Tips before visiting Siem Reap
Food scene
Good food, varieties of choices with reasonable price. Location is great for city adventure.
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Sister Srey Cafe
Good food, varieties of choices with reasonable price. Location is great for city adventure.
The best bakery in town. Location is also good for city adventures
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TOUS les JOURS - Siem Reap
Sivutha BoulevardThe best bakery in town. Location is also good for city adventures
Neighborhoods
The most popular places for nightlife entertainments (abundances of bars, restaurant, clubs)
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Street 08
Street 08The most popular places for nightlife entertainments (abundances of bars, restaurant, clubs)
City/town information
Siem Reap is well-known for her famous ancient temples such as the must-see Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and so on. The city has well reserved her crude nature as historic town (no skyscrapers and any building with over 65 m height).
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Krong Siem Reap
Siem Reap is well-known for her famous ancient temples such as the must-see Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and so on. The city has well reserved her crude nature as historic town (no skyscrapers and any building with over 65 m height).
Sightseeing
Knowing some information of each temples before doing the tours is something to consider. You will be excited with history of the area and look forward to seeing sites.
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Angkor National Museum
968 Vithei Charles De GaulleKnowing some information of each temples before doing the tours is something to consider. You will be excited with history of the area and look forward to seeing sites.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Tuk Tuk (or Remork) is very popular in Siem Reap city
Tuk Tuk is the most popular transportation in city. You will have pleasant time using Tuk Tuk for temple tours or moving around the city. The price is very reasonable and you can expect the cost of only US$18-21 for 1 day temple tours or $2-$5/time for taking to any place in city. Using Tuk Tuk is the same helping the real locals.
No te lo pierdas
Visiting Angkor Wat is the must
Angkor Wat is the main biggest religious temple in the world, the temple was built during 12th century (1113-1150 CE). You will be amazed by perfect floor plan and unique architecture which is virtually described as beyond man-made or some has believed it as god-made temple.
Costumbres y cultura
Dress code when visiting temples
Buddhist culture is conservative with regards to attire. Wearing revealing clothes such as shorts, tank tops, and skirts that show flesh above the knees is considered very disrespectful. Also, showing bare shoulders is not appropriate.
Formas de ahorrar
Local foods
We recommend having locals as your exotic meals as much as you can during your stay. Cambodian local foods has its very unique taste. This would save you much on daily expense on meals as well as helping nearby local farmers since most of ingredients are locally sourced.
Reserva antes de ir
Temple Tours
You are highly recommended to make advance arrangements for any activities while visiting Siem Reap. This would help you to manage your time efficiently as there are a lot of activities to do in Siem Reap.
Qué empacar
Bringing these with you when visiting Siem Reap
Tank Top | Linen Trouser | Sandals | Flip Flops | Scarf | Tee.
Sun Cream | Sun Hat.
Hippie Pants | Tank Tops | Trekking Sandals | Flip Flops.
Tiger Balm | Anti Diarrhea Tablets.
Frases útiles
Common and greeting words
Chom reap sour [chom-reap-sore] – Hello (formal)
Susadei [soos-a-day] – Hello (informal)
Soksaby [soks-a-bye] – How are you and I am fine. ...
Chom reap lear [chom-reep-lear] – Goodbye (formal) ...
Lee hi [lee-hi] – Goodbye (informal) ...
Jah [chaa] – Yes (female) ...
Ot teh [ot-tei] – No.
Viajar con niños
Make advance arrangements for kids
If you are going to Siem Reap as family with kids (toddlers), it's recommended to make advance notice to place you would stay and activities you would join. Some places offer adding cribs for free (or charge) and babysitting service. The baby seat for car or high chair once dining in restaurant can be also available at some Hotels.