Siem Reap

Cambodia

"Gateway to the Temples of Angkor"

Most visitors come to Siem Reap for Angkor, the vast temple complex just outside town. Angkor Wat at the reflecting pool is the icon, but Bayon, Ta Prohm, and the smaller outlying temples are what make a second or third day worthwhile. The town itself has a night market, riverside restaurants, and easy cooking or craft classes. Heat and temple steps are the main challenge, and a multi-day Angkor pass is the practical way to visit.

Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, Phare Cambodian Circus, night market, Tonle Sap floating villages

November–February

Hire a tuk-tuk or driver by the day; start Angkor Wat early; carry water and sun cover

Confirm the e-visa before ticketing. Temple days are tiring for young children. A wonderful add-on to Thailand by air.

📍 Angkor Wat reflected in the moat, Siem Reap