City Guide Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem reap city and angkor wat

My trip purpose was to visit angkor wat.. and my friend & i stayed at town. the town was touristic..full of underage prostitution.. and touristic thing..like souvenir,. massage n stuff. Food was good. but some cafe & restaurant are overpriced (should me cheaper..its Cambodia!) ..did try usd1 foot massage and it was terrible.. not so call massage by underage cambodian girl. Aside of all this, Angkor wat was magnificient and great!. worth a usd20 visit!..

Insider Tip:visiting angkor wat is one of best experience for me and i got lots of tips from my international friends...1) get to angkor wat as early as before sunrise (about 5am) and get INSIDE the temple..most people will wait outside to get the sunrise photo of the temple and no one is inside it..if u do this u get great shot of angkor archtecture from inside...do this quick..and then move to Bayon..(let other tourist wandering around angkor before they move to Bayon soon! )..so then u get Bayon for yourself!!.

Fun city to stay in for a few nights while visiting Angkor Wat during the day. The night market here is one of the cheapest I've been to in Southeast Asia, but the sellers are arguably the pushiest. We weren't there for the nightlife, but there seemed to be no shortage of pubs. Angkor Wat is a must see for any Southeast Asia tour, but the city itself lacks much Cambodian authenticity and is basically a shopping center for tourists.

Insider Tip:If you're physically fit and on a tight budget, riding a bicycle to Angkor Wat will only cost 1$, but you'll have to brave the severe heat during the day. For the not so ambitious, coupling up with other people for a day in a tuk tuk will save you quite a bit of money.

Cambodia - Angkor wat

Amazing city of temples! There are 3 different circuits; the main 2 circuits are the most important ones; the 3rd one which is fare away is not that worthy and more expensive also (12, 15 and 25 each circuit).

Insider Tip:I strongly recommend to take one day tour to one of the 2 main circuits, which cost USD 15, so that the tourist guide explains you the history of the place that is really interesting. Also I took several massages which were very nice!

Siem Reap is a must see destination if you haven't yet seen, or are considering going there on your travel route. The place is really alive. For those party animals out there, you'll love it - get in there. Night life is meant to be incredible. I didn't really get to envolved. Obviously, you have the chance to see the Angkor Wat temple, and many more. Embrace, enjoy.

Insider Tip:If you are planning on doing an Angkor Wat trip, give the business to whoever picks you up from the bus station (if you arrive by bus you'll understand). It's good business for them, plus, I think it's a better way of seeing the temples than through a group trip. Eat in the market. GO TO HAPPY PIZZA!!

Siem Reap. What a town!

Siem Reap is not just the gateway town to the amazing Angkor archaeological park it is a Tuk Tuk load of fun in the evenings too! There are so many choices when it comes to eating out. Street food, Khmer specials, top Indian restaurants, Nepalese food, Mexican and some of the best Pizzas to be had this side of Italy. There is cheap draft beer, happy hour cocktails, Karaoke, live bands and night clubs and if none of this is your scene you will find it very easy to locate a nice, more exclusive venue. You can

Insider Tip:So many people go to Angkor Archaeological park just for the temples. If you have the time why not walk the perimeter wall of Ankor Thom. We did this to find out what creatures live in and around the park and we were amazed by the things we saw! So many birds and butterflies and curious bugs and what a sound track! Ask to be dropped off at the south gate, walk through the gate and turn left or right, walk up on to the wall and off you go.