled in Cambodia and the challenges of their lives. As many of the performers are in pursuit of education to better their lives they appreciate donations of school materials such pens and writing books.
- Entertainment
  
  It is private cinema for tourists.
  
  * Spend an hour with your partner, friends or family trying to solve puzzles and riddles so you can escape a locked room. The key to success will be working together, thinking outside the box and most important of all - having fun!
- Festivals
  
  Annual festival that showcases outdoor projections and various exhibitions around Siem Reap of regional and international photographers. The festival is held during the last week of November every year, consisting of 7 evenings of outdoor projections and more than 10 gallery exhibitions across various venues in the city. It aims to highlight the work of Asian photographers and provides free workshops for 30 young photographers from the region every year which are showcased during the event. There is a full time office/gallery for the festival located on the East river road near the Bopha Angkor Hotel. As well as the festival, the organisers support a local NGO working with street children, that promotes the arts and runs a photography course with students. Photography from these students is also showcased as part of the festival programme.
  
  *This vast festival is probably the most extravagant festival in the calendar. Over three days starting with the last full moon day in October or the beginning of November up to a million people from all walks of life from all over the country flock to the banks of Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers in Phnom Penh to watch hundreds of brightly coloured boats with over 50 paddlers battle it out. The boat racing dates back to ancient times marking the strengths of the powerful Khmer marine forces during the Khmer empire. In the evening brightly decorated floats cruise along the river prior to and complimenting the fireworks displays. there is often a parallel festival at Angkor Wat and although it is smaller in scale it is just as impressive due to the backdrop of Angkor Wat. The festival marks the changing of the flow of the Tonle Sap and is also seen as thanksgiving to the Mekong River for providing the country with fertile land and abundant fish. It is at this time when the river flow reverts to its normal down stream direction. The remarkable phenomenon that is the Tonle Sap sees the river flowing upstream during the rainy season and then change direction as the rains cease and the swollen Tonle Sap Lake empties back into the Mekong River leaving behind vast quantities of fish.
  
  *An exciting pageantry with the concept of sticks and stilts manipulated puppets much like those seen at the opening ceremony of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and also at the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival.
- Massages
  
  The Khmers believe that Thai massage is derived from Khmer massage but is more relaxing as it requires less twisting and turning. The numerous Khmer style massage shops are mostly (and this means "mostly" as oil massages may lead their hands to wander...) genuine massage and not a front for sexual services. If you feel unsure what type they will give you, a safe bet is to opt for one of the blind massage services. The trained masseurs are the real deal. Some are inside the night market.
  
  * The Thai fad has swum over the border. Dip your feet in a tank of fish and wince as they eat the dead skin off your toes. Trying a tank with feet already inside it will tell you if the fish are hungry. Some claim to have No piranhas while others offer a free beer to subdue any doubts. There have been no documented cases of HIV transmission via environmental sources; however, hepatitis C is rarely acquired via environmental sources.
  
  * BT Massage offers reasonable priced traditional Khmer style massage for the whole family.
  
  * Great spa with a nice atmosphere, peaceful rooms, and experienced staff. It has been design by Lisa Ros, a French-Cambodia Architects based in Siem Reap. Rotin furnitures are from Riem, a Cambodia Artist. There is no special services or hidden fees. It is a nice place to go as a couple or alone.
  
  * Wonderful spa with a nice atmosphere, peaceful rooms, and experienced staff. The massages actually feel like trained people are giving them. No special services or hidden fees. It is a nice place to go as a couple or alone. They have massage tables and air conditioning. They are on a short side street behind Samdech Tep Vong St which isn't always shown on tourist maps. At the ANZ Royal bank on the corner go a few feet south to the next (small) street and turn right on Hup Guan St. The spa is near the end of the street with a tasteful exterior surrounded by frangipani plants (partly obscuring their tasteful green sign saying "frangipani").
  
  * Lovely little spa with a relaxing atmosphere and experienced staff. 60 minute Khmer massages are $US10, while 90 minute Khmer massages are $US15. They also offer oil massages, "spiritual massages," and manicures/pedicures. Treatment rooms have air conditioning, and they provide a cool drink before treatment and warm tea afterwards. They also claim to pay higher wages than most places in Siem Reap, as well as provide other benefits to their workers.
  
  * The spa’s range of massage therapy regimes are perfectfor releasing stress and muscle tension, and are given a distinctive Cambodian twist by the use of naturally
  sourced essential oils and local practices.Handmade oils, soaps, scrubs and other creations have been carefully formulated and blended at a nearby workshop from locally sourced ingredients, An unforgettable experience in a peaceful environment!
- Bike tours
  
  KKO is a NGO that offers free education to young cambodians. To get some money for the schools they do halfday or fullday bike and mototours to Angkor and the Countryside with english, german and khmer speaking tourguides. Enjoy amazing landscapes and discover breathtaking untouristic places even in the Angkor Park. Prices starting from 20$ (halfday Tour).
- Motorbike tours
  
  Join the original moto tour operator in Siem Reap and enjoy a fun-filled day out. Drive your own moto on guided tours with Sabai Adventures. Discover ancient temples and hidden spots while exploring the countryside.
  
  * Siem Reap Moto Tours offers guided moto scooter tours in the area around Siem Reap, Angkor. Prices starting from 16$ for Baray Rider Tour(1/4day,minimum 2 pax). Also offering tours to Kulen Mountain. Booking is required.
  
  * Motorbike Tours Go on a trip with [url=http://www.rideexpeditions.com]Ride Expeditions Motorbike Tours[/url]. Now based in Siem Reap, Ride Expeditions are available for open and private tours leaving from their headquarters or any main location in Cambodia. Fully maintained dirt bikes are available to hire as well as all safety gear. The company provides support vehicles as well as a fully trained medic on all tours. See the real Cambodia and have a great time doing it.
  
  * Siem Reap Motorbike Tours, Cambodian owned and operated (by tuk-tuk drivers!), offers guided motorbike tours in the countryside around Siem Reap and to a number of less-visited temples. The owner-guides are outstanding, and can provide a wealth of knowledge about the agricultural areas you'll visit and Cambodia in general. A great way to do something different and get to know the "real" Cambodia!
  
  * Sunsai Tours offers a wide range of guided motorbike tours and day excursions in the countryside around Siem Reap.
- Orphanage visits
  
  Some visitors naively think visiting an orphanage may help children in Cambodia, but most orphanage tours do more harm than good. Visit www.thinkchildsafe.org [url=http://www.thinkchildsafe.org/thinkbeforevisiting/]]to get informed before visiting. The largest child protection group in the country has asked that tourists not visit orphanages--the great majority of Cambodian children in orphanages have living parents, but the tourist demand for orphans results in these children being separated from their parents.[http://www.thinkchildsafe.org/thinkbeforevisiting/[/url] Orphanages and the aid organisations that support them are a significant feature of the Siem Reap economy. Many are scams, so it's worth doing a bit of research on them beforehand.
  
