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What to do in Siem Reap
16 vlogs from 16 channels mention 77 places in Siem Reap; 4 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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77 places · most mentioned first
Angkor Wat
The star attraction of Angkor and Cambodia's main draw, famed for its five towers, intricate carvings and surrounding moat.
2:50· Chas Brunsin 13 vlogsPub Street
Siem Reap's nightlife hub in the heart of town, lined with bars and restaurants and busy with street performances and food carts.
11:55· MarkoPoloin 10 vlogsBayon
One of the grandest temples in Angkor Archaeological Park, on the Small Circuit, known for its carved faces and bas-reliefs of daily life and battle scenes.
16:48· Wout of the Worldin 8 vlogsTa Prohm
One of Angkor's grand Small Circuit temples, known for its massive tree roots, overgrown unrestored state and as a filming location for the 2001 film Tomb Raider.
5:43· MarkoPoloin 8 vlogsOld Market (Psar Chas)
Central market in Siem Reap's historic town selling souvenirs, handicrafts, art, clothing and textiles.
14:20· The Detour Duoin 7 vlogsAngkor Archaeological Park
A park of over 400 km² holding temples and remains of Khmer Empire capitals from the 9th to 15th centuries.
15:40· Suitcase Monkeyin 5 vlogsPhare, The Cambodian Circus
A circus combining acrobatics, juggling, contortion and handstands with storylines drawn from Cambodian society.
18:51· The Detour Duoin 5 vlogsMade in Cambodia Market
Market just outside the town centre that sells and promotes quality crafts and goods from Cambodian designers and organizations.
Phnom Kulen (Kulen Mountains)
Sacred jungle-covered plateau and pilgrimage site with ancient temples, a reclining Buddha statue and picturesque waterfalls.
35:46· Chas Brunsin 4 vlogsPreah Khan
A quieter temple on Angkor's Big Circuit, away from the main crowds.
27:12· Chas Brunsin 4 vlogsAngkor National Museum
A museum covering the history and art of the Angkor era, a good complement to visiting the temples.
8:11· TRIP XTREMEin 4 vlogsFrench Quarter
Siem Reap's old French colonial quarter, often recommended as a pleasant area to stay.
2:46· Con Learin 4 vlogsThe Temple
Pub Street bar-restaurant across from the Red Piano, with a menu of exotic dishes aimed at adventurous tourists.
3:45· The Detour Duoin 4 vlogsAngkor Thom
The walled city that served as the Khmer Empire's capital, entered through a grand gate and containing several temples including Bayon.
7:54· Kritika Goelin 4 vlogsAPOPO Visitor Center
Visitor centre of the non-profit that trains African giant pouched 'hero rats' to sniff out landmines. Guided tours explain its life-saving work.
6:46· The Detour Duoin 3 vlogsCambodia Landmine Museum
Museum founded by former Khmer Rouge child soldier Aki Ra, displaying ordnance he and his team disarmed alongside his life story.
9:47· The Detour Duoin 3 vlogsBanteay Kdei
A 12th–13th century Buddhist temple, the 'citadel of chambers', with a dancing hall carved with apsara figures.
10:30· Chas Brunsin 3 vlogsPrey Veng Village
Village near Angkor famous for steamed palm cakes, made from palm fruit, flour, coconut milk and palm sugar and sold at shops along the main road.
4:00· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsAngkor Botanical Garden
A quiet garden away from the city bustle, with rare orchids, roses, lush greenery and serene ponds to stroll around; entry is free.
15:37· MarkoPoloin 2 vlogsKampong Phluk
Floating village on Tonle Sap Lake with stilted houses, seen by boat. It is the closest floating village to Siem Reap.
2:36· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsKampong Khleang
The largest floating village on Tonle Sap, home to over 10,000 people, and far less visited by tourists than villages nearer town.
2:36· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsAngkor Night Market
Evening market in the town centre selling art, clothing, textiles and souvenirs.
2:09· TRIP XTREMEin 2 vlogsKandal Village
A central, walkable neighbourhood around Central Market Street, recommended as a base close to cafes and restaurants.
3:24· Suitcase Monkeyin 2 vlogsOur Place
A friendly, very affordable Cambodian restaurant run by its owners, serving dishes like spicy basil beef and fried rice.
