Siem Reap, Cambodia travel guide

Siem Reap

Scenic spot introduction:

Siem Reap Cambodia is the capital of Siem Reap Province in Cambodia. It is located about 311 kilometers north of Phnom Penh. Compared with the noisy Phnom Penh, it seems quiet and safe. What makes travelers from all over the world flock to this humble little city is Angkor Wat, which is listed as one of the seven wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is the largest religious building in the world. It represents Cambodia's past, the glorious Khmer dynasty and the alternate prosperity of Hinduism.

Attractions distribution:

The most famous attraction in Siem Reap is Angkor Wat. The Angkor monuments group centered on Angkor Temple mainly include Bayon Temple, Lewang Temple, Tha Kou Temple, Ta Prohm Temple, Queen's Palace, Bakken Mountain, Bengmi In addition, the main attractions in Siem Reap include Tonle Sap Lake, Angkor National Museum, Siem Reap War Museum, Cambodian Folk Culture Village, Lychee Mountain, Khlong Banglu wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, religion, monuments

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Cambodia>Siem Reap

How to get there:

Siem Reap has a small airport called Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (code: REP). There are direct flights from Angkor International Airport to Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, Hong Kong and other places. You can also take a flight to Phnom Penh, and then take a long-distance bus by land or a speedboat by water to Siem Reap.

The nearest Angkor monument, Angkor Wat, is about 6 kilometers away from Siem Reap, and Angkor itself is also very large, with various temples scattered among it, so transportation must be used. If you are confident in your physical strength, endurance and skills, you can choose to rent a bicycle or motorcycle for about US$5/24 hours. The locals call the two-wheeled motorcycle Moto, and the three-wheeled motorcycle (with a awning for shade and can seat four people) is called Toto (or Tata). Generally, the price of Moto is US$5-8/day, that of Toto is US$10-16/day, that of a car is US$20/day, and that of a minivan is US$25/day.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Siem Reap ticket prices:

The Angkor Monuments Group is divided into three types of fares: 1 day, 3 days and 7 days. One day is 20 US dollars per person, three days is 40 US dollars per person, and 7 days is 60 US dollars per person. The main buildings in the ancient ruins forest that can be visited are Ba Bayon, Baphuon, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Phnom Bakheng, TaProhm, TaProhm , PreahKhan, PreahNeakPean, TaSom, ROLUOSGROUP, BanteaySrei, KbalSpean, Zodiac Tower, etc. Kind of temple.

Scenic area opening hours:

5:00-19:00

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Walking Alone under the Stars: Three Generations Walking in Siem Reap
Travel Guide: Cambodia Free Travel 7-Day Travel Guide 2018

Tour route:

Route 1:

Day 1: In the morning, walk in a large circle to visit Bili Temple → Longpan Pool → Shengjian Temple (enter through the east gate and exit through the west gate) → Lewang Altar. The distance is 37 kilometers.

The next day: In the afternoon, walk in a small circle to visit Bayon → Ta Prohm → Royal Baths → Angkor Wat.

Route 2:

Day 1: Morning: Visit Bayon Temple → Leibang Altar → Royal Palace and Bafang Temple. Distance 20 km. Afternoon: Visit Thommanon → Zhou Sa Temple → Takeo Temple → Bakheng Mountain. Distance 26 kilometers

The next day: Morning: Take a large circle to visit Bili Temple → Longpan Pool → Shengjian Temple → Taxun → Dongmeiben (enter from the east gate and exit from the west gate). The distance is 37 kilometers. Day 2: Afternoon: Visit Ta Prohm Temple → Bandai Kati → Royal Bath. Distance 26 km.

Day 3: Morning: Queen’s Palace. The distance is 70 kilometers. Day 3: Afternoon: Take a closer look at Angkor Temple. Distance 12 km.

Best time to visit:

The dry season and the rainy season are from November to February of the following year and from June to October respectively, giving Angkor Wat two different looks.

Shopping recommendations:

RehabCraft sells high-quality silk products such as wallets, handbags, photo albums, and more. Profits from the store are used to train and employ people with disabilities.

Rajana sells exotic wood and metalware, beautifully designed silver jewelry and handmade cards, as well as locally sourced spices such as lemongrass, pepper and coffee. Rajana advocates fair trade and equal employment opportunities for Cambodians.

TabithaCambodia has a beautiful range of silk headscarves, cushion covers and shawls. Proceeds were used to build homes and drill wells.

Artisans D’Angkor sells high quality carved reproductions and fine silks. Here poor young people learn the craftsmanship of their ancestors.