  Some long running orphanages that have a good reputation are:
  * Children's centre for orphaned, abused or neglected Cambodian Children. Children aged 2-18 receive basic care and additional enrichment classes to supplement their public schooling.
  
  *The Cambodian Children's House of Peace (aka Santepheap, which means Peace in English) is a home for vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Siem Reap, responsible for over 30 children. The children put on a traditional Khmer Dance show every Sunday night from 19:00-20:15 to highlight traditional Cambodian culture as well as draw attention to the children's home in general.
- Quad tours
  
  bring you to places where life is still the same as it was before, where changes seem to have passed the people without touching their traditional way of living. Share their feeling and meet the friendly people. The quad bikes are specially designed off road vehicles that cope with all kind of terrain. After clear instructions and practice, you will go for an unforgettable off road experience amongst rice fields and traditional villages. Guides will show you the way..
- Sport activities
  
  Play Soccer with the locals [url=://www.treetopasia.com/cambodia-holiday/angkor" email="info@fotgcambodia.com" hours="6.30 a.m. - 3 p.m." price="" lat="" long="">The Only Zipline Canopy Tour Inside Angkor Park. Cambodia’s only zipline canopy tour is located inside Angkor Park, not far from the majestic temples, including Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. [url=http://www.treetopasia.com/cambodia-holiday/angkor]url=http://goo.gl/maps/C7CkS]Location[/url] the facility has 3 small turf fields and games start every hour, you can easily pick up a game anytime between 5pm and 9pm every night. The cost is around $1/hour depending on the number of players.
  
  *14 hole Miniature Golf Course with 9 replicas of the Angkor Temples, including Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Banteay Srei, Preah Vihear and the Terrace of the Elephants. The course is set in a large, well maintained garden with a bar and seating area. [url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-siem-reap-cambodia.htmlThe]New York Times 36Hours in Siem Reap[/url]
  
  * Armament and explosives availability apparently is only limited by how much you are willing to spend. Listening to the soldiers-turned-used car salesmen put the hard sell on a new machine gun is almost worth the trip. This is a game of Russian roulette - fancy pulling the pin of a 30+ year old grenade and possibly getting the faulty one? Make sure that whoever is supervising you is also willing to stand next to you. It can be a little bit difficult to find, and a tuk-tuk driver may know where it is. Its GPS location is 13°29'7.49"N 103°57'22.78"E.
  
  *October to December: Fish with the locals on the Tonle Sap lake. This tour involves fishing, by net or fishing rod, in a flooded forest west of the lake. You may be able catch-and-release or hold on to your catch and finish the day with a BBQ.
  
  January to February: As the water of the Tonle Sap recede, the flooded forest slowly become a network of muddy channels linked to one another by fish ponds surrounded by the green of the rice fields. There, for half a day you will team up with other people to experiment net fishing. A fun experience that will teach you skills that passed down from one generation to the next since the dawn of Cambodia. [url=http://middleways.com/project/fishing-tour/]Fishing Trip on The Tonle Sap Lake[/url]
  
  *2,000 riel per use.
  
  * Fly around the temples of Angkor, lush jungles, floating villages, and flooded forests in a Microlight Aircraft. .
- Swimming pools
  
  Pool is 17 meter by 7,5 meter and has a waterfall to sit under and relax. The pool is set in a large, tropical garden with a restaurant, bar and seating area.
  
  *The Pool is very private and the atmosphere in the garden is very pleasant. Best of all this is one of the top rated restaurants in Siem Reap based on Tripadvisor reviews and the staff is very friendly
- Tattoo parlors
  
  European hygiene standards. Air conditioned shop. Aussie piercer 10+ years experience, French, Russian, and Chinese tattoo artists. Dot work, line work, old school, new school, water colour, realism.
- Yoga classes
  
  "Angkor Zen Gardens Retreat Center is a meditation and yoga retreat center located 3 km from Siem Reap, Cambodia, not far from Angkor Wat temples. There is 7 bungalows and 1 AC unit in the middle of a huge 21,000 m2 garden. You can stay full time and participate to various activities like Yoga and meditation. Asian style vegetarian cuisine and a large swimming pool . Single bungalow package from $ 70 per night.
Buy
As elsewhere in Cambodia, US Dollars, and to a lesser extent, Thai Baht are preferred over Cambodian Riel except for the very smallest purchase. Using Riel for small purchases can be better than using dollars as retailers tend to round up US$ prices.

The Heritage Watch [http://www.heritagewatchinternational.org/] non-profit organisation supports business that promote Cambodia's arts, culture, heritage and development. Certified businesses display either a gold or silver Heritage Friendly logo.

This provides them with an income which they can use to keep their children in school, and gives them skills which lead to stable employment for them.

International ATMs in Siem Reap are plentiful and most banks will do cash advances from credit cards. Canadia Bank's ATMs are recommended as they have the lowest fee 4$. Other banks charge usually 5$ for withdrawals using foreign cards.
- Art and craft
  
  [url=://aha-kh.com/ for more information.
  
  * Lacquer and gilding workshop managed by Eric & Thierry Stocker. One of the most talented lacquer in France, Eric Stocker introduced lacquer works in Siem Reap through Les Chantiers Ecoles (Artisans d'Angkor) back in the late 90's.
  
  *Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social-enterprise showcasing impressive traditional Cambodian handicraft skills in wood and stone carving, lacquering, silver plating and silk painting. Visitors can enjoy a free guided tour (in Khmer, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese or Korean) around the different workshops of the main site located in the city. This inspiring visit will make you understand and appreciate the Khmer cultural heritage. Their boutique displays high quality items produced by the craftsmen and women, which makes Artisans Angkor a great place to buy souvenirs.
  
  * Sturdily made totes, messenger and and laptop bags made from recycled fish feed sacks. Though you can buy cheaper knock offs from the market, these are genuine and you can be assured that your money is going to woman who made your bag.
  
  *Families and caregivers of the children and young people Friends-International NGO works with learn how to make products that are sold in the shop.
  
  * Glazed stoneware bowls, plates, teapots and decorative objects in made with traditional Khmer ceramic techniques.
  
  * This boutique displays high quality pieces of fashion & decorations from Cambodia: traditional kramas, bed covers, shawls and silk scarves,bags and jewellery from local designers and home decor items. The shop also provides a range of Senteurs d’Angkor products: handmade soaps, natural cosmetics, Cambodian spices, flavoured tea & coffee.
  
  * Elegant, friendly gallery with photography of Angkor by John McDermott, called "the Ansel Adams of Angkor" by The New York Times. Also see the new McDermott Gallery at the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor.
  
  *Pages is a place where form and function meld, and where travelers, architects, engineers, teachers, students, neighbors, designers, artists and visitors may cohabit.
  You can pass by the café and have a look on the interior design furnitures. Recycled lamps, tables, seats, shirts and design magazines are available for sell.
  
