Top 6 things you must to do and see in Siem Reap
24/10/2018Siem Reap is in northwestern Cambodia. Nowaday, Siem reap is a popular resort town and a gateway to the Angkor region.
Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter and around the Old Market. There are museums, traditional Apsara dance performances, a Cambodian cultural village, souvenir and handicraft shops, silk farms, rice-paddies in the countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake and a vibrant, cosmopolitan drinking and dining scene. Here are 6 things you must to do and see when you visit Siem Reap.
1 – Explore the Angkor Temples (the symbol of Cambodia) in 1 day or three day
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
This goes without saying and we don’t think a single person would visit Siem Reap without venturing out to see the wonderful temples of Angkor.
The largest religious monument in the world offers stunning sights during the sunrise, however, it is also the busiest moment to visit.
2 – Experience a Angkor Wat Hot Air Balloon
Take a hot air balloon over Angkor Wat is the magical experiences you can find in Siem Reap. You will experience the wonder, silence and romance of hot air ballooning over picturesque scenery. It is the perfect place to take photos, so don’t forget to bring your camera with you.
3 – Experience fish massage
Almost travelers travel to Siem Reap will experience fish massage. You can soak your feet in a tank. The fish eat dead skin off your legs and feet. This is supposed to be good for the skin. The fish may be enjoying their meal of dead skin from your legs and feet. You can enjoying a bear while the fish are working.
4. – Visit a floating village
Southeast Asia has larges freshwater lake. If you visit Siem Reap, don’t miss experience how the fisherman and their families live. Wooden houses are built on long, sturdy stilts to avoid getting soaked by the flooding that makes this area so perfect for fishing. The two closest ones are Kompong Phlouk and Kompong Khleang. The stilt houses look at their most scenic during the wet season when the water levels are high (May to October).
5 – Experience Angkor Zipline!
If you are visiting Siem reap, you need to experience the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage which designated Angkor Archaeological Park. Flight of the gibbon is the most renowned company for Ziplining with the highest possible safety and the most creative ziplines, suitable for the whole family.
6. – Shop at the Pub Street & Night Market
The night markets in Siem Reap offer a wide range of faire trade handicrafts and fresh procude at affordable prices.
The bar that launched Pub Street into the Siem Reap stratosphere when it opened in 1998. It’s incredible energy, cheap drinks and late, late hours keep it a Pub Street mainstay for both long-timers and newcomers alike.
The Angkor Night Market will dazzle you with Khmer artwork, local handicrafts and sumptuous street food. The best part is it’s just a two-minute walk from Pub Street, so you can make it part of the evening festivities.
