Siem Reap—pronounced appear rrip—is a capital metropolis situated within the province of Siem Reap within the northwestern Kingdom of Cambodia. Its identify is derived from the phrases Siam Defeated, which factors to a interval in its historical past the place it defeated the individuals of Siam—current day Thailand.
It’s the gateway to the Angkor Archeological Website, a collection of ninth to fifteenth century Khmer temple structure that’s inscribed as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage web site, together with the well-known Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom.
The realm is a favourite backpacking vacation spot for vacationers world wide resulting from its variety of historic temples and thriving night time life. The truth that a keep within the space is cheap is a bonus.
This Siem Reap journey information is for each new and returning vacationers to town. The realm has a lot to supply, that until one is staying for weeks on finish, you most likely received’t be capable of cowl all of the temples within the province. A journey itinerary can also be supplied for on the final half, versatile for each brief and lengthy stays.
HOW TO GET TO SIEM REAP
From the Philippines, Cebu Pacific Air has the one direct flight out there to Siem Reap. Because of this, flights are fairly costly. An alternate approach to journey to Siem Reap is thru the Kuala Lumpur hub. Three airways fly to KL from Manila, the place it can save you a bit particularly throughout seat gross sales.
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METRO MANILA TO SIEM REAP BY PLANE ○ 2:45 HOURS ○ FARE
● CEBU PACIFIC AIR – (02) 7020-888
Flies straight, thrice weekly, to Siem Reap, Cambodia
METRO MANILA TO SIEM REAP VIA KUALA LUMPUR BY PLANE ○ 6 HOURS +/- ○ FARE
● AIRASIA – (02) 742-2742
Flies every day to Kuala Lumpur (3 hours, 45 minutes) > Each day flights from KL to Siem Reap (2 hours)
● CEBU PACIFIC – (02) 7020-888
Flies every day to Kuala Lumpur (3 hours, 45 minutes)
● MALAYSIA AIRLINES – (02) 887-3215 | (02) 889-2347 | (02) 843-6674
Flies every day to Kuala Lumpur (3 hours, 45 minutes) > Each day flights from KL to Siem Reap (2 hours)
GETTING AROUND SIEM REAP
The commonest mode of transportation in Siem Reap is the tuk-tuk. It’s a bit just like the Philippine calesa, however as a substitute of a horse pulling the carriage out again, it’s a bike. It could possibly comfortably seat 4 people.
Most vacationers, particularly these on a good finances choose renting a bicycle for about 1.00 to five.00 USD. Renting motorbikes or bikes to foreigners are prohibited. The Angkor Archeological Website is close to sufficient that biking to it may be a fairly good and pleasant different.
SIEM REAP TOURS
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SIEM REAP MONEY
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SPEAK SIEM REAP
Khmer is the nationwide language of the Cambodian individuals—that are additionally known as Khmer, by the way in which. Most younger locals I met have a fundamental understanding of the English language in comparison with the older generations. The language barrier is sort of thick within the area, particularly on the non-touristy areas.
Thank You – Aw-koon
Good Morning – Arunn Sous-dey
Good Afternoon – Tiveah Sous-dey
Good Night – Sayoan Sous-dey
How A lot? – Tlay Bonmaan?
Cheers! – Choul Mouy!
WHERE TO STAY IN SIEM REAP
Siem Reap has a large number of lodgings for all sort of vacationers. Alongside the Nationwide Street 6 are the large, excessive finish resorts; whereas the backpacker district might be discovered alongside Wat Bo and the Previous Market Space. An in a single day keep might be as little as 6.00 USD and might be as excessive as a whole bunch of {dollars}—every little thing is dependent upon your finances and style.