  * Specialized in Cambodian natural silk products. Samatoa encourages fair-trade.
  
  * This shop is the factory outlet of the locally produced infused liqueur called Sombai. The beverage comes in nicely hand-painted bottles. The shop offers free tasting and a general presentation of the brand. Also available a range of non-alcoholic products also coming in hand-painted bottles and jars It is highly recommended to book in advance. [url=http://www.sombai.com/where-to-find-sombai/for-a-free-tasting/Sombai][Image:Hand_Painted_Bottles_Apsara_by_Sombai.jpg|thumb|Hand-painted bottles representing Apsara dancers]]
  * Around 80% of the souvenir products sold in Siem Reap town are fake, mass-produced or imported; this is a substantial barriers for local artisans who struggle to compete with foreign economies of scale in handicraft production. Angkor Handicraft Association is a non for profit business organisation that aims to strengthen the handicraft sector in Siem Reap province. The AHA Fair Trade Village is the largest permanent souvenir market in Siem Reap selling only locally made authentic handicrafts and featuring daily crafting demonstrations and workshops. By buying products in the AHA Fair Trade Village customers are supporting local artisans and their communities, who rely on handicraft production to generate the necessary income to support their livelihood. The AHA Fair Trade Village offers a wide range of traditional locally made products including silk, cotton, wood carving, pottery, stone carving, natural fiber, rattan, recycled material crafts, traditional costumes, leather carving, traditional masks,etc. Visit[/url][url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-siem-reap-cambodia.htmlThe]New]York Times 36Hours in Siem Reap[/url[/url]
  
  * The gallery exhibits paintings, designer-made artworks created by the artist-designer Theam Lim who has studied at Ecole Boulle and Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, together at Paris. Theam's House gallery and atelier are located in the house of the artist, built by himself inspired by the Khmer rural architecture surrounded by a luxurious and tropical garden.
- Alley West
  
  Alley West is one of the most beautiful streets in Siem Reap, if not the most. You will find art galleries, restaurants, ice cream, fine shops, a hotel, hair dresser, and bars.
- Markets
  
  The mall, Cambodian style. A reasonably extensive selection of packaged food, drinks whitening deodorant, imported alcohol and the familiar feeling of shopping in air-conditioned comfort.
  
  * A monthly market (first Saturday of each month) with ONLY Cambodian products, most of them being made in Siem Reap (whereas the other markets are full of products coming from Thailand, Vietnam or China). Free tastings of infused rice wine and free entertainment included (circus show, singers, marching bands,etc.). [url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-siem-reap-cambodia.htmlThe]New York Times 36Hours in Siem Reap[/url]
  
  * A range of artifacts and tourist junk. Some items purport to be antique, but it probably isn't, and if it is, then most likely it has been stolen.
  
  * Not generally visited by foreigners, so prices are about half those of the Old Market. Doesn't have as many strictly tourist goods (souvenirs, Siem Reap bags and T-shirts), but has plenty of clothes shops that sell for example jeans, shirts, hats and socks.
- Others
  
  Great selection of quality books for sale in English, French and German. Vintage pictures, postcards & posters. Original 100% cotton papaya best T-Shirt. Longest running bookshop in Siem Reap since 2004.
  
  *Cambodia is possibly the cheapest place to buy a Macbook or iPod. Prices are in US dollars at same rates as in other countries but there is no added tax.
  
  * Probably the best selection of new and secondhand books in town. Generally the books here are in better condition than other places, and there's a variety of genres to choose from. A few shelves of books in languages other than English can be found.
  
  * This new boutique is dedicated of wellness products 100% natural, made in Cambodia, and based on 5 synergies of essential oils. Skin, Body and Home aromatherapy products to feel well and beautiful day after day.
Eat
Eating options span the full spectrum of tastes and budgets from the rudimentary Asian staples and pizza to authentic Khmer and sophisticated fine-dining featuring exotic local ingredients. The largest assortment of restaurants are a few blocks north of the Old Market but there are numerous appetizing alternatives along Wat Bo Road and hidden among the surrounding neighbourhoods.

*For Muslim travelers, there is also a halal pizza restaurant in the vicinity of Public Bank. The food is delicious and the prices reasonable.
- Old Market area
  
  Though Pub St is better known for its bars a handful of places are known for great food, many with seating upstairs so you can escape above the partying milieu on the street below. Crammed along The Alley is a wider selection of restaurants that offer a generally quieter and more intimate experience. The local restaurants lining Phsar Chas have extensive yet near identical menus of cheap fried rice and westernised approximations of Khmer dishes. At dusk the Kindergarten on the corner of Street 8 and 11 erupts into a a rabble of small BBQ stalls, billowing smoke, noise and the persistently entreating peddlers. The phnom pleurng here is the cheapest you will find.
- Sok San Road
  
  Sok San Road is directly across Sivatha Blvd from Pub Street. Restaurants, hotels and massage parlors line the street. The second block of Sok San Road has been developed more recently and has many new establishments. Happy Pizza is a special pizza with a special 'herb' sprinkled onto it, which has a psychoactive and physiological effect on the body. You may have to ask for it to be added.
  
  * Delicious fresh ground and brewed imported gourmet coffee, espresso, cappuchino, latte. Breakfast and lunch menu available all day.
  
  * Pizza and Calzone 20 toppings happy option, free delivery
  
  * Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, Khmer food, free delivery.
  
  *
  
  * Large menu, pizzas, sandwiches, breakfast all day, Happy Shakes
- Wat Bo Road and surrounding areas
  
  Outside of the main part of town in the sometimes dusty neighbourhood streets and area along Wat Bo Rd are some trendy restaurants and small local places serving the most authentic Khmer food.
Drink
The distinction between eating and drinking establishments is fairly blurry as even the most humble of restaurants can have an extensive cocktail list on their menu. Nonetheless, a vibrant drinking scene concentrated along Street 8, aptly dubbed Pub St, is where serious drinkers head for cheap beer, loud music and the sweaty backpacking hubbub scene which some consider to be akin to Bangkok's [wiki=075a470d4f497ad979cf0195c4f8eccd]Khao San Road[/wiki]. The reality is that it is much more relaxed and attracts wider age range and socio economic group than KSR. The biggest and most well known Pub St bars, Angkor What?, The Red Piano, Temple club and Le Tigre de Papier, are easy to find. Street entertainers in the evenings add to the fun.

Visitors looking for more subdued place to appreciate a quiet drink can seek out some of the smaller places along The Alley, The Lane and the adjoining streets.

Most places have draft Angkor beer for US$0.50 and cans of other beers for US$1-2. Cocktails and spirits go for as little as US$2. Imported red and white wine, generally from the less prestigious wine producing countries, is widely available and cheaper than you would expect. Better quality Australian and French wines are available in more upmarket establishments at a correspondingly premium price.

