Siem Reap attractions
Siem Reap is Cambodia’s second-largest city and the capital of Siem Reap Province, renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture.
Known as the “Temple Town,” it is home to the iconic Angkor Wat temples and a mix of French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture. Visitors can explore bustling markets, enjoy traditional Apsara dance performances, and experience a lively dining scene.
The city’s name is thought to mean “defeat of Siam,” linked to a 1549 legend of King Ang Chan’s victory over invading Thai forces, though its origins remain unclear.
Rediscovered by French explorers in the 19th century, Siem Reap grew after Angkor became part of French Indochina in 1907. Despite the Khmer Rouge era, tourism now drives the city’s revival and cultural renaissance.
Angkor Wat (Wat temple) is the central feature of the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site, containing the remains of the Khmer civilization. Angkor Wat's rising series of five towers culminates...
Pre Rup (Prê Rub [prae.ruːp]) is a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is...
Banteay Prei is a small, lesser-known Buddhist temple tucked away in the jungle just north of Preah Khan, within the Angkor Archaeological Park. Modest but atmospheric, it offers visitors a...
Chong Kneas Floating Village, one of the most accessible water communities, located about 15 km (25 minutes) south of Siem Reap’s center, Chong Kneas is the closest floating village on Tonlé Sap and...
The Bayon (Prasat Bayoăn)is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of...
The Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine is a religious shrine in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is located within the compound of the Royal Residence where two statues referred...
Prasat Prei is a small, serene temple ruin located deep in the forest just north of Preah Khan and near Banteay Prei. Built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII...
Mechrey Floating Village, a quieter, more authentic destination on Tonlé Sap Lake, Mechrey lies about 20 - 25 km southwest of Siem Reap in Puok District’s Keo Poar Commune, reached by a 30...
Angkor Thom is an inner royal city built by Jayavarman VII, the Empire's famed 'Warrior King', at the end of the 12th century and is renowned for its temples, in...
Wat Bo Pagoda is located just one kilometre from Pub Street area and is in an ideal location to go and explore on your own.
This 18th century temple is one...
Prasat Phnom Bok is one of the three hilltop temples of the Angkor region, alongside Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Krom. Located on Phnom Bok hill, about 30 km northeast of...
Ta Keo is a massive five-tiered pyramid temple built during the Khmer Empire, rising to a height of 40 meters. It was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and was...
Siem Reap is not only the gateway to Angkor but also a vibrant city whose markets capture the rhythm of daily life and the influence of global tourism. From traditional...
Wat Domnak is a famous Buddhist pagoda and one of the teaching monasteries in the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Wat Damnak was formerly the royal residence of King Sisowath from...
Prasat Phnom Krom is one of the three prominent hilltop temples of the Angkor region (alongside Phnom Bok and Phnom Bakheng). Built in the late 9th century during the reign...
Located within Angkor Thom, about 180 meters east of the Royal Palace and its terraces, Sour Prat is a group of twelve towering structures made of laterite. Arranged in a...
Opened on 2023, Lotus Silk Farm is a sustainable social enterprise dedicated to reviving the ancient art of lotus silk weaving in Cambodia. The farm showcases the entire process, from...
The Khmer Rouge is the name that was popularly given to members of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK), and by extension to Democratic Kampuchea, which ruled Cambodia between 1975...
Prasat Beng Mealea (also spelled Banteay Beng Mealea) is one of the most mysterious and overgrown temples in Cambodia. Located about 65 km east of Siem Reap, it’s often called...
Located in Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap, Ta Nei is a late 12th-century sandstone temple attributed to the Buddhist king, Jayavarman VII. Highlights of the site are its several impressive...
The Landmine Museum offers tourists and Cambodians the chance to see (safe) landmines up close, understand how they work, and what they can do to help rid Cambodia and the...
Wat Preah Prom Rath is located on Pokambor Avenue, on the west side of the Siem Reap River, close the city center.
Nestled amidst the bustling city of Siem Reap, Wat...
Prasat Chau Srei Vibol is a rarely visited, sprawling temple complex located about 17 km east of Angkor Wat. Unlike the polished and restored temples of the main Angkor area,...
Prasat Leak Neang is a small and atmospheric Hindu temple located about 200 meters northeast of Pre Rup within the Angkor Archaeological Park. Often overlooked by visitors heading to the...
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, is a vital resource for Cambodia, supporting over a million people and a rich ecosystem. However, it faces numerous threats,...
For centuries Cambodian people still follwing and believed in animism, the earliest belief in the region.
For millenniums, many Cambodians have believed in a Neak Ta. This is an earthly spirit...
Prasat Baksei Chamkrong is a small Khmer temple mountain built in the mid 10th century near the southern entrance of Angkor Thom, just north of Phnom Bakheng and along the...
Ta Prohm Kel is one of the 102 hospital chapels (Arogyasalas) established or formalized under the reign of King Jayavarman VII as part of his vast public welfare system. Located...
Phnom Kulen National Park is about 48 km from Siem Reap and contains a number of attractions such as its two waterfalls and the flow 'river of 1000 lingas'. It...
The Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre (BBC) is a new tourist attraction for Siem Reap Province featuring a live display of Cambodian butterflies. Revenue generated by tourist admissions provides support for...