Siem Riep, Cambodia
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Aside for its famous historical temple which is a remnant of the Khmer civilization, this city of Cambodia has a little more to offer. An in depth understanding of the culture can be acquired by visits to the museums, temples and markets.
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Sights to See
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon Temple Ruins
- Banteay Srey
- Tonle Sap Lake
- Angkor National Museum
- Cambodia Landmine Museum
Shopping Spree
Psar Chas a.k.a. Old Market - you can buy local handicrafts, ehtnic clothing, silverwork, silks, woodcarving, teas and spices, and various souvenir items. Various cheap food stalls also litter the street sided for the weary shoppers.
Angkor Night Market
Phsar Kandal or the Central Market - not as touristy nor as large as the Old Market but somehow, one can get some souvenirs from here too.
Accommodations
Five and Four Stars Hotel
Le Meridian Angkor
Sofitel Royal Angkor
Raffles Grand Hotel Angkor
Two and Three Stars
Journeys Within Bed and Breakfast
Backpackers and Budget Lodge
Mandalay Inn
Baca Villa
Auberge Mont Royal D' Angkor
Dining Places
Angkor Wat
Angkor Cafe - May be a bit expensive for locals with a price of meal of US$ 3-5 but it is a wonderful get away from the heat after touring Angkor Wat. It also has a souvenir shop.
Food Stalls in Angkor Wat - instead of going back to Siem Reap for a meal, it's good to try the cheap food locals prepare in their humble huts. This usually gives tourists more time to tour the temple with less people than taking time to go to the city and back.
Old Market Area
Khemer Kitchen - Cheap good food though service may need some patience. Give a try their pumpkin fried with pork and oven baked potatos.
Dead Fish Tower - better to visit this place in the evening and witness some Cambodian dancing, the Aspara shows. Food is relatively cheap. Try the Thai tom yum goong or Cambodian-style fried rice.
Cafe Indochine - When you are looking for a more sphisticated dining experience, this resto will afford you one. As expected, the ambiance too is included in the bill of good food.
Mandalay Inn Serves good cheap and newly cooked Cambodian meals. It takes time to get served though but you can be sure it didn't just came out of the microwave.
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