Bubble tea, also referred to as Boba tea, and real fruit smoothies are non-alcoholic options.
- The Alley
  
  A sophisticated gay bar that welcomes patrons of all preferences. A good list of classy cocktails and decent wine to enjoy on the big lounges.
- Pub Street
  
  A restaurant/bar on one of the corners of the "bar" street in the old part of town. Great sunset vista from their rooftop with the added bonus being it is the same time as happy hour - two for one cocktails, drinks range from US$2-4.
  
  *Small contemporary street side café, with week-end live music. Efficient and professional staff will entertain the crowd until late hours. Great cocktails.
  
  *An open air rooftop bar featuring a 6ft skateboard halfpipe, jam sessions every wednesday evenings, live Djs and bands every week and a resident Tattoo shop with a French artist. Probably the best city views in town, and unusual sunset over the halfpipe. At the end of Pub Street, look up for the X.
- Sok San Road (Bar Street)
  
  Enjoy the casual relaxed atmosphere of this fully serviced lounge, enjoy a cold beer, or sip on outstanding wine. Meet your friends, expats and like-minded adventurers, or simply chill!. Mitch is a film-maker, hotelier, community advocate, world traveler, public speaker and former politico in his home country Canada. Having a passion for Art, and Film-Making, some of Mitch’s film work can be seen on the television screen at Little Mitchys Lounge. Mitch who is in a wheelchair has advocated for the disabled community in Canada and Cambodia.
  
  * Beautiful Restaurant and Bar with American, Asian, Cambodian, Italian and Australian Cuisine. Sunday Brunch. Music venue.
  
  * A Tuk Tuk converted into a unique bar, comfortable seating, food and drink. Popular night spot for travellers, locals and expats.
  
  * A mellow low vibes haven. Full Mental Jacket potatoes from open till late and relax with some cold drinks in a friendly ambiance in the evening.
- The Lane
  
  Tucked away from the rowdy chaos of pub street, this sophisticated bar serves up delightful refreshing cocktails in a sultry red lounge reminiscent of 1930s Shanghai.
  
  * Food & cocktail Bar. Restored in 2012, Asana is the last wooden house in the city-old market area.
- Around town
  
  A branch of the legendary [wiki=0d021d5b6d6f7424119928cbb5ed257c]Phnom Penh[/wiki] Foreign Correspondents' Club, the FCC is the hippest place for a drink. A blend of modern style and colonial architecture with fairly steeply priced drinks, at least by Cambodian standards.
  
  * Three floors of different styles. The ground floor tends towards raucous times while the 1st floor offers free pool, Nintendo Wii, a large flat screen tv for sporting events and a table football table. The rooftop has a chic lounge atmosphere. Free draught beer offered at various times on Friday (with an Angkor Wat ticket), though courtesy dictates you have a drink or two before or afterwards or dine from the food menu.
  
  * Other than the attractive woodland creature-like French Canadian man who owns this bar in the heart of Siem Reap, other reasons for visiting would be the seductively Arabic tent style decor - all gauzy drapes, velvet covered floor mattress seating, and the first shisha menu in Siem Reap.
  
  * Chillax Lounge - a designer choice bar - serving excellent signature cocktails, cold drinks and playing cool tunes every day from 5pm - 2 am except Sundays. Gayfriendly.
  
  *Our goal is to give you great tasting smoothies and bubble teas made with natural, original recipes using the highest quality ingredients and done in a sanitary way.
Sleep
A seemingly inexhaustible range of sleeping options from upmarket hotels to grubby backpacker hostels, with a myriad of guest houses, boutique rooms, bungalows, concrete cells, wood huts and French villas in between, make finding a place to sleep one of the easiest things you will do on your trip.

Hotels are spread over the entire city but most larger hotels line the National Highway to the Airport, cheap backpacker hostels tend to surround the old market area and stylish boutique hotels are nestled in the trees along Wat Bo Road. Small Khmer run hotels and guest houses, especially in the low season, can be surprisingly good value if you are willing to do a bit of hunting for one that hasn't been overrun by the guidebook toting hoards.

Accommodations at every price point generally offer hot water showers, cable TV, internet and airport or bus pickup. Some may include free breakfast, though don't expect much more than an egg on toast and a coffee.

Most hostels are can be booked through Agoda, Hostelworld, Hostelbookers, Booking.com, etc but some of their cheaper rooms are not advertised online. Best to walk in and ask.
- Backpacker hostels
  
  A comfortable hostel with air-con & Free WiFi throughout, including the rooms, which also have a balcony. Bar, restaurant, pool table, indoor swimming pool in the bar/restaurant area (clean and refreshing), yoga room, cinema style movie nights, pool competition every Tuesday night & a 3 hour happy hour. The staff can organise guides, drivers & book onward travel, and are helpful. The hostel has its own tuk tuk drivers whom are honest and speak good English. They can be booked for trips at reception, which ensures no overcharging or scams.
  * Single room from 6$/night with air-con, fan and private bathroom with hot shower. Free Wifi, free coffee/tea, laundry 3$/kg.
  
  * Dorms $4/night/person and ensuite double,twin rooms$14/night,triple$18/night with air-con and balconies on each floor. Breakfast is inclusive, except for those is the dorm. Free computer access downstairs or WiFi in room ,
  
  * Clean, high quality budget rooms. Restaurant, Wi-Fi, free breakfast, friendly staff and a nice pool/bar area. Away from town.
  
  * Free airport pickup, free internet (slow), restaurant. 80 rooms, Khmer-style private room and dormitories are open-air stilted houses made from bamboo mats and thus quite cool and airy. The place is quite noisy at night with a bar on the 3rd floor (50 cent on tap beer) and a Khmer bar next door. Has nice pool to waste the day in.
  
  *Backpacker oriented but draws a wide crowd. Clean, relaxed atmosphere with bar & restaurant downstairs. Western & Cambodian menu. 10 min walk from town centre. US$6 for a large room with high ceiling, open windows, fan, hot shower ensuite and 70 channel TV. US$10 gets the same with air-con. Wi-Fi throughout, free computers downstairs. US$4 dollars for a windowless box that at best has cold water. If you fall for paying much more than listed here (prices start high), they may give a free breakfast. Security guard. Tours, tickets and local transport also available. As of Feb 2015, guesthouse was under construction and closed.
  
  * Brightly painted rooms. A dip in the hot tub might be good if everyone else doesn't get in first.
  
  * Free WiFi, laundry+ironing US$1.50/kg, restaurant (US$2-3/dish), tours to Angkor Vat and district. Their tuk tuk drivers speak good english, and it's possible to arrange tours with them. Good breakfasts, and good value overall.
  
  *Family owned guesthouse. Clean, relaxed atmosphere with bar & restaurant. Free computer & Free Wifi. Friendly staff willing to help with ticket booking and trips to Angkor Wat
  
  * Paris Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap offers furnished bedrooms with Cable TV, wireless internet access, bathtub and shower. The hotel is located near city attractions like Wat Kesararam, Luky Mall and Clinic Sokpheap.
  