Tackle: Nationwide Freeway 6, Phsa Leu Street, Siem Reap
Contact Quantity: (+855) 12-453-723
E-mail: reserving@angkortropicalresort.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.361472, 103.877889 
Tackle: Rd. 6, Salakanseng Vill., Svay Dangkum Commune
Contact Quantity: (855) 12-898-627
E-mail: companies@bousavyguesthouse.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.365306, 103.854306
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Tackle: Wat Bo Village, Salakamroeuk Commune
Contact Quantity: (855) 12-960-879 | (855) 63-963-815
E-mail: data@happyangkorguesthouse.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.359722, 103.862139 
Tackle: Street 6 Taphoul Village, Svaydungkom Commune
Contact Quantity: (855) 12-516-566
E-mail: data@victoryguesthouse.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.363917, 103.853083
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Tackle: Avenue 9, Phum Mondul 1, Sangkat Svay Dungkum
Contact Quantity: (855) 11-448-838
GPS Coordinates: 13.354456, 103.856256 
Tackle: Phum Wat Bo, Sala Kamreuok, Central Space
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-900-023
E-mail: data@claremontangkorhotel.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.357361, 103.859333
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Tackle: Nationwide Freeway 6, Phum Krous Sangkat Svay Dangkom
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-766-888
E-mail: on-line@reehotel.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.375647, 103.837107 
Tackle: Nationwide Street 6, Banteay Chas, Siem Reap
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-969-300
E-mail: data@privilegefloor.com
GPS Coordinates:13.359639, 103.866639
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Tackle: Svay Prey Village Rd, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contact Quantity: (855) 12-590-645
E-mail: gm@amatao.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.336583, 103.829944
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Tackle: 1 Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khum Svay Dang Kum
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-963-888
E-mail: siemreap@raffles.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.364778, 103.859917
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Tackle: Nationwide Street 6 & Sivatha Avenue Junction
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-969-999
E-mail: reservations.sr@sokhahotels.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.364222, 103.856194 
Tackle: Sivatha Street, Siem Reap
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-760-428
E-mail: resa@victoriaangkorhotel.com
GPS Coordinates: 13.363593, 103.857431
WHERE TO EAT IN SIEM REAP
Khmer delicacies might be discovered in every single place in Siem Reap and so they’re fairly straightforward on the pockets too. Not like its neighboring nations, native Cambodian dishes are usually not spicy. And since most Cambodians are Buddhist, pork might be discovered on most eating places. Pub Avenue alongside the Previous Market Space has a very good number of eating places serving each Khmer and western dishes. Simply don’t anticipate any McDonald’s or Starbucks Espresso right here, the one western quick meals joints in Siem Reap are KFC and Burger King.
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Kind: Bar
Tackle: Pub Avenue, Previous Market Space, Siem Reap, Cambodia
GPS Coordinates: 13.354778, 103.854889
Kind: Khmer Meals
Tackle: Previous Market Space, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contact Quantity: (855) 77-688-677
GPS Coordinates: 13.354000, 103.854389 
Kind: Khmer Meals
Tackle: Avenue 02, Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contact Quantity: (855) 92-630-090
GPS Coordinates: 13.362056, 103.856389
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Kind: Shabu Shabu, Buffet
Tackle: third Ground, Fortunate Mall, Sivatha Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
GPS Coordinates: 13.362083, 103.855472
PHOTO BY DOI DOMASIAN 
Kind: Khmer Meals
Tackle: Nationwide Freeway 6, Phsa Leu Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
GPS Coordinates: 13.359972, 103.874611 
Kind: Bar, Burgers, Salads, Khmer Meals
Tackle: 9A The Lane, Siem Reap, Siemreab-Otdar Meanchey, Cambodia
Contact Quantity: (855) 88-665-5335
GPS Coordinates: 13.355194, 103.854583
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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN SIEM REAP
There are over a thousand temples in and across the Angkor space in Siem Reap. You possibly can simply think about how overwhelming it’s to see every little thing—most likely close to inconceivable in my estimation. The excursions in Siem Reap are usually categorized into three components; the Angkor Tour, the Little Circuit Tour, the Massive Circuit Tour, the Roluos Group Tour, and the Tonle Sap Lake Tour. The Angkor and the Little Circuit might be mixed in a day, so are the Roluos Group and the Tonle Sap Lake tour.
In addition to these, there are nonetheless different temples on the outskirts and out of doors town that one can go to. Probably the most notable of those are the Beng Mealea and the Koh Ker temples. North of town, one can discover the Phnom Kulen Nationwide Park. It has two waterfalls and a lot of small Angkorian temples in numerous states of wreck.
Earlier than occurring a tour, ensure to drop by the APSARA (Authority for the Safety and Administration of Angkor and the Area of Siem Reap) workplace. Your tuk-tuk driver will take you there, en path to your first tour, to get a Temple Move. With out this, you wouldn’t be capable of enter any temple within the space. They’ve three sorts of passes, a one-day go (37.00 USD), three-day go (62.00 USD) and a seven-day go (72.00 USD).
