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Places to visit in Siem Reap, Cambodia — page 3

Siem Reap town is the service base for the much larger Angkor visitor region. The Old Market and riverside form the compact evening centre, while the national m...

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1,860 Places
Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, bicycle, remork-moto and hired car

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Siem Reap

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Siem Reap town is the service base for the much larger Angkor visitor region. The Old Market and riverside form the compact evening centre, while the national museum and road to Angkor run north. Temple circuits spread across a wide archaeological landscape, and Tonle Sap villages, Banteay Srei and Phnom Kulen require separate outward journeys.

Checked 2026-08-26

Practical information

Language spoken
Khmer
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+855
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Cambodian riel (KHR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

September · The Siem Reap provincial strategy identifies September as one of the wettest months and records that the city river can overflow during September or October.

  1. January: best time to visit
  2. February: good time to visit
  3. March: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  4. April: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  5. May: recurring difficult conditions
  6. June: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  7. July: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  8. August: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  9. September: recurring difficult conditions — current month
  10. October: recurring difficult conditions
  11. November: good time to visit
  12. December: best time to visit

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Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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54 places match

Category

Historic monuments 36 Museums 4 Places of worship 11 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 2 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 1

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 48 1 to 2 hours 6

Interests

History 6 Art 2 Museums 1 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Victory Gate Victory Gate
    32 45 min

    Victory Gate

    Victory Gate stands among the monumental entrances of Angkor Thom, the walled city that served as the last great capital of the Khmer Empire.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  2. Ta Nei Ta Nei
    33 45 min

    Ta Nei

    ប្រាសាទតានៃ

    Ta Nei is a lesser-known Angkorian temple situated within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  3. Thommanon Thommanon
    34 45 min

    Thommanon

    ប្រាសាទធម្មនន្ទ

    Thommanon is a Khmer temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, contemporaneous with Angkor Wat.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  4. Chau Say Tevoda Chau Say Tevoda
    35 30 min

    Chau Say Tevoda

    ប្រាសាទចៅសាយទេវតា

    Chau Say Tevoda is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap. The compact sandstone monument stands east of Angkor Thom's Victory Gate, directly across the modern road from Thommanon.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  5. Spean Thma Spean Thma
    36 45 min

    Spean Thma

    ស្ពានថ្ម

    Spean Thma is an ancient stone bridge located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Its name translates to 'Stone Bridge' in Khmer.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  6. Krol Ko Krol Ko
    37 45 min

    Krol Ko

    ប្រាសាទក្រោលគោ

    Krol Ko is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  7. Prasat Prei Prasat Prei
    38 2 hours

    Prasat Prei

    Prasat Prei is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1992.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  8. East Baray
    39 45 min

    East Baray

    Thnal Baray (Ancient Reservoir)

    East Baray is a vast ancient reservoir constructed during the Khmer Empire period, forming part of the broader Angkor archaeological landscape. This monumental water engineering work represents the sophisticated hydraulic infrastructure that sustained the medieval city of Angkor.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  9. West Mebon West Mebon
    40 30 min

    West Mebon

    Prasat Mebon Khang Lech

    West Mebon is a temple ruin situated on an artificial island in the West Baray, a vast ancient reservoir near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  10. Ak Yum Ak Yum
    41 30 min

    Ak Yum

    ប្រាសាទអកយំ

    Ak Yum is an ancient temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological region near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It represents one of the earlier temple structures in the Angkor area, predating many of the more famous monuments.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  11. Phnom Bok Phnom Bok
    42 45 min

    Phnom Bok

    Phnom Bok is a hilltop temple northeast of Siem Reap, reached by climbing Phnom Bok mountain.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  12. Chau Srei Vibol
    43 45 min

    Chau Srei Vibol

    Chau Srei Vibol is a Khmer temple ruin situated in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The site forms part of the broader Angkor archaeological heritage area, which UNESCO recognizes as World Heritage site 668.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  13. Bat Chum Bat Chum
    44 45 min

    Bat Chum

    ប្រាសាទបាទជុំ

    Prasat Bat Chum is a historical temple site located in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The structure forms part of the broader Angkorian archaeological landscape that draws visitors from across the world.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  14. Prasat Top West
    45 30 min

