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 Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Take a tour of the top places to go in Siem Reap, Cambodia. You may read about must see places and activities in the area. Also, you might want to read our
Angkor / Siem Reap city guide,
and Phnom Penh city guide.
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| J Njoo |
16 May 2004 |
Stayed at Ta Prohm - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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I feel that the temple of Angkor wat itself is quite over rated but the other temples of Bayon and Ta Phrom are truly magnificent. We watched the sunset on the hill overlooking Angkor Wat and again, it wasnt as magnificent as I would have expected. Watching the sunrise was much better even though we had to get up at 4.30am! Check out the 'Red Piano' restaurant for really good local and international food and a nice atmosphere, which is located very near the hotel.
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| A Trigg |
14 May 2004 |
Stayed at Angkor Century Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Loved Angkor which surpassed my expectations. However can only take so many temples and after 2.5 days was "templed out". Hired driver and car through hotel and he was excellent. Sorry can't remember his full name right now. "The" was the name he called himself and think C18 was his car number. Didn't bother with guide and relied on guide book which suited me fine. Pleasantly uncrowded in May but weather was hot. Need lots of water and stops for coconut drink. Child beggars and hawkers quite agressive near Angkor Wat but otherwise no problems. Ended up buying lots of T-shirts and postcards I didn't really want. Siem Reap town very pleasant with plenty of bars & restaurants to eat & relax in. In May the trip up the river from Phnom Penh is tedious with two changes of boat due to low water. Decided to pay the extra money and take the plane back!
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| D Fralix |
05 May 2004 |
Stayed at Borei Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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We had read about The Red Piano - and it proved to be a terrific place for dinner. Our guide Prom Chomrong was extremely knowledgeable and tailored his typical tour to our schedule - which involved having some pool time in the afternoon. This time we went up "to watch the sunset" - but we did it around 4pm to avoid the crowd on top at sunset. The pictures we took this time of Angkor Wat from the top were better and we didn't have to jockey around crowds of people to get the pictures.
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| K Newcombe |
20 April 2004 |
Stayed at Borei Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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We hired an English speaking driver at US$20 per day. The weather in April is VERY hot so having the airconditioned car to travel around was well worth the money.
A Tuk Tuk into town is only US$1. They will wait around with you for a couple of hours if you want to do shopping or dinner and will only charge $4-$5.
Highly recommend the FCC for good quality cheap food & drinks.
The early morning 5am rise to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat is well worth it. It was peaceful and quiet - much better than later in the afternoon when the crowds are out.
The weather in April is very hot, so make sure you have hats & lots of sunscreen and plan to have early starts & a big break out of the sun in the middle of the day.
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| C Murray |
18 April 2004 |
Stayed at Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Cambodia was my favorite destination on this trip (that included Bangkok, Phuket and Hong Kong). The people were the nicest, which is saying a lot compared to Thailand, and the sites, obviously, are incomparable. We hired a guide and a car and driver, which, in the 110 degree April heat, really made a difference. A lot of guides/books recommend Angkor Wat at dawn, but the best part about that is that it's not as hot or crowded - the lighting is not particularly good. My favorite temple was Ta Prohm - left in its more original state - very romantic and exotic.
The Aspara dinner & dance and Angkor Village was well worth the experience - I actually wish I'd stayed at that hotel. Overall, it's becoming savvy to the travel business quickly, if you're considering going, sooner is better.
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| P Del rosario |
12 April 2004 |
Stayed at Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Siem Reap is an amazing place. The temples are truly something to see. Don't pay the extra money to see the Kbal Spean river carvings unless you have time -- best to spend your time exploring the other temples. In town, try the homemade ice cream at Kokoon.
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| I Hafen |
12 March 2004 |
Stayed at Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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After the adventure trip with the old Antonow planes from Siem Reap to Stung Treng, from there to the Laotian border visiting the Mekong Water falls and heading by car from Stung Treng to Battambang where several Jungle trips were staying on the dailys list, we headed back to Siem Riep enjoying some quiet days at the Passagio Boutique hotel before we bordered to Thailand. Very nice trip for adventure lovers, just ask the Manager of Lolei Travel!!!!!
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| S Rose, |
27 February 2004 |
Stayed at Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are magnificent. We hired a taxi for the day for $30 USD between 3 of us - good value. There are some good eating places down by the market. We used tuk tuks at night-$1 dollar for my son and I!
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| A Scott-watson |
22 February 2004 |
Stayed at Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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With 2 kids under the age of 5, one has to avoid temple "burn-out", so the 4 excursions below were nice diversions:
1. The highlight for us was a little boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake along the floating village: about $20 for a boat to ourselves, we left the hotel at 3:30pm and were there well in time for the sunset. There is a little floating bar/crocodile farm that serves cool beers with boiled shrimps...Magic.
2. Another winner for our kids was an elephant ride at the Bayon.
3. A trip to the local silk manufacture (near the Artisans d'Angkor) was also interesting for parents and children alike, and very friendly.
4. We also rented a small boat on the largest reservoir to reach the middle island and its ruined temple. Got a coconut drink there, away from the crowds.
Parents: go to Cambodia with children, the local people love kids and it is possible to enjoy the temples, with lots of drinking water and a bit of patience.
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| B Keller |
17 February 2004 |
Stayed at Angkor Century Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Talking about jaw dropping, awe-inspiring temples, Siem Reap has it all to offer. Hire a guide and a car to take you around (combined at $50 a day). While Angkor Wat is the most well-known, the Bayon and Ta Prohm were out of this world. Think Indiana Jones or Tombraider for those movie buffs. I'm one that gets easily "templed" out, but these sites kept me transfixed in their grandeur.
Prices are high. As the main source of hard currency, they realize tourism is where they have it made. Multiple huge hotels going up which may saturate the market in a few years. Food at FCC (aka Foreign Correspondence Club) was a trowback to "high sixties style." A good place to get a broad variety of meals.
Do take a tuk-tuk tour around town at nite to admire the small town charm.
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