4:46· For Rielin 2 vlogsRoyal Independence Gardens
City park near the Royal Residence where hundreds of flying foxes roost in the trees, especially striking at golden hour.
17:18· The Detour Duoin 2 vlogsTonle Sap Lake
Southeast Asia's largest lake, which swells fivefold in the wet season and is home to about 80,000 people in stilted and floating villages.
9:58· Suitcase Monkeyin 2 vlogsPre Rup
A 10th-century Hindu temple-mountain from 961 CE dedicated to Shiva, built of sandstone, laterite and brick and never completed.
21:43· Chas Brunsin 2 vlogsNeak Pean
A 12th-century Buddhist temple on an artificial island in the Jayatataka baray, designed as a sacred healing fountain.
26:14· Chas Brunsin 2 vlogsBanteay Srei
Small 10th-century Hindu temple, called the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art for its deep, intricate carvings.
6:12· travel by eriksscin 2 vlogsSrah Srang
A picturesque reservoir across from Banteay Kdei, built during Jayavarman VII's massive building campaign.
28:20· Wout of the Worldin 2 vlogs
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Art Center Night Market
Night market near the historic centre offering art, clothing, textiles and handicrafts.
4:57· World Wild Hearts1 vlogTonle Sap Restaurant
Restaurant pairing a nightly Apsara traditional Khmer dance performance with a buffet dinner.
6:03· World Wild Hearts1 vlogCuisine Wat Damnak
Restaurant serving Cambodian food with a French sensibility, showcasing local products such as freshwater fish.
2:33· The New York Times1 vlogAngkor Wat Putt
Mini golf course whose holes feature handmade replicas of Angkor temples such as Angkor Wat and Bayon.
4:14· The New York Times1 vlogTrunkh
Design shop mixing old everyday items from the Cambodian countryside with new pieces inspired by them.
5:16· The New York Times1 vlogLittle Red Fox Espresso
A friendly specialty coffee shop serving beans roasted in Phnom Penh, with flat whites, bagels and hearty bowls; groups can reserve.
Il Forno
An Italian-owned restaurant using ingredients imported from Italy, with homemade pasta, an impressive wine cellar and pizza rivalling Italy's.
The Gelato Lab
A gelato and coffee spot in an alleyway near Pub Street serving outstanding gelato.
Khmer Kitchen
A two-storey open-air restaurant between Old Market and Pub Street serving inexpensive Khmer food; it began as a home kitchen feeding locals and aid workers.
Wat Thmei Killing Fields
A memorial and museum to victims of the Khmer Rouge genocide under Pol Pot in the 1970s.
Red Piano
Long-standing Pub Street bar-restaurant considered a rite of passage for anyone hanging out on Pub Street.
3:48· The Detour Duo1 vlogBayon Pastry School Coffee Shop
Social-enterprise cafe at a pastry school giving 20 underprivileged women a year of vocational hospitality training, set in beautiful grounds.
11:56· The Detour Duo1 vlogSatcha Handicraft Center
A handicraft centre that trains artisans and provides employment, where visitors can watch sculpture, textile and pottery work being made.
10:32· Kritika Goel1 vlogKroya
Shinta Mani's fine-dining restaurant serving modern Cambodian cuisine with artfully presented dishes.
11:43· Kritika Goel1 vlogKhmer Grill and Soup Restaurant
Cambodian restaurant serving adventurous local dishes such as fried snake and pig brain soup, alongside spicy mango.
0:26· Chas Bruns1 vlogPhnom Bakheng
A 9th-century Hindu temple-mountain dedicated to Shiva, with seven tiers and 108 towers, reached by a hike uphill.
17:57· Chas Bruns1 vlogRiverside Night Market
Riverside walkway lined with cheap street-food stalls serving all kinds of Cambodian dishes overlooking the river.
20:09· Chas Bruns1 vlogSok San Road
Street of small local bars and restaurants with a similar nightlife vibe to Pub Street but a more local feel.
34:05· Chas Bruns1 vlogHouse of Crocodile
Family-run crocodile farm in a floating house with over 700 freshwater crocodiles, where visitors can hold babies.
42:32· Chas Bruns1 vlogEast Mebon
10th-century Hindu temple to Shiva built by Rajendravarman II on an island in the now-dry East Baray.