Tackle: Angkor Wat, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.412472, 103.866083 
Tackle: Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.443750, 103.856194 
Tackle: Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.441306, 103.859000 
Tackle: Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.446111, 103.858778
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Tackle: Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.412500, 103.866667 
Tackle: Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.424194, 103.856000
PHOTO BY FROM WIKI 
Tackle: Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.447556, 103.858944 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.446667, 103.920000
PHOTO FROM WIKI 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.446667, 103.920000
PHOTO FROM WIKI 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.463528, 103.894778 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.461944, 103.871583 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.435028, 103.920500 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.464444, 103.912778 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.429722, 103.898333 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.419722, 103.899722
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Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: None
GPS Coordinates: 13.431000, 103.906708 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.444694, 103.882000
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Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.434917, 103.889361 
Tackle: Roluos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.335972, 103.974556 
Tackle: Roluos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.352750, 103.973917 
Tackle: Roluos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.344056, 103.973139 
Tackle: Stoeng Tahas, Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: 25.00 USD
Lolei GPS Coordinates Map: 13.209806, 103.973611 
Tackle: Stoeng Tahas, Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: 5.00 USD
GPS Coordinates: 13.203417, 103.974028 
Tackle: Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.285472, 103.812333
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Tackle: Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: None
GPS Coordinates: 13.184582, 103.833317 
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.598917, 103.963278 
Tackle: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.476389, 104.238333 
Tackle: Kulen Hills, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: Temple Move
GPS Coordinates: 13.708361, 104.025583
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Tackle: Srayong Cheung Village, Srayong Commune, Kulen District
Entrance Payment: 10.00 USD
GPS Coordinates: 13.783167, 104.537722 
Tackle: Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khrum 6, Khom Svaydangum
Entrance Payment: 12.00 USD
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-966-601
GPS Coordinates: 13.366611, 103.859889
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Tackle: Previous Market Avenue, Siem Reap
Entrance Payment: Free
GPS Coordinates: 13.353521, 103.855910 
Tackle: Pokambor Ave., Siem Reap
Entrance Payment: Free
Contact Quantity: (855) 12-327-655
GPS Coordinates: 13.354990, 103.856919 
Tackle: Avenue 8 (Pub Avenue), Siem Reap
Entrance Payment: Free
GPS Coordinates: 13.354834, 103.854783 
Tackle: Siem Reap
Entrance Payment: Free
GPS Coordinates: 13.361909, 103.860250
Tackle: Svay Leu District, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance Payment: 20.00 USD
GPS Coordinates: 13.643667, 104.146667
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WHAT TO BUY IN SIEM REAP
For souvenirs to convey again dwelling, the most effective place to buy is on the Previous Market Space in Siem Reap. Right here you could find all the same old knick knacks vacationers simply love to purchase; fridge magnets, key chains, shirts, carvings, antiques, and what-nots. Make sure you haggle, as most shops anticipate you to.
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The place to Purchase: Previous Market Space
Tackle: Previous Market Space, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The place to Purchase: Temples / Previous Market Space
Tackle: Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia 
The place to Purchase: Papaya Finest T-Shirt Garments and Souvenirs
Tackle: Between Exhausting Rock Cafe & Hip Hop Membership, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Contact Quantity: (855) 63-963-812 
The place to Purchase: Round Siem Reap
Tackle: 176 Sombai Street, Salakamreuk Village & Commune, Siem Reap
Contact Quantity: (855) 95-810-890 
The place to Purchase: Previous Market Space, Temples
Tackle: Previous Market Space, Siem Reap, Cambodia
SIEM REAP TOURIST SPOTS MAP
SIEM REAP SAMPLE ITINERARY
A two-day weekend tour of Siem Reap is feasible, though you’d actually barely scratch Angkor’s huge floor. It will be supreme in the event you can spend not less than three full days exploring the world. That method, you get to see the lake, the smaller temples, and the most important Angkor temples. You probably have extra days to spend, you possibly can both go to the far temples outdoors town or just leisurely unfold your temple visits, it’s straightforward to get templed-out whereas exploring Siem Reap, what with the variety of temples you go to every day.
If it have been as much as me, and I’ve every week or two round Siem Reap, I’d bike round and easily go to one or two temples a day—ending up at Pub Avenue each night time, after all.
This Siem Reap itinerary could be very packed, you’d most likely end up very drained and sick of temples on the finish of every day. I purposely began from the minor temples, increase the most important ones. In my expertise, when you see Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, you received’t respect the opposite smaller temples as a lot.
And naturally, every tour days might be converted or omitted, the temples switched between excursions (verify the map for simpler planning) relying on how lengthy you’re staying in Siem Reap.
DAY 1
Depart Manila (or KL) very early within the morning
Morning arrival
Test in at resort and breakfast
Purchase Temple Move along with your tuk-tuk driver
Discover Tonle Sap Lake
– Kompong Phluk Floating Village
– Flooded Forest
– Tonle Sap Lake
– Lunch at floating restaurant (non-obligatory)
Go to Roluos Group of temples
– Lolei
– Preah Ko
– Bakong
Purchase souvenirs on the Previous Market Space
Dinner & drinks at Pub Avenue
DAY 2
Breakfast
Massive Circuit Tour
– Pre Rup
– East Mebon
– Ta Som
– Lunch
– Neak Pean
– Preah Khan
– Banteay Samre (non-obligatory)
Dinner & drinks at Pub Avenue
DAY 3
Angkor + Small Circuit Tour
– Angkor Wat Dawn
– Breakfast
– Srah Srang
– Banteay Kdei
– Ta Prohm
– Lunch
– Angkor Thom
– Terrace of the Leper King
– Elephant Terrace
– Phimeanakas
– Baphuon
– Bayon
– Phnom Bakheng Sundown
– Prasat Kravan (non-obligatory)
– Ta Keo (non-obligatory)
Dinner & drinks at Pub Avenue
DAY 4
Breakfast
Tuk-tuk to Airport PLANE TO MANILA – END OF 4-DAY ITINERARY
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