  * The guesthouse has fan and airconditioned rooms complete with hotel amenities. Located near the Royal Residence Park and Angkor National Museum and situated about 1.5 km from Night Market and Pub Street
  
  * Offers air-conditioned hotel rooms with balcony overlooking the Angkor Wat Temples and smoking and non-smoking facilities. Located at Street Charlie Degual, Trang Village in the City of Siem Reap 10 minutes away from the airport and bus station.
- Budget
  
  An Oasis of Greenery, Large Swimming Pool, Restuarant/Lounge, Free Bike Rental, Free Tuk Tuk to town, Free Tuk Tuk Bus/Airport Pick-up, Free Breakfast, Fast & Free Wifi, Fan or Aircon, Cable TV, Hot Water, 24hr Reception, Friendly Staff, Tour Bookings, Canadian Management, quiet and family friendly.
  
  * only 15 minutes drive from the Siem Reap International Airport and within walking distance to the Old Market. air conditioned with free breakfast.
  
  * Fan or air-con, balconies, satellite TV, hot water, free Wi-Fi, fridge. 24hr reception, very friendly staff, European management. Close to town centre; 20 minutes from temples. Free plane, bus, boat pick-up.
  
  * A Khmer style wooden building. 10 double rooms with hot shower, mini fridge and satTV. Free Wi-Fi and bicycle usage.
  
  *Air-con, Wi-Fi, Tour Services and Clean Rooms! This is a great spot slightly off of the tourist path but close enough to walk to everything. The rooms are clean and spacious, especially on the top floor and it is but a five or so minute walk to the street of pubs.
  
  * 5 min walk to Pub Street but far away from the noise. Basic rooms with Free Wifi. The double room is a worthwhile upgrade from the small windowless single room.
  
  * Offers Superior, Deluxe and Family Suites. Rooms come with air conditioning, LCD TV, bathtub, mini bar and free breakfast. The hotel has a restaurant, cafe, bar, swimming pool, airport transfers and many other services.
  
  * Located in Chong Kov Sou Bus Station in Siem Reap City. Air-conditioned double and twin rooms.
  
  * All rooms are equipped with cable TV, IDD telephone, in-Room safe deposit box, in-Room Coffee/Tea making facility, alarm system, bath/ shower with hot water, high speed wireless internet, air-conditioner and mini-bar. Some of its facilities and services are garden, snack bar, non-smoking rooms, designated smoking area, elevator, outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities, meeting/banquet facilities, business centre, VIP room facilities, souvenirs/gift shop, restaurant, parking, bicycle rental, ironing service, car hire, Wi-Fi internet access, airport shuttle, Concierge service, 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning and babysitting/child services.
  
  *A beautiful Khmer-style hotel located in a quite street adjacent to the Pub Street. The owner's family also runs Golden Temple Villa. Free services include pick up from airport and bus station, Wi-Fi in rooms and the lobby, a 30-min Cambodian massage and bicycle use. All rooms equipped with air-con, cable TV, fridge and hot & cold shower. The staff are very friendly and informative. There is a restaurant at the ground level which serves both Khmer and Western food.
  
  *A budget accommodation run by the Cheab family. Free services include pick up from airport and bus station, tuk tuk rides to the Old Market and Pub Street, bicycle use, daily breakfast and booking of bus tickets and countryside or Angkor tours. All rooms equipped with air-con, cable TV, mini-bar and hot & cold shower. Management and staff are cordial, competent and reliable. Other facilities include a pool, a garden and a small bar/restaurant.
  
  * Well presented rooms, surrounded by gardens with a cool roof top terrace. Free breakfast, laundry, bicycle and internet.
  
  * This faraway guesthouse (3km from Pub Street) is located in a quiet location at night but within a stone throw to the massive Phsar leur Market. $7 for a big single ensuite room with a TV. Free breakfast (generous portion), free water refill, free coffee & hot water, free tuktuk to town (but not the way back), Wifi, free bicycle. The mood is friendly and attracts a quiet clientele.
  
  *A Khmer family-run guesthouse with basic single and double fan or air-con rooms, cable TV, hot shower. in room Free Wi-Fi. All rooms rate includes breakfast. Bus tickets can be booked. reservation@hakshouse.com
  
  * Large rooms with en suite bathroom. The decoration is best described as spartan and some visitors have found the cleanliness of the rooms and communal areas to be lacking.
  
  * 5 min walk to Pub Street. Clean basic rooms. The $1 Tapas night are popular. There's a nice hangout area on the first floor with a TV.
  
  *"Looks expensive but not" is written on the outside. Indeed, this centrally located hotel is rather a midrange one, despite its low price. Staff are very welcoming and helpful and the rooms are clean and cosy. Has Wi-fi & TV.
  
  *
  
  * One of the longer-running guest houses in Siem Reap, now in a new if somewhat characterless building. Mom will be happy to make all sorts of travel and transport arrangements. US$25 for air-con doubles with breakfast, hot water and airport transfers included.
  
  * 20 min walk to Pub Street and a bit hard to find. Bright rooms with wood four-poster beds and fresh linen. The new building has better (but smaller) rooms and newer TVs. All rooms are ensuite. Free breakfast.
  
  * Free bike, free WiFi for guests. French and English speaking. Nice atmosphere. Free swimming pool and garden.
  
  * Very friendly hotel near to city centre. Rooms have air-con, satTV, fridge, Wi-Fi, en-suite with hot water.
  
  * 10 min walk to Pub Street. The rooms are basic, clean and the bed comfortable. Free wifi at the restaurant area on the first floor.
  
  * All rooms are big, clean, and have a private bathroom with hot water, air-con or fan, large screen satTV and a fridge. Free WiFi and internet in the lobby. Run by Cambodian family, friendly, helpful and reliable staff. English, German, Italian and French are spoken. Various tours by arrangement. Free breakfast and free pick up.
  
  * Run by the Ly family, comfortable clean rooms with private hot water bathroom, air-con, fan, and TV. 2 bottles of water daily. Laundry, onward transport bookings, and free Wi-Fi. The Ly family works hard on making education available to the children of rural families; volunteers with the Ponheary Ly Foundation often stay here. Four of the family are licenced Angkor Wat tour guides, speaking English, French and Russian. Breakfast is available for a small additional fee.
  
  * Side Walk Coffee Hotel offers budget accommodation in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Single, Double and Family Rooms are available for occupancy with fan or airconditioning unit. Free wifi, coffee and tea.
  
  *Spacious and comfy rooms with balconies in a calm atmosphere just 300 m from the river. Wifi, pool, TV. Air-con is about 5$ extra. The staff are not service-oriented, the restaurant is below average and the rooms sometimes smell.
  
  * The City Garden Villa offers budget accommodation at the heart of Siem Reap City. The hotel has fan and airconditioned wood-finished rooms complete with amenities. Angkor Wat Temple is just 15 minutes away and 10 minutes away the famous Old Market.
  
