Siem Reap is i of the most-traveled destinations inwards Cambodia, the resort town Northwestern of the province is habitation to a thousand-year old ancient ruins stretching over 400 foursquare kilometers. Angkor was believed to endure the uppercase of Central Khmer empire (during ninth to 15th centuries) together with fast forrard today, it is at in i trial i of the most visited UNESCO Heritage Sites inwards the world. There seem to endure many mysterious stories waiting to endure unfolded but apart from the historical pace tours, visitors tin also direct maintain a experience on the local Central Khmer civilization together with the bustling tourist together with nutrient scene inwards Siem Reap. The best fourth dimension to catch Siem Reap is Nov to Feb (dry season) but the temperature tin endure quite high together with the streets are dusty thence delight laid upward the necessary earlier hitting the road. Also note-worthy is U.S. Dollars are heavily used inwards Siem Reap instead of their local currency- Cambodian Riel. Please laid upward modest notes, notes inwards big total such as USD $50 or USD $100 are non easily accepted here.
1) Angkor World Heritage (吴哥窟)
How to go: Hire a Tuk-Tuk driver, depending on the route yous desire to choose together with the release of temples yous want to catch (typically differentiated past times Big Circuit or Small Circuit). Just for your reference, nosotros hired a Tuk Tuk driver for one-half twenty-four hours Small Circuit Tour (3 temples) + Sunrise sentiment for USD $20 together with additional USD $5 for dejeuner at Srah Srang
Visiting Hours: five am to vi pm Daily.
Admission: USD $20 for One Day Pass/ USD $40 for Three Day Pass/ USD $60 for Seven Day Pass *It is confirmed past times the government that the prices volition endure revised inwards Feb 2017*
We started our twenty-four hours as early on as 4:30 am inwards the morning time together with the distance from our hotel (Somadevi Resort & Spa close the Pub Street) to Angkor took around xv minutes. We headed to the ticketing counter together with the procedure was shine together with hassle-free. We reached Angkor Wat at 5:40 am for the sunrise but due to moisture season, the sunrise was shaded past times the cloud. If photography is your concern, it is advisable for yous to endure at that spot as early on as 4:30 am for the perfect spot. We could non detect a identify for ourselves together with could exclusively stand upward at the quaternary line. Also to convey along volition endure musquito repellent, unless yous would similar to feed the insects. You are in all probability concerned if the fourth dimension is worth taken to run across the sunrise? No, but the weather condition was perfect for temple-run; nosotros made quick moves earlier the twenty-four hours got hotter. Angkor Wat is extremely huge thence if yous want to explore the expanse inwards great detail, exercise spare yourself a few hours.
Angkor One Day Pass- USD $20 (to endure increased to USD $37/ One Day Pass inwards Feb 2017)
The morning time crowd waiting for the sunrise
Happily accepted our breakfast
Children asking for "donation" inwards the shape of bread/ breakfast
Exploring Angkor Wat
Monk giving wishes to worshipers
Bayon Temple
Bayon is also known as the Temple of Smiling Gods together with the exceptional rock carvings. The identify is non as big as expected, but the flying of stairs is steep.
Ta Prohm (otherwise known as the Tomb Raider Temple)
Made famous past times Tomb Raider, Ta Prohm is i of the must catch temples within Angkor. It is also i of my favorite temples (of the iii nosotros visited). Do banknote that woman individual must article of apparel "appropriately" inwards gild to movement into (in accordance to their standard- long pants amongst sleeves). The temple is well-hidden together with seemingly covered past times trees; the identify is picturesque together with most suitable for shooting portraiture, especially amongst the astonishing stone-cracking trees as background. The identify is big together with if yous want to fully explore the place, exercise spare yourself some fourth dimension here. We ended our modest circuit tour hither together with adjourned to breakfast shortly.
2) Central Khmer Angkor Kitchen
Address: Srah Srang Road, Siem Reap.
Address: Srah Srang Road, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: nine am to vi pm. Daily.
