Things to do in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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1. 0:26

   Khmer Grill and Soup Restaurant

   🍴 Restaurant · Siem Reap

   The fried snake is crunchy like pork rinds; the pig brain soup is salty and mushy, and the spicy mango is a standout.

2. 2:50

   Angkor Wat

   ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

   Guided tours via a hostel cost about $12 and the Angkor pass is $37; don't miss the Churning of the Sea of Milk carving.

3. 10:30

   Banteay Kdei

   ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

   Built from leftover smaller stones after Angkor Wat, so it is more weathered and crumbling.

4. 13:26

   Ta Prohm

   ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

5. 15:59

   Bayon

   ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Thom

   Wall carvings show crocodiles eating fish, farming and dancing scenes.

6. 17:57

   Phnom Bakheng

   ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

   A popular sunset spot with Angkor Wat visible in the distance.

7. 19:04

   Pub Street

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Old Market Area

   Feels completely safe, with kids around; mango salad with chicken was a good pick.

8. 20:09

   Riverside Night Market

   🍜 Street food · Siem Reap River

   A beef noodle soup costs about $2.

9. 21:43

   Pre Rup

   ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

   Part of the Grand Circuit tour; features carvings of Indra and Brahma and a royal cremation area.

10. 24:26

    Ta Som

    ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

11. 26:14

    Neak Pean

    ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

    Reached by walking along a boardwalk across the water.

12. 27:12

    Preah Khan

    ⛩️ Temple · Angkor Archaeological Park

    Moss-covered ruins; the final stop on the Grand Circuit tour.

13. 31:17

    Phare, The Cambodian Circus

    🚡 Activity · Siem Reap

    Admission is $18; on-site street food like num krok and fried banana costs a few dollars, with a kids' pre-show.

14. 34:05

    Sok San Road

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Siem Reap

15. 35:46

    Phnom Kulen (Kulen Mountains)

    🚆 Day trip · Phnom Kulen

    The linga river water is considered holy; visitors wash hands, face and hair for blessings.

16. 42:32

    House of Crocodile

    🚡 Activity · Siem Reap

    Entry is $5 per person; a tuk tuk there costs about $1.50 and the oldest croc is 42 years old.

17. 49:59

    Old Market (Psar Chas)

    🛒 Market · Old Market Area

    A local vendor serves a noodle and veggie bowl for $1.

18. 52:08

    APOPO Visitor Center

    🚡 Activity · Siem Reap

    Tickets are $10 per person, with proceeds funding the training of new rats.