  * Bar & restaurant downstairs, Western & Cambodian menu. Large rooms with high ceilings, open windows, Wi-Fi, free computers downstairs, 70 channel TV, air-con or fan, en suite has mains pressure hot water. 24 hr check-in, security guard, security box in lobby (bring your own padlock). Free set breakfast menu of 56 items, including drinks. Tours, tickets and local transport. Visa or MasterCard accepted. Free pick up 24 hr by prior arrangement.
  
  * Very popular long running guest house with bar, restaurant and large balcony overlooking the Siem Reap River. Comfortable and well kitted out rooms with hot water shower bathroom, large TV, DVD player, free WiFi, fridge, fan and air-con.
  
  * In a French colonial building. Very clean, though not soundproof, rooms with air-con, hot water, satTV, free internet. Run by a Cambodian family.
  
  * Bright & large double, twin & triple rooms, cableTV, fan & air-con, private en-suite, hot shower: US$5-25 ($5-15 in low/rainy season). It was $5 for a single private ensuite with TV (Dec 2013). Green & clean, free pick up, WiFi & breakfast. The same friendly local brothers also own Prohm Roth Guesthouse on Pub St, near the Old Market.
  
  * Large clean comfortable rooms (aircon, ensuite bathroom, hot shower, large comfortable beds, cable TV, wifi, security box, fan, wardrobe... Friendly helpful english speaking staff, open bar, restaurant, pool table, plasma TV with DVD player, super fast WiFi (3.5 Mbps), room service, daily room cleaning with fresh towels & linen. Swimming pool 5 min walk, Night market 15 min walk, Pub Street 15 min walk. Angkor wat 5km. Tuk-tuk & charity bicycles available.
  
  * Very clean and well furnished rooms. Staff speak English, as well as several other languages, including Japanese and Thai. Computers and internet in the common area and free Wi-Fi as well. There's a no shoes/flip-flops policy indoors, so the floors are kept clean.
  
  * Large clean comfortable rooms (aircon, ensuite bathroom, hot shower, large comfortable beds, cable TV, wifi). Tropical garden with restaurant and bar, chill out spots and TV area. Swimming pool next door available for $3 per day. Norwegian owned with friendly local staff. Room rates all include breakfast and free pick up service.
- Mid-range
  
  Angkor Spirit Palace Resort and Spa, [url=http://www.angkorspiritpalace.com/].] Located just outside of downtown, this hotel offers a beautiful garden and pool that is worth spending the late afternoon lounging. The building is really quite impressive and built with many elements of traditional Khmer architecture. he rooms are simple, but comfortable. Airport transportation and rides into town are included in room rates. Easy and reasonable temple driver access by tuk tuk. Price = $30+ US
  
  * French villa style building with 30 rooms decorated with an Asian feel.
  
  * Casa Angkor Hotel, 52 Oum Chhay St. ☎ +855 63 966 234, [url=http://www.casaangkorhotel.com/[/url].]Colonial Architecture Hotel. Great location in Siem Reap’s Old French Quarter. It offers an outdoor pool, dining options, spa and free Wi-Fi. From US$40 with buffet breakfast included.
  
  *Central Boutique Angkor Hotel, [url=http://www.centralboutiqueangkorhotel.com/[/url].]Locally owned and operated. Clean, comfortable hotel, not too far from the centre of town, with western bathrooms, gardens and a pool. air-con rooms from US$29 with breakfast included.
  
  * City River Hotel, Steung Siem Reap St. ☎ +855 63 763 000, [url=http://www.cityriverhotel.com/[/url].]Comfortable hotel near the city centre. Airport pick-up. Internet access in rooms and accepts credit cards. From US$60.
  
  * Claremont Angkor Boutique Hotel, No.0017, Phum Wat Bo, Sala Kamreuork, Siem Reap ☎ +855 63 966 898, [url=http://www.claremontangkor.com/[/url].]Offers spacious rooms and deluxe amenities. The hotel is located in central Siem Reap City near the airport and close to Pub Street, Psar Chas Market, and Angkor National Museum. Serves complimentary daily breakfast, with swimming pool, fitness facility, spa and body treatments. From US$35.
  
  * The Cockatoo Nature Resort, ☎ +855 63 969 069, [url=http://www.thecockatooangkor.com[/url].]7 rooms in a restored traditional Khmer house plus 2 Balinese-inspired grass-roofed cottages. Pool and lush gardens. Gourmet food served at main restaurant or poolside bar. From US$35 during low season (May-Sept). Best to reserve on hotel's own website; enquire for current promotional offers.
  
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  * Golden Temple Hotel, 7 Makara Rd. ☎ +855 12 756 655, [url=http://www.goldentemplehotel.com/[/url].]Excellent Khmer-style quality for an affordable price, rooms starting at US$55. 5 min walk to the centre of Siem Reap. Pool, massage services. Staff can organise trios to Angkor Wat or elsewhere close by.
  
  * Men's Resort & Spa, ☎ +855 63 963 503, [url=http://www.mens-resort.com[/url].]Located in the heart of Siem Reap. "male exclusive" gay hotel. The complex includes a boutique hotel with 10 stylish rooms, a large pool, a fitness centre, massage service and sauna/spa. Rooms from US$49.
  
  * Mom´s Guest House, 99, Wat Bo Street, Siem Reap. ☎ +855 12 630170, [url=http://www.momguesthouse.com/[/url].]Centrally located, it is one of the few best family-run guesthouses currently operational in Siem Reap. Short walk to the Old Market and Pub Street. 10 minutes drive to the temples. Free breakfast, swimming pool, wifi and free pick up from the airport. Rooms from US$25.
  
  * The Pool and Palm villa, ☎ +855 77 359 677, [url=http://www.poolpalm.com[/url].]Located near Build Bright University (BBU). The resort includes two villa's: Khmer-French style and modern with stylish rooms, a 17 metre long infinity pool, 8,500 square metre garden, restaurant. Rooms from US$ 38,- (low season) to US$100,- (family room with living room high season).
  
  * The RiverGarden Siem Reap, 113 Mondule 3, ☎ +855 63 963 400, [url=http://www.therivergarden.info[/url].]Standard rooms start at US$35, superior from US$45, deluxe from US$65, Khmer Cottage from US$45.
  
  * Clean spacious rooms and free WiFi.
  
  *Tanei Guesthouse Siem Reap, (next to Artisan D’Angkor), [url=http://www.taneiguesthouse.com[/url].]Free in room WiFi 24 hr, free tea & coffee, swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant, lobby, quiet garden, terrace, fresh atmosphere, mini-bar, friendly staff, English speaking staff, cleaning room, in room refrigerator, electric lamp, slippers, alarm clock, traditional Khmer pictures, fan, air-con, hot water, cableTV, window, 24 hr services and 24 hr security. Room rates from US$12 include free pick-up.
  