Contact Number: +855 92 560 438
Khmer Angkor Kitchen Facebook Page
We did non know what to swallow together with thence nosotros asked for our Tuk Tuk driver for recommendation together with he brought us here- Central Khmer Angkor Kitchen. It seems to endure i of the well-received places along Srah Srang Road, a stretch of route total of restaurants correct adjacent to Angkor Thom.
The nutrient was disappointingly average, though a bowl of hot Central Khmer Beef Noodles was most comforting. The meat tin endure extremely difficult on the seize amongst teeth together with the Yellow Noodles were slightly overcooked amongst soft texture, the exclusively affair nosotros could concur was the hot soup amongst a generous helping of vegetables. If yous cease upward at this identify (be it fortunate or unfortunate), build sure yous gild their Cashew Nut Milk Shake. The flavor was amazing, nut-earthy yet jam packed amongst milky-creamy aroma (from Condensed Milk); though it was extremely sweetness for us.
Cashew Nut Milk Shake (left/ USD $2) together with Watermelon Milk Shake (right/ USD $2)
Western Breakfast (USD $4.50)
Traditional Central Khmer Beef Noodles (USD $4.50)
We did non know what to swallow together with thence nosotros asked for our Tuk Tuk driver for recommendation together with he brought us here- Central Khmer Angkor Kitchen. It seems to endure i of the well-received places along Srah Srang Road, a stretch of route total of restaurants correct adjacent to Angkor Thom.
The nutrient was disappointingly average, though a bowl of hot Central Khmer Beef Noodles was most comforting. The meat tin endure extremely difficult on the seize amongst teeth together with the Yellow Noodles were slightly overcooked amongst soft texture, the exclusively affair nosotros could concur was the hot soup amongst a generous helping of vegetables. If yous cease upward at this identify (be it fortunate or unfortunate), build sure yous gild their Cashew Nut Milk Shake. The flavor was amazing, nut-earthy yet jam packed amongst milky-creamy aroma (from Condensed Milk); though it was extremely sweetness for us.
3) Lucky Mall
Address: Sivatha Road, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: nine am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 63 760 740
Local Kingdom of Cambodia produce- perfect to endure given as souvenirs
KIRUM Kampot Peppers (one of the most renowned Peppers inwards the world)- USD $7.80
Mineral Water for those amongst a deep pocket- Republic of the Fiji Islands Water (USD $2.20 for 1 Liter)
Lucky Supermarket- of local goods together with imported products
The exclusively fast nutrient chain inwards Siem Reap- Lucky Burger
Said to endure the exclusively shopping mall inwards Siem Reap (we after constitute out that there's soundless T Galleria), Lucky Mall houses a supermarket that sells both local make together with imported goods. It's quite convenient especially yous are inwards the facial expression out for something; but if yous are looking for local make (such as Cashew Nuts, Dried Fruits etc), it's amend for yous to elbow grease your luck at the marketplace (since yous are able to bargain). We bought a few items from there- Beers (Angkor Beers selling at USD $0.60 per can), Republic of the Fiji Islands Mineral Water together with some Peppers. KIRUM carries the best character Peppers from Kampot province, Cambodia.
While Ground Floor does direct maintain a few to a greater extent than shops, none of them was specially interesting (except for an artisan Personal Care products, a habitation grown Cambodian brand). On the initiatory off floor, there's Lucky Burger, the exclusively fast nutrient chain inwards Siem Reap.... cipher but just ordinary burgers. There's a electrical appliance store on the 2d flooring as good as a Japanese Steamboat eating theatre (closed due to Pchum Ben Festival- from cease of September to commencement of October).
4) Old Market (Phsar Chas)
Address: Old Market- betwixt Street nine together with Street 11, Sivutha Blvd, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: five am to vi pm, opens Daily for most vendors.
