Thing to do in Siem Reap

Best Things To Do in Siem Reap

Siem Reap is almost synonymous to Angkor Wat and most tourists go here just to marvel at its beauty. But other than Angkor Wat, there is also a plethora of other things to do and try here in Siem Reap.

Sunrise and Sunset at Angkor: A list about Siem Reap always starts with visiting Angkor Wat

 

Watch an Apsara Show: Some restaurants host nightly Apsara Shows

 

Biking: Explore Siem Reap on your own by bike

  

Visit Artisans DAngkor: Visit to observe Cambodian craftsmen at work.

Visit Galleries: There is a lot of galleries around Siem Reap. Check out the artworks of Cambodian artists.

 Visit Tonle Sap: Cruise around the humongous Tonle Sap and observe life living on water. People built and live on floating houses around Tonle Sap. This is a great eye opener about the different living situations of people.

 

Visit the Markets in Siem Reap: There is quite a number to choose from, but most of them are offering almost the same thing. Check out some cool bags made of recycled materials.

 

Watch Beatocello: Dr. Beat Richner, a Swiss National doctor performs cello to help raise funds and awareness. Check out this website for a brief history of his works in Cambodia. www.beatocello.com

 

Try Amok: Khmer curry with your choice of chicken, beef, seafood, fish or vegetables.  

 

Try some Exotic Foods: Snakes, frogs, crocodiles, tarantulas, silk works, crickets, huge Mekong river fishes,
wild birds and lotus seeds.

 

Stroll Along the River Side. Walk along the beautiful river side and go to Raffles Park in the afternoon to see a huge colony of flying bats.

 

Visit Wat Thmei: Visit this monument and learn about the genocide that happened in Cambodia. Aside from the above mentioned activities, you may also try volunteering to various schools around Siem Reap. There are many opportunities to volunteer. Please check this website: http://www.concertcambodia.org