  *Ta Phrom Hotel, (river front, next to Old Market), Pokambor Avenue, Mondul I, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, ☎ Resv +855 63 380 117, +855 63 760 087, Fax: +855 63 963 528, [url=http://www.taprohmhotel.com/contact-us.php[/url].]Free in room WiFi 24 hr, restaurant, wooden rounded stairs lobby, wooden interior and beautiful statues, terrace, traditional atmosphere with French colonial exterior, friendly staff, English speaking staff, cleaning room, in room refrigerator, mini-bar, slippers, air-con, hot water and bathtub, cableTV, 24 hr services and 24 hr security. Room rates US$35-80. A hotel with strategic location within walking distances to Old Market, Pub Street and Night Markets. Siem Reap Art Centre Market is just across the river. Lovely hotel with exceptional wooden interior, breakfast are included and free airport pick-up for longer stay.
  
  * 21 rooms. Free tuk-tuk service one way to the centre of Siem Reap daily. It is a ~US$2 per ride back. Free pickup by tuk-tuk from the airport, and free breakfast of bacon, egg and toast. The staff are friendly and helpful. Decor is traditional wooden furniture with Buddhist elements. Family owned.
  
  * Villa Siem Reap, 153 Taphul Rd, ☎ +855 63 761 036, [url=http://www.thevillasiemreap.com[/url].]Several min walk to shopping, restaurants and the old market. Runs excellent excursions to temples and floating village. Standard rooms from US$18, superior from US$25, deluxe from US$30, villa bungalows from US$45.
  
  * MyHibiscus Hotels and Resort, Taneuy Street, Wat Bo Village, Sangkat Salakamreuk, [url=http://www.myhibiscushotels.com[/url].]The hotel offers deluxe accommodation in its airconditioned hotel rooms and two outdoor swimming pools. It is located 5 minutes drive from Pub Street and the Old Market.
  
  * Kanitha Boutique Villa, Phum Krous, Khum Svaydongkom, Siem Reap [http://www.kanithaboutiquevilla.com[/url]. The hotel offers first-class accommodation in its Villas and Deluxe Rooms. Rooms are spacious furnished with luxury amenities, high-speed internet connection and complete hotel facilities. There is a swimming pool, cafe by the pool, bar and restaurant, travel desk and a tropical garden setting.
- Splurge
  
  57 deluxe rooms' facilities includes bar & restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, massage service, business centre, airport service, foreign currency exchange, laundry service catering service.
  
  * A roll top bath, private garden and premium linen are uncommon little extras that could help you justify the price.
  
  * Khmer meets Art Deco, intimate and residential in style, Park Hyatt Siem Reap is the newest 5-star luxury address.
  
  * The hotel is finished in stone and wood that reflects traditional architecture, centred around a baray-inspired swimming pool.
  
  * Upmarket hotel and spa. 10 min stroll from the centre of town.
  
  * A new 5 star resort in the city centre with a large salt-water pool. The resort has 6 restaurants and bars.
  
  * 127 rooms rangin; all equipped with plasma cable TV, wi-fi, separate shower and bath. Some of its facilities and services are Starry restaurant, swimming pool and fitness room/gym.
  
  * If you can overlook the name the nine villas set in tropical gardens offer privacy and each of the suites face a traditional Khmer lake that includes a private pool with a wooden terrace.
  
  * About as exclusive as you can get the freestanding French colonial building has only one suite with street view balconies and a private roof top jacuzzi garden.
  
  *Very luxurious hotel, beautifully decorated.
- Homestay
  
  Stay in a quaint little village just a stone’s throw away from Siem Reap's bustling city center. Experience the best of the Khmer hospitality and take the opportunity to be a part of an ever changing lifestyle that will make your stay in Siem Reap an unforgettable experience. A part of the profits from the homestay are used to offer community services and finance programs that bring positive changes to disadvantaged people.
- House, Villa or Apartment rental
  
  houses, villas and apartments for sale.
Stay safe
Siem Reap has long since been thoroughly de-mined.
- Scams
  
  Most locals are decent people just trying to make an honest living but a few shady characters try every trick to take advantage of visitors. Be alert to deception, but don't let suspicion ruin your visit.
  
  Airport arrival scams: (i) Charging you a huge "conversion fee" at the Immigration desk, to convert your currency into USD: so bring USD; (ii) Being asked for a "tip" by the Immigration staffer, as he holds your passport in his hand. Politely decline: he'll return your passport anyway.
  
  Convenience stores have been known to give incorrect change and pocket the rest. Check your change before you walk out of the store and point out any short changing. Most likely they will admit to their "mistake" and give you the right change.
  
  Street vendors and beggars in competition for generous visitors' handouts have developed cunning, if underhanded, techniques to get your attention and money. The "beggar army" of young children will come up to you in the crowd and grab your hands, leading you to a store where they will then try and have you buy food/baby milk/water for them: baby milk seems the most popular. It might sound like a more humanitarian way to help than simply giving them money, but once you leave the shop the goods you bought for them are sold back to the owners, or to other locals and the cash goes to an adult. Young women with babies cradled in a krama perform a similar trick.
  
  Donation-collectors for orphanages may approach you in the street claiming to be volunteer workers, showing you convincing photos of themselves in the orphanage and a clip board listing the generous donations made by foreign visitors. Though these young adults may be well groomed and speak excellent English it's possible that your donation will go directly into their pockets. A donation of money or your time to a recognised charity might be a better way to help.
  
  Baby-milk scams may be encountered in the centre of town, outside supermarkets. A very poor looking woman will beg for some milk powder, pointing to her baby. If one cracks and buys the milk, she later returns it to the shop, and the money is split 50:50.
  
  VIP sleeper night bus scam encountered Jan 2013. Travel agencies sell expensive tickets to Phnom Pehn ($10 against $6) in VIP sleeper beds buses operated by transport companies “Golden VIP Transport Service” and “Virak-Buntham Express Tour&Travel”. Buses leave at midnight. When Pick-up brings you to the bus, it can so happen, that you find instead of sleeper bus the regular bus with seats instead beds and if you are not lucky you become the seats in the back that no lean back and have to sit upright all the night. This scam still actual on May 2015 by transport company OTM (Olympic Transport Co.) and others with the tickets to Sihanoukville. Company says that the road takes only 9h and that there's no bus change in Phnom Penh. In reality it's 14h road with changing the bus to usual (not Hotel Bus or Sleeping Bus which you paid for), so you have to sit rest of the journey. Mentioned, that there's no correlation on the price, as people paid for their tickets from $13 to $17 to get from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville with the Sleeping Bus.
  
  Tuk Tuks off the airport When getting off the airport, you may be offered to get a ride from a Tuk Tuk driver to your hotel, which are the same ones ordered right off the airport counters. Later when dropping you off, he may offer to be your local guide for the duration of your stay, and the price he may offer may seem too good to be true. It usually is and when you find out at the end that he's not sticking to his side of the deal, things do get awkward. Consider the fact that if you buy into the scam, you maybe helping him and his family out, especially during the desperate low season, this can turn into a personal choice. Just keep this in mind, and be more open to the drivers/guides options available at your hotel or hostel, who tell fewer lies.
  