    Prasat Top West

    Prasat Top West is a small Khmer temple ruin within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap. It belongs to the wider Angkor landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose temples and remains extend well beyond Angkor Wat and Bayon.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  15. Mangalartha Mangalartha
    46 45 min

    Mangalartha

    មង្គលាថ៌

    Mangalartha is a Buddhist temple monument within the Angkor archaeological landscape near Siem Reap. It belongs to the later phases of Angkorian religious building and offers a smaller-scale encounter with Khmer heritage than the celebrated central temples.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  16. Prasat Leak Neang Prasat Leak Neang
    47 45 min

    Prasat Leak Neang

    Prasat Leak Neang is a minor Khmer temple ruin within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap. It forms part of the UNESCO-listed cultural landscape associated with the Khmer Empire’s long period of temple building and urban development.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  17. Prasat Trapeang Phong
    48 45 min

    Prasat Trapeang Phong

    Prasat Trapeang Phong is a small historical temple site in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. Its name combines prasat, referring to a sanctuary tower, with trapeang, a Khmer term associated with a reservoir or pond.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  18. Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity
    49 45 min

    Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity

    Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity is a wildlife rescue and conservation facility near Siem Reap. Its work centres on rehabilitating endangered and threatened native species while helping visitors understand Cambodia’s biodiversity.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  19. Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum
    50 1 hr 30 min

    Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum

    Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum is a cultural institution in Siem Reap devoted to artefacts and interpretation connected with Angkor heritage.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  20. Phare, The Cambodian Circus Phare, The Cambodian Circus
    51 45 min

    Phare, The Cambodian Circus

    Phare, The Cambodian Circus is a contemporary performing-arts venue in Siem Reap where circus, theatre, music, dance, and Cambodian storytelling meet.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  21. War Museum Cambodia War Museum Cambodia
    52 1 hr 30 min

    War Museum Cambodia

    War Museum Cambodia is a military history museum located in Siem Reap province. The institution collects and displays weaponry, vehicles, and equipment from Cambodia's prolonged periods of conflict, including the Khmer Rouge era and subsequent civil war.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  22. Angkor Night Market Angkor Night Market
    53 45 min

    Angkor Night Market

    Angkor Night Market is an evening shopping and food destination in Siem Reap. Its stalls give travelers a relaxed way to browse souvenirs, textiles, handicrafts, clothing, and refreshments after a day at the temples.

    • Must see
    • Market
  23. Ta Prohm Kel Ta Prohm Kel
    54 45 min

    Ta Prohm Kel

    ប្រាសាទតាព្រហ្មកិល

    Ta Prohm Kel is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

Keep the town centre, Old Market and riverside as one walkable cluster. Plan Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom as a circuit rather than isolated stops, then use another route for the eastern temples. Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap are outside the core temple circuit and should not be squeezed between central ruins without allowing for road time.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walking works within individual town districts, but the official visitor guidance notes that distances between districts are too great for walking. Bicycles suit experienced riders on selected routes, while remork-motos, motorbike taxis, private cars and minivans cover temple circuits and outer sites. Agree the route and return arrangement before leaving the town area.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Siem Reap?

A fixed stay length is not recorded. Build the visit around the Old Market, riverside and Angkor circuits, then add Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap only when the available time supports a separate journey.

What is the best way to organise sightseeing in Siem Reap?

Group places by district instead of crossing the city repeatedly. Start with the Old Market, riverside and Angkor circuits; treat Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap as separate routes with their own travel allowance.

How do I get around Siem Reap?

Use Walking, bicycle, remork-moto and hired car. Walk within compact clusters and consult the linked official transport information before making longer transfers or relying on a particular route.

Can I explore Siem Reap mainly on foot?

Only within individual neighbourhood clusters. The main visitor areas are separated by distances, waterways, major roads or regional approaches, so longer links normally need public transport or a licensed vehicle.

Which Siem Reap sights need separate transport planning?

Plan Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap separately from the Old Market, riverside and Angkor circuits. Check the current route, return connection and any access requirements on the official source before departure.