Dried goods for sale
Tailor sewing clothes within the market
Fruit vendors selling local produce
"Chicky" Bargain
Touristy goods
Fresh local make sold using Tuk Tuk
Seafood together with musical rhythm out fsh
Steamed Sweet Potatoes
Dried Goods- plenty of Nuts
"Help-Yourself" Rice Meal
There's no agency yous could immature adult woman the Old Market area, the marketplace correct adjacent to the bustling Pub Street is i of the best places to experience the local culture. There are many to see, purchase together with swallow here. We had a stroll at the expanse together with constitute out that at that spot are plenty of fresh local make on sale as good as textile together with diverse souvenirs cater for tourists. Bargain is highly recommended hither to detect a goodness deal- halve the offered toll is non odd here, inwards fact, elbow grease to counter offering at 30% of the master copy offered price; yous powerfulness the world yourself on a goodness deal. Most vendors behave the same items thence the existent choose handgrip of hither is to detect the best deal. We bought quite an total of Cashew Nuts hither (produced inwards Cambodia).
5) The Blue Pumpkin Bakery
Address: 213, Sivatha Street, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: vi am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 063 968 898
Website: https://bluepumpkin.asia/
Business Hours: vi am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 063 968 898
Website: https://bluepumpkin.asia/
2 Scoops of Ice Cream- Cinnamon Ice Cream together with Vanilla Brownie Ice Cream (USD $2.90)
You would in all probability run across The Blue Pumpkin everywhere inwards Siem Reap (including the International Airport), the chain-brand is a famous bakery that offers exceptional pastries as good as artisan Ice Cream. On a sultry hot afternoon, a serving of Ice Cream sure helps; especially amongst the presence of costless WiFi. There are some funny flavors for the adventurous, nosotros had both of their signatures- Cinnamon together with Vanilla Brownie, the quondam flavor stood out amongst a herbaceous-woody aroma piece the latter i stroke us amongst a potent milky flavor, but the Brownie was a tad also sweetness to our liking. The Blue Pumpkin makes a goodness pit halt for us to residue our shopping legs.
6) Central Khmer Touch Cuisine
Address: Sivutha Boulevard, Old Market Area, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: 10 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Business Hours: 10 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 12 628 399
Website: http://khmertouchcuisine.com/
Khmer Touch Cuisine Facebook Page
Khmer Touch Cuisine Facebook Page
Amok/ Central Khmer Fish Curry (USD $9)
Lotus Root Salad amongst Grilled Chicken (USD $6)
Stir Fried Central Khmer Fatty Noodles (USD $8)
The ambiance was impeccable though, amongst inwards a higher identify average nutrient (though powerfulness endure grueling to the wallet). One of the must haves is their Lotus Root Salad- expertly crafted together with beautifully dressed to perfection. The dressing was most appetizing, slightly acidic amongst sweetness after taste; i of the uncommon but delicious Salads I've ever had. One should never immature adult woman Amok, traditional Central Khmer Fish Curry which shares some similarities amongst Otak-Otak, sans the Egg. The fluid Curry inwards Yellow-hue carries an indelible sweetness followed past times robust Herbs. Central Khmer Touch Cuisine was real generous amongst the fish, (White Rice was complimentary).
Amuse Bouche- Roasted Oats infused amongst Herbs
7) The Red Piano
Address: 341, Street 08, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: seven am to 12:30 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: (855) 63 963 240
Made famous past times Angelina Jolie, Red Piano is said to endure her favorite pub inwards Siem Reap. She was a regular patron hither when they were filming for the activeness movie- Tomb Raider. The Cocktail amongst the similar hollo was initiated past times the actress, it consists of Cointreau, Lime Juice together with Tonic. It reminds us of Margarita amongst a sleek together with mild sweetness after-taste. The identify is ever packed to the brim thence if yous want to secure the perfect spot (window spot overlooking the bustling Pub Street), exercise build early on reservation. Local Central Khmer dishes together with Western Food are available too.