  Fake land mine museum scam A Tuk Tuk driver may claim to take you to the landmine museum, but instead take you to the "War Remnant Museum Cambodia." This is different than the war museum or landmine museum. It is just north of the Angkor Archaeological Park ticket office, down a short dirt road (much closer to town than the actual landmine museum) The price is $8 per person, and as of 2/2/16 the museum was only partially completed and lacking in presentation. If the price is wrong, or the location seems too close, call out the driver and get them to take you to the official museum. When arriving at the museum that does not have the right name or location, ask your driver to take your originally agreed upon destination.
Stay healthy
For general information on health, see our [wiki=06c7a3c3a3344a62864b951aec4df830]Cambodia (Stay_healthy)[/wiki] article.
- Treatment
  
  Naga Healthcare works in a small consulting room close to the central market. Dr Joost Hoekstra is specialised in Tropical & General Medicine, Diabetes.
  
  * Owned by the Bangkok Hospital Group and caters specifically to tourists with a smart 4 star hotel-like reception area. Their care is not cheap, but it is of a very high standard. There is a fully stocked pharmacy, General surgeon, Orthopaedic surgeon, Paediatrician and other hospital services such as treatment for fractures and intestinal problems.
Contact
- Internet
  
  The numerous Internet cafés charge anywhere US$0.50-1.50/hr. Speed of connection, and speed of PC, very much depends from place to place. A free public WiFi network covers the Pub St and Alley areas but it can sometimes be spotty and always terribly slow.
  
  * Hello Internet Cafe, Sivatha St (in front of Acleda Bank), ☎ +855 17 889030, ([mailto:sopheak_chhon@yahoo.com sopheak_chhon@yahoo.com]). High speed internet. Low overseas call rate. Internet US$0.5/hr, and overseas call US$0.10/min.
  
  * E-Café, on Sivatha St, (north of Psar Chas), [http://www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-ecafe.htm]. A cut above the rest in connection and service quality, as well as price.
  
  Most hotels will have cable TV with many international channels such as BBC and CNN as well as those from surrounding countries. There are several FM radio stations, which includes Radio France International on 92.0MHz.
Cope
- Laundry
  
  Full service laundries can be found throughout town and most hotels and guesthouse will also take care of your laundry. The going rate is $1/kg. You may occasionally be able get it cheaper if you are willing to wait longer, in which case the laundries won't have to use the dryer. 3-hour services are frequently advertised, but rarely realistic.
  
  Sample services include:
  * Washing, folding, ironing and delicate fabric handling for all your stinky shirts. As the name suggests, turn around time is typically 3 hours.
  * Uses washing machines and dryers.
Get out

If you are travelling alone and want to go to the faraway temples (eg. Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, Koh Ker, Phnom Kulen) it is cheaper to join a tour than hiring a motorbike (motodup) or tuktuk. Capitol Tours (Opposite National Bank Of Cambodia) has tours for a reasonable price (prices do not include ticket to enter the temples).

* [wiki=85f8262ac0964c6b56f02f3e2c11de8d]Koh Ker[/wiki] - The ancient capital.

* Banteay Chhmar - the forgotten Angkorian complex in neighbouring Banteay Meanchey Province. A bit ambitous for a day trip by tuk-tuk but makes for a wonderful excursion by helicopter (about US$2,200).

*Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre is a community development project and tourist destination just down the road from the Landmine Museum and Banteay Srey temple. Revenue from admissions is used to pay families in remote villages who are farming butterflies for the exhibit. The project makes a real difference to the farmers' livelihoods and provides a wonderful experience for visitors as they can see spectacular local butterfly species flying close at hand in a beautiful tropical garden.

* This mangrove forest offers a much more authentic 'floating village experience' than the one close to the Tonlé Sap ferry harbour. This fascinating village on stilts can be reached by tuk-tuk from Siem Reap. During the dry season, it takes about 1 hour to reach the village, depending on the road conditions and water level. Depending on where you buy your tour, your haggling techniques and your initiative to book a tuk-tuk and boat ride yourself the price varies between US$7-60/person for a round trip. Beware of scam. When you reach the school in the village, tour guide will give you pack of exercise books and pencils as "a payment to village for visiting them". The queue of pupils will be longer than number of books you have. Immediately you receive next pack but then you will need to pay $9 for the second pack.
In the wet season, the tuk-tuk or taxi will take you to the tourist information and ticket booth about 10km north of the village, where your visit is arranged. A round-trip boat will typically cost $10 per passenger including $1 admission fee. The boat will take you through the village to a floating restaurant, where you can have lunch (mains around $3-5) and continue for a short trip onto the lake. The food (esp.~the fish) is surprisingly good, so give it a try. Additionally, the flooded wood is a great scenery. Short trips (30-60minutes) on nutshell boats (2-3 passengers) can be booked at the ticket booth for $5 per boat.

* This tiny museum was set up by local deminer Aki Ra to educate locals and tourists about the dangers of land mines. Piles of defused mines and UXO lie around the site and the guides are mostly teenagers who were orphaned or injured by mines, many of whom live onsite. This is a very worthwhile attraction that brings home the scale of the problem and shows you a slice of real Cambodia. The museum moved in 2007, so make sure your motodop doesn't try to take you to the old location in a village near Angkor Wat.

* A large Buddhist temple. In the grounds is stupa with glass sides contains bones and skulls of victims of Pol Pot's army. Be wary of people purporting to be guides or asking for donations. Also, several of the photographs on the display boards are actually of the holocaust in Nazi Germany - take this attraction with a pinch of salt.

*Phnom Bok. The highest hill in the area. Temple ruins - similar to those found atop of Phnom Krom and Phnom Bakong - can also be found on top of Phnom Bok. It lies 20km to the north east of Siem Reap. Expect a tiring hike up the stairs. A guard may be able to show you around. Don't forget to check out the old howitzers from the civil war. Admission is free, no pass is needed for the Angkorian ruins.

*Phnom Krom. The hill which dominates the view, as you approach the floating village of Chong Kneas from Siem Reap. At the top, temple ruins similar to the other two hills can be found. This particular hill is popular for sunsets, as it can be viewed over the flooded plains during the wet season, and over incredibly vibrant rice fields in the dry season.

*Battambang. You can go from Siem Reap to Battambang by boat. It is quiet an adventure on the lake and then on the river. It can get quiet long and difficult in the dry season, as low water levels make it difficult for the boat to get to its destinations. You go past many many floating villages, which in a way, you can forgo going to those Floating Village Tours (tourist trap alert!). One of the cheapest places to book the boat is at Angkor Pich Erich service, halfway Taphul street (012-270608).

*Phnom Penh. Cambodia's capital city offers a lively nightlife and excellent restaurant options. From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh is between 4.5 to 8 hours, depending on which form of transport you choose there are a lot of options.

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