8:52· travel by erikssc1 vlogWar Museum Cambodia
Large collection of Chinese, American and Soviet vehicles, artillery and weapons, mostly from the Khmer Rouge era.
9:59· travel by erikssc1 vlogArtisans Angkor
Social business reviving traditional Khmer crafts, with workshop tours and a large store of high-quality goods.
11:45· travel by erikssc1 vlogAngkor What? Bar
Famous Pub Street bar popular with backpackers, busy from early evening until very late.
13:33· travel by erikssc1 vlogChubby Gonzo's
A Mexican taco spot near Pub Street known for its taco-and-sangria deals.
19:24· MarkoPolo1 vlogMalia
Elegant Khmer restaurant serving refined Khmer–Western fusion dishes family-style, with private rooms and attentive service.
Street 26
Foodie street in the Wat Bo area lined with bars, cafes, gelato, a vegan spot, local Khmer restaurants, burgers and pizza.
Laundry Bar
Long-running, stylish bar known for its cocktails and live bands.
Riverside Cuisine
Restaurant on Street 26 in the Wat Bo area, next door to Laundry Bar.
Wat Preah Ang Thom
A hilltop temple complex where Hinduism and Buddhism meet, home to a roughly 80-ft reclining Buddha alongside statues of Ganesh and Vishnu.
2:11· Trekkerpedia1 vlogRiver of a Thousand Lingas (Kulen)
A riverbed carved with hundreds of Shiva lingas of different sizes, set in a peaceful forest.
4:18· Trekkerpedia1 vlogKulen Waterfall
A refreshing waterfall with a shallow pool, so it is easy to stand under the falling water.
4:38· Trekkerpedia1 vlogWat Bo
A relaxed, walkable expat neighbourhood east of the Siem Reap River, full of cafes with good coffee and a pleasant riverside walk.
0:49· Con Lear1 vlogWat Damnak
A once-hidden area with old-school charm, attractive buildings, a lovely temple, good restaurants and low-key bars with an artsy feel.
1:46· Con Lear1 vlogTaphul Village
A former backpacker party area, now maturing, with cheap eats, massage spots and a mix of locals and remote workers.
5:23· Con Lear1 vlogKoh Ker
Remote 10th-century temple site 116 km northeast of Siem Reap, briefly the Angkorian capital under Jayavarman IV.
4:24· TRIP XTREME1 vlogPrasat Thom
Koh Ker's most spectacular temple, a 40-metre-high tiered pyramid built by Jayavarman IV.
4:49· TRIP XTREME1 vlogPrasat Pram
Temple at the southern end of the Koh Ker site with towers half-swallowed by tree roots.
4:59· TRIP XTREME1 vlogBanteay Srei Butterfly Centre
Southeast Asia's largest butterfly enclosure, with free-flying butterflies in a tropical garden and displays of the full butterfly life cycle.
5:08· TRIP XTREME1 vlogFlight of the Gibbon Angkor
Two-hour zipline course over the jungle canopy with 10 ziplines, four sky bridges, a 50 m abseil and 21 platforms.
6:00· TRIP XTREME1 vlogBaphuon
A temple that once marked the exact center of Angkor Thom and is one of the best-preserved Angkor temples, with 360° views.
20:08· Wout of the World1 vlogTemple Design Restaurant
Restaurant serving Khmer dishes such as jasmine rice with beef or chicken, braised beef with bread, and noodle dishes with fresh herbs.
1:54· For Riel1 vlogTevy's Place
Popular Siem Reap restaurant known for Khmer and Asian staples like fried rice, roast chicken and ginger chicken, served in eco-friendly packaging.
2:29· For Riel1 vlogLa Noodle
Small noodle restaurant on the corner of Wat Bo Road and Street 23, with a short menu on the wall and very cheap Khmer and Thai dishes.
3:10· For Riel1 vlogWild Creative Spring Rolls
Restaurant making creative fusion spring rolls in an attractive dining space, with eco-friendly delivery packaging.
5:51· For Riel1 vlogUrban Tree Hut
Pleasant restaurant for eating in or delivery, serving Khmer and Asian dishes like beef lok lak and teriyaki chicken.
7:24· For Riel1 vlogSol
Indian restaurant offering chicken tikka, samosas, naan and roti, available for delivery.
10:31· For Riel1 vlog
