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.
Phnom Bakheng is a Hindu temple in the form of a temple mountain in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built at the end of the 9th...
Preah Palilay is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, 400 m north-west of Phimeanakas. This small Buddhist sanctuary in the wooded area north of the...
Preah Ko Temple, a key monument in the historic Roluos group and one of the earliest masterpieces of Khmer architecture. Founded in 879 AD by King Indravarman I, Preah Ko is part of the...
Just north of the Terrace of the Elephants, within the Angkor Thom complex, the Terrace of the Leper King is another fascinating and mysterious structure within Angkor Thom, near the...
Artisans Angkor is a semi-public company founded in 1992 which aims to revive traditional Khmer craftsmanship and provide employment for rural artisans. It is also associated with a silk farm...
If you’re spending 2-3 days in Siem Reap and looking to explore beyond the temples, Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium (AWA) is a fantastic daytime option. Perfect for visitors of all...
Built in AD 893 by King Yasovarman I, Lolei was the final temple constructed at the ancient capital Hariharalaya before he moved the capital to Angkor Thom.
It was dedicated to Shiva...
Phimeanakas, meaning "Celestial Palace," is a Hindu temple built in the 10th century within the Royal Palace enclosure of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Originally constructed by King Rajendravarman...
Kbal Spean, [kɓaːl spiən]; lit. 'Bridge Head') is an Angkorian-era archaeological site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills to the northeast of Angkor in Banteay Srei District, Siem Reap...
Banteay Kdei, meaning “Citadel of Chambers” in Khmer, is a peaceful, less-crowded temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built in the 12th century under King Jayavarman VII, it shares architectural...
Constructed under King Suryavarman II in the mid-12th century (circa 1115–1150 AD), the same era that saw the building of Angkor Wat. Wat Athvea (Prasat Wat Athvear), a serene 12th-century temple...
The Preah Pithu Temple Group is a lesser-known but intriguing collection of small temples located within the ancient city of Angkor Thom, just northeast of the Bayon Temple in Siem...
Kampong Phluk is a commune in Prasat Bakong District in Siem Reap Province Cambodia. The name means "Harbor of the Tusks". The community largely depends on fishing for survival, primarily...
Prasat Kravan is a small but historically significant Hindu temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built in the early 10th century, it is dedicated to Vishnu and stands out for...
Kampong Kdei Bridge (also known as Spean Praptos, Spean Preah Toes, or Spean Kampong Kdei), a remarkable Angkorian-era monument in Siem Reap Province.
Constructed in the late 12th century, during the...
Located in Angkor Thom, just northwest of the Bayon, the Baphuon is one of the iconic mountain temples of the ancient Khmer Empire. Built in the mid-11th century and attributed...
Banteay Srei is a 10th century CE Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati. Located in the area of Angkor, it lies near the hill of Phnom...
Ta Som is a small, peaceful temple located in the northeastern part of the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, it’s often compared...
Banteay Samré Temple, a beautifully preserved yet often overlooked Angkor monument in mid 12th century Angkor Wat style.
Constructed in the early to mid 12th century under King Suryavarman II and completed...
Bat Chum is a small 10th-century Buddhist temple located about 400 meters south of Srah Srang in Angkor, Cambodia. It was built by Kavindrarimathana, a learned Buddhist minister and architect...
Preah Khan "Royal Sword" or “Sacred Sword” is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. It is located northeast...
East Mebon is a striking 10th-century Hindu temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park, built during the reign of King Rajendravarman. Once situated on an artificial island in the now-dry...
Srah Srang (Khmer: Royal Bath), an atmospheric reservoir in the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Originally excavated in the mid 10th century by the Buddhist architect Kavindrarimathana during the reign of King...
Prasat Banteay Ampil is a remarkably well-preserved temple located approximately 40 kilometers east of Angkor Wat, along the ancient East Road and about 20 kilometers east of Chau Srei Vibol...
Neak Pean (or Neak Poan "the entwined serpents") at Angkor, Cambodia is an artificial island with a Mahayana Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray, which was associated...
West Mebon is a lesser-known temple in the Angkor region, once situated on an artificial island in the middle of the West Baray, the largest man-made reservoir of the ancient...
Kampong Khleang Floating Village is one of the largest and most authentic water based communities near Siem Reap, located about 50 55 km southeast of the city on Tonlé Sap Lake.
The community adapts...
This small but charming temple site is located in Damdek, east of Siem Reap, and should not be confused with the larger and more well-known Banteay Srei situated to the...
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...