8) Kwong Hing Grill Food (广庆烧卤饭店)
Address: B05, Sivatha Boulevard, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: N/A
If yous could non detect something suitable for your palate together with would soundless prefer Chinese food, fret not! There are a few Chinese eateries along the Pub Street-district. Kwong Hing Grill Food is maybe i of the busiest ones, the eating theatre is famed for its Roasted goodies amongst some Cantonese-influenced stir child dishes. To our dismay, their signature Roast Duck was below par. The marination was weak together with the meat was rather bland. The dipping sauces did non deal to complement the meat good either. It was a permit down.
Stir Fried Yellow Noodles was as disappointing either. The noodles were swimming inwards a puddle of oil, the greasiness was of a whole novel league. We had a few bites together with gave upward on the rest. You tin elbow grease your luck on other dishes nevertheless.
9) The Soup Dragon
Address: 369, Street 08, Old Market Area, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: seven am to 12:30 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 12 731 152
10) West East Burger
Address: 2 Thnou Street, Old Market Area, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: 10 am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 63 966 523
MORE Exotic Delicacies to munch on!
The brave-hearted tin farther challenge themselves to exotic Insects similar Scorpions, Spiders, Snakes, Sea Cockroaches or Silkworms. When wandering the streets of Siem Reap, nosotros constitute tourists screaming hither together with there; nosotros together with thence after constitute out that they were also excited almost the delicacies. Both Scorpions together with Spiders were initiatory off marinated amongst Sugar, Chicken Powder/ Salt, Pepper together with deep fried. Unfortunately, they were non crispy plenty for us to chew all of them... nosotros exclusively managed to elbow grease their legs (or feet). Don't endure freaked out past times the pilus on the legs, the Spider nosotros had tasted alright, it sure reminded us of Dried Shrimps- chewy amongst woody texture.... no funny odor if yous must know. Scorpion on the other hand, was less-favorable, I flake on i of the claws together with it was thence difficult that I idea I was biting on a Crab (with difficult shell), the texture was non as friendly as Spider. While they were non delicious at all but it was a fun experience nevertheless.
11) T Galleria past times DFS Angkor
Address: 968, Vithei Charles De Gaulle, Siem Reap (right adjacent to National Museum of Siem Reap)
Business Hours: nine am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 063 962 511
Website: https://www.dfs.com/en/tgalleria-angkor/our-stores/angkor-store/angkor
If yous can't command the shopaholic inwards yous together with would insist on finding a goodness shopping identify to shop, build your agency to T Galleria, correct adjacent to National Museum of Siem Reap. T Galleria is novel together with houses many renowned premium international brands such as Coach, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Fendi etc (refer to the website for the total listing of brands). All items are tax-free hither together with truthful enough, some of the Watches are cleverly priced. Getting at that spot is easy, just hop on a Tuk Tuk together with they volition choose yous there.
Siem Reap International Airport
Rumor: We remove heed that the immigration officeholder volition inquire for "tips" upon entering the province together with nosotros did witness some people intentionally sandwiching USD $1 inwards their passports to handover to the officers. No prizes for guessing whether they accepted the coin or otherwise. Anyway, nosotros were non fifty-fifty asked for the bribe together with the whole procedure went smoothly.
If yous must know, Malaysians (with a valid Passport) exercise non demand VISA to movement into Cambodia.
Business Hours: seven am to 12:30 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: (855) 63 963 240
Draft Beer (USD $0.50) together with Margarita (USD $3)
Tomb Raider Cocktail (USD $3.75)
Made famous past times Angelina Jolie, Red Piano is said to endure her favorite pub inwards Siem Reap. She was a regular patron hither when they were filming for the activeness movie- Tomb Raider. The Cocktail amongst the similar hollo was initiated past times the actress, it consists of Cointreau, Lime Juice together with Tonic. It reminds us of Margarita amongst a sleek together with mild sweetness after-taste. The identify is ever packed to the brim thence if yous want to secure the perfect spot (window spot overlooking the bustling Pub Street), exercise build early on reservation. Local Central Khmer dishes together with Western Food are available too.
8) Kwong Hing Grill Food (广庆烧卤饭店)
Address: B05, Sivatha Boulevard, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: N/A
Roast Duck (USD $5/ small)
Stir Fried Yellow Noodles amongst Roast Pork (USD $3.50)
If yous could non detect something suitable for your palate together with would soundless prefer Chinese food, fret not! There are a few Chinese eateries along the Pub Street-district. Kwong Hing Grill Food is maybe i of the busiest ones, the eating theatre is famed for its Roasted goodies amongst some Cantonese-influenced stir child dishes. To our dismay, their signature Roast Duck was below par. The marination was weak together with the meat was rather bland. The dipping sauces did non deal to complement the meat good either. It was a permit down.
Stir Fried Yellow Noodles was as disappointing either. The noodles were swimming inwards a puddle of oil, the greasiness was of a whole novel league. We had a few bites together with gave upward on the rest. You tin elbow grease your luck on other dishes nevertheless.
9) The Soup Dragon
Address: 369, Street 08, Old Market Area, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: seven am to 12:30 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 12 731 152
Beef Lok Lak (USD $5)
Stir Fried Squid amongst Green Peppers (USD $6)
It's like shooting fish in a barrel to notice The Soup Dragon at i corner of Pub Street, the eating theatre is ever packed whether dejeuner or dinner together with nosotros are non surprised. The carte du jour is extensive amongst local together with international offering, nosotros dropped past times hither for a quick repast earlier our home-bound flying inwards the afternoon.
We had ii local Central Khmer dishes- Beef Lok Lak (Khmer Stir Fried Beef) together with Stir Fried Squid amongst Green Pepper. The Beef Lok Lak was goodness but cipher specially unique almost the dish, it was to a greater extent than of a decent home-cooked Beef dish amongst slightly sweetness after taste. But the existent depict of the dish was the dip- magical mix of Pepper Salt amongst Lime Juice; the peppery flavor amongst refreshing touching on complemented the ruby meat well, the dish is best spooned over rice.
Equally satisfying was their Stir Fried Squid amongst Green Peppers, fresh together with resilient Squid had a quick stir amongst Green Peppers. It was well-executed amongst spot on seasoning; a elementary dish that relies heavily on the Peppery aroma. The Peppers were believed to endure produced inwards Kampot Province, Cambodia.
10) West East Burger
Address: 2 Thnou Street, Old Market Area, Siem Reap.
Business Hours: 10 am to eleven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 63 966 523
Kingdom of Cambodia Crocodile Burger (USD $5)
Adventurous eaters or those amongst exotic gustation buds may challenge themselves to an extraordinary gourmet journeying inwards Siem Reap, the identify is habitation to many exotic delicacies. We had the privilege to sample some of these. West East Burger may seem a mutual Burger articulation at Pub Street but when yous facial expression closer to the menu, yous volition detect a type of exotic meat- Crocodile.
As expected, the Crocodile Burger came inwards precisely similar a Burger (duh!) amongst ii soft together with pilloy Buns sandwiching the meat patty together with slices of juicy Cucumber amongst a sliver of Cheese. The Crocodile patty was juicy amongst a lot of crunchy tendons sans the fishy stench, the seasoning was impeccable together with the Burger turned out to endure real tasty.
MORE Exotic Delicacies to munch on!
Scorpion Skewer (USD $1 each)
Spider Skewer (USD $1 each)
The brave-hearted tin farther challenge themselves to exotic Insects similar Scorpions, Spiders, Snakes, Sea Cockroaches or Silkworms. When wandering the streets of Siem Reap, nosotros constitute tourists screaming hither together with there; nosotros together with thence after constitute out that they were also excited almost the delicacies. Both Scorpions together with Spiders were initiatory off marinated amongst Sugar, Chicken Powder/ Salt, Pepper together with deep fried. Unfortunately, they were non crispy plenty for us to chew all of them... nosotros exclusively managed to elbow grease their legs (or feet). Don't endure freaked out past times the pilus on the legs, the Spider nosotros had tasted alright, it sure reminded us of Dried Shrimps- chewy amongst woody texture.... no funny odor if yous must know. Scorpion on the other hand, was less-favorable, I flake on i of the claws together with it was thence difficult that I idea I was biting on a Crab (with difficult shell), the texture was non as friendly as Spider. While they were non delicious at all but it was a fun experience nevertheless.
11) T Galleria past times DFS Angkor
Address: 968, Vithei Charles De Gaulle, Siem Reap (right adjacent to National Museum of Siem Reap)
Business Hours: nine am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 063 962 511
Website: https://www.dfs.com/en/tgalleria-angkor/our-stores/angkor-store/angkor
If yous can't command the shopaholic inwards yous together with would insist on finding a goodness shopping identify to shop, build your agency to T Galleria, correct adjacent to National Museum of Siem Reap. T Galleria is novel together with houses many renowned premium international brands such as Coach, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Fendi etc (refer to the website for the total listing of brands). All items are tax-free hither together with truthful enough, some of the Watches are cleverly priced. Getting at that spot is easy, just hop on a Tuk Tuk together with they volition choose yous there.
Siem Reap International Airport
Rumor: We remove heed that the immigration officeholder volition inquire for "tips" upon entering the province together with nosotros did witness some people intentionally sandwiching USD $1 inwards their passports to handover to the officers. No prizes for guessing whether they accepted the coin or otherwise. Anyway, nosotros were non fifty-fifty asked for the bribe together with the whole procedure went smoothly.
If yous must know, Malaysians (with a valid Passport) exercise non demand VISA to movement into Cambodia.
Plaza Premium Lounge @ Siem Reap International Airport
Address: No. G-75, International Departure Terminal, Siem Reap International Airport.
Business Hours: five am to 1 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +855 063 962 378
Website: https://www.plaza-network.com/location_detail?city=Siem%20Reap
Many Thanks to Plaza Premium Lounge Siem Reap for hosting us
Air travels inwards Siem Reap go on to grow together with amongst the newly refurbished International Airport, at that spot are sure something worth looking forrard to. Apart from the measure Duty Free shop, travelers tin also direct maintain a quick recharge at the Plaza Premium Lounge at International Departure Terminal, a stone's throw distance away from the boarding gates.
Plaza Premium Lounge offers i of the most refined aerodrome experiences i tin ever imagine; amongst the novel Plaza Premium Lounge opened on 21 Apr 2016, visitors to Siem Reap tin at in i trial relish the world-class aerodrome lounge services together with facilities. The blueprint is gorgeous- clean, modern together with minimalist... similar inwards many respects to other Plaza Premium Lounges inwards Malaysia.
Business travelers tin at in i trial build great investments past times just paying entrance fee of USD $39 for a 2-hour usage together with unlock opportunities to relish facilities similar International Buffet, broad alternative of beverages, high-speed WiFi, Business Cubicles amongst recharging stations (for work), Shower facilities (with amenities) etc. Certain Bank Card holders may direct maintain costless access to the lounge, delight refer to the friendly staff at Premium Plaza Lounge Siem Reap or telephone phone to inquire.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Appetizers- fresh Greens, Salad together with Fruits
Fish Ball Noodles
Fried Fritters together with Hot dishes
Bar
Though at that spot are non much on offer, the alternative is goodness plenty for a quick recharge. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 bowl of hot (Vietnamese-influenced) Fish Ball Noodles volition ever stay comforting. To quench the thirst, facial expression no farther than their bar... which has almost everything on offer. One of the notable items would definitely endure the pride of Cambodian- Angkor Beer. Other types of Cocktails together with fizzy drinks are also available.
USD $39 for 2-hour Lounge use/ USD $55 for 5-hour Lounge use
Working cubicles for the professionals
Dining hall
Reading corner
Make your go less-stressful past times enjoying their Massage handling (will endure available soon), traditional Central Khmer Massage Treatment volition endure introduced presently from USD $13 (15 minutes), though the setting is non that grand, it is a great agency for stress administration (in a way). For those who concerned, Shower facilities together with VIP room are available upon asking together with advance booking.
Have Fun together with Travel Safe inwards